Tuesday 20 December 2011

A Touch of Christmas

We have been a bit slow to get into the Christmas thing this year. As we recovered from this....




I decided that it would be a nice idea to add a few festive decorations around the place. I threw a few bits and pieces on the tree as things kept on ticking around the farm as there are always things to be done. I insist each year that a special decoration that was made in preschool or primary school become part of the tree even know we range in age from 21 to 15. I like it as Christmas for us is a very last minute thing. We don’t spend months organising presents, decorations and food. It just sort of creeps up on us very quickly and we realise that we have to pull a few things together but we always have a nice day surrounded by family and friends.

Just thought I should check in as update that the engagement party was a complete success as we had perfect weather and plenty of food and fun.
I shall post some photos in the new year with a 2 week wrap up (well I plan to but you may gather that plans aren't a very good idea around these traps as there is never a dull moment!).

I wish each and everyone of you and your families a beautiful, peaceful and restful Christams and the very best wishes for 2012.
Merry Christmas from the paddock,
PP xx

Thursday 8 December 2011

Brewing

Excitement along with storms are brewing around the traps at the moment! Tomorrow is my older brother’s engagement party. The gardening, the food (the cool room is chockers), the logistics, the setup has all really bounced into full swing. I am a little nervous about the weather as we are hoping to have it in the garden and we just had a down pour. I am talking 16.5mm in half hour and looked something like this.




So I shall be saying my prayers tonight that firstly we have a good time, secondly we are all safe and sound and thirdly no serious downpours! I wondered if I put on my best rain dance that I would scare it all away, just a little indication there of my dancing skills!!

Take care,
PPx