Christmas 06 at our house
We had a great time hosting our family, especially Christmas Eve with Kate and the kids watching Carols By Candlelight, then watching their excitement on Christmas morning when they saw the presents under the tree and the snow that Santa left behind.
Mum and Dad came over a bit after 1, then Rob and Nic arrived at about 5 and we all tucked into a Christmas dinner of roast lamb, turkey, potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnip, peas, mint sauce made from mint grown in our garden, a nice 2000 Woodpark Cab Sav Shiraz from the cellar, then rhubarb and apple crumble, trifle and christmas pud for dessert after the kids had convinced us that presents must be opened between courses.
The weather was rainy (good for the garden) so although we managed to get to the beach for a quick walk on Boxing Day we spent the rest of the time indoors. That was OK though; the kids had a great time playing the organ, the new Playstation games and with their other presents.
Mum and Dad said it was the easiest Christmas in 36 years for them! Good. It was about time one of us assumed the mantle.
Some photos …
Kate - December 28, 2006, 9:49 pm
Thanks for hosting a great Christmas! We had a great few days at your place.
Oh, but your comment about it being about time someone else assumes the mantle? We had Christmas at our house last year, remember?!
Dad - December 29, 2006, 11:33 am
A great time - thanks very much.
Kate is of course correct re last year, our humble apologies to her/Matt for the misinformation!
Mum & Dad
Rob - December 30, 2006, 10:06 pm
We had a good time too - Thanks heaps and lets hope it’s not too long before we can spend Xmas together again.
Oh… and the mantle….I’ve lost count now of the christmas’ we’ve hosted - at least 3 houses let alone years!
mum and dad - December 31, 2006, 7:54 pm
forgive us if we’ve got this wrong and put our feet in it, but I (Mum) thought it was the first year we haven’t hosted part of the family for at least one meal at Christmas, so that’s where the comment originated. However, one of the essential reasons for taking the ‘mantle’ from one’s parents is the recognition that they are getting older and more forgetful, so I guess that’s my only excuse!!!! Aldtimerzzz disease! With weddings and leavings we have had a bit on our minds lately, so we hope we’re forgiven. We do appreciate all you do for us. love to all of you, Mum and Dad