Season's Greetings

Mum's

Birthday
Zac & Fergus and my Christmasvillage

I intended to write up my blog on Christmas day, for some reason that didn't happen..

Christmas was suddenly happening, 3 days after my return from the cruise to New Zealand. Was a great holiday, thanks to all who followed my travel blog and sent comments. It was a great holiday - a taste of New Zealand and cruising what a great way to travel.

We had a lot to celebrate this past week, my lovely Mum turned 90, on Wednesday 22nd December - modest as always she didn't want a fuss, however she did tell a few people that it was a special birthday, but they didn't guess 90! Gail and I took her out for lunch, then later in the day we (the family - minus Darrin, Candice, Koby and Genevieve) met at Gails for champagne, nibbles, followed by cake and coffee. Mum is an inspiration, a quiet achiever, a helper to whoever needs help, a giver, and most of all she loves us all unconditionally.

I had Fergus on Thursday, what a great help he was with shopping and setting up my little Christmas village - (see pics), after lunch we both settled down and watched - the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe! Thursday evening I had pizza with James caught up on family news and holidays.

Then it was Christmas Eve and off to Shelley and Malcolm's for a lovely dinner - I stayed the night and loved being with Fergus and Zac in the morning as they opened their presents. I could hear Zac saying 'awesome' as he opened his sack from Santa, then it was onto the presents in the lounge! great fun and a little overwhelming. Malcolm cooked Shelley and I breakfast, some time playing outside with the boys and it was time to come home. A long walk and ham and salad with a friend ended the day on a great note.I managed to have a quick Skype call with Darrin although the reception wasn't the best, I can only imagine how many people were using Skype on Christmas Day.
Boxing day was a trish day at home, After chatting to my friend Jock in England and feeling quite warm in comparison - I did some chores, finished the unpacking and watched my new Leonard Cohen DVD (thank you Kris Kringle) - brilliant!

Today was another day, wet and cool in Melbourne and it was fun to catch up with Sally and Bob from Brisbane, visiting their family in Melbourne - too short a visit but we managed to catch up on all or most of the news.
I didn't send Christmas Cards this year - I ran out of time, but thank you all for your cards, texts, emails and facebook messages.

To my friends who aren't so well at the moment take care, sending good wishes to you and thinking of you.

Til next time....