MerryChristmas

Photo above, Twiglet's fab Christmas cakes that he made all by himself - aren't they ace?

Well we are still wrapping, then I'm going to make mince pies, then off to collect Grandma Twigs from Doncaster to come over for the Christingle later today and stay over for the big day - Twiglet is one of the 3 Kings.

Still no news on whether or not Grandad Twigs will be out of hospital for Christmas but he's on the mend and Nana Twigs will phone us with news later, so fingers crossed.

Here's a photo of all our homemade Christmas cakes and chutneys, all gift wrapped and good to go, I'm pleased with how they look.

We have a very big turkey for our much smaller party, so Mr Twigs has many recipes lined up :)

However, you choose to spend it, have a lovely Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Thank you so much for sharing my year, my bloggy friends.

Have a very Happy 2014, and I'll be back soon.

Twiggy xx

Here is the Christmas news...........so far

Christmas Tree at Twiggy Towers 2013 - we don't believe less is more !!

I can't believe that it's only 6 days to Christmas Day, ( I  also can't believe that the BBC have cancelled Ripper Street either, the mad beggars).

As ever we are crazy, bonkers, busy during the pre - Chrimbo period, so here is the edited news from Twiggy Towers.

Photo of Chrimbo cake made completely by Twiglet, we are going to chop it up and ice it for Grandparents gifts this weekend!!

1. Poor old Grandad Twigs, fell down on Monday night and is now in hospital recovering from an operation on his broken hip, he is such a trooper - send healing vibes please. My Mum isn't too well either :(

2.  Twiglet and I have had a long running nasty stomach bug - the joy of being at/working in a First school near Christmas.

3. Twiglet gave a star turn as Uncle John in the Christmas play, everyone was ace, for such a little school - 80 children - there is much talent and loveliness.

4. The whole school trip to the panto was fun - note to self I am not cut out to look after boisterous under 5s - blimey Charlie!!

Photo of the homemade chutneys made with produce from our lottie, prettified for Christmas gifts.

5. Christmas service in church this morning was delightful, the children sang beautifully.

6. I've really enjoyed watching Christmas crafty programmes this week, the Sewing Bee and a bit of Kirstie Allsop, however, I've decided there is NO way on earth I'll get my cross stitch cake band done for Christmas, so I'll save it for next year - I always start Christmas projects too late, I blame it on the lovely Summer spent on the allotment instead of stitching.

7. I did finish off this little fella for a lovely fellow blogger though :)

8. Cripes it's been windy up here, our for sale sign has blown down 3 times now!! (If you want to buy my house, enquire within !!

9. Last day of term tomorrow - woohoo!!

10. Going carol singing with the Cubs tonight, weather permitting, then they are having a a party !!

 Photo of Twiglet's ace kissing ball - note 3D effect !!

This year I made a hamper for my Mum for Christmas full of her fave food stuffs - thrifty and will be used!!

11.  We are going to see Santa here on Sunday - I am v.excited.

Take care, keep warm and I'll try to post again before the big day.

love

Twiggy xxx

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I had my tooth taken out this afternoon.Ow
Twiggy

Keeping Christmas our way

 

(Photo from Christmas 2011)

 

Well the wind has gone and the rain has come, it's a soggy, dismal day today  but we are feeling Christmassy.

Getting us in the Christmas mood, the preparations in our school obviously help, I could hear the Christmas play dress rehearsal yesterday, while I was sorting out the tickets and dinner money -I  love this time of year.

Today we visited out village church Christmas fair, which is a relatively new event to raise some much needed funds. 

 I've got to admit I'm only a seasonal church goer and Mr Twigs is an atheist, so we don't go often but as a village resource, it's important to support it when we can. 

 People love to see the children there in the Christingle or attend the school's Easter concert and Harvest festival there. 

 However, due to the dwindling congregation the church are looking at new ways to utilize the building as we do not have a village hall or similar.

I do hope they are successful as it is a really beautiful and welcoming place which I'm sure holds many happy memories for villagers and visitors alike.

Anyhoo as I was saying, we popped in and had a cuppa and some cake - rude not to and bought a few bits and bobs, pretty peg fairy.

Gorgeous poppy brooch for Nana's birthday made by Bob one of our villagers - I say hello to him every day and never knew he was a potter !!
(excuse rubbish photo)

There was a chap selling beautiful wooden furniture, cake stalls, tombolas, and all run by Nana's just lovely!!

Beautifully presented mince pies
 

I would much rather spend a bit of cash at these events rather than spend silly money on works Christmas outings - which we aren't doing this year - hooray !!

Another Christmas tradition, the Grandparents love a calendar of Twiglet for the year, so that is the Christmas pressie taken care of :) (Bargain deal from Vistaprint folks).

This afternoon the boys are getting the decs down from the attic while I prettify my Christmas chutneys.

To me this is what Christmas is about, giving in a small way, (Twiglet has asked for very little this year, bless him), spending time in the local community and enjoying my family - top,cosy, festive fun.

You can keep your high street shops and Black Fridays.

Keep Christmas your way !!

What are you doing?

Twiggy x

Phew isn't it windy??

Happy Advent candle !!

Crikey it's blowing a gale up here on't tops.  I thought the house was going to take off at one point and part of our garage roof has been torn off!!

Anyhoo thank goodness we no longer have a greenhouse to worry about and my heart goes out to those involved in accidents today :(

My pal popped round this afternoon and we had a mince pie and a stitch and natter session - very nice too!!

I've decided to have my yucky tooth pulled out next Monday, so send healing vibes for me then will you?

We really enjoyed the Country Living Show at Harrogate this weekend.

Didn't buy much, but a few little treasures.

Here is Twiglet's little dog badge, so cute.

( He looks like he's having a wee on the Tardis!

Bob Ambrose, our new leather house rabbit!!  looking very at home perched with Marcus the urbane fox who is currently naked, as I'm trying to get some mould marks out of his lovely tweed jacket - any tips folks??

We also saw the very lovely Lynsey from Swirlyarts who kindly let us have the tickets to the show. 

 Her stall looked a picture and it was great to finally meet in person.

Twiglet selected some of Lynsey's fantastic labels - go over to see her and get them while they're hot!!

Right off to make toad in the hole now before taking Twiglet to Cubs - oh why, oh why do we have to go out in the cold, dark, windy night???

Take care

love

Twiggy xx