My jolly, jolly Christmas

This is my first blog on my new iPad which the darling Mr K gave me for Christmas. So forgive any typos cos autocorrect really is that bizarre.

I go back to work tomorrow after 3 weeks off and thought I should do a 'highlights' blog. I had an Amazing Christmas, I only had Lily and Josh here for the day as Cait and Trev were in George. But I cooked the whole deal, gammon, turkey, stuffing, roast potatoes, mash and gravy, carrots,broccoli casserole, brussel sprouts and 2 different desserts.

We exchanged presents with Mr K's fave being a remote control helicopter. In addition to my iPad which was such a surprise, I also received a stunniNg large ring made of black volcanic rock. Josh was given tshirts and Lily was given lots of goodies from fake uggs, hello kitty pajamas and pillow and some clothes and other items. 

Boxing day we went to a braai and the kids went back to George. There were loads of us there and it was chaos but lovely to see everyone.

We went up the west coast to the National Park to a wedding on the 30th and it was unique and memorable, yet simple and casually elegant. The bride entered in a row boat, hopped out and walked up the beach accompanied by her father. The ceremony was in a small, rustic, charming old church hand built by fishermen. It was half in German and half in English. I speak no German at all so during the German hymns I muttered 'schnitzel, strudel, farenheit' which may not even be German but it made suitable sounds and amused me. Mr K pretended to be annoyed but giggled nonetheless. 
The reception was held at Gelbeck restaurant in the park. It is such a lovely venue and the setting was all white, seashells, water and flowers. The starter was snoek and mussels, I passed on my snoek to the random man next to me thanks to the friendliness afforded by copious amounts of wine on an empty stomach. Unfortunately in my usual clumsy fashion I dropped it on his mussels and it splattered everywhere, attracting the frowning attention of his wife. Main was fillet on a rosti and it was all lovely but it was so late by this time I was a bit over it really. We have been having issues with our house alarm and it had been going off for hours, as well as our friend was doggy sitting we wanted to leave with the 10pm departure. As it was in a park we had to be escorted out as there is no guard on duty so late. On our way out we came eye to eye with a large male eland. A huge grayish antelope which stood looking at me for a few seconds before crashing off into the bush. It was amazing and awe inspiring, just a wonderful end to a wonderful evening.
New years was spent with friends, we had lots and lots of laughs and great wine and plenty of yummy food as we all brought dishes to share. We brought in 2012 with our fab mates and had a day to chill after.
We drove down to spend a few days in George as I wanted to give Trev his pressies and see his and Amber's new home. As Cait and I were cross g paths we decided she could come open them with us. I had also bought Trev a remote control helicopter and he loved it! I was worried he might find it childish but when I saw how much Mr K and Josh enjoyed playing over Christmas I was pretty sure Trev would also enjoy and he did, he had such fun. I got everyone pajamas and other clothes which they all seemed to like. I love giving gifts but always worry they won't like them. I was so impressed with Trev and Amber's little house. It is only 1 bedroom but as a starter home it is wonderful. It has a cute little well developed back garden and a lounge, dining room and kitchen. It is done in soft grey and charcoal with brookie lace along the front guttering. I am pleased seeing him settled and in love....not sure if grandkids are ever on the cards as they both say never. Sigh. I've time to work on em haha.
On the days in between we've been to braais, held a spur of the moment tweetup braai, done dinner at La Mouette with friends, lay by the pool and various other things too many to mention.
I needed this break and I loved having this time alone with Mr K.
I hope you have all had a great holiday break, mine has been fabulous.