There have been many changes for us over the last few Christmases, firstly back in 2018 when Daniel spent Christmas with Jasmine's family over in America. It was the first time one of our children hadn't been with us over the festive period. 2019 was the first Christmas without my mum and then in 2020 my dad was no longer with us either. That was the Christmas we had the lockdowns and restrictions because of Coronavirus too.
This year will be another change for us as Eleanor has moved into her own house with Jacob, though they don't live far away so she'll be here to celebrate with us. Jacob is working a night shift on Christmas Eve so he'll spend a portion of Christmas Day sleeping. Daniel and Jasmine came up from Essex last Thursday and they're staying until the new year so it's lovely that the family is all together. Hopefully, in the new year, they'll be moving back to Leeds so that's something to look forward to.
Thank you to all my bloggy friends who have sent me Christmas cards, I know many people don't send so many these days, or else they've cut right back, but it is lovely when a card drops through the door and greetings are received in this way.
Wishing you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.
Enjoy your time with the kids, so pleased for you.
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It sounds as if you are all set for a very happy family time over the festive season with some exciting things to look forward to next year as well. Thank you for your card too. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! 🎅
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours, Jo. We'll be without Debbie and her family this year as they're now in Canada. It's sad but, as Emily (4) tells me, they're on an adventure!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas sounds a lovely family time for you, I agree Christmas cards through the post are always a pleasure to receive.
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ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Jo, it sounds like you'll be having a lovely family time just as it should be - have a good one :)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have your children with you this year. I do hope you all have a lovely Christmas together x
ReplyDeleteHope you have a fab Christmas jo.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Jo, enjoy your family time. 😊 Xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like you'll have a nice Christmas celebration with most of the family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We're not getting with the larger family again this year, thanks again to Covid and now Omicron specifically. Sigh. Stay well.
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Wishing you a happy Christmas Jo and family.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to have the family together for Xmas.I would have loved to have sent Xmas cards but I don’t have addresses.I thought they were kept private.
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Enjoy the time with your family and wishing you all a very Happy Christmas x
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that you can all be together again. I hope you have a wonderful day. x
ReplyDeleteSo nice to have the family together again, have a fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Wishes and a Happy New Year too.
All the best Jan
Merry Christmas, Jo!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! I have enjoyed reading your blog this year. 9 hours to go in New Zealand until the big day. No baking has even been started and I'm at the oh well stage!
ReplyDeleteIt will be lovely to have your family together again.
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Have a lovely Christmas with the family. x
ReplyDeleteLovely that your family got together. Belated Christmas greetings.xxx
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