Fishing weekend

William helped to make these decadent choc chip, macadamia, date and almond cookies to take down to Nan and Pop in Bemboka. The boys were excited to see the chooks and particularly "Spring" the black chicken, and her 9 new babies. 

We went fishing in Tathra and caught some flat head. William caught one within 10 minutes of casting his line out. Again!

Jack went for a swim in the hotel pool before we headed off to meet the Majors at the Eucumbene Trout Farm.  

The boys all caught their trout pretty quickly but it took over an hour for the rest of us to take our catch (2 per line.)

The picnic grounds at the Trout Farm were beautiful. They cleaned our fish and prepared it in foil with a mix of garlic, butter, chives and lemon. Stu then cooked it on the bbq for 8 minutes each side. We added chips, salad and drinks to make a delicious lunch. 

Christmas Day 2015

So this is (almost) Christmas

It's been a busy week of Christmas fun. The Sydney family came for dinner and gift sharing. We drove around Canberra to see the best Christmas light displays and Uncle Mike joined us for Christmas in the city. 

Bissenger Street, Kambah is always the favourite. Santa arrived right on 8pm. 

Nanna's house is brighter than ever.

I came across a field of butterflies on my morning walk. It was quite spectacular but I only had my iPhone camera.

Jack and William made some sugar cookies which were delicious. 

Uncle Mike and Jack rode on Cappuccino while William and I took a ride on Pretty boy. 

An elf appeared in our house the day after the boys visited Santa. The elf has been very annoying to have around!

Jack enjoyed the Lego advent calendar while William had a Freddo Frog calendar. 

The light tour took us to Springvale Drive Hawker, Tipping Street & Slessor Street McKellar, and Wollf Cres Latham.

We had decided the most tasteful display was at Tipping Street but we were completely amazed by the dancing lights at Wollf Cres.

Christmas Party Time!

We had great fun at the Urban family Christmas party on Saturday followed by Christmas dinner with Gye and Maryanne on Sunday. What a fabulous and exhausting time of year!

The Christmas Chicken

William is going to be a Christmas Chicken in the junior Christmas Concert next week. 

A big thank you to Nan for making the costume!