Cornwall December 2007

The weekend after christmas we went down to Cornwall and spent a long weekend with Helen's Auntie Maureen and Uncle Mac.

We walked the dogs on the beach at Longrock, the light was fantastic with views of St Michaels Mount aswell follwed by fish and chips. Deanna came over for the night and met Poppy.

On the Sunday we went to Praa Sands, the dogs loved it, it was packed with dog walkers and surfers. Helen bought a rash vest for snorkelling and bodyboarding (in summer) and we had a drink in Chris Old's cafe on the seafront. He came out and served the ladies next to us. We went to Marazion and walked over to St Micheals Mount. Auntie Maureen cooked us a lovely roast dinner and Kay also popped over followed by a trip to the local pub.

We drove back on New Years Eve, missing out on all the fancy dress parties. We called around and saw Hazel, Phil, Mickey and Richie. We had lunch next to Gwithian then went for a walk along it, we didn't make it all the way along and back.

We arrived home about 6.30pm New Years Eve and chilled out watching a DVD.

Christmas 2007

Christmas was lots more work than last year, when we spent it in Oz having a BBQ on the beach and bodyboarding.

We spent Christmas Eve at Helen's Dad's house, had a nice meal and exchanged presents (largely consisting of Weird Fish clothing); Poppy and Chip were both in their festive hats.

On Christmas morning we went to Steve's parents' for the opening of all the Christmas presents. It was a full house and Craig's dog, Cooper, was there in his Christmas outfit, and he kept Poppy occupied. We had Christmas dinner at our house with Helen's Mum, Nan, Anna, Debbie & Raia over- thanks for cooking Anna!

Poppy was an early Christmas present from Anna. Thank you Anna, she is perfect.

Raia looked very cute in her Christmas outfit and enjoyed her second Christmas.

Helen had a Philips digital photo frame for Christmas so we hope to see more of our photos. Steve got waterproofs and wellies ideal for walking Poppy in the rain and mud!

After all the preparations Christmas Day was over for another year. On Boxing Day we went to Steve's parents' and had a lovely lunch.

Christmas Parties 2007

We met up with ex HSBC buddies at Colleys for a lovely meal, it was nice to see everyone again.

Helen's work party was at the Avon Gorge Hotel and she had a nice meal, played blackjack then avoided the dance floor.

Helen also had Christmas meal with work at the Drum & Monkey complete with a male stripper dressed as a fireman!