Christmas Day

So we started off with Alex upwrapping her presents, interspersed with one for Mummy, one for Daddy or one for Sebastien. But she did really well - even if Santa individually wrapped stuff so there was more to open!







We enjoyed many gifts, for Alex apart from the CD player, the next hit was the doctor's kit - oh and the rings and lipgloss she got wasn't too far behind that. Sebastien enjoyed his 5-in-1 gym that he can lie under and kick to make music and lights - he also received a "cozy cover" for his carseat that he has been benefitting from since early December. Traditionally Daddy got "socks and jocks", whilst Mummy finally got a replacement windstopper jacket that actually zips up (and was wistful when throwing out the old, well loved one)! So the Nevin-Graham Family did very well for Christmas.


Then we went over to Neus, Javier and Ana's house for a traditional Spanish lunch - absolutely delicious! Neus is a marvel in the kitchen, cooking up an almond/fish broth soup (served cold), her family's favorite pressure-cooked meat dish with pureed potatoes and a spinach and cranberry salad. Dessert included white chocolate drizzled profiteroles and a wonderful plum pudding complete with brandy butter! I provided the gluhwein and spiced cider, so we were all merrily enjoying our lunch.



Neus asked Alex to help her with the profiteroles - notice the dress? She has this thing for wearing her "beautiful dress" - not sure where she gets that from! Four and a half hours later...we toddled off home - Neus refused to let us help wash up - what a woman! She and Javier have been wonderful friends, not the least has been taking care of Alex whilst I was in hospital having Sebastien. Unfortunately they are moving to Sweden in just over 10 days - so we hope to visit in the future.



When we got home, we talked to Australia again after finishing off opening some more presents. Finally Alex was in bed - a little earlier than Christmas Eve, but not much.