Another quick update to summarise our past couple of weeks. I have definitely caught the festive season bug and am counting down the days until school and work is out for the year. It's the most wonderful time of preparation, celebration, feasting, gatherings and reflection.
Had much to be thankful for this year with friends joining me for morning tea on Thanksgiving Day followed by a family feast at dinnertime. Tummies were filled with punch, cobb salad, cupcakes, pastries, corn fritters, cherry and apple pie, corn stuffing, roast veggies, corn muffins, roast potato salad with haloumi and asparagus, brownies and turkey. Nicholas excitedly helped us with setting the table and making name cards for the family. Our day of thanks ended with warm hearts.
The next day we left for a weekend away at the Blue Mountains with our Sydney friends for our annual Christmas gathering. More good food and good company. Spent a few days in a 4-bedroom house with 4 kids and 6 adults. Day one we took in our view for the next couple of days and had a pizza night. Day two we checked out the Three Sisters in the morning and went for a short bush walk. Later that day another family of 4 joined us for Christmas lunch making it a very full house. Kids had a blast and were spoiled with gifts. Adults had fun preparing lunch and playing video games. Last day we packed up, wandered the shops of Leura and had lunch before we went our separate ways.
Quick overnight stop in Sydney for Phil to work and for the rest of us to enjoy Christmas decorations in the city. Met Santa at Myer and had to reassure Catherine that he's a nice guy. Had to sit with her for the photo. Kids took a mini train ride and the next day enjoyed devouring the seafood platter at the Fish Market. Drove back to Canberra later that afternoon.
We had a few days without Phil as he went to a conference in Melbourne to do a couple of presentations and a poster. My birthday was spent eating and spending time with friends and family. Had morning tea with a friend at Gloria Jeans drinking coffee and eating chocolate cake. Lunch was with another friend at Sushi Bay deciphering different dishes on the sushi train. Dinner was at the newly opened PappaRich with the kids and Phil who came back in time to celebrate with us. My day ended with Dobinson’s chocolate cheesecake and opening presents at home with the family.
It's the most wonderful time
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