I’ve not posted a video to this blog before so I don’t know if this will work, but thought I’d try and share this gorgeous clip sent to me by my brother Luke this morning. He lives in New York with his wife Mel, and their three girls.

I will readily admit that I’m quite besotted with their daughters. Aged 6, 4 and 2, it is always a delight to spend time with them. Ziggy, the middle daughter, is my god daughter and she features in this clip with her younger sister Charlie. Beautiful children. I hope this clip gives you a smile too.

Joy at Christmas indeed!

Here’s a shot of our house at the moment – I have been smiling because it’s my Jewish husband who has so beautifully decorated the house and bought the tree!  Meantime he has a Catholic baptised wife, daughter and son, who now have much stronger spiritual (in the case of the girls) and broader Christian (from Tom) beliefs. We welcome all faiths and good people here! So, from our multi denominational house to all of yours, I send you many good wishes for a peaceful, loving, joy filled Christmas and new year!