Christmas Day 2019

Well it was tough and go whether the extension would be done in time for Xmas, but I am pleased to say that it was. The skip and scaffolding is still outside and the garden is a mess, but inside looks tidy and we have a lovely new room and porch to use. So for Xmas morning this year we decided to mix things up a bit and put the kids presents in the new "man cave".

It is true what they say about as the kids get older the presents get smaller. Joshua had a tiny pile as his main present was a apple iphone. Brandon's pile was reasonable as he had a new gaming PC for Xmas the same as what Joshua did last year. The logic behind this is that he would need a good PC for homework ect once he starts secondary school next year. By contrast Holly had a massive pile of presents to smash through. She didn't really have a main one as such, but she had a few substantial presents like her smart tracker watch, a Barbie car, a barbie horse and carriage etc.

As the kids all love "Slushies" we bought a Slushie make as our family present this year. We figured it would be really good on those hot summer days. We had already prepared loads of ice so that the kiddies could try it out on Xmas day, so Joshua made a blueberry Slushie for everyone. We hardly saw Brandon all day as he was in his bedroom on his new PC, absolutely loving this roller coaster / theme park type game that he had been itching to get.

Joshua wanted to go out to play with his mates on Xmas day which we thought was a bit wrong as it should be a family day. So we told him no which he wasn't too impressed with. In the end we all had a great day with a lovely Xmas dinner cooked by Tina and a few games etc as they day went on.

Holly setting out Santa;s Guinness, mince pie, milk and carrot on Xmas Eve.

Last minute cuddles with the Elves before they head back to the North Pole until next December.

This year Santa left the presents in our new extension room.

Holly by far had the largest pile of presents.

The table was all laid and looking great for our Xmas dinner.

Tina made these cute little Candy Cane name plaques.

Christmas morning and the kids start cracking in to their presents.

Brandon and Joshua getting stuck in.

Holly with her new watch.

Somehow Brandon ended up with 3 gaming headsets!

I think Holly is happy with her Barbie car.

And a big horse and carriage.

Holly did very well on Xmas day and had plenty of new toys to play with.

Joshua got this new Adidas tracksuit which he has lived in for 3 days. Brandon is always nicking Tina's snuggle fleece so we bought him his own grey one and he has lived in this for 3 days (even sleeping in it!).

Brandon enjoying his new gaming PC. All lit up green and looking good.

Tina laying the Tooth Fairy Game with Holly.

Later in the day the kids found the family present hidden behind the tree.

Its a Slushie make.

Joshua wasting no time to get a Slushie on the go.

Waiting for the Slushie to ice, Holly not looking amused.

Nearly done.

Holly playing with her hair salon toy.

Xmas dinner time.

Selfie at the dinner table as we all tuck in to our festive feast for 2019.

After dinner a bit of Nerf shooting with Brandon's floating ball shooter game.

Laying on our new kitchen floor and taking aim.

Joshua taking aim at the floating balls.