Saying we had a wonderful Christmas seems like such an understatement. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve, and beautiful dinner. We then got the kids to bed early (they were ready...could not wait for Santa to arrive), and got to work being Santa's little Elves. Hours of wrapping, and assembling, and wrapping and more assembling and we got to bed around 1AM. Clive and Rob spent over 3 1/2 hours just assembling this awesome foozball table. Total troopers.
When we were done the tree was ready to go, and we were pooped. Excited knocks on the door at 5AM had us up, even though we were feeling quite a bit like zombies. The children's excitement soon rubbed off and with paper flying and "Woo Hoo's and WHOA's" filling the air it seemed Santa hit the nail on the head. All of the wished for gifts seemed to have arrived, along with a few they had not wished for, but were thrilled to get. It was a very blessed Christmas morning. There was even a bright red Radio Flyer tricycle under the tree for Paige, and I think that brought back memories of Christmases Past for all of us.
After the gifts were opened and the paper cleaned up we got dressed and attended Clive and Johanna's church. Beautiful music and a wonderful message brought the focus back to what the day is really about, our Lord's birth. We had a wonderful service, and then returned back home for a huge "American" breakfast, with eggs and bacon, pancakes and delicious fruit. With a super full tummy and a previous night of 4 hours sleep I fell asleep on their outside couch. Just add the tropical temps, a cool breeze, and some classical music on the iPod (thanks again for the headphone loaners Sharon!), I was out like a light for a loooooong winter's nap!
That evening we were treated to a beautiful and traditional Aussie/New Zealand Christmas dinner. Huge oysters, prawns (shrimp) as big as your hand, and tender, delicous lamb chops were on the menu...along with potatos and veggies. Yum!
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u guys r so lucky! Merry Christmas from Britt!
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