This weekend I went back to the West Midlands to spend the weekend with friends. Every Christmas, 4 of us from Uni meet up and have a fun weekend. This year it was in Matt and El's new house in Wombourne. They had been in 1 night before we descended! Oops.
I meet up with Clare on Friday and we went around the German markets, and picked up some desert for that evening.
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| Gourmet Donuts desert (and breakfast). |
On Saturday we ended up in Bridgenorth and wondered around the markets, getting some final presents, and had a very nice full breakfast. When we got back, there were a load of boxes and stuff that needs to be sorted, including putting up the christmas tree. And I think we did a pretty good job.
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| Our (Matt and El's) fabulous Christmas tree |
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| Mini Christmas trees!!! |
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Saturday night was our annual Christmas Chinese feast. As it was from a new place (given the new location), Matt and El had thoughtfully tried it out previously to ensure it was up to par! :-) The food was good and Sinead and Chris came along. After we watched Toy Story 3, while eating more and drinking wine. And I will admit I cried a little as they kept telling me I would. (Or maybe because they kept telling me I would!
Sunday was a lie-in and then a roast. Clare and I were willing test subjects for the Christmas dinner run (as they want to do it in their house this year). I think it worked out well. I certianly tasted good and plates were finished.
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| Huge (practice) Christmas dinner |
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| Waiting for me to finish taking photos so they can eat... |
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Then Clare washed up. And the annual soap suds fight between Clare and Matt started. I was drying up but legged it. I have been caught in the middle of that before and learned from experience to get out of the way. Clare was very proud of her initial stealth sneak attack. :-)
I think it was a draw in the end. :-)
We ended the weekend by going to see the Nativity II: Danger in the Manger. I am not sure I liked it as much as the first one (this one was more far fetched). But it was a good laugh. And we learned if you take Dorritos and Salsa into the cinema, at least get the bowls sorted out before the lights go out. Otherwise it gets a little messy!
I had a fabulous weekend and miss you guys already! Thanks for the amazing present! You're the best!
