Christmas images

 We attended the 5 pm Christingles service at St Mary's as always but this year alas there were just two of us and it went down to just one- me- for Midnight Mass..... And a very nice mass it was too this year, starting later and lighting a candle for Jesus' birth exactly at midnight.

 Lucy making herself at home when I get up to make a cup, of tea

 Lovely papers the presents came in this year, very innovative and with messages.

 And much glitter that coated skin and hair of those using it!

 Papers identifying both New York and London in a festive manner....

 A pesto tree was again enjoyed while the lunch was cooked...

 Just I as for the service, listened to the Queen at 3 pm.

 Lots of veggies and an amazing salmon was our first non meat Christmas lunch.

 Lucy relaxed throughout the festivities.

 Pipps sulked a bit as she missed the usual Turkey treats?

 Much tv, including those 50's miswives, the Strictly Christmas special and of course Downton!

 Long after all that we had the pudding I made in October, it flambeed really well.

 Boxing Day saw us having M&S treats but these stuffed mushrooms were dissappointing.

 The mousse looked spectacular but again I'd prefer the ordinary AERO choc mousse?!

 Miss E said it was a waste of the brownie to cover it in mousse!

 And finally on 27th we went for a brief walk between all the rain showers.

 Lovely winter lace against the sky.

 And then home to catch up on some more Star Wars films again: Attack of the Clones this time and Revenge of the Sith.

 and finally I got some crochet done other than the 43 scallop elements on the third round of lace in the 4 ply navy skirt..... That has got to 340 g now, row 13 on the third group of medallions is now completed - at last-!

Today's crochet- 27th- is a new cowl out of 1 skein of OLYMPIA by Lana Grossa!