So that we can make pizzas outside for our expected guests. Sunshine would be a bonus!

And play fight on the floor

Perfect rainwear for a dreary day

A few months ago a gypsy doll lost her leg in a freak accident. Granddaughter and I didn’t realise that her limbs were anything other than soft plastic. We were mistaken and when she fell to the ground one of her legs shattered. She has sat on her chair in a state of depression and sadness until today.

Our lovely friend and excellent seamstress fashioned a new leg out of an odd sock stuffed with alpaca and Jacob wool.

Dolly is now happy with her new leg and she is hoping to get “booties” tomorrow.

Latkes and, a new recipe, gougeres (choux pastry and cheddar cheese bites).

All wickedly delicious and moreish.

My friend and I walked to the village triangle where we found a carved Santa Claus replete with red hat and white beard

The trees had also been festively attired in baubles and knitted snowflakes