making Christmas crafts

We have been so busy, preparing for Christmas and enjoying the holiday season.  We were lucky enough to have Rosy here with us for 10 days, and she helped us decorate the house and the tree.  Iain and the girls went to see Mummum in her annual Christmas concert, and this week I took the girls and Bella's friend Lane O'Hara to the castle to see the show and Santa, etc.  Isobel still wouldn't get near him, and Violet didn't love the experience (as you will see in the photo!)  This week has been full of celebrations, including my staff party, and Bella's school concert and class party.  And now we are just about ready for Christmas, with most presents wrapped and under the tree, the house decorated, some baking done, and the kids all excited for Santa to come.