It's been a busy time for us with all the Christmas festivities, another stay in Coogee, an International (and a dear friend) visitor and new responsibilities taking on the care of Sammy at Freshford while Josh, Jody and the girls are away on holidays. And most of that has been fitted into the last 12 days or so.
We had our annual pre Christmas dinner with the L and F families last Sunday and as always there was way too much delicious food and plenty of outstanding wines on the menu - along with plenty of socializing and the usual Christmas quiz. Ella and Abi are regulars at these events now and enjoy the company of our friends too.
We celebrated an early Christmas with the young ones the next morning with a slap up breakfast prepared by Joshy and Abi. I got the chance to take the yearly opening the presents pics - like I always do!
I loved the way Abi colour coordinated with this shot.
Jody excelled herself this Christmas incorporating so many thrifted (mostly brand new with labels!!) gifts in everyone's stockings. I also loved the handmade wrapping - beautiful!
Abi made hash browns and conducted a masterclass for me using her very special recipe.
We fitted in an overnight stay in Coogee that same day and were able to high five the young ones the day after as they made their way to Sydney, as we made our way back to Canberra, in the opposite direction.
Christmas Day was a busy one for us: out to Freshford twice to look after Sammy, and the arrival of our friend Haruko in the late afternoon. We only had time for a sandwich for lunch, but luckily Angus and Ollie were able to join us - picnic style by the lake which made it seem a lot more like Christmas!
A trio of Rob's borrowed hats - which well suited both Ollie and Angus, we thought!
We're looking after Sammy while Abi is away. One of Haruko's first outings this visit was to go and see him at Freshford (on Boxing Day). Luckily, Sammy was on his best behaviour for our International visitor.
Freshford, with its rolling hills, mobs of kangaroos and stray wombats is a beautiful property to show to a visitor like Haruko (who is currently based in Jakarta).
She's been prepared to join us in all the horsey care chores - it's a "unique experience" she says!
Rob has been doing all the heavy lifting with Sammy - and managing him superbly. Our only challenge each morning is getting his fly mask on - which Sammy doesn't like - but we are improving our technique.
Haruko has been wonderful fitting in around our program of horsey care, cat care and garden care for friends this week. She has been happy to appreciate quiet times and a complete break from crowded busy Jakarta - she says!
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