Christmas 2015

Christmas Eve, Clinton arrived home from work at 1.30pm...then the elves delivered a Christmas eve box with new pjs, a christmas movie, hot chocolate, popcorn and other treats. The kids watched their Christmas movie 'Elf' that afternoon. 

That night I made a stuffed turkey roast for dinner 

The girls in their new elf pajama's 

Not sure where Alissa picked this up from?!

Checking out the presents already under the tree

Hair still wet from the bath!

Some family wrestling...

Then the kids went off to bed and Santa delivered!!

We were pretty impressed that we didn't hear from this kids until 6am! First we read he nativity story from the bible (much to Sienna's disgust! She's so impatient!). Then Harrison and Sienna put everyone's presents into piles. 

The kids opened their Santa present first - Alissa got a purple scooter! 

Sienna got a purple polaroid camera and accessories 

Harrison got a giant Lego set...he was pretty pleased!

Then they opened their present from us - Sienna got a 'Fur Real' dog

Harrison got a Lakers teeshirt and hat (his basketball team in Karratha are called the Lakers) my Dad got these for him in LA. We also got him 3 tickets to a Wildcats basketball game in Perth when we are there. A special night out for Harrison with just us! 

Grammie and Papa gave the kids $50 each to buy gifts for each other. They loved picking the gifts and wrapping them. Sienna giving Harry a hug for his gift! Thanks Grammie and Papa, great idea!! 

Harrison's pile of loot! 

Stocking time! 

Alissa's favourite present - this little toy dog. 

Testing out the "purple kooker" scooter!

Christmas lunch/feast! 

Clinton made his delicious glazed ham

And the best pork belly ever!!! The crackling was perfection!

I made Aunty Ev's trifle - I had been craving it! 

The kids played so nicely all day with their presents - then Alissa fell asleep on the couch. I had a lovely long nap and Clint had a micro nap on the couch too!

Clinton's time lapse video of Christmas morning...

We all had such a happy, relaxing day...then on Boxing Day it was cyclone cleanup and getting the house ready to go away to Perth! We did take our leftovers to the Rodoni's house for dinner that night though which was fun. Merry Christmas!

Kindergarten Graduation

Sienna had a class Christmas party and kindy graduation on her second last day of school. The class sang to the parents and then the children were presented with their "graduation" diplomas. They also got a book each from their teacher Mrs Bozzie (Mrs Bosman). Sienna has loved being in her class this year and has certainly grown in confidence as the year has progressed. 

Sienna with Mrs Bozzie 

The children then gave a gift to their parents and were given their work portfolio for the year 

Then some morning tea provided by the parents 

Sienna and Charli 

The parents all put in for gifts for the teacher and her two assistants Mrs O and Mrs Ingrey 

Well done Sienna! 

Video of the kids singing an Aussie version of Jingle Bells 

Video of 'Santa Wear Your Shorts'

Sienna's 5th Birthday

Sienna on the morning of her 5th birthday 

Her favourite present was a "spy watch" she can video and voice record stuff with it and of course it tells the time too!

On the morning of her birthday, her best friend Milly dropped in before school to give her best friends necklaces...well Sienna got a cookie charm and Milly got a carton of milk charm - because they "go together like milk and cookies." So cute! 

Sienna requested prawn pasta for dinner and I made a basic cake so we could sing happy birthday that night. 

The next day Sienna had a birthday party after school at the Youth Shed - an indoor playground (nice and air-conditioned). They provided the food and I bought an ice-cream cake so I didn't have to do anything! This turned out to be a very good decision because I came down with the flu that day and was getting pretty sick by the end of the party! Sienna wore the dress, headband and bracelet that Grandma sent her for her birthday. 

Sienna and Ella 

Emma, Lily and Sen 

Jaycee and Sienna

Enjoying the food! Friends from church included the Pilkington kids, the Bakers and the Rodoni's.

Sienna and Sybella 

Ella, Charli, Sienna and Sybella 

Thick as thieves - Sienna and Milly 

Alissa with Charli's little sister Addison. They are only a few days apart in age! They'll be doing the school readiness program together next year. 

Sienna with her Little Mermaid ice-cream cake from Wendy's (it had rainbow ice-cream inside). 

Enjoying some cake! 

Sorry Amy...I couldn't resist putting in this photo of Benji - he has such a cute cheeky face in this photo! 

Sienna had a brilliant time and was very spoilt with lovely gifts from all her friends. It's hard to believe she's five years old already and starting full time school next year! Where did the time go? She was only 2 when we moved to Karratha! We love her very dearly xox