Christmas, New Year and Birthday celebrations

What a fantastic break we had, even though it feels that the built up to Christmas was longer than than the day itself, it was very sad to say "good bye" to my other half this morning. 

On Christmas Eve we added few finishing touches to our Christmas tree, prepared a plate full of lovely snacks and a drink for Santa and reindeer and opened a little present with L. I didn't plan to gift any presents to L the night before knowing how spoiled she will be throughout the festive break, but as she used daddy's blanket for the passed few nights prior to Christmas I thought it would be a great idea to give her own fleece blanket which I had in chest of drawers for ages. 

On Christmas day we all opened our presents and after L's day nap popped in to my family-in-law for a lovely meal and more presents opening. It was so strange how fast the time flew, at least we had few more relaxing days ahead of us!

As we welcomed my mum on Boxing Day our festive break became more of a chaotic and loud one with even more presents and surprise eggs for L, she is obsessed with watching Youtube chocolate eggs unwrapping videos. 

New Year was a little bit quieter than last year but nonetheless we had a great time with my husband, L, my mum and in-laws, celebrating New Year by Russian and English time, drinking and eating loads as you do!

Last but not least celebration we had yesterday, it was my 31st birthday with an amazing start to the day- Dick Whittington pantomime at Birmingham Hippodrome with my 2 fav actors Stephen Mcfadden and charming John Barrowman! What a performance that was with lots of laughter and amazing effects. I kept waving to John and Stephen in a hope that that would notice me, I think next time we need to upgrade to a backstage experience! Truly amazing and I thoroughly recommend to visit! 

What birthday without celebrations and a cake, the latter was left at home but we managed to stuff our faces with food in one of the local Fayre & Square pubs so no dessert was needed. 

My 28th birthday!

Yesterday it was my 28^th birthday and our 16 weeks antenatal appointment.

I think I have changed a lot since I found out I am pregnant with our first baby. From me not quite understanding what is going on and being scared of upcoming changes I matured into a person carrying for a new life inside me, I am calmer, more emotional when it comes to baby chats (I guess due to hormones), every night I fall asleep by placing my hand on my belly. It feels great!

I had lots of attention and presents from my new and old family (including lots of clothes from New look maternity range), but the best present ever was the moment when we heard our baby's heartbeat. I felt so relieved and happy at the same time and very tearful!

Did you feel the same way or was it different for you?

My photo report of the day:

Can you guess who gave me this one?)

My birthday flake cake

Bouquet #1

Pressie from my lovely sister-in-law (New Look maternity range)

Can you imagine this is also from my sister in-law (New Look maternity range)

Flowers #2

Flowers #3

Happy Birthday to me!)