Merry Christmas everyone!

I've been a bit quiet on here these past few days and I'm sure you're all feeling the excitement for Christmas like we are.

The preparations for Christmas have had me busy with chores, shopping orders, wrapping gifts and doing all sorts of things to get the house ready for the fun ahead.

There's always so much to do at this time of year, as the countdown begins, isn't there? I've been fortunate to have had these past few days off as I had holiday left and I've been grateful to have the time, but there's still plenty to do (as a prime example, I've written this whilst sat in the Asda car park, waiting for hubs to get a few last minute essentials).

We are having my Dad to stay (he's arriving later today) and then Ste's family over for drinks and nibbles on Christnas Eve.

Christmas Day will be spent at home and I'm hosting so have a festive feast planned and plenty of tipples, games and presents to enjoy all day long.

On Boxing Day, my In-Laws are having a cocktail party which will be lots of fun.

Then who knows for the rest of the holidays. Just lots of time together. Perfect.

I had wanted to be more organised in here and there's a few things I've wanted to share or plan but I've just had to go wth the flow and just relax about some things. I guess I've just run out of steam and had to put my energy into playing fridge Jenga, to fit all the food in, and to wrapping a shed load of presents (will the pike ever go down??).

I'll be back after the festivities have passed and I'll still be over on Instagram I'm sure.

So for now, a big thank you to anyone who has stopped by this blog of mine this year and the merriest of merry Christmases to you all.

Eat, drink and be merry and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with your nearest and dearest.