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We arrived in Coventry on Christmas day after a quick trip down the M1, just as Mum and Dad were sitting down to their non-Christmas dinner of Boeuf Wellington. Perfect timing! (although perhaps not, as we were still rather full from our first Christmas lunch...) Instead, we sat quietly on the sofa while they ate!

So, Boxing Day commenced in a suitably celebratory fashion with Eggs Benedict for breakfast, with Greg joining us for our 'second' Christmas day. We all went for a walk - just around the local area - to get a bit of air and walk off a few of the Christmas calories. Then Dad and I started the preparations for the feast! Pigs in blankets, bacon wrapped prunes, tiny chipolatas, roast potatoes, roast parsnips, carrots, sprouts, seasoned pudding (a family recipe for stuffing) and the jewel in the crown - the turkey! A few hours later and we were sitting down to a veritable banquet. Delicious!

We took a break from feasting to open some pressies - one of the many highlights was Ben's new 'cookie train' (a three-part biscuit tin containing chocolatey goodness!) amongst many books, vouchers and other exciting goodies! A piece of Christmas pudding later, and we were ready to call it a day.

Waking up to a frosty morning, we decided to get some fresh air, visiting Hanbury Hall near Worcestershire - a lovely stately home. We pottered through the gardens, watching some robins bouncing around in the gardens and orchards, and then explored the house, which was decorated for Christmas in an 18th century turn-of-the-century style. A very serene afternoon!

What a festive few days! 

He's been! After a bit of a lie in we were up and about. We had a bit of bacon for breakfast and got stuck in to opening presents. Lots of nice things to take home including our newest addition Murphy - a rather nice black scotty dog door stop. After presents it was time to get things ready for lunch. 

We had turkey and all the trimmings including a special of sprouts and chorizo. Dinner was lovely but very filling. After a bit of a rest it was time to hit the road for Christmas part 2 with Dani's family.

Happy Christmas everybody. I hope you all have a fantastic day!