Sunday 27 December 2009

Christmas Day 2009!

We got up VERY early - 5.30am - because that is when Lily and Rowanne woke up and wanted to see if Father Christmas had been to visit while they were sleeping...



Initially, they were a bit worried - it looked like Alfie had all the biggest parcels - and there wasn't so much for them. However, a quick rummage through their Christmas Stockings (handmade by Grandma Joy) and they soon realised that there was a super-surprise at the bottom - the much wished for Nintendo DS - and a PINK one each too!!! Hurrah! (They had been wishing for these toys for at least 3 years)!



Alfie was VERY pleased with the big red car he received and generally enjoyed unwrapping things and tearing paper.


Everyone also received a generous amount of chocolates and sweeties - and Father Christmas also bought me an Ikea gift card!

Saturday 5 December 2009

New Flooring Organised at long last!!!


Today we finally placed an order for some new flooring for the entire ground floor of our house. This is exciting news as we have been living with the original carpets that were in the house when we moved in - and cream carpets + 4 children = yucky carpets!

The new flooring will be a practical antibacterial vinyl with a 15 year durability guarantee - in a natural wood floorboards effect (looks like laminate), the vinyl should be very practical as it can be mopped clean and is stain resistant.

The above picture isn't the exact flooring we're getting - but it's similar. I can't remember the brand - but I know it had a 15y guarantee and was impact resistant...etc.
We're due to get it fitted on 5th January - and they hope to get it all done in 1 day - living room, dinning room, kitchen, hallway, downstairs bathroom - it should transform the place!