Christmas 2011

This was our first 'proper' Christmas in the house. Last year we arrived just before Xmas due to snow delaying transport from the UK. Everything was still in packing boxes, we slept on a mattress on the lounge floor and spent Christmas Day 2010 painting our bedroom. 

This year we have a fully furnished house and were able to have a lovely relaxed day. We have a tree and decorations throughout the house, plus we unexpectedly have three cats; Wellington and Henry finding the tree a great source of entertainment. The higher the bauble the better. The weather, so far, over the festive season has been great - cold frosty nights, with warm sunny days. Perfect for cosy fires in the evening and great bike rides during the day. It's been windless and up to 20C most days so great for getting out on the roads around us.