Anyhow, there was quite a bit of preparation involved, the kids put the Christmas tree up and decorations were put up around the house. We had 13 people for dinner on the Saturday night (all family) and it was fantastic!!! Zane made a 3kg butterflied shoulder of pork with crackling and a turkey and leek pie, sooo yummy. I made a steamed Christmas pudding and the obligatory rum balls.
We also had a Secret Santa where everyone had to bring a previously received (and unwanted) present for re-gifting. Presents were anonomously contributed and instructions were given for crappy contributions to the present pool. After all pressies were opened, a bidding war commenced so that everyone ended up with the "right" present.
We had a trip down memory lane with everyone choosing a song on Youtube that symbolised their youth. Kerrie and Jacki got all misty eyed over Leif Garrett while Penny and I bonded over Bon Jovi and Icehouse. If you could pick one favourite song from your youth, what would it be???
Ella needed her beauty sleep so she got off to bed early, but the boys got to stay up late and (gasp) drank lemonade and (shock horror) ate chocolate ice creams!! They thought it was the best party ever.
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| Zane set up a mulled cider station on the back deck. |
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| Penny expertly handled the age-old juggle of baby in one hand, drink in the other |
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| Jacki and Brent were surprised to find the mulled cider was actually pretty good! |
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| Dinner time! |
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| It was almost too much excitement for James. |
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| The girls proudly displaying their Christmas gifts |
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| ... and the boys doing the same. |
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| More Christmas goodies over here. Check out the look of absolute delight on all their faces!!! |
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| Brent quite liked his floppy Akubra hat, the bidding was hotly contested for that one with Chae ending up the lucky winner |
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| I scored the gift of the night with these gorgeous napkin rings from Bali. |
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| The boys were stoked with their chocolate ice creams |
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