Christmas Number 1 for Toby (Hallelujah), Number 4 for Izzy, Number 93 for Gi Gi...but the excitement never ends.

In Devon for Christmas Day. We arrived on Christmas Eve. It was lovely to see Gigi. And of course we should not forget, its the first time she has met Toby.

Had a lovely Christmas day in Devon. Father Christmas paid a visit, as promised in his reposnse to Isabelle's letter. He left Christmas Stockings on the doors and lots of lovely gifts by the tree. She was in awe of the whole thing....

Izzy was so sweet in respect of the whole Father Christmas

Toby, well he was just chillin, as normal.

Isabelle was more that happy to pass out gifts, aswell as open them all...

BABY SOUP

Children have had a lovely time in Manchester. ...Somewhere in there is Isabelle, Toby, Thomas and Georgina..You try and work out who is who...

All of them seemed to be happy with each other, most of the time. The days have been great fun....

Sleeping at night was less fun though...Again, Toby unsettled at night (poor lad) and Isabelle not happy to be put to bed and left alone....

It's a real treat to be in the countryside....and the view from the Oddy's home in Yeavely is true country side.

It's nice to be here, just a shame (as with everywhere we will stay) that we cannot stay longer....

Next stop Yeaveley....phase two of our visit....

Had heard so much about the new shower and spa room at The Rowans.

Was mildly disappointed.....

Lovely to see Mum and Dad again, and this time on their turf. Isabelle was excited by the new location. Again, Toby a little overwhelmed, but he did settle quicker this time. I guess he's getting used to the gypsy lifestyle..

(Obviously I'm kidding about the bathroom....it's top notch)

Time Zones....a killer for the children.....not sure if this is 2.30 am or pm....ah, who cares....

Sleep when they do....well, thats the plan anyway...

Fortunately, as with last year, there is some test match cricket to catch up on. Toby seems intrigued.....

Not the best start to the trip - 6 hrs at JFK waiting for a plane to be repaired...

But once underway, we managed pretty well. Children were amazing.

Toby did manage to keep a few business class passengers awake. We'd had a chat about that before we left and he upheld his part of the bargain...delighted !

Anyway, 1st stop, Bewdley to see Grandad Martin and Grandma Andrea. Lovely to see them both. Isabelle was very excited and had a great time in new surroundings. Toby took a little longer to settle in...a bit overwhelmed I think....

We were able to pop down to Teddy Gray's and show Izzy the best sweet shop the world.

Twisted....

Presents - check

Wrapping paper - check

Ribbons - check

Children - check...

Then lets go..England here we come....

Hey, Izzy....

You ready for your big trip home and for Christmas ....??