Christmas round-up

This year, perhaps more than other years, I've really enjoyed Christmas with my family. As well as the heaps of food and piles of presents, I especially delighted in all the games we played, including a tense and competitive game of Articulate, many rounds of Wizard, and making good use of my stepdad's four-person Cribbage set. Although I sorely miss Bournemouth and all my BAMMJ pals, spending the Christmas break at home has so far been wonderful.

So here is a small round-up/montage of my Christmas photos to give you a taste of my festive break. I hope your winter holidays have been just as lovely as mine.

Christmas presents

Christmas Day was a lazy Sunday, since without our stepsister, Maddy, arriving until Boxing Day afternoon, official festivities couldn't begin. Therefore both Leanne and I didn't feel particularly Christmassy when we awoke on Sunday morning.

Thankfully, the traditional roast lunch and enthusiastic present opening followed the very next day - our, we shall say, Christmas Day+1. Here's what I've received thus far...

'The Fashion Book' from my friend, Claire - a history lesson in key figures in fashion.

Happy Christmas!

I suppose that, as an atheist, it is rather hypocritical for me to celebrate this festive day. Nevertheless, it is a custom celebrated by many a family for many a reason, and therefore I shall wish you all a happy Christmas. In particular, I hope you have received a bounty of gifts, had a hearty meal, and spent some quality moments with your family and friends.

No, it wasn't a white Christmas... Though I wish it were! (Photo taken Jan 2010)  

My mum and my younger sister, Leanne.