Chris and Michelle arrived in Perth yesterday afternoon, we hadn't seen them since February.

Champagne at the beach to celebrate their homecoming and Christmas.

More opening of Christmas presents...

With the temperature climbing to 39 degrees, it was too hot to eat outside...we managed to all fit in the family room.

The swimming pool and sprinkler were a huge hit...

 

Today Pete and I sailed on the Leeuwin... a gift from our children.

It was a perfect day for it...

We watched this huge car carrier enter the port before we sailed out.

All hands on deck...

Me in the white hat climbing out to the front of the boat.

At the end of the sail the young volunteer sailors took down all the sails then had to climb up...

...to secure them. The trip was a wonderful experience.

 

OUR CHRISTMAS DAY

Mandy and Gra

Pete and me

Being very gentle...playing with Gra's Christmas tree that he made.

Todd and Ethan

Having fun with the sprinklers...

Tash making her Christmas wreathe pavlova which was a big hit...and my two puddings, the gluten free one was the nicer of the two.

Clever Tash brought their duplo...kept the boys happy.

Will helping Jeremy open his Kris Kringle present.

I really like this photo of Tash and Will.

Loves his cuddles...

Very relaxing day...

What a lovely day we all had.

 

South Beach on Christmas morning...

Pete, Ethan, Todd and Rusty...crystal clear water...

Onward to City Beach....packed but still stunning.

Chris and Michelle in Melbourne in their new car....happy photo.

 

Some pickles and lime curd made by two neighbours who were thankful for the lemons and limes we leave out on our letter box. How nice is that?

Will's Birthday 

Will opening his presents with the help of mum and Beth

Lighting the candles on his chocolate birthday cake...

Will was more excited about his cake than any of his presents...

Ethan enjoyed the puddles ....

 

Mandy, Julie, Hugh and Tash at our place last night for the annual Kris Kringle get-together.

Christine, Hannah, me and Margot...an evening with good food and good company.

 

Our annual post beach Xmas breakfast...

 

Will helping grandad put the pool together...

I think it was a big hit...

Christmas isn't far away....

 

Jeremy sent me these photos at the end of a big trial. Above is Jeremy with their Senior Counsel.

The team...

 

Amazing sky this morning at golf...

 

WAGC Christmas game and party (Mandy's first)....the theme was disco..

Lots of fun...