I can't quite believe that Christmas is over for another year. This year was quite a monumental one. All the Andersons gathered at our place this year: Dave, Kay, Ben, Tyler, Sharlea and Ryan along with two Canadian friends, Phil, Claire and their three adult children: Genevieve, Sinead and Tyrone. Dave and Kay's family were blessed to stay at a friend's house (thank you Andrea and Will) where they all slept in comfort. We easily squeezed PnC and their kids in here and it was fun having everyone around.
Photos will come. Our newer computer crashed just before Christmas and this older one (on which I am now typing) is incredibly SLOW!!!!! So essential stuff only...
Highlights of Christmas....
Having everyone here on Christmas Eve for a BBQ and nibblies. Penny, Julian and their girls and Mum and Dad were also here. At one point during the evening I looked around and realised that nearly all the people I love were in our house. It was an awesome and humbling feeling and I had a little tear. The kids were treated to a little visit from Santa too... he walked up our driveway and stood near the deck and said a few ho's! Lots of squeals and excitement!
Being presented with my Christmas present, a lawn seat, organised by Hannah and purchased by mum with help from Bruce. The love that went into that gift was humbling!
Making Christmas lunch with Kay and Cyndi in the kitchen, the others on the deck and Bruce cooking the most delicious garlic prawns.
Playing cards with nieces and nephews and our kids. Winning at cheat!
The many discussions and conversations we don't often get to have time for... coffees and unhurried talk.
Watching Ryan throw Thomas and Isabel about 3 m into the air before landing in the swimming pool.
Good wine and cheese.
Church on Christmas morning.
Watching Tyler open his presents, ripping every last piece of wrapping paper off before earnestly holding the present up to look. His absolute joy at receiving every gift.
Feeling so incredibly grateful for the life I have, for the gifts God has given me: health, family, a home, a faith and for the gift of his son on Christmas.
My heart felt full! Praise God.
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