Christmas, with all its heightened expectations, loaded associations and potential for deep disappointment. Is it worth the effort, the work, the preparations and the money, the nostalgic dreams of perfection? Yes, it is! In spades! They came in droves on the 23rd, and some of them are still here, lingering for just another day, and then another. God, we've had fun, we've reminisced and made plans, we've played games, and gone on long walks, visited the sea, and the old church in Huntingfield with its painted roof, and we've fought for tables in crowded pubs to fulfill Boxing Day and other traditions. Star of the entire procedings, every day and for every visitor, has been Hugo. He's been worshipped, glorified, beatified, sanctified, and through all the attention he's been perfect, loving everyone equally. What he'll do when the last one has gone heaven only knows. And what I'll do without my morning cup of tea in bed I don't know either. But too much has happened to remember so I'll stick in some photos instead of words. Happy Noo Yeah!
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| Taking a breather from roasting the turkey |
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| Tom and Olivia in the sunset |
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| Traditional Christmas spread |
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| Daughters and selfies |
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| Sisters from behind |
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| And the front |
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| Daughters |
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| Sisters again |
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| Hugo on the morning bed |
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| Tricia talking to Hugo |
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| Frosty Morning |
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| Family Shadows |
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| Hugo Church Lookalike |
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| Another meal |
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| Kitty pouring |
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| With John in Walberswick |
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| Walking in the Sunshine |
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| Is John Asleep? |
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| On Walberswick Beach |
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| John and HugoSaying Goodbye |
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| The aftermath |
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| Found in Hugo's bed when we went out for a few minutes, stolen from Olivia's bag, some of her stocking fillers including chocolate pennies |
Such gorgeous pictures! Apart from one not approved one 😉. It was the best Christmas and Hugo was the Prince. Thanks for having us motley crew. Lots of love and Happy New Year! Xxx
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