Run up to Christmas

It's all a bit hectic around here, today. Lisbeth has tons to do before she heads off to the UK for the festive season. She's also got to find time for some social farewells before Thursday.

Last night, Mme Sage and Monsieur Pasperdu came for coffee and cake before Lisbeth takes the decorations down in the wood burner room. While they were here, Lisbeth opened the presents that they had given her last week. It was good that she hadn't opened them before as she was a little low after hearing some bad news. Hence, opening presents with friends was by far the best thing to be doing that day. Lisbeth gave them a small traditional English Christmas cake decorated with icing snowballs and birds.

In the back room I have seen another three cakes. These all have icing balls and birds on as well. I expect they are for other friends. Oh..........Lisbeth has just said that she made one very big cake in October and then cut it into four.

I have included this photo despite the fact that it's not very good because it captures the atmosphere of the room last night.