Christmas

We were there this morning to see the smile on Ella's face when she saw her new trampoline and sandpit,
Her excitement at opening each present,

including the flash new Eurotrike (not a pink one either!).

Most engaging present today was the new bike helmet. That pesky under chin clip took some concentrated effort to put together and pull apart.

But she did it!

Grandpa practised his sand castle building skills - getting in early for all the quality time he will be able to spend with E-ness in 2009 now he has retired!

We had a lovely Christmas day, with many thoughts of all the kids in our family spread over NSW, Q'ld, Beijing and Italy this year. Merry Christmas to you all!