Preparing for Christmas

Yesterday Lewis and I headed up to London to the theatre to see the Lion King. It was a great show but sadly no photos (not allowed). So instead here are a couple of photos taken in the Rainforest Cafe at lunchtime:

Scary Snake

Sooooo cute, Sooooo soft, Sooooo cuddly - Now put him down!

Here is a photo from a couple of weeks ago when we decorated the Christmas Tree. Now he's growing up I have less and less to do.

Today was mince pie making. Lewis' favourite Christmas treat,(apart from cheesecake - oh yes I forgot that's not traditional Christmas, just our recent important additive to the desert menu):

Snow Day 1st December!!

Yesterday morning we awoke to snow, only a couple of inches so not too bad. The journey out of the village was a little hairy but I was very glad that Tony had bought the Subaru (and even more pleased that he had left it here and not at the airport whilst he is away).

A pretty morning sight

The snow continued to fall all day yesterday and then a little more overnight so after an hour long journey home from school (one I really don't want to repeat in a hurry), and hearing of too many other dreadful stories of long journeys that should also have been short, we have decided to have a snow day at home.

The garden is well and truly covered.

Lewis was sent home yesterday with plenty of work to keep him busy, and school have very kindly e-mailed a load more for tomorrow. At least we can study at home together.

My industrious boy

Then it was time to get outside and have some fun.

My Angel!

Yes, shortly after this was taken both handfuls came hurtling in my direction.