TheMcWoods

The month of December has come and gone almost as fast as 2011. This was a particularly lovely December full of family, food, and celebration. My sister and parents arrived in mid-December and we were able to visit London, taking in a show (Legally Blonde) and hitting up Oxford and Regent streets before we all travelled north to Worcester.

We celebrated an early Christmas with our traditional family breakfast, followed by a Christmas dinner prepared by Lee and me. I think we managed to get most of the food out hot and at the same time.





We were spoiled by my family and I think they were happy with their gifts. Some of my favorites were a Paul Smith ornament and Emma Bridgwater joy plate.









Besides celebrating an early Christmas, my family also flew over to attend my PhD ceremony. It was a wonderful ceremony (I daresay it was even better than my MSc in Edinburgh). I felt a bit choked up when the trumpeters opened the ceremony and the procession of professors and staff began. I was touched that several former colleagues, current colleagues, and my former and current boss were also able to attend. All of the different caps and gowns from the different universities made for some great pictures.









We have had a blessed 2011 and are very much looking forward to 2012!