Early family Christmas
This weekend we have celebrated an early Christmas with my sister and her husband, their children and grandchildren. They made the effort to come down together from Auckland – roughly 6 hours drive – to spend time together with Mum. Jenny is home from Singapore, so it was amazing to see her. We all know this could be the last one we celebrate with Mum. It’s been loud and fun; I’m exhausted – six-year-old Julian is *such* a live wire ;-)
On Christmas day it will be the three of us rattling round, eating chicken sandwiches, and opening the last of the presents. Quieter, calmer, but just as special. It was my birthday a week or so ago, so we remembered that too. The photos are: Goldie with her new toy, Faith looking enviously at the cat’s new toy, and my birthday earrings from Tony.
How lovely that you could all be together. Have a great day, and thanks for visiting my blog so regularly while I’ve been out of the loop. I appreciate it.
nuvofelt
December 18, 2011 at 11:26 pm
What a wonderful family time! Enjoy the rest of your holidays and try to find some quiet time for yourself too!!
Martha Marshall
December 19, 2011 at 4:48 am
Super great to have family! And always nice for the quiet when they’ve gone.
Just beautiful,,,, your Tony has great taste in earrings!
Merry Christmas to you and all yours, Cath!
(I know all about the live wire 6 year olds!)
babs
December 25, 2011 at 5:52 pm