Sunday 24 December 2006

Christmas Eve

A bit more civilised time to do an entry ,the last one I did was  at Midnight Thursday ,here I am midday on December 24th 2006,as I was reading journals earlier I heard the church bells ringing ,reminding me that it is  Sunday ,Maurice went off to work early ,for his three days ,then its three nights then again three off ,so he will be off for the new year ! Mark is going to come and get me tomorrow morning ,for lunch with him and his wife Chrissie , The last three days  we have been busy ,Thursday evening as you know Jean and Pete ,Stuart and Viccie came over ,then Friday we went .....yes shopping ,we bought a new ,dvd/video player recorder ,so next year I plan to put all my home video's from years ago ,onto dvd ,then get rid of the tapes ,that will give me more room ! and something to keep me busy HAH 

It was open day at the home Aunty Kitty is in yesterday. So Maurice ,Mike, Jackie Bobbie and I all went bearing gifts to see her ,Bobbie was her dog before she went into the home ,Bobby now lives with Mike and Jackie ,(Aunty Kitty decided she wanted a dog ,called Bobby ,when she went to choose one she fell in love with this little girl ,but still kept the name Bobby !)

Maurice and I both agreed she didnt look so well ,this time ,maybe she was just over whelmed by it all ,she opened her presents from us all ,she said to Maurice 'is it my Birthday '?the home had put on some lovely refreshments and they had a raffle ,where Mike was lucky to win a hairdo !!!

We went back to Mike and Jackies to get our car ,and to exchange presents ,we also got a preview of Bobby's party frock ! a tu tu in pink ! Maurice took the picture of her and I got some video footage ,(I had also recorded Aunty Kitty opening her presents earlier )

Earlier... before we got to Mike and Jackies we called in at my Daughter Kates ,and a lovely surprise, my other older Daughter Sharon was there,(she manages a working mans club now ,so is always busy )so at Kates house we again all exchanged presents ,and Sam who hates having his picture taken was demonstrating his crazy straw, didnt object on this occasion ,so off course Gran took advantage and took two !

Before I close this entry I want to wish all my friends in journal land a very Happy Christmas ,and when Santa comes tonight I hope he will bring you all some lovely presents ...Have a peaceful Blessed Christmas every one ,With Love From Maurice and I XXX

                 

38 comments:

Anonymous said...

Loved your pictures Jan.  Lol at Bobby and the tutu.  I am sure your aunt enjoyed it.  Enjoy your lunch tomorrow and have a wonderful Christmas with your family xxxxx

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Anonymous said...

Isn't it grand to have the opportunity to get together with family and friends.  I just love this time of year.  Happy Christmas to you too !  'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

I love the picture of Bobby!

Hope you have a lovely Christmas, off to do a bit of last minute shopping now.

Linda x.

Anonymous said...

Lovely pictures Jan :o)
I want me a pair of those groovy drinking straw glasses, how cool are they!!
Merry Christmas to you and Maurice, from Jelly, Spud and little old me ;o)
Sara   xxx
PS - almost forgot to mention the tu tu!  He he, I love it!

Anonymous said...

Jan i hope you and Maurice have a lovely christmas...even if he will be at work lol!!!!
take care dear friend
love
Joanne

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas, Jan, to you, Maurice and family!  The tutu is hysterical.  I'm still chuckling.  Sam is a handsome young man for sure.  And your poor Aunt Kitty..but at least she knew it was a celebration.  May you continue to have a wonderful holiday season! Love xx Chris

Anonymous said...

Have a lovely Christmas Jan and Maurice hope Santa is good to you and you can figure out how to work your new DVD. Good Luck. Love Joan.

Anonymous said...

I hope you and Maurice have a wonderful Christmas Jan, may Santa bring everything on your list. :o)

Love Sandra xxxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Jan.  I loved seeing your pictures!  Those crazy specs and the tu tu made me laugh!!  Looks like you had a nice visit.  You always look so nice in pictures.  You have very pretty eyes and they always stand out.  
Hope you and Maurice have a wonderful holiday.  
Pam

Anonymous said...

Merry Merry Christmas to you and Maurice!  I hope Santa is good to you, as well!
~~Kath~~

Anonymous said...

All set her Jan hope all is well with you my friend. Our Christmas treat comes Boxing Day when Woking Visit Oxford utd. I am taking Valerie to this one cos I KNOW HOW TO TREAT A LADY>

Merry everything

Take care Dave And Valerie

Anonymous said...

Lovely happy family pictures.  Have a great time, Jan and Maurice, and a well-deserved rest.  Bunny xxx

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas!!!!
Love ya lady
hugs
d

Anonymous said...

