December 25, 2004

Christmas 2004

After two years in Brazil, we were thrilled to spend a quiet Christmas at home. Granddad Jim, Auntie Jill and Uncle Mike came down to see us. We had a traditional Christmas at home and a turkey feast with all the trimmings.

A moment of calm before the storm

Every time a bell rings an angel gets her wings

Danta Claus!

So much for quiet toys

Catriona helping out in the kitchen

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December 24, 2004

Christmas Preparations

Catriona got to choose the Christmas tree this year, and she chose one so big we could barely move it. But when we got it all set up, it was lovely and gave the whole house a Christmassy feeling (and smell).

We got the Christmas ale into the bottles

and Catriona helped put the finishing touches on the Christmas cake.

With the kids in their new Christmas Eve jammies, we all settled in for a long winter's nap.

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November 28, 2004

Thanksgiving

Catriona the "she-beast" eats a turkey drumstick

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October 31, 2004

Halloween

"Daniel's not a cow, he's a monkey!"


Pumpkin carving

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