A new tradition

We have a new tradition: Family photo by the front door on New Year's Eve. Last year's was much easier with only getting one child to look at the camera.

We were off out to the magic lantern festival in Birmingham with the Edges. Unfortunately the weather turned on the way there and we got soaked. The lanterns were lovely though and the hot chocolate wasn't bad either.

We were home for half seven to get Esther to bed. A sausage roll plait was demolished and in bed by 11pm. The boy got up at midnight to watch the fireworks but I was too shattered.

I'd like to say good riddance to 2017 but it was the year my gorgeous daughter turned one, my second and equally gorgeous daughter came into the world and the last year I got to spend time with my Mum. A year not to be forgotten.