Firstly we must apologise for the lack of Christmas cards that we dispatched this year, I think things got on top of us with Sorcha's arrival and going away that we just did not get to putting the stamp on the the envelope and placing it in the post.
The holiday cottage was a place of peace and harmony as there was enough space for all to relax and enjoy. Giving the opportunity to find a space and do nothing . The girls appreciated to be with the extended family (Granny Annie, Grandad and Granny Tic Toc) and all the extra attention that went with it. The cottage gave enough space for them to run around and make as much noise as they wish. The weeks weather was not so glorious, it was the week of the fog that grounded the planes which also meant that there were greater than the average amount of traffic on the roads during the commute, not a great experience.
The girls were spoilt again which meant their parents have to contemplate whether or not
to get a bigger house to hold everything. Christmas dinner was on time! Lunchtime! It was gladly received by all, especially Cairenn......the turkey leg was accepted and eaten.Eilidh gave us a rendition of a collection of songs and dance that also included a story of baby Jesus, but unfortunately it was slightly confused as it included a chapter with a big bad wolf. We really must speak to the Sunday School teachers.
The girls again made us proud by sampling all the presents that were opened before going on to the next unwrapping event. They thoroughly enjoyed Christmas and the company of the family.Sorcha is now a month old and has settled into the family routine without any problems. She is already giving Mhairi 5 to 7 unbroken hours through the night. So she has developed the Brown love for her pit. The family routine of getting up and out for school has been modified and so far we have managed not to be late for school, an amazing feet for a Brown (Chris not involved with the routine).
We are looking forward forward to travelling up to Scotland during half term and getting further involved with Holy Trinity as the year unfolds. So things to look forward to as long as we shed the weight of indulgence around the waistline after Christmas.
If you have not been visited in a while Mhairi is looking to fill this years calendar. If you have any issues, get your excuses ready for the eventual phone call.......
