I think Xmas is the best time of the year. It is stressful and people get a little grumpy in the days leading up but what could be better than being with friends and family, opening presents and the big feast...
Present and accounted for: Sophia and Joseph along with assorted members of the family.
Starting from the top Age that is!!!
Lucy,Grandad Dale, Grandma Gilli, Great Uncle Craig, Paul, Margie, Dan, Helen,Neil Nicki,James and a visitor from Ponsonby Jeannie.
Missing (Having Christmas in Christchurch with Grandparents): Mia, Katie and Chris, Karen and Steve
A fab lunch was cooked by Chef Neil...
The Menu
Ike Mata (Caught off the Lady Pat by Neil, Dan Nicki and JB)
Roast Turkey
Filet of beef
Oven Roasted Salmon Stuffed with Salsa Verde on a bed of tomatoes
Jersey Benne Potatoes
Caesar Salad
Grandma's Stuffing Balls
Desserts by Helen
Boozy Berry Jelly
Christmas Pud with Hard Sauce and Whipped Cream
Its Xmas Day and here is Miss Sophia in her new Xmas Skirt.
Sophia and Joesph are having Xmas Day with their family at their house.
The table has been set the guests have arrived and it's time to open presents.
Santa has got some helpers and they are doing a great job. Everyone was desperate to get their presents.
Uncle Paul was thrilled with KISS memorabilia that he was given by Neil and Nicki
JB was thrilled with his ironing board from his friend Lana
Daniel and James were waiting for their presents
Lucy and Dale were happy to wait
Sophia and Joseph got an ice crusher which made great slushy drinks. Excellent
There seem to be a lot of happy campers
JB is very busy with his art kit
Helen was pretty busy in the kitchen
Jeannie arrived just in time for guitars
Uncle Craig took the team shot
Cricket anyone. Sophia is showing fine form. James and Nicki had to work hard
Dale recovered splendidly after a short nap
Time for the pudding and very good it was too.
Highlight of the Day!!! The Queen kicked in and of course her subjects listened intently. There was a bit of banter.
Actually that was a lie about the highlight.
Look at this. JB's first moon. Then Grandma's camera took fright and ran out of batteries.
So all in all an excellent day was had by all
Merry Christmas Everybody.
