I have had all these plans to share pretty pictures of my fantastic Christmas tree (haven’t got round to taking any yet though), to boast about my superb crafting skills (except I havn’t finished the felt decoration I am making and am unlikely to before the Big Day), to take you step by step through my cookie baking adventures (well, I did bake one batch of cookies but again, there is no photographic evidence) and to show you all my lovely wrapping (handstamped thank you very much – but again, no pictures).

The moral of this story is that I need to get my bloomin’ camera out and get snapping.  Maybe tonight?  Or tomorrow? It’s not to late, Christmas is still 35 hours away!

Last night we went out to The Moon and Sixpence in Hanwell, Oxon for our work Christmas do which basically consisted of the Managing Director (aka Dad), the Financial Director (aka Mum), the Claims Manager (aka me) and our IT consultant (aka my husband).  It was delicious and we had a fantastic night. I was also lucky enough to receive some vouchers from the Directors so I am trying to decide what to get from John Lewis.

So far these are in my wish list (I cannot get it all!):

• Lambswool Ballet Slippers
• Cupcake Desk Calendar
• Emma Bridgewater notepads
• Pyjamas

And then there is some serious decision making to be made.  I want to replace my food processor. Do I go for a new Magimix? A Kitchenaid food processor? Or a Kitchenaid Mixer (which I really want but is more expensive and does less than what I already have) and seperate blender?

In other news, my cold has *almost* gone so I hope to be fully clear of it by Christmas.  I will also be able to knuckle down and get my next assignment written – eek.