christmas day

on christmas day borris and i have a very relaxed routine. generally we have a bit of a sleep in. i think this is just because we can, so that means up around 9 or 10 which is much better than the 5 am wake up his sister deals with on christmas day.

then we open some pressies together and have breakfast. i skype with my family if they are around and then we have to get ready to head out.

 

another tradition for christmas day is lunch and kate phil and maxine's place. they generously host a christmas day lunch/afternoon/evening for a bunch of us who dont have family commitments on the day.

here is borris overseeing the serving of the chocolate roll yule log. kate and maxine made it. with meringue mushrooms, minty mossy leaves, and 2 kinds of chocolate bark. it was a serious undertaking, and also very tasty. 

 

we had lunch outside. before desert we had roast leg of lamb, and ham, and lovely salads, deviled eggs, and other snacky foods.

 

and of course champagne and lots of wine throughout the day. After lunch we sit about and drink and carry on a bit more until it gets dark and chilly out. Then we head inside where Phil who can play every instrument known to man and borris who loves christmas music jam and all the other musicians join in, while a few of us non music folks listen and hang out.

its was a good day and another nice tradition when your family live so far away at christmas time.