December in Canberra - Happy Christmas

HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Went to Lake Burley Griffin this evening to take a Happy Christmas picture for you all, but I'm afraid it was not a good Dorsett moment as the girls were bickering and Chester was trying to chase the ducks whilst fighting with his tinsel. These photos were the best of a bad lot. Anyway have a fantastic Christmas and New Year, we miss all of you and think of you at home all round the fire watching the snow coming down as Santa makes his way down the chimney.............. ahh, forgot it never was like that was it!!!!

Well, it's nearly here, Christmas that is! However much we try, it just is not the same as a UK one and we can't work out whether that is because it is so hot or because we are not with the whole family. Anyway the tree is decorated and the girls are getting excited. We had some Aussie friends round yesterday for drinks and treated them to home made Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Chocolate Log which they thought was so British. The temperature is in the late 20s now and the forecast for Christmas Day is 30 degrees, however we have decided to treat our guests to the full Turkey roast and trimmings in the hope that by the evening it will have cooled off - we will let you know. Just a few photos of what we have been doing this week.

Sal's trip to the spa with friends Dawn and Paula, no we didn't steal the gowns!

Holly at her Athletics Club yesterday where she competes every Sat morning much to the disgust of Paul who has to help raking the sand pit etc.

We are eating outside most of the time now which really is too good to be true and Paul and I constantly say "ahh, this is why we came here".

Sunday evening outside New Parliament, just us and a couple of Japanese tourists - a bit different to the Houses of Parliament eh?

AND FINALLY...... Look what we found tonight on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin? Thanks Grandma, I love it!!!! Holly xxxxxx :)