Summer has finally (knock on wood) hit Sydney. Just in time for a traditional Aussie Christmas. Its been abnormally overcast and cold ( meaning 70's) for this time of year.. but the sun came out just in time for Christmas- and we were roasting! It was perfect.
We spent Christmas eve at Dan's parents house- with the gang: Yunny and Lozzo, Brenden and Libby, Lionel and Kayleigh, Dianna (good family friend), Dijiere and Jacinta (neighbors), and Gaga. We all contributed to the feast- Libby was in charge of Seafood- and did a great job.. I was in charge of the Punch and Salad, and Marianne did the meats. And for desert- Kayleigh made a Triffle, and we had a costco pumpkin pie (which I was sooo excited about- thank god Costco decided to bring over the pumpkin pie.. Australians haven't quite adapted to it..yet.)
We ate, opened presents, and had a visit from Santa! Marianne slaved over her sweing machine to make this years Santa costume- one that will hold up for years to come. Next year we plan on making everyone their own stockings (when I say "we"- I mean I will choose the fabric and she will sew them, hah.)- with fabrics to fit each persons personality!
This year we did "Chris Kringle"- where each couple drew another couples name- so we could get better presents and focus on only 2 people. Kayleigh and Lionel drew us- and I got a pretty necklace with blue beads made from native wood- and colored in the sun. Dan got a cool singlet (ha), and we both got lots of candy, a nice basket, and "my family stickers" which I refuse to put on our car! haha. Dyllan of course- was the most spoiled- everyone got her presents- new clothes, candy, a few toys. Lucky Bug.
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| Just some Christmas Shrimps on the Barbie |
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| Santas visit! |
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| Dyllan got scared when she saw Santa |
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| So much excitement for the Bug! |
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| Dyllan's new skirt- courtesy of Yunny and her fabulous sewing skills |
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| Ooooo , Pretty Dyllan! Dyllan LOVES dressing up! |
