Christmas Day 2013

We had such a lovely, simple, happy day yesterday, full of all the right things. The pace was perfect, I just loved it all from start to finish. For the first time in many years we got a lie in.....yippeeeee for the number 6 instead of the number 4 or 5 on the clock!!!

The Little People were pleased with all their gifts, which were pretty modest this year. Small toys, puzzles, books, balls, socks, gloves, pens, clothes, and a little hard cash for our rapidly maturing eleven year old. And sweets, yes lots of those. It tickled me that all three Little Peeps requested sweets, and how completely delighted they were when they received them.

The weather yesterday was unexpectedly mild and sunshiny, so on a complete spur of the moment we decided to go out for a walk in the morning. We've never done this before (we usually always stay put, loafing about in pyjamas), but it was sooooo good to be out in the fresh air amidst beautiful scenery. Little Lady and I even managed to keep our new pyjamas on and simply pulled coats and wellies on top, which felt completely, ridiculously naughty. The light was incredibly beautiful and I ate the most juicy clementine.

We ate a very late breakfast after our walk (the Little Peeps were full of sweets and chocolate anyway), and a simple roast chicken dinner at 3pm. I painted my toenails with a rather decadent gold/glitter-bling nail varnish, and drank prosecco topped with fresh raspberry and cranberry juice. We lit candles, pulled crackers and popped poppers and our house was warm and messy and felt cosy and festive. I watched television with my feet up on the sofa and alternate Little People climbing on top of me for continuous snuggles and cuddles.

Yes, it was a very, very lovely day.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

♥...more snippets from the Attic...♥

A Woolly Christmas Card

Christmas Wreath :: Ta dah!!!

Comments

[Delirious]

Merry Christmas! I love your nativity. I collect them, but haven't been able to find any here in China where I'm living. I did bring a small one back from America last summer, and I made a paper one I found on Pinterest. So I enjoy seeing pictures of nativities, and your's is very cute!

[Jackie Farrow]

Sounds like the prefect Christmas. Much the same as ours minus the walk and cool morning but sunny. Ours was a lovely day also. Just the four of us, hubby, daughter and SIL. Air Con was great. Hubby and I had breakfast and waited for the others to wake up to open presents. Anyway, Happy New Year. Look forward to seeing your blogs for 2014.

[Beth]

Looks like and sounds like a perfect day. Family time. Cuddles. A lovely, happy, colorful home.

[aconversationwithmoo]

What wonderful photos, and a delightful description of a gorgeous day. After experiencing big Christmas Days and small Christmas Days, I too am a total convert to the simple things! Take care, and best wishes to your family. x

[Katie]

Wow, were does one begin to comment on that post? So much color and then quite the jump to the landscape photos, so calming. But all beautiful! The style is too over the top for my home, but it looks just right in yours. I LOVE the "Fun and Joy" bunting on the mantel! Sounds like you had a wonderful day with your family.

[Carol]

Oh what a perfect day with beautiful photos and special memories.
Carol xx

[Roxie]

It sounds like a perfect day! Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos and sharing about your day. You are very blessed.

[Liz]

A lovely Christmas Day, happy memories to treasure of special family time. All the best for 2014. Liz xx

[Bee]

Sounds like a perfect Christmas Lucy ... wishing you a very Happy New Year ... Bee x

[Marylin]

So glad you have a wonderful Cmas Day!!! Warmth mixed with coziness mixed with love...what's not to like! Happy New Year m'dear! Hugs, MO
http://moisbloggingit.blogspot.ca

[janjan]

Really love your crochet bauble. I AM going to learn to crochet in 2014! Have a peaceful yuletide x

[Linda Jones]

A perfect day :-)

[Belmont Yarns]

Oh Lucy I love you. How wonderful your day sounds. I am glowing from a lovely say with my little family. I adore reading about your family. Please never stop. These little tales of nothingness are so lovely.

Merry Christmas and a beautiful crafty happy sunshiney colourful crochet filled warm and cosy 2014 I hope you and your lovely family have.

Much love

Helen xx

[stellamaria]

Sounds perfect.
Cozy,warm and blissfull.
Enjoy it !
Greetings Form germany
Stella

[Sara Jenkins]

Sounds perfect. Glad to see and hear you all had a great day. x

[Clare]

Lovely photo's sounds like you had a perfect day.
Clare x

[Lacy Province]

Beautiful & colorful Christmas. Just love when it all goes right.

[Anne Marie]

What a lovely Christmas Day you have had, Lucy. Your house looks so warm and welcoming, with the candles, little decorations and just everything. I think children are equally happy with small things rather than something large as they tend to think of the number of parcels! What good role models you are.

[Helen]

Hope you are continuing to enjoy all the festive fun!

Helenxx

[CJ]

Wonderful photos Lucy. Glad you had such a lovely day. It was simple fun here too. The best kind I think.

[Zoe/Pennyblossoms]

Absolute eye candy and so full of fun and joy!
Wishing you tons more delights during the rest of the festive season!
Z xx

[sew]

Glad you enjoyed your day. We too ate at 3pm/sprouts/Prosecco etc and Santa brought me new pyjamas. :)

[Gillian B]

Sounds like the perfect day! Merry Christmas to all of you. x

[Christine]

Just a beautiful a day.

[Jacky Russell]

It looks very cosy and festive in the Attic! We had a smashing day too. Doesn't it all go too quickly though? X