It was a busy run up to Christmas, not only were lists being written for Santa and lots of food and drink being bought for dinner but Mummy and Daddy has the extra stress of having a new floor put down in the living room.

Maisie thought about helping Daddy out but decided that she had better things to do;

Daddy's little helper is no help when Mr Bumble is on the television.

Maisie loves watching Mr Bumble and is getting quite good at sign language - Mummy and Daddy will have to pay more attention as they are not always sure what Maisie means.

When Mummy arrived to help Maisie pretended she'd been helping all along - the wee sook!

"I've been busy all afternoon Mummy!"

Soon the house was back to normal and then it was down to stay at Aunty Cat and Uncle Alex's for Christmas. Maisie had been a great help to Mummy so Father Christmas was sure to visit - a note had been left by the Chimney at Mummy and Daddy's to let Father Christmas know Maisie was staying at Aunty Cat's. 

"Mmm, so many toys to play with, where should I start"

Maisie had a lovely day opening lots of presents, every where she visited had presents for her to open; 

Cousin Gracie help Maisie open a big present

"Thank you Grandpa and Grandma Jan"

Aunty Cat, Uncle Alex and Uncle Jim were all working on Christmas Day so dinner was at Grandpa and Grandma Jan's; 

Maisie was privileged to be seated at the head of the table

Maisie in deep thought trying to work out one of Mummy's jokes

Maisie really enjoyed seeing her Grandpa and getting a long overdue cuddle; 

A big thumbs up from Maisie for Grandpa's cuddle

Maisie loved seeing all the family and as usual seemed to be happy with the boys/men rather than the girls. It was big cuddles and smiles for Uncle Alex as soon as Maisie saw him as it was for Uncle Jim and for Grandpa. 

This upset Aunty Cat a little as she felt she was missing out on cuddles - however with a little bribery Aunty Cat got her cuddle - which lead to many more; 

Aunty Cat loving her cuddles

Even when Maisie got home the presents kept coming; 

Composing a tune on her new piano

 A very spoiled and very loved Amazing Maisie had a Wonderful Christmas