A Kirkymas Klassic...

Quick post on our Christmas here in Kirky. We had an awesome time with the Gurneys and Senior Gediks 😁💖. Lots and lots of Kirkymas magic and beautiful memories made. There was plenty of presents, loads of food, laughter all around and the occasional tear of joy. We sang, danced and made tiktok films to our hearts content. But importantly it was all that is good and important at Christmas - just spending lovely time together with those that you love. Kirkymas we loved you! Thanks to all the Gurneys and Senior Gediks for indulging my inner Santa joy, and making it such a special few days.

Vietnamese banquet courtesy of Ly

The Santa party

Yaas! He's been 😁

Santa brought a new friend

And a Taylor Swift poster (proper old school presents here)

The Kirkymas gathering

Videoclip: Xmas Tiktok fun

Or you can watch the video here

Merry Christmas everyone....

 

To all our family and friends near and far, we wish you a very merry festive season

and love, peace and joy in 2024.

STOP PRESS: And in a Christmas comes early kind of way, we've just heard that Ly has been given 'Leave to Remain' in the UK. The best Christmas present she could hope for 😍.

There’s something in the air…

Some folk may know that I’m a bit of a fan of Christmas. All that feel good, things aglow, tinsel-tastic build up just warms me'cockles in the middle of winter. Some years though definitely have me feeling more festive than others, and this year feels to be edging me more towards a Santa-sparkling festive crescendo. 

It’s a bit all change this year as normally its my family for Xmas and then we try and see Tanya’s family after if possible, but this year its Tanyas sister’s family and her parents for Xmas and then my brothers family for Hogmanay. It’s going to be quite the thing – 11 folk for the first few days and then 10 folk for the second part – somewhat the houseful which I luckily always enjoy provided we're well planned. And that's what it should be about. Quality time with those nearest and dearest. 

So whether its the festivities 'plus plus' and all the accompanying preparations, or whether it’s the recent early December snowfall and snowfun, or whether its Ly sharing our Xmas for the first time and us having lots of things to go to, I’m not sure. But whatever, I’m definitely excited. The puddings been stirred, cookings commenced, the tree’s up, the Xmas tunes are on, we’ve built snowmen and gone sledging…and there’s still party season, an Xmas ballet, Xmas films, Edinburgh and outdoor ice skating, and a whole host of other Xmas-tastic things to come. And its cold outside. 

So yes, there’s definitely something in the air….and I can’t wait.

Snowgirls

No. 3 - A Toy Poop 😂

Snow Angel

First Christmas here, first decoration

Decorating

Sending the child up the ladder 😇