Merry Christmas!

Christmas has come and gone, in the blink of an eye, it seems. Justin seemed more aware of Christmas this time but we don't think he still fully understands what exactly Christmas is. He helped decorate the tree, helped hang up the stockings and even helped choose some of the presents for his friends and cousins. Every morning, Justin had to turn the Christmas tree lights on and admire the pretty colours. The one thing on his list....a guitar, one like Kau-Kau's (uncle Bg), a red one just like Murray Wiggle. Surprisingly we got him to sit with Santa and smile and ask for his red guitar. 


On Christmas Eve, we were invited to our friends Bev and Terrence, for a delicious dinner with all the traditional trimmings like turkey with stuffing, ham and an Aussie norm, prawns! Thanks for hosting us Bev and Terrence, the food was delicious and definitely set the tone for Christmas overeating and of course, the company was good, especially being away from family at this time of the year. Even the kids got into the spirit of Christmas by pulling crackers with one another. Just before midnight, Justin, Alison and Andrew exchanged gifts and were allowed to open them. Justin's eyes lit up when he saw what Ali and Andy had bought for him....a Mack truck with Sally and Doc (from Cars). 

Justin and Ali pulling crackers

Presents!!!!

Christmas morning dawned bright and not too early (thank goodness) and surprisingly, Justin was not nagging to open presents. Instead, he was quite content to play with the Mack truck (hence, us thinking he doesn't quite understand the Christmas indulgence...or maybe he's just able to savour each gift and appreciate it all ;) Justin eventually got around to opening his all his presents but not without playing with each gift for about 15min before opening the next one. The red guitar was definitely much appreciated and he totally enjoyed playing with it. 

Still trying to wake up

Justin's red guitar from Santa

Playing with all the new toys

Then it was off to Lisa and Frits for Christmas lunch....more turkey and stuffing, another ham and roast leg of lamb. With our tummies full and begging for a breather, we had our gift exchange before eating dessert (yummy) and still had tea and cupcakes afterwards! Thanks for organising and hosting the delicious pot luck Christmas lunch and the good company.