Well Princess Eleanor is now a big girl of 3.

She is absolutely delightful little girl, full of giggles, mischief and pretty bouncing locks. Such a mischievous little imp, I often find her up to no good and full of smiles. Each day she reinvents herself as a new little person, complete with new name and persona. Today she was "Carly the mermaid", yesterday, "Kiki the pirate". Who knows who she'll be tomorrow. She has been an absolute blessing for Alexander, teaching him so much about imaginative play. Margie is also lucky to have her as a big sister.

Still has Daddy wrapped around her little finger! I don't expect that will ever change.

Some photos

We had such a lovely Christmas this year. There was just enough activity to keep us happy, but not too much. The kids had a wonderful time and we all got some desperately needed R&R.

Alexander was so excited with all his Christmas loot. He considers himself to be "a very lucky boy", bless him. Lady Eleanor dressed as a princess for Christmas and graced us with her presence. She was very pleased with the Baby Annabelle that santa left her, although she thought that a pony for the garden might have been nice. And Margie Pops loved all the wrapping paper and comotion, but was not all that fussed by the presents.

Although we didn't get our white Christmas in Vienna as planned, we did get some snow in England just after Christmas. Such a treat for the kids to be able to play in the snow over the Christmas break. It was the first time that Eleanor, the self-titled "sneaky snow bunny", had really played in the snow properly. Of course, she loved it.

The girls have now recovered from their Chicken Pox. Eleanor is now refusing to eat chicken in case it gives her the "pops" again.

Margie is pulling herself up, standing against furniture and cruising. She is really trying to play with the others and they are being so sweet with her.

With Christmas now behind us, we now getting stuck into all that this New Year brings. It's off with a gallop already.