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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Weekend Delights










Double delights as our twins celebrated another birthday, each having made a birthday cake of their choosing.




"Little" brother always has some innovative ideas to try out, this was one of the safer ones.....







Our tree, assembled and decorated entirely by the children amongst much fun, song and dance - literally!
So different to years ago when my husband and I managed it over two nights while our multiple very young ones were asleep in bed. It was wonderful to see the excitement on their little faces the next morning. Now it's delightful to stand back and watch each one partake in this much anticipated activity.







 There was the annual indecision and vote about which colour-way decorations to use, culminating in a part-way change of plans, ending in the choice of traditional red/green/gold for this year.

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21 comments:

  1. KalaNovember 27, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    We put our tree up today too. And we had much fun also!

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  2. hannahNovember 27, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Another spectacular journey through a day in your lives.
    It seems very early for a Xmas tree to us: we trim the tree on Xmas Eve.

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  3. GemelNovember 27, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    The cakes looked delicious, and artfully decorated too I hasten to add.

    I don't celebrate Christmas as am not a Christian, but, I have to say I do adore to see the lovely trees that others have in their homes.

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  4. GigaNovember 27, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Najlepsze życzenia urodzinowe dla bliźniaków, którzy swój dzień uczcili też w ogrodzie zimnymi ogniami. My choinkę świąteczną ubieramy przed samymi Świętami. Pozdrawiam

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  5. KateriNovember 27, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Those raspberries on the chocolate cake look oh, so good! Christmas already! I haven't even started thinking about that!

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  6. geaninaNovember 27, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    beautiful moments:)...

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  7. EmreenNovember 28, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Happy Birthday to your little ones !!!

    Its christmas time. & the festival season is always a delight... !! .. Am yet to put up my tree....

    The cake looks lovely and beautiful snaps....

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  8. Sylvia KNovember 28, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    What fun! Birthdays and Christmas all coming close together! Delightful captures for the day! And sending a very Happy Birthday to your twins! Hope you all have a wonderful week!

    Sylvia

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  9. FilipBlogNovember 28, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Fantastic shots. Love the colours.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  10. Seeing Each DayNovember 28, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Each cake looked delicious. Great first shot too. Master T always seems be be busy with one creation or other! the line of sparklers looked fun.

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  11. Karin M.November 28, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I wish you a beautiful and peaceful Advent time ...
    Greetings Karin

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  12. E. CharlotteNovember 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Looks very fun and exciting!

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  13. EG CameraGirlNovember 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Isn't it wonderful when the kids can help decorate the tree? What a busy time of year for you - birthdays and Christmas!

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  14. Betty ManousosNovember 28, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    oh my, your wonderful post was enough to add a good amount of joy to my day:)

    exquisite pictures!!
    it's really hard to pick a favoutite.

    i LOVE your blog!

    betty

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  15. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Well it looks like there is a lot of fun going on at your house.. Such fun shots..

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  16. thefisherladyNovember 28, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Happy Birthday dear twins... you lucky kids! so much love!

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  17. MarijkeNovember 29, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    Better late then never. Congratiulations on the birthday of your twins. The decorating the christmas tree reminds me of the time when my children were younger. They were always very exited. Still it brings a lovely atmosphere in the house. When christmas is over and the decoration is gone it feels like something is missing in the house.
    gr. Marijke

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  18. CathyDecember 1, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I have now been invited into your home after a lovely walk by beautiful waterways!

    How a wonderful day. I appreciate your comments so very much; writing the blog about my mother has become a type of journaling that helps bring perspective both now and in the future.

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  19. LizDecember 1, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Great shots of birthday celebrations & tree decoration. We still have the tree to put up.
    Is that an icecream cake?? My oldest son always chose icecream cakes as he didn't like "normal" cake (he still doesn't)

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  20. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentDecember 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    One is a soy-ice cream cake (another child is allergic to dairy) and the other a regular chocolate cake. Each child chooses their own favourite cake.

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  21. ScottDecember 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Fun set of pics. A late happy birthday to your twins. :)

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