First week in Australia

We are having fun in the Australian Summer. Playing with the sprinklers is a classic Aussie kid past-time. William finally had his moment: chucking some snags on the barbie.

We had a very warm day and went to the beach. The four cousins have been getting to know each other and work out the dynamics of playing with four kids.

It has been so long since I last had an Aussie Christmas I felt that I may have forgotten the routine, but it soon came back to me! The afternoon begins with a glass of sparkling red wine,  catching up with my cousins, aunt and uncle, progresses through Christmas lunch (cold roast ham, asparagus, roast potatoes with chestnuts, cold roast chicken, 2 salads, stuffing), Christmas pudding (my Grannie's recipe), backyard cricket (audience in the red chairs) and finally stories before bedtime.

Phew! I need a holiday!