We had a very enjoyable Christmas with our children and grandkids in Melbourne. Started at Susan and Tris's place, we love the new home; it is small but cosy, we spent overnight there. We saw Tris' parents there, and we had a delightful afternoon, Susan put on a delicious lunch for us.
The family Christmas was at Mel's place on Eve. She put on a gourmet BBQ, and lovely salads, Susan prepared the antipasto, potato salad, and the Trifle. It was quite a feast. Mary Rose set up the table, and she did it beautifully. We were the guest of honour, and we were welcome to have fun and enjoy the feast. It worked well. Indeed I had so much fun with the grandkids, to see them in the Nativity costume to go to Mass in the Christmas Eve was good how good it was to see them in the Christmas morning opening their presents. The grandkids all were so pleased that they got what they asked for and also they were so happy for the surprise gifts — congratulation to Lance and Mel for the job well done.
At Susan's Place
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| Luncheon at Susan's |
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| Susan, Susy, and Tris |
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| Susan and Susy |
Taking the dog - Alfie for a walk and the last minute shopping to add for the antipasto and trifle and of course a bunch of lily flowers for Mel.
Christmas Eve 2013
Casual and a Very Pleasant Gathering at Melanie's
The Cold Table
Casual and a Very Pleasant Gathering at Melanie's
The Cold Table
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| Antipasto, smoked salmon, tomato salad, couscous, avocado salad with roasted walnuts, fresh fig with cheese and a bottle wine. |
The table was done by Mary Rose; So perfect!
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| Figs and Cheese was a part of the antipasto. |
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| Cous Sal; ad with Saffron |
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| Potato salad, avocado salad with roasted walnuts |
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| Antipasto |
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| Cooking the prawns and calamari on the BBQ |
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| The prawns and calamaries were perfectly cooked. |
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| Fruit Punch |
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| The fruit punch is ready. |
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| Trifle with Mascarpone and Mixed Berries |
The Family
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| Henry and Thomas were watching them mum(Mel) and dad (Lance) preparing the punch |
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| Mary Rose was enjoying her favourite-the prawns |
After Christmas Lunch
Dancing, resting/relaxed and opening presents from Susan and Tris
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| Mary and Thomas were dancing. |
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| Reading time: Tris and Lily |
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| Opening presents from aunt Susan. |
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| Lily with her new bowl one of the gifts from aunt Susan |
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| Susan was helping Lily putting on her new dress. |
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| Lily and Pop |
Christmas Mass
Getting Ready for Mass, they went as Shepherds from the nativity theme.
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| Mary Rose as Mary |
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| Thomas and Henry as Shepherds |
In the church-Christmas Eve
Little Lily was happy enough to leave the others behind.
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| There were a lot of people, Mel had to stand. |
The next Christmas morning, another exciting time for the grandkids. We managed to have Face Time with Jane and her family (it was Christmas Eve over there). We miss them, but I am sure they are having a wonderful Christmas in the Netherlands.
The children were so excited and delighted.
Happy family, opening presents on Christmas morning.
The grandkids were so happy to catch the bubbles.
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| Nana and Lily |
It was great to be with the children, everyone had a good time, catching up and feasting, thanks to Mel and Susan.
Beautiful Grand Kids: The Little Tyers
Mary Rose, Thomas, Henry and Lily
The grandkids are coming for a visit, we are looking forward to it. Now, we have to tidy up the garden to make it a safe and fun place for them to play.
It is the last week of the season, we must make the best of it.
We had a lovely and pleasant Christmas with the family, and I do hope you all had too.
Thanks for visiting
Until Next Post
Susy
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