Christmas is a magical time, I don't think anyone would argue that point (at least not in my ear shot) but it isn't just about the one day on December 25th. The magic of it builds throughout December, as the world becomes seemingly overrun with festivities, and the calendar fills up with Christmas activities and days out.
This year the build up to Christmas was completely amazing for us. With a son who totally 'got it' this year, and a daughter who was happy to go along with the excitement, we were always going to be set for a good one. But it surpassed my expectations in every way. It was complete and utter magic. For them... and for us. As we got the pleasure of witnessing it all and seeing it through their eyes, and as we helped to create the best Christmas ever, both for the children and for us too.
We had so many lovely moments during December; from the first nativity to a magical time travelling bus tour, from making peppermint bark to enjoying hot chocolates by the tree. And we had a beautiful evening at Somerset House and a fun-filled festive day at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland too.
I spent December recording all the tiny moments which make the build up to Christmas so special, to store up all the memories of the magic of Christmas with little ones. And it seemed a shame not to put them all together and share our Christmas build up with you too.
And if you pop back later in the week then you'll get the second part of the video, because I stopped short on this one just as it was getting to the good part, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Your videos are always so special!! You're very talented.
ReplyDeleteI think the moment it turns 1st December the christmas fun begins, even though we work more we seem to do more at home to. My son 'got it' to this year it was so nice. Even though the best bit for him was the presents I tried to not make it about presents, if you ask him what Christmas is about he does answer 'love'. I bet next year will be even more wonderful for you with two that understand it all :)
ReplyDeleteYour videos are beautiful Lucy, I love it! BG looks so much like you! xxx
ReplyDeleteAaah the video is adorable!! The yawn during their bedtime story is too precious. Love the song too. Just Love Love Love. Haha! Happy New Year to you all, Kerry x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous video, I loved seeing all your adventures, I genuinely do think that the build up to it is actually the best part, because you can make it so magical with Christmas. That ferris wheel looked lovely and I spy some of Katie and Jon Jon's favourite peppermint bark. ;) x
ReplyDeleteOh that is just beautiful, your so talented, I think the run up to Christmas is just the best and you can have so much fun.
ReplyDeleteAww wow, your video is so lovely! Amazingly well put together x
ReplyDeleteI love the video. Amazing. I also love that you love Christmas as much as I do and totally go for it for the festive season entirely. The kids were great this year so heavenly involved and loving it all. Isn't it great now that BB and Buba are at the age that they "get it" makes it even more magical. You can't beat the build up to Christmas. It's truly the best part. :)
ReplyDeleteI love their matching coats! It is definitely all about the build up, we had the best December just getting ready for the big day
ReplyDeleteOh that's such a lovely video! I agree it definitely makes Christmas all the more magical when the little ones really get it for the first time - we've just had the loveliest time this year (last year?) and we didn't get round to even half of the things I had an idea to do so as long as I remember to write them down we'll be all set for next year too!
ReplyDeleteAww what a lovely video! So sweet and like you say, it's not just about Christmas Day itself, it's all the smaller things during the whole festive season which build up,and which you've captured so beautifully in this video. I can't wait for that moment when my little boy 'gets' Christmas! Amelia x
ReplyDeleteOhlittleonesweet.blogspot.co.uk
Lovely video! LP totally got it this year too and it made it just magical for us, such a lovely Christmas and the build up was some of the best parts of it x
ReplyDeleteLove the video! Don't you get emotional once you've made & watched it? I do with mine all the time! this is amazing, you document life so well xx
ReplyDelete