We had an early Christmas get together with the English Side of the family tree. Mah Mah has gone full out to make this a special day with goodies and treats galore for everyone. The only downside is that lurgies have reduced our numbers by four, and they are dearly missed. As usual with these events eyes are bigger than tummies, there’s always someone who falls asleep on the couch (!) and we managed to squeeze in a stroll to Knole to try to alleviate the guilt of that extra handful of cheese balls, half a dozen mini sausage rolls and one too many chocolate crackles. Eat. Drink. Be merry.
![English hubby and baby boy o in snowman outfit Man and baby in snowman outfit](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/English_hubby_and_baby_boy_o_in_snowman_outfit.jpg)
Preparing the prize pony
![Getting out the china Getting out the china](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Getting_out_the_china.jpg)
Getting out the china
![Baby boy o in snowman outfit Baby in snowman outfit](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Baby_boy_o_in_snowman_outfit.jpg)
Rocking the snowman outfit
![Mah mah and Aunty Ems in kitchen Two ladies](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Mah_mah_and_Aunty_Ems_in_kitchen.jpg)
Calm before the storm, Sunday best
![Laying the table Table laid out](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Laying_the_table.jpg)
Laying the table for lunch
![Snacks in bowls Snacks in bowls](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Snacks_in_bowls.jpg)
Putting out the snacks
![Mah mah in kitchen cooking Woman in kitchen cooking](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Mah_mah_in_kitchen_cooking.jpg)
Whirlwind of activity
![Roast beef being carved Roast beef being carved](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Roast_beef_being_carved.jpg)
Sunday roast with the most
![Dinner at the table People seated at dinner table](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dinner_at_the_table.jpg)
Digging in
![Baby boy o in high chair eating roast lunch Baby in high chair eating roast lunch](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Baby_boy_o_in_high_chair_eating_roast_lunch.jpg)
Getting in on the action
![Sideshow Sam and Baby boy o starring at each other Boy and baby staring at each other](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sideshow_Sam_and_Baby_boy_o_starring_at_each_other.jpg)
Sideshow Sam declared he doesn’t like babies…I’m not sure that’s entirely true
![Profiteroles Profiteroles](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Profiteroles.jpg)
Pudding madness
![Sideshow Sam with foam packaging Boy with foam packaging and baby looking on](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sideshow_Sam_with_foam_packaging.jpg)
Family fun and uncontrollable giggles
![Sideshow Sam and Eco Jo making faces Mum and son making faces](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Sideshow_Sam_and_Eco_Jo_making_faces.jpg)
Waiting for the wind to change
![Baby boy o opening early Christmas present Baby opening early Christmas present](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Baby_boy_o_opening_early_Christmas_present.jpg)
Early Christmas present
![Baby boy o inside play tent Baby inside play tent](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Baby_boy_o_inside_play_tent.jpg)
Awesome play tent…
![Folding play tent Two adults trying to fold up play tent](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Folding_play_tent.jpg)
…but how the hell does it fold up again?!
![Boys playing on couch Boys playing on couch](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Boys_playing_on_couch.jpg)
Sugar high kicking in
![Boys watching YouTube Boys watching YouTube](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Boys_watching_YouTube.jpg)
YouTube fest and cups of tea
![Mah mah cooking sausage rolls Woman cooking sausage rolls](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Mah_mah_cooking_sausage_rolls.jpg)
Sausage roll heaven
![Dinner spread Snacks laid out on the red table cloth](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Dinner_spread.jpg)
You won’t go hungry in this house!
![Wedgie Wedgie](http://www.noplaceliketravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Wedgie.jpg)
The day would not be complete without a Christmas wedgie
Yesterday’s post: Prize Pony Continued
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