There were so many things I wanted to write about in the weeks before Christmas, but time just got away from me. I am feeling much more relaxed now, here's a sneak into what was happening! Be warned, it's a little lengthy!
I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas, peace and love surrounding you.
We have these magnificent 'paperbark trees' on our property, they always flower just before Christmas and look so lovely.
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| Paperbark trees |
Every year I make these for the playgroup mums ... Rocky Road and Gourmet White Rocky Road. This has been the last year for us!
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| Rocky Road & Gourmet White Rocky Road |
Our street party didn't eventuate this year, so a group of us had a small get together. My contribution was a spinach dip (I usually do this in a cob loaf, this time on its own with vege's and crackers), and a Choc Ripple Cake.
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| Choc Ripple Cake |
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| Spinach Dip |
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| Choc n Cherry cupcakes |
I also made a selection of slices to make up gift boxes for adult family members .. we only buy for children .. there wasn't very many left over, much to DH disappointment! I promise I'll post the recipes for them soon.
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| No-bake Hazelnut Slice |
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| Gourmet White Rocky Road |
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| Chocolate Ginger Slice |
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| Cashew & Cherry Chocolate Slice |
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| Add a few Rum Balls and here we are! |
It just wouldn't be the same if DD19 wasn't putting Lego together with DS4 on Christmas day. Next year I think I'll buy her some all of her own. As you can see, she is now recovering very well from her surgery, she had such a terrible hospital stay, I am embarrassed that I used to work at the same hospital!
How did he know this was a new hat??? Silly billy.
The Christmas pudding that I posted about here was scrumptious, we were so full afterwards we could hardly move.
I was very happy with the 'practical' gifts of blueberry bushes, raspberries, almond, apricot and mulberry trees, which was exactly what I had hinted at!!
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| DH is watering in the newly planted blueberries! |
Tomorrow we are heading off for a night camping on the beach. It's one of our favourite spots, I can't wait to show you some pics.
The sunflowers have just come out in the last few days.
Life is suddenly feeling at a pace more suitable to me!
DD16 is having a fantastic time in Germany.
I do hope you're all having wonderful holiday time :)
Ahhh so you have a DH who plays well too!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely day
Love the new trees you got!
Enjoy your camping
Love Leanne
So glad you had a wonderful Christmas with your special family.. Have a great time at the beach, I am so envious!!xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great Chrissy. Those slices and treats look divine. We are very busy up at the property right now but hope to take some time out to relax up here before heading home....have a great new year!
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