So here we are again, Christmas Eve!
Saturday night was our annual BBQ Christmas Party for the families of the 'Tuesday Ladies'. It was a fantastic night of unwrapping, eating and laughing. We bought secret Santa pressies too again this year - always worth a giggle, especially the Possum Fur Nipple Warmers!!
Monday we were kindly invited to dinner at Lewi and Jo's house. We enjoyed the company of Jo's lovely cousin Kaela and her fiance Scott. Jo cooked a meal that could have fed an army, she is just marvellous!
Monday morning as the sunshine was blazing we took a stroll to Trentham Park. We have been down here a few times and we adore the vast open space, it's such a tranquil place. Tuesday morning we headed back again but this time I packed breakfast (bacon and egg muffins) for us to enjoy. Bethany enjoyed skipping ahead with her butterfly net. On the walk through the tree area I heard a familiar sound. A few months ago I was standing at the kitchen window when I heard the most amazing bird sound. I looked out to see two Lorikeets on a tree. By the time I had realised and scrambled to grab the camera they were gone. But here they were again....this time I caught them!!
We had such a lovely time at the park, so grateful for the holidays and the beautiful sunshine. It was so nice to not have to worry about being somewhere. Bethany loved the time she had in the play area, what made it extra special was that we were the only ones there!
Denver loved it to, certainly somewhere to pencil in for some good times with Grandma Dawes when she arrives in two weeks!
Tuesday afternoon we climbed aboard the train to take a trip into Wellington to meet Craig, Rachel and Myles for lunch. The train journey is lovely, especially when you break through to the harbour and you are greeted with stunning ocean views, what a way to travel! Bethany and I made our way up to the Lady Norwood Rose Gardens (where we bumped into Craig, Rachel and Myles) and we had a lovely afternoon together sitting in The Dell eating lunch. Afterwards an obligatory wander to see the ducks and then it was time to hop aboard again on the way back. Such a nice afternoon. Again something else for Grandma to experience!
Last night we had Daisy staying with us. Rich and Stef are so very lucky to have their first visitor staying with them already. Dale arrived from the UK on Bethany's birthday and is due to head back Saturday, so it was time for them to have some adult time and hit the town! Of course Bethany was in her element. Daisy got to sleep under her bed in bunk bed style. However they just talked and talked and talked until I could hear Bethany pestering Daisy but there was no reply as she was asleep, Bethany then drifted off too.
At 6.08am I awoke with a jump to hear the girls giggling...!
And now here we are, Christmas Eve. Its been so strange getting used to the change of season, I adore the fact we have a summer Christmas but when you are used to the fire roaring and you have grown up building snowmen it can be a bit of a shock.
Merry Christmas everyone, have a wonderful few days, I hope you have all been good and Santa brings you exactly what you wish for. Our first Christmas in our new home and with our new gorgeous puppy, and we are so very excited.
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