Nice pics...Happy Christmas Eve!
luv bella xx

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas to you both. B. x

Anonymous said...

Sounds like you all had a busy and enjoyable day visiting everyone. Bless Aunt Kitty's heart, I am glad you all went to see her and took Bobby to see her. She looks so cute. Your pictures are great. Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Helen

Anonymous said...

Loved the pictures, Jan!!  I wish you and Maurice a very Merry Christmas!!!!

Hugs and love
Jackie

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas friend! Tammy

Anonymous said...

Merry Merry Christmas. Your Aunt Kitty looks wonderful and so cute to see Bobby in the tu tu hahaha! That pic is a keeper.
All our Best,
Doreen & Joe
Mom and me son Joey

Anonymous said...

Loved the pics Jan,Shame Maurice is working but the New Years the Best I always think,So I am happy he has that off work with you.Love the Tu Tu on Bobby LOL!!
Aunt Kitty will be wondering alsorts I should imagine bless her.The young ones don't often like there pics taaking glad you got a couple of Sam.It's lovely to take around the gifts and see everyone isn't it? Enjoy your day tomorrow Jan.I am just catching up on alerts,as I am going over to my family for 3 days early morning and shall open my gifts with the granchildren.Well thats if Samta thinks I have been good LOL!!It will be wonderful the first Christmas for yrs, I have been waited on.I have always had them all. About time as well LOL!!! Take Care God Bless Hope Santa brings you lots of Goodies too.Catch you New years day all being well.
Astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES

Anonymous said...

Great pictures Jan and may you and your loved ones experience the happiest Christmas of your lives
Merry Christmas!!!
Dianna

Anonymous said...

Lovely pics! Have a bright & happy Christmas my friend.
Blessings, Sugar

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing the pictures, Jan.
Merry Christmas to you & yours!

Anonymous said...

Ji Jan and Maurice,   Just come in and read your latest escapades !  what a lovely loy of photo's...again...thank you for making me welcome in J land these last few weeks.   Wishing you and all you rloved ones a Blessed Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2007.  Love Sybilx

Anonymous said...

Lovely pictures.  Bobby looks so cute in her little tutu!!
Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas.
Hugs,
A xxx

Anonymous said...

Great pictures !  Isn't it wonderful to have these great gadgets so we can record our family and friends, giving us a lasting record of them.  I know a couple Roberta's and they go by "Bobbi,"  so I don't think her name is unusual at all.  Gabi loves the pink tu tu.  But I doublt she would be happy in it, even if I got her one.
Have a lovely Christmas day. With Maurice working, it sounds like an early Christmas brunch at your house.   Linda in Washington  

Anonymous said...

have a lovely day tommorrow
yasmin

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Jan! lovely entry!
hugs,natalie

Anonymous said...

Ohhh can you pinch the hairdo off him <gggg> Lovely pics of you all again :o) Have a lovely day tomorrow and hope santa's good to you :o)   Caff xxxxx

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas to you and Maurice!!!
Lyn

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas:) Jan and Maurice:) its snowing here so we will have a true white Christmas in Colorado

Deb

Anonymous said...

I thought Aunty Kitty looked a bit more tired now, bless her! Sam's a very good looking young man, I don't understand why he doesn't like his photo taken! Have a lovely day tomorrow with Mark and Chrissie. Merry Christmas to you, Maurice and all your family! Bobby looks cute in her tutu, I always wanted one of them! Jeannette xx  http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/  

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Janet and Maurice love Rache xx

Anonymous said...

Janet
I enjoyed seeing these pictures of family and friends.  Merry Christmas to you all!
Sam

Anonymous said...

Jan your photographs are lovely ~ lol at Bobbie's pink Tu~Tu ~ hope you had a lovely day yesterday and I wish you and Maurice a Happy and peaceful New Year ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

Lovely to see your photos and the Christmas graphic of the shelves full of toys etc.Bobby looked cute in her little pink tutu.I would like to see the video footage sometime.Sam looked happy with his glasses straw........Love Jeanxx

Anonymous said...

Oh that tu tu is tooooooo cute!  You looked like you had an absolutely wonderful time at Auntie Kitty's.  Thank you so much for sharing this with us.  I really enjoy seeing so many happy people celebrating this time of year!  

Love,
Susie
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Anonymous said...

poor aunty kitty probably was a bit tired and overwhelmed, bless her. you look as full of energy as ever! Im impressed by Sams straw lol and dear little bobbys tutu! Linda xx