December update

Hi everyone again,

 It has been a busy time for our first Christmas away from Melbourne.

On the 3rd we went to the Botanic Gardens here in Hobart. Very nice and very green. We went into the SubAntarctic house, the children rolled down the grassy slopes, went through the Japanese garden, then had icypoles, then home again. We will look at the other half next time.

Later that day we celebrated Nathaniel’s second birthday. He really enjoyed his cake, as he does most food.

 On the Sunday the 10th we had the extremely warm temperature of 32 degrees (extreme for Hobart), so we went down to our local beach where the children had a nice paddle.

Christmas day was just the five of us, but we had a really nice time. The children opened their presents from Santa, Veronica got a keyboard, Vanessa a Fisher Price Power Touch Learning system, and Nathaniel an electronic guitar. From us they received a trampoline, none have been serously injured yet. And they enjoyed all their presents from their grandparents and their aunties and uncles. Thanks everyone.

And thanks to everyone for their Christmas Cards, and we’ll see many of you in the New Year.

 The Merrifields

     

Christmas drawing closer

Good afternoon Folks, Christmas is almost upon us.  Where has the year gone?  John and I have almost completed our christmas shopping, just a few more bits and pieces for the kiddies.

We are having a Seafood lunch this year – prawns, crayfish and whatever else is available.  Yummy!

John and I are also looking forward to seeing the new “James Bond” movie.  Our two-yearly tradition, although it will be a little difficult this year because of a babysitter shortage - I think it will be a separate viewing to see “Bond” this year.

My neck is feeling better.  It was rather nightmarish not being able to turn my head at all.  I wouldn’t want to wish that kind of pain on anyone.

We put our Christmas trees and lights up the other day, but it seems we are the only house in the christmas spirit.  Our street is dark and dull, unlike Wattle grove where everyone got involved.  Oh well, at least our house is shining!

Everyone, John and I wish you all a terrific and safe Christmas and New Year!  We will be visiting Melbourne in February 2007.  Hope to catch up with most of you then.   Until then – MERRY CHRISTMAS!!