Early Christmas

The family celebrated Christmas dinner on Saturday. I know it's a bit early but my sister and her family fly out for Sweden this Friday and will miss Christmas. Unfortunately Wayne wasn't here though, he wont be back until a day or so before Christmas.

The Rafferty 3 joined us as is tradition . It was quite a sedate evening by our normal standards but still enjoyable. The usual spread of food, roast pork, ham with a Swedish twist, chicken and roast beef, roast veggies, apple sauce and heaps of nibbles. As usual we had way to much food but it always makes good the next day! Mum did all the cooking this year and did an awesome job!

Now that Oliver and Lillian have a better understanding of Christmas it is so much fun to see the faces of Small children when they see presents under the tree. Oskar got into as well, he loves opening presents. As soon as Oliver arrived he went straight to the tree, he worked out one of his and opened it before we had a chance to see him. Jacob received a Helicopter Meccano set which he put together on Sun day morning, it is now sitting pride of place in the family room - Thanks Kerri, Adam and Lillian. I got a 'PINK"2008 Calendar some of you who are reading this will know how happy that made me, and some gorgeous earrings and necklace. Thanks!!!!

It was strange not waking up on Sunday and it not being Christmas day, it is amazing how a change in routine makes you feel LO. We will have a quiet Christmas eve this year and will head up to the Sunny Coast on Christmas day to spend the day at Nana's, she came down this weekend so another trip so close it just not on. Boxing day Wayne, Jacob and I (if I have the week off) will head off to Nambucca Heads to spend a few days with PIL and Jacob will remain there for about a week after that. He is really looking forward to it.

Here are a couple of photos from Saturday night, I didn't end up taking a lot.









Have a great week!