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Christmas Fun...

Ok, so the big days finally arrived!!! The boys were over the moon about their new trampoline, and even willingly lined up to take turns (the rule is, one on at a time, and luckily the warning card that came with the trampoline backs us up!)...

Bryn first!

Then Erik! See the cable in the background? When we first set up the tramp the night before, it was under that cable, until Dave realised Erik would be able to reach it if he tried - and we both agreed, he WOULD try, hehehe - so we had to rearrange the front yard to move away from the cable...


Luey's turn...


Bryn was pretty pleased with the trampoline, can you tell?


Here's our drowning Christmas tree... Please bear in mind we have four children...


Christmas dinner - these days it's a casual affair because we dress up to go to Dave's parents place, but in future we'll dress up for our own Christmas dinner... Oh, and I can't wait until next year, when Ari will be able to sit up to the table with us and we'll have a full table!!!


My two big posers boys and their news scooter and roller blades!


Masks were one of the presents from my parents, very popular here!


And this is one of my Dad's presents for Bryn, also very popular!!!

Comments

Amanda O. said…
You can't half tell the boys like the trampoline just a wee bit can you?! LOLOL

Also love the look on Erik's face in his skates... what a classic expression he's got!
11:51 pm
Sif said…
La is most welcome to come over and BOUNCE on the trampoline this summer!

I have a very nice swing seat for pregnant ladies to sit on in the shade too...
11:59 pm
Leah said…
what an awesome xmas you've had! :) the boys look very happy :)
11:42 am
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