some photos from holiday!

we all had a lovely time, fin had his first: go on a bouncy castle, dip in the sea, mouthful of sand, toast with butter.... mummy and daddy got time off on their own (with cocktails, which are fab!) and nana and grandad are stars for taking us........ THANK YOU!

fins first seaside dip!

the view from our hotel window

love this picture!

family jones

mummy and fin on the beach

christmas

part of me is a bit sad that we wont be around for the big festive build up. i dont mean having to listen to sodding noddy "its christmas" chap in every shop, but it might be nice to sit in the evening with just the fairy lights on and relax, i think it is the smell of the pine tree that makes it so special.

anyway, half way though putting up the tree we have come upon a hitch. the lights appear to be dead. and i have now spent david out three times to get new ones (long story) so hopefully it will be done soon and we can start packing. scary! i also wrote all our xmas cards last night, and so now i will finish my phd editing tonight, and then we can wrap pressies tomorrow night.

happy birthday david!

we had a fab day, took fin to see santa, went up the spinaker tower thing, ate in rosies wine bar, all great, no time to type nowm will elaborate later.

Your Christmas Song Is

Here Comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus Right down Santa Claus lane Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pullin' on the reins You don't get into the Christmas spirit too early But by Christmas Eve, you're psyched for the holidays

What Christmas Carol Are You?

so what have we been doing?

me: started knitting a teddy for fin. written half of my christmas cards, been buying decorations and things for holiday, editing a phd chapter, usual cleaning and that sort of thing. in theory tonight i am supposed to be going out with the gurls from mummy group for a pizza, but im not sure i can be bothered after the disaster that was mondyas attempted outing to see santa. (they told us to turn up at half 9, and the grotto didnt open till 12!) so, if any one fancies comming to see santa with me and the bean please let me know because i dont want to take him on my own, is more of a moment to share.

david: going to work, getting excited about the holiday, not doing any ironing, eating sandwitches i make him, and grumping a bit becuase the kntting is getting more attention than he is!

fin: growing teeth, eating new thingd (like fish and pasta!) discovering the joy of taking the magnets off the fridge, running over the cats in his trotter, chewing books, flirting with blond women, and growing out of his 6-9 month clothes.

i got fin weighed yesterday and he was 19 lbs 4.... i was quite supprised as i thought he would be at least 20 lbs by now. still, he is hardly starving. anyone got any tips for travelling with babies ona plane?

still, no camera lead but if i get my butt is gear i will go and get one today.