A little bit Christmassy

It is December. How did that happen?

But in keeping with tradition we put our Christmas tree up yesterday and we had these two little munchkins to help us. Although they weren't really that helpful and actually seemed hell bent on destroying the tree before we got it finished!

The tree looks beautiful. But not in the traditional sense. In fact there are clashing silver and gold baubles, blue baubles and red tinsel. Gone are the well co-ordinated trees of my Christmas's past. Now we have a tree that is a thing of beauty simply because some little people helped put it up. I think it actually needs even more tacky decorations and some homemade Christmas craft ones too.

But the tree must have looked appealing to someone because when we came out this morning there was the most beautiful little red door just next to the tree.

On top of the door were some chocolate santas and a tiny little letter from Santa. Basically the elves and fairies are going to use this door to keep and eye on Ol & Eve and report back to Santa. Apparently they like to get into a bit of mischief too. And, if O & E look after the door and be good little children the elves and fairies may continue to come and visit them after Christmas.

How very lucky are we? Our very own family of magical creatures to come and visit us (and leave teeny tiny letters!!!!).

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