It's Christmas

Look at all my presents!!


Let's see if I can sneak one off while mummy's not looking..


We and the tree..

Almost before we know it, Christmas is just around the corner again. We decided to put up a tree and start some "family traditions" this year, now that Matty is old enough to understand what's happening. He'll be putting up a stocking tonight, and has been ogling the presents under the tree for some time now. I've also been telling him about the story of Christmas, and why we really celebrate it. Think he understands it as baby Jesus' birthday at the moment, which is a start.

We'll be having a quiet day at home tomorrow and will see if the predictions of snow come true. Doubt there'll be much snow (if any at all) but it'd still be nice to see some falling =) The year has passed by really fast, and we're hoping to spend some time reflecting on all that's happened. God has been really kind to us this year, and gracious in His blessings to us. May we not take it for granted, but really be grateful for all that we have been given.

The Christmas Party

Rudolph wannabe


At the party

Matty had a Christmas party at his nursery on Tuesday. It was supposed to be a fancy dress thingy so he went as Rudolph [See Y, who said those reindeer antlers were just for a cheap thrill? They were handy!!]. I took a few pics when I went to pick him up and it looked like they had fun. And the kids looked real cute too, all dressed up [albeit quite conventionally - girls were mostly fairies & boys were spiderman/cowboys]

Vaguely recall some similar pictures of when I was a kid in kindergarten many many years ago. Unfortunately, I can't for the life of me remember the event itself cos I was still quite young. I hope Matty has a better memory than me, otherwise he probably won't remember much (if any) of these 3 years here in London. But at least he'll have tons of photos to remind him of what he did here..

The Thames Path

Doesn't he look like an obedient kid?


Well, it's just an act! This is much more like him..

It's nice living in a city which has a river running through it. The Thames has got quite a nice path running next to it which goes past the London Eye, Tate Modern and various other nice spots. Our walks are usually on Sundays after church, but have started to dwindle somewhat with the chilly weather.

Our very active kid loves running ahead (or dawdling behind) and touching all manner of things. He still has a tendency to put things in his mouth so we have to keep an eye on him quite vigilently. I wonder if he'll have as much fun when we go home..