Christmas in Sydney with Family.

 Only a short blog today, after a busy family Christmas, today we celebrate our youngest son's 41st. Birthday. I made a simple chocolate cake for the first time since he was 18, as our other daughter in law took over, because our youngest grandaughter has egg and gluten allergies.

BBQ again but this house has gourmet meat with great salads.

Eating on a verandah overlooking the Berowra Valley National Park. 

Interestingly one of two Christmas trees is a gum tree branch.

I received a fantastic holiday for two from the family to Lord Howe Island for a week. We will take it about Sept. or Oct.  I am really looking forward to it and we fly out from Port Macquarie, so not far to drive either.

Taken by the eldest son of the decoration next door.

As a result of the reindeer with masks our eldest decided that at this year's Santa photo, every one wore a mask as well. Something for a future memory.

The same family gave John this Christmas shirt.

I also  received a wonderful garden diary from my best friend and a subscription to Vasili's garden magazine.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas just as much.

Till next time.