Wowee. Xmas has come and gone. I'm really relieved to have survived. LOL. Just teasing! It wasn't that bad. In fact kinda cool. Having children that are now very much 'getting' the whole present thing has made a difference this year. And it seems that both Santa and us got it spot on. Wheweeee!
Although I have to admit to a mad dash out at 6pm on Xmas eve when we found out that there was something missing that really really did need to be included for Sarah. Eeeeeek.
We had a fabulous time at the McClunes on Xmas eve with the 'Ashby' Xmas at our place on Xmas day itself. What with traveling to Sydney and having Xmas dinner there, then the daycare Xmas party etc, we had 6 days of parties in a row.
This meant that by 5pm Xmas day our kids were toast! Matt totally lost it which he hasn't done in a very very long time. We knew it wasn't really his 'fault' as such, but it still wasn't acceptable behaviour. The party wound up pretty quick after that. Oh dear.
But all in all it was a wonderful day. Truely wonderful.
Some highlights:
1. Andy crumping
2. Cricket - Matt got a cricket set from Santa and we played all day and afternoon. Magic. For a family who have only ever had girls it was such a noticeable difference to have boys in the family!
3. Sarahs new scooter.
4. Dans bike - not a real bike, but like a pre-bike. Its wooden and doesn't have brakes or pedals. You just kinda ride along on it with your feet and use it to get used to the balance thing.
5. Andy's ipod. It was a total surprise and he was rapt.
6. My Thomas the tank engine chicken trains. Too cool!
7. Food, food and more food. Like I really needed any of it! LOL.
8. Chocolate Santas - Sarahs favourite part of the day.
9. Cricket - Matt & Daniels favourite part of the day.
Since Xmas we've been hanging out at home. Its been nice to be able to do some digging, gardening, and playing in the backyard. I also gave the chickens a bit of a 'makeover'. It seems they had mites. Very common, and they had them before, but they had come back. So we're trying something else. Cross fingers we've got rid of them now, cause we're not getting eggs from the littlies cause of it.
Have a very busy time scrapwise coming up. Exciting stuff which will be revealed in due time. But for now I'd better go get to it.
Have a great evening/day.
And what did Santa bring YOU, Trina? We've been tidying and sorting all ready to paint. And of course, the Sallies are getting lots of box loads in the process.
Posted by: Jenny E | December 27, 2008 at 10:36 PM
sounds like a fantastic day/week all round :-)
Posted by: Lara | December 28, 2008 at 05:29 AM
sounds like a busy time.... we had several meals over several days too, and that can be tiring..... no wonder everyone tired
enjoy all the cricket games too
Posted by: mandyb | December 28, 2008 at 09:11 AM
Sounds like a wonderful time had by all!
Posted by: Debbie - NZ | December 28, 2008 at 12:06 PM
That's totally new to me ... a wooden bike ... see we learn something new every day.
Eat, drink and be merry ... know where you are coming from on the eating front. Seems that I still have fruit mince pies and Christmas cake and choccies coming at me from all directions. Would simply be rude really, not to indulge ... lol.
Merry Christmas.
Posted by: Mrs Frizz | December 28, 2008 at 02:41 PM
cool bike idea! :)
Posted by: Penny | December 28, 2008 at 04:36 PM
Glad to hear you've been having a fab time! LOL on Sarah and the chocolate santa's...
Posted by: Trace | December 28, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Sounds like a wonderful Christmas at your place!!
Posted by: Hannah | December 29, 2008 at 12:41 PM
Sounds like you had a brilliant day (except for the end). Did you get some little boxes too?
Posted by: Jane | December 30, 2008 at 03:31 PM