Christmas

We had Christmas morning with just the 3 of us this year. M is usually a good sleeper and we were happy that Christmas was not an exception. We told her we wouldn't open presents before 6am but she didn't wake until 7:15.


We got a Wii as a family gift this year. Our favourite game is Beatles Rock Band. Josh and I definitely enjoy playing Rock Band more than M, but she is learning some Beatles songs and likes to do the singing part. I am partial to the drums, but guitar is fun too.




We love the Australian-shaped cookie cutters we got from Larissa. They will be great for Australia Day next month!


M got this necklace and some Barbie chocolates from Bailey. She is excited that it has real gold on it!

Over the past few months we've been reading the American Girls series, a collection of books about girls from different times and places in America. They are really nice stories and I often get teary when reading them! Maya's favourite was Josefina, a girl from New Mexico in 1824 (we've just finished reading Felicity, from Virginia 1774 and she has tied with Josefina for the favourite position). Maya asked Santa for Josefina and she asked Josh and I for Sombrita, Josefina's pet goat. She got an extra outfit and shoes for Josefina too. She loves playing with Josefina and has done and re-done her hair many times already.

We went to Mum and Dad's in the afternoon after Josh and I managed to pull ourselves away from Rock Band. Fortunately Sara's family also got Beatles Rock Band so we were able to play the night away at their house!

I also got a compost bin for our yard from Tania/Rick and Mum/Dad which I am very excited about. I am looking forward to planting my own garden this year.