An early Christmas....

Every December we try to hold a mini, early Christmas with our friends Jette and Filip. So yesterday afternoon we headed out to visit them.

We exchanged gifts. The gifts we give each other are silly ones, usually from the pound shop, or else from our own cupboards, something we have had that we want rid off.

It was fun exchanging the gifts. Sara got a couple of lamps (Jette`s old lamps) for her room. They are lovely and Sara was all pleased with them.

Andrew got a pair of roller skates! (Filip´s old ones that he hasn´t used in years!) Andrew was all chuffed.

I got a new scarf and Kristian got a Wok, which he quickly gave to me!! (Jette was clearing out her kitchen cupboards. I was over the moon - needed another Wok!) Leah got a DVD....so all in all we did really well.

Jette´s children each got one of Leah´s "old" cuddly bears, a book to share and a couple of cars. They loved them! Jette got a DVD from the pound shop and Filip got a few of Kristians old Top Gear DVDs.

After exchanging gifts there was time for playing

There was also time for chatting and catching up!

And also time for a cuddle!

Unfortunately Kristian got a fever during the evening. His body started to ache and he just looked like he needed to sleep. Jette had also been sick all week, so she also, at times, looked like she needed a bed!

We had planned to make Christmas sweets, see a Christmas film, go out on the sleigh and play a game of cards. We didn´t do any of it. After a delicious dinner we all just lay around the living room talking. We were all tired and had no energy! Around 10.3opm we headed home so Kristian could get to bed. (Poor wee man was just not himself!)

Even though we didn´t do all that we planned, we still had a great evening. Jette and Filip are just great to hang out with!! So down to earth and easy going!

Kristian has now been in bed all day. He thinks he feels a bit better, so hopefully these 24 hours in the warmth with loads of sleep has helped!