Day three of the new year already. We’ve spent the last few days lazying around, swimming and eating, and missing our visitors. Jusitn and I have both come down with a sore throat and blocked nose, so the R and R is very welcome. I can hardly talk my throat is so sore.

We had a great holiday with James and Sascha staying here between Christmas and new year. The cousins got to play all day and be around each other which was so nice. Zoe and Amy are besties, and Thomas and Emma were so cute, with my big girls carting them around and entertaining them.

Emma is the funniest little girl. She loves hugs and cuddles but not from Mum, Lisa or me! If I went near her with any intention of picking her up she would run to the nearest person and clamber up their legs. Even to Justin. In the end I learnt not to be offended!!

On New Years Eve we had the family over for dinner. All 13 of the kids were here, only missing Kate and Rohan. I love big gathering like this.
This is about 9 or 10 of the kids in the pool. William and Emma were too little!
Libby was thoroughly enjoying her tea party with Amy. They even had chocolates served.

It is going to be another hot day here in Canberra. The kids have friends coming over for a swim, so had better get the ice blocks into the freezer!

Happy New Year!