Guitar.

A new interest; guitar lessons.  However with the emerging schedule and basketball season beginning; 9 year old daughter will take a break from her lessons and 12 year old daughter has said she will help her.

Coriander.

Bought in a large bunch for tacos.  Then a dilemma, as I did not know how to use the leftovers.  Collective, local mothers and their brains suggested gourmet pizza... chicken/mushroom/guacomale and coriander.  Success.  The final splurge: ripe tomatoes, coriander and balsamic vinegar.  Delicious.

A Blue Day in Sydney.

I joined some good friends in Sydney for brunch; a pool by the water.  While I was gone, 12 year old daughter made a massive, blue cookie.  Delicious.

January Holidays; Van and Lakehouse.

At the Van:

 Ducks to greet us upon arrival at the van.

Inside our van:

At the Lakehouse:

 Ducks to greet us upon arrival at the lakehouse, is there a theme?  See the cute ducklings?

Boxing It Up and Putting Away.

Packing away for another year.  I really enjoyed the decorations up till Christmas, but I am ready to clear the decks now for a fresh year.

A Very Merry Christmas.

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas.

Christmas Eve church,
Christmas morning coffee, stollen, presents.

Prawns and salmon on the deck; it was cold and misty- yay!

Turkey thighs, roast vegetables, green.

Plum pudding, custard and icecream.

"Miracle on 34th Street" with caramel popcorn.

Ham on sourdough.

Dickens' "A Christmas Tale" once the younger two had gone to bed with chocolate.

A very special day at home with our family.

Blessing

Fiona arrived with a lovely array of gifts for Christmas and for 12 year old daughter's birthday.  This framed blessing is going to be a special feature each Christmas.  Thankyou so much Fiona.