Christmas - Part 1 of 4

Christmas for us this year was to be a travelling affair.  Christmas Day was to be spent in Coffs Harbour with 'the Bartley clan' (Dad, Tracey, Corin, Yin and Casper).  Seeing as we were in the area, well three hours drive away, we were also to call in on Michael's parents in Inverell.  To top it all off, we then planned to cross the border into Queensland to visit Michael's sister and her family in Toowoomba.  But before we were allowed to depart, Nanoo needed her Christmas time with us and the children.

Finding a day to get together proved a challenge.  I was busy with markets and/or baking for said markets, and Mum was busy with a multitude of Christmas get togethers with friends and extended family.  On finally agreeing a date, the kids got excited, knowing they would be getting some presents before Christmas.

We had a lovely Sunday BBQ dinner with Mum and Peter.  The kids received presents to help with the holiday to come.  They each received suitcases, and Henry and Milly each got a portable DVD player to keep them occupied (and silent) on the long holiday drive. 

Peter had pitched a tent in the backyard, so the kids entertained themselves dragging their suitcases about and pretending they were on holiday, whilst us adults enjoyed a beverage and conversation.