Christmas morning finally arrived and despite Jake's change in views about the magic of Christmas, he was still very excited to wake up to open his presents.
Nini and Pa were there to watch - Jake just loves to have an audience for his present opening...
Paper jets...
Jake's sack was really very full this year, but mostly because what he got came in big boxes...
Like this one...
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh...
Those of you who know Jake will know that he absolutely loves fire. We don't have a braai at our house and he is very excited to have one of his own now. Father Christmas knows this kid so well...
I think Jake had begun to doubt that this would be in his sack - he's been asking for it since June...
And a new, waterproof swatch watch...
All Jake's gifts - incl some from friends and family...
Lunch, as usual, was at my parent's house. Corky and Bi were there to join us. Unfortunately (for us), Rosie and Gareth were away with Gareth's family and we all missed them terribly. The bonus is that they'll be with us next year - with their baby! Santa Bi...
Jake's really turned a corner with his little cousins. He tries so hard to make it all fun for them and he managed to keep Christmas magical and exciting for them too. He's such a good sport...
A family snap...
Another one of Jake and Bi-bi...
Corky wanted to be in the pictures too, but he's at that silly stage Jake was at when Corky was born...
OK, I give up...
I can't blame the kids for not really wanting to sit still - there were more presents to be opened...
Hi Jake. Nice watch!!
Paul's brother TJ was here from the UK for Christmas and he brought Corky this super cool Play Mobile Pirate boat...
But the best gift of all for him was the Ninja Turtle from Nini and Pa...
Jake's been dying for a t-shirt with a shark on it. This one's surfing, so even better...
Jake got braai goodies to complete his braai set from Rosie and Gareth...
Bi was really into it - she loved Christmas this year and looked too sweet in her pretty pink dress...
Once presents were unwrapped, it was time to get the bubbly going...
Bi got a new bike and helmet for Christmas...
So did Corky...
Boxing day is my mom's birthday, so we were all back for left overs the next day. Bi celebrated by using her potty for the first time - what a big girl, we're so proud of you!!
Phew... I'm getting there. More next week, hope you all enjoyed these catch up posts.
I hope you have a happy weekend!
Love
Sue XXX
5 comments:
Thanks for sharing all these lovely pictures. And yes I have been waiting "impatiently" for them and they didn't disappoint. No need to ask if you had a wonderful holiday because the pictures tell all the story of fun times. So can I come to Jake's first braai (LOL).
Ps: I still can't get over how big Bi is now!
thanks for posting, was dying for the Christmas photos. Missed you all. Loved the picture of Bi in her pink dress and the family one of Paul and Joe and the kids. Thank you for being the link to my family. Happy 2014! You look so happy!
Hello, thanks for posting christmas pics. Was dying for them! Missed you all on Christmas. Jake is so big! Loved the photo of Bi in her pink dress and the family one of Joe and Paul. Thank you for posting, makes me feel connected. You sounds so well and happy!
Lots of very happy moments~
Thanks for the notes everyone!
Funso - Jake's looking for any excuse to braai these days!!
Anne-Marie - can't believe it's a whole year since you and Jason were here, time flies! Bi is gorgeous and just too cute for words. Jake has grown up unbelievably! Will try post more pics of them soon.
Cat - so many happy moments, was so hard to "narrow it down"!
Sue X
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