This Christmas period is a time for doing very little other than to relax and eat too much. We are enjoying having family around us even if the little ones can tire us out. Yesterday I got involved in a water cannon and hose fight with Johan. I think I came off worst and we both ended up very wet. Unfortunately no photographs were taken as we don't have water proof cameras, but we enjoyed ourselves.
We have stayed fairly local as during this holiday period everywhere is very busy. We did manage a bit of shopping therapy with a trip to Castle Towers. Actually we never got there as the traffic built up as we got closer, and the presence of police on pedestrian control and at car park entrances, suggested to even the keenest shopper amongst us that maybe we would come back another day. We did end up at another of our favorite shopping areas where purchases were made by the females in the party. They felt that someone had to help the local economy.
The weather has warmed up and is closer to what we expect for this time of year. Yesterday was 34C but today is only scheduled to be about 27C which is far more acceptable.
In the blog of Day 20, I mentioned that I would borrow some photos from Elin, which she took of the preparations for Santa's Parade, so here they are. Thanks Elin.
Getting help from three of my grandsons to put out the candles on the footpath.
Candles lit.
Everyone anxiously awaiting the arrival of Santa and his helpers.
Here they come.
Jim's 'high five' with one of Santa's helpers.
Here's the man himself.
The boys getting there lollies from Santa.
The house and footpath lit up. The strange green and red lights on the right hand side are Becky's Christmas earrings.
Thanks once again to Elin for the loan of some of her photos.
Have you noticed that I havent mentioned the cricket once!!
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