I am forever looking up at the skies, noticing the clouds shapes and airplane trails. These were the trails just above our house from the back.
On Christmas eve we dashed to Waitrose for some last minute grocery shopping. There was a stall selling roasted marshmallows just outside the supermarket, and I bought this sweet treat for Eddie for enduring the crowds of shoppers with me.
Our Christmas lunch was a relatively quiet affair, it was just us. I cooked a big side of salmon as the main course, with the gin and orange glaze, and it was delicious.
In the late afternoon our friends came over for drinks and desserts. I have overdone on the dessert front. Apart from the Christmas cake (below) which I made from scratch, I bought a Heston's Black Forest panettone (lovely, but too much chocolate), Heston's very fancy profiteroles which looked like coals and a Black Forest Meringue Wreath from Tesco (would buy it again!).
Eddie got a big bunch of Harry Potter-related gifts for Christmas, and absolutely loves his new night light, with a cute little Harry Potter figure in the dome.
Took a selfie with Eddie, while watching TV, but cut myself out of the picture. Eddie looks as cute as always.
The house by Simon Lelic was one of the last books of the year for me (I did manage to finish one more book afterwards). It is a gripping domestic drama- psychological thriller.
Yet another selfie, with my ever elusive Sash.
Eddie's artwork at school - a Christmas tree ornament.
We've been cooped up for several days now, as my husband is in Italy, visiting his parents. I had a quick stroll in the garden earlier today and spotted these primulas. Totally wrong time of the year for them.
Happy new year!
That night light looks fab, I bet he was over the moon with that. I wish I liked Christmas Cake, yours looks lovely #365
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary! It's definitely in use every night now. Happy new year!
DeleteThose marshmallows look so good! I love Eddie's hat too! I have that night light. My fella says I am a big kid and this just proves it. lol
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of you and Sash!
Happy new year! Wishing you all the best for 2019 x
Thank you, Kim! The hat and scarf I bought on EMP, if you're looking for a HP set, it also has gloves, but they are too big for him.
DeleteWishing you and the kids a wonderful New Year (I left out hubby as he's in Italy !! lol) - here's hoping 2019 will see a big smile back on your face. Love the sound of your Christmas desserts and the marshmallow looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheryl, it was not the same New year's eve without my DH, as Eddie was quite sad about it, but we survived.
DeleteSorry to hear it's been a tough year for you. I hope 2019 is better. Your Christmas cake looks amazing, Eddie is definitely cute as usual and it's lovely to get a glimpse of Sash.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you all!
Thank you, Sarah! I still have some of the Christmas cake left, by now nobody wants even to look at it.
DeleteLove the christmas cake, looks fab and the other desserts sound really yummy, lovely picture of you and Sasha. Happy new year to you all
ReplyDeleteThank you, Suzanne! Sash is like a Scarlet Pimpernel, elusive, to be caught on camera. :)
DeleteHope 2019 is better for you!
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks fab and loving the sound of all those desserts. That night light is so cool!
Happy New Year!
Eddie loves that night light. I told him that Harry Potter protects him in the night with his magic.
DeleteI bought one of those HP lights for DD3 as part of her secret Santa.
ReplyDeleteChristmas cake looks fab, well done.
Nice to have friends over for desserts
Thank you, Elaine! Friends and desserts are always a nice combination. :)
DeleteWishing you a wonderful New Year. The cake looks amazing and how cool is that light. I do love desserts. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan! We also love desserts. The more, the merrier. :)
DeleteI loved the HP hat then I saw the nightlight! I wish my kids loved it as much as I do :( #project365
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