So ... I realise that the 'Season' is practically over but I started this post mid-week and couldn't think of another title! Anyway ... hope you all had a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year - despite the snow and ice! Our Christmas Day was very merry - literally ... the turkey crown had slightly frozen over in the meat drawer at the bottom of our fridge (my own stupid fault - meant to move it further up on Christmas Eve and forgot!). It therefore went in the oven later than planned so dinner was pushed back, resulting in a fair amount of alcohol going down during the wait - which had the knock on effect of a dubious Christmas Day extravaganza of hubby and brother performing MC Hammer's - You Can't Touch This ...! The video ended up on Facebook and has had over over 1500 views - there is no hope! I won't subject you to the entire video but here's a still ... you get the picture ...!
Once again we have enough choccies to last until Easter ... they'll be rationed out accordingly and over time ... my kids know the drill by now ...! Walnut whips are my favourite of the moment ... how do you like my large 'whip stick'?
Some of my lovely presents from hubby and family ... most gratefully received ... the little green bag is the cutest manicure set ever from my mum ... along with a large jar of neck and decolletage cream ... Mum knows best! Started reading Sali Hughes' Pretty Honest the other night ... it's addictive!
And look what Santa brought ... didn't realise he read my blog ... !
Plenty of cosy nights in watching a whole array of films with the kids ... Spiderman, Maleficent, Uncle Buck and Snow White and the Huntsman to name but a few ... plus our seasonal cinema outing to see the last instalment of 'The Hobbit' ... what a brilliant movie - transported me to another world for a few hours (and I got to sit down!) ... not one you can chill out to whilst watching though ... too many Orcs around! Star Wars planned for next year ... cannot wait!
And to round off New Years Day ... another superb meal cooked by my mum of Chicken Biryani ...
and Meatball Curry ...
What a combination ... taste bud heaven it was ...!
The snow and ice stopped me (literally) from getting to the sales this year ... despite my car having four wheel drive we were still sliding around on some of the hills (we have a lot of hills round here!) so gave up and I ordered some bits from New Look instead. When I did eventually make it I couldn't find anything really ... typical ... may have a quick look through the dregs next week but that may be it!
Anyway ... I only got to the gym once in between Christmas and New Year so have been suffering 'gym withdrawal symptoms' - sad I know, but true - so I'm off to visit the treadmill, cross trainer and giant cross-stepper shortly with my IPod!
How did your Christmas/New Year go? What did Santa bring? Did you get to the sales?
Jen x
That meatball curry looks and sounds delicious! :-)
ReplyDeleteAs for the Doc Martens, I used to have a pair just like those but were deep purple. Ah, those were the days!
It was Wendy! Mums meatball curry is a firm favourite! x
DeleteHappy Hew Year, Jenny. Yay! You got your Doc Martens! I received some lovely goodies too. I only just made the sales today, but for clothes for my little boy, not me. I got plenty of bargains for him though. Your mum's food looks amazing! Yum! Lynne xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Lynne! If I could cook anything like my Mum I'd be happy! I'm hoping to have one last bash at the sales - we'll see! xx
DeleteHappy new year Jenny! I'm so glad you got the cherry DMs, they're my favourite!
ReplyDeleteSanta was very good to me this year & I did well in the sales too.....watch this space! Xx
Happy New Year Sarah! It had to be cherry red DMs this time! Can't wait to see what you got! xx
DeleteAh happy new year to you too! Would love to see the mc hammer duo, is it on you tube? So glad you got your DM,s and lots of other lovely goodies! I know what you mean about eating late we forgot to put the turkey in till 11am we had to wait till nearly 4pm to eat! So like you we had quite a few slurps of champagne by the time it was ready! Helen xx
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it's not only me with 'turkey problems' Helen - I've learnt my lesson (I think!) xx
DeleteHa ha great post. Must search out that YouTube video. Trust you to ask for DMs. Happy New Year Jenny xx
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if it's on Youtube Donna - will check! Happy New Year! xx
DeleteHappy New Year Jen! I'm so glad Santa read your blog & sent you the DMs! Wish you had shared the video! Bet it's hilarious! That meatball curry looks so good! I had a great time & you would be impressed by my smellies stash! x
ReplyDeleteAnd to you Andrea! The video is hilarious - will have to see if my bro uploaded it to Youtube! xx
DeleteHappy New Year lovely and I so want to watch that video x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Rachel - it seems everyone wants to watch the video! xx
DeleteI want those recipes Jen! Happy New Year honey xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Sharron! I'll have to ask Mum for the recipes! xx
DeleteHappy New Year to you Jenny. Glad you got your DMs.....Santa picked just the right colour to :) .....clever Santa xx
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