1st Weekend in Advent .....

Really looking forward to seeing Clare & Orla in action tomorrow, they are show jumping & Orla's going up 10cms to 55cm / 65cm / 75cm; so fingers crossed all goes well. Here she in in November pre-dressage test,

Don't they look lovely?!

In the meantime have just finished making the Christmas Cakes (one is for a friend). It's a pity we can't add  aromas to blogs, my kitchen is very warm and there's a very fruity smell with more than a hint of brandy. Here's a picture of last year's effort:

 

I'd made a big mistake though -  I sprinkled vivid acid green sparkles on at the end,

oh dear the greens of the holly really clashed ....Will show how things turn out this year.