Christmas Day Celebrations

I realise it's a month since the day, but thought I'd put a couple of pictures from Christmas Day on. Niall and my brother's two lovely girls played some Carols for our entertainment after Christmas lunch. My Dad said he was so proud to see all his grandchildren playing together and it made his Christmas -he is a good musician so it is really nice to see it has passed on to them (missing me out, of course, although I like to think I can hold a tune - but Ian and Niall would almost definitely say different!).

My sister-in-law Linda cooked us a delicious meal and Mum and Dad and Linda's mum were there as well so it was a real family affair and nice to spend some time together. My eldest niece is away at university now too so we only get to see her in the holidays.

Ian took the picture on the right, not being fond of having his picture taken was quite happy to do the snapping for most of the pics. It was a really lovely day!!

Walking and running and jogging!

I don't know what's happened lately, I don't seem to have the time to sit and type or even catch up with my favourite blogs. I think part of the problem is that since I started back to work I have done so much staring at a screen typing physics diagrams and things that I can't face going on the computer when I get home and I really want to try and make my blog look more attractive but will have to experiment with the camera as my pictures always look so dark.

On the positive side I have been doing quite a bit of exercise which I suppose is a good thing, and (almost) completed the Romsey 5 mile race last week, except I took the wrong turning about quarter of a mile from the end and wondered why the finish sign was facing the other way and so didn't quite complete it and missed getting a medal - but I was quite pleased that I managed to keep running for (just) over four miles before having to walk and actually managed to overtake a couple of people on the way round so I must be improving!

A couple of Saturdays ago, (the really really cold, frosty one) Janet, Christina and I walked to Winchester along the river, with a stop off on the way at Brambridge Garden Centre for breakfast. Everything looked absolutely beautiful and I stupidly forgot to take my camera - it's funny I used to take my camera everywhere and I have got out of the habit over the last few years but really would like to get back to taking photos as it's something I really used to enjoy. It was a lovely day and it was so nice to see things from a different perspective from being in the car or on the train and we will definitely do it again later in the year. We did get the train back but mainly because it was about 2pm when we got to Winchester and we wouldn't have made in back in the light (especially after stopping off for a cup of tea and a scone - well deserved I think!!).

I have also started using my trampette that I bought back in September from someone at work to do some jogging on. It is quite fun and I will try and do it two or three times a week (or that's the plan).

Anyway I'd better sign off now as it's gone 11 pm and I think my contact lenses have welded themselves to my eyes!!

Happy New Year to Everyone!

Just wanted to wish everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful new year!

Wow it's been a hectic week and a bit. We've seen so many family and friends, it's been really great but means that I've hardly had a chance to sit at the computer. Will put something a bit more detailed on soon. Bye for now! x