Crikey! Haven't blogged for a month - can't imagine what I've been doing what with a business that makes hand painted Christmas cards, two children in assorted plays and ... a life!!!

Yea!

Making hay while the sun shines - I enjoyed every mad minute of the lead up to the Christmas which included my first civil partnership to be known as 'Bob and Keiran's Big Gay Day'!

It was fabulous and so heartfelt - fabulous location 'The Mill' at Ballydugan - must remember this for future 'do's. It was brilliantly Christmassy too from the freezing puddles outside on the cold, crisp & sunny day to the beautifully subtle pink Christmas decorations. The Belfast Gay Choir was in attendance, there was barely a dry eye in the house. Well done lads for a truly wonderful day which was warmly enjoyed by all in attendance.

Other highlights of the season were Paul's first speaking part as The Grumpy Innkeeper in the Sunday School Nativity Play - favourite line said in a strong Belfast accent (think Jim in Corry) 'I've got pizza and a pint for two fifty but no beds mate' - marvellous.

Jack was Servant 3 in the school nativity play - hilarious as he had to wear leggings. Photos to be hidden til he is 18 for maximum embarrassment.

Claire held a soiree for friends to which I contributed the rocket fuel mulled wine and homemade honeycombe - this is the 2nd time this year Claire has held the party in her house and I've helped cater, I'm hoping that we can up this to at least 3 times in 2009 as it really saves on stress. Well for me anyway. Big Thanks Claire.

However, the big hit of the season has to be the Wii. I may never need to go out again. Saw the New Year in playing Tennis - bizarre; although my favourite has to be the cow game on Wii play, for the uninitiated it's truly wonderfully silly. Saving for the Wii Fit now ...

Gotta go, a grudge match of Top Trumps is waiting ... thanks Santa! (not).