The Christmas spirit is alive and growing in our children. For the past month the kids have been anticipating Santa and all that he brings through all the decorations they see at the shops, the influx of toy catalogues in the mail, completing craft activities at preschool, decorating our own tree, wrapping presents and sending cards. We'll be spending Christmas in Coffs Harbour with my Dad and Tracey. Corin and Yin will be joining us, as well as Tracey's daughter, Nikki. It will be a big Bartley family Christmas.
A jingle bell jig from Henry as he and Milly pull out the Christmas tree decorations (breaking most of them). In the background, Buster failing in his job as supervisor.
Sticky fingers at work decorating the gingerbread house.
The Christmas card photo.
And below some of the photos that didn't make the cut.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Despite staying up late on Christmas Eve, there was no sleeping in for Henry who was up not long after 6.00am. I too was awake, feeding Buster. Henry then felt it necessary to wake everyone else and let them know Santa had been.
Santa made an appearance to hand out the presents and had two little helpers at hand.
Action figures and anything Ben 10 were on Henry's Christmas list. The first present Henry opened was a packet of Ben 10 underpants. He was soooo excited. In fact, if that was all he got he would have still been the happiest little boy in the world.
Looking more like a Japanese robot than Dora the Explorer - then the mask came off...
... to reveal Milly in a wig.
The hot and humid weather and too much excitement saw Milly and Lamby take afternoon naps.
Our newest mooch also took to sleeping the day away, especially if he could snuggle up to someone.
The Boxing Day 'Hukkas' tournament, where we literally play for Grandad's ashes. Dad was crowned this year's champion.
A second Christmas celebration, this time at Mum and Peter's place.
A bike and a trike.
