Saturday, December 29, 2007

Christmas in Hastings, New Zealand

First of all we'd like to wish a belated Happy Christmas to everyone back home and abroad! The last few days have been been very busy and boozey so I've been a bit lazy with the blog - however here's a quick update of the last few days. We started Christmas with a lovely Christmas breakfast on the patio in the sun. It's was fantastic! Pumpkin fritters with bacon, poached egg, tomato, and hollandaise sauce - as Su says "To die for!".

Breakfast on the patio - Xmas day

Definitely the first time we've ever had Christmas dinner on a patio! We could get used it...

We exchanged gifts and we made out like bandits - woohoo!! We bought Baby Sam a Huge Hefner style silk dressing gown (smoking jacket really) from Thailand. He'll be the man about town next time he's at Mother and Baby group. I think Sam has eyes for Su - he keeps smiling at her - that won't do. Here's a photo of the Christmas tree with Sam's smoking jacket hanging up. I think his Dad was a bit jealous he didn't get a bigger one for himself. In fact, I might get one next time we're in Thailand.

Xmas Tree with Baby Sams gifts

We'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the gifts we've received - both the Christmas gifts and the going-away gifts. We've made out like bandits and we appreciate it a lot. You're all too good. We'd also like to thank everyone who made it to our going-away bash - with people making it from as far as Athlone and even Spiddal! Fair play to all of ye - it really meant a lot. There is far too many people to thank individually but we must thank our parents, both Su's and mine for all they've done for us leading up to this - you've been outstanding!

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