Christmas Eve

We are all gearing up for the big day tomorrow, and we made a few little trips to the grocery store to stock up on ingredients for our various menu items. And of course all the runners needed to run. I think I went out on a run this day also, which was nice.

At 4:45pm we headed over to Tablehurst Farm for the annual "Caroling to the Cows" that started at 5pm. This is the 2nd year in a row we've gone, and I think actually it might be our last; the novelty has worn off. And as the Farmer himself announced at the start of the evening, the carols are not for our benefit but for the animals. So the carols he had selected aren't necessarily the most enjoyable or wonderful to sing, (e.g. Anyone know the carol called "In the bleak mid-winter"? Thought not.)

At the 3rd and final stop on the Farm caroling tour

 The 3rd and final stop was in the sheep barn. The sheep at least showed genuine interest and possibly appreciation for the singing, so that was nice. The Farmer told a story about how animals came to Earth from Heaven and how mankind should appreciate their generosity, and then some volunteers served free mince pies and warm drinks (Result!), and then we headed home.

Rhiannon, Molly and Tryfan ready to sing

 When we got home, we had a lovely Mexican feast prepared by Phil and Libby, then the kids got the plate of treats ready for Santa and his elves and reindeer.

Then we read The Night Before Christmas and eventually everyone went to sleep.