Christmas 2009

Well its all over for another year - had a fantastic Christmas day. Both kids slept till 7:30am (after being up and down all night that is - I think someone (ie Lexie) was a bit excited). Of course present opening had to be first thing - no way was Lexie going to eat anything with all those presents lying around. She had a ball opening not just hers but all of Josh's presents as well (not to mention trying to open mum and dad presents when they weren't looking.

Them it was time for breakfast - mmm Cinnamon rolls

Time to tackle the turkey - first problem - it wasn't thawed yet (no 2 days in the fridge is not long enough to thaw an 11 lb bird), thankfully he fitted in the microwave though so that was easily remedied - but it meant that it didn't get into the oven till 10:30 am so it was a late lunch for us. But there was plenty to keep us bust in the meantime......playing with all our new toys.

Heres Josh in his superhero outfit - Thanks Aunty Kate.

And Lexie in her fairy wings.

Lunch was finally ready at about 3 pm - I Was quite impressed with my firsst efforts at a christmas dinner all by myself - slightly overcooked stuffing and the gravy didn't work but apart from that everything was beautiful....especially the Pavlova and pumplin pie and custard for dessert. Mmmmmmm

Grandma and Grandpas presents didn't rock up till Boxing day morning but Lexie certainly didn't mind opening more presents - her only problem was that Josh was asleep when they arrived and we eouln't let her open his presents till he got up. She really wasn't heppy with him for that.

So Lexie and Josh Andy and I all want to send their thanks to everyone for all their fantastic presents - I think everyone really enjoyed their Christmas - I know I did.

Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve and there's beautiful snowman making snow outside - I think we did a pretty good job if I do have to say so myself. And Andy's nose made out an an icicle was brilliant - until Lexie broke it off.

We bought Lexie a snow shovel today too so she wanted to try that out. She's been bugging us since the first snow fall for us to get her one. She LOVES helping Daddy shovel the snow - but with a rake it was a bit of a problem. Now she has the right tools.

And a movie of the Christmas Decorations going up. (Jen did this while I was still at work - Andy)

Outside Playing during the big snowfall on the 20th...

And finally a cute one of Josh trying to eat his Parrot.

SNOW!

Yeahhh the first really measurable snow of the season. We got 4.3 inches last night - unfortunately its all melting again now and there are big patches of green on the front lawn again but that didn't stop us having some fun this morning. We all went out and had a snowball fight. Lexie had an absolute ball - Josh wasn't quite so sure about it all though!

But for a few pictures:

Jpsh in his snow suit - just a little bit too big on him..

Lexie and Josh dressed for the snow.

The winter wonderland outside. Looking across at the next door neighbours.

Snowball fights

Got to love the clothes lines in the background!

And a video of Lexie trudging through the snow.