Christmas 2018 | The Lanterns at Chester Zoo

On Sunday we headed over to Chester to experience The Lanterns at Chester Zoo. We have never been before but some of the family went last year and loved it so they booked for us all to go this year. I had no idea what to expect so I was really surprised when we got there to see lots of animals made out of lights.

Christmas 2018 | A Letter To Santa

3 months ago little J looked through every age of the Smyths toys catalogue and circled everything he wanted for Christmas. He was so excited but we told him it was too early to write his letter to Santa but this weekend he finally got the chance to write his letter and send it to the North Pole.

Christmas 2018 | Our Favourite Stories

You may have read that we wrapped lots of Christmas books and Winter stories up for little J's book Advent Calendar. He loves books whether it is trying to read them himself or a bedtime story. This is the first year we have done a book advent and I am really excited to have lots of festive bedtime stories each night.

Christmas 2018 | Tea With Santa At Dobbies

On Saturday we headed to Dobbies Garden Centre for our first visit of the year to see Santa. I say our first visit because we have at least another 4 visits planned to various grottos but I can honestly say now I doubt any will compare to the whole Dobbies experience.

Christmas 2018 | Our Sunday Photo - Meeting Santa

 Yesterday we had our first Santa visit of the year. We visited him at Dobbies Garden Centre and it was one of the most magical experiences we have ever done. Little J absolutely loved it and it has definitely put us in the Christmas mood. What a great way to start the month!

Christmas 2018 | Our Advent Calendars

It's the 1st of December which means I am now allowed to be excited for Christmas. We have so much planned for December so it's nice to start off the month with our official countdown to Christmas, our Advent Calendars.