Christmas Dinner

We had a wonderful traditional Christmas Day meal with Hanafiah and Matthew. There were thirteen around the table and we ate and drank with much laughter and merriment followed by some sleepy eyed relaxation. It was really good for us to have our first Christmas in NZ surrounded by such generous family. It was also good to meet Simon's family (before Simon & Hosannah's wedding next year), but the star of the show as always were the children Max, Yasmin and Theo - Christmas is such a special time for children.



Hassanah & George prepare the Christmas pudding for burning as Lesley looks on.




Everyone is busy opening or waiting for their Christmas present to be delivered from under the tree.




Hassanah looking particularly festive with the tree behind her.