Merry Christmas
Yes they were up before the sun…
got totally spoilt…
Totally spoilt mum & dad with their gifts from the Secret Shoppe…
(Mum got a necklace and a pair of earrings from Elimena and a necklace and a pair of earrings from Lachlan – and she was VERY happy 🙂
(Dad got a tape measure and two pens from Elimena, and a tape measure and the same two pens from Lachlan – and he was VERY happy 🙂
and had a super yummy roast Chrissy lunch.
We had a merry Christmas and hope you did too! Merry Christmas xx
There is a little excitement in our house today…
Lachie’s first chapter book
Lachie read his first chapter bookand we’re all very proud.
Meanwhile, Eli was off at her first sleepover. Mum is a little sad 😦
Macy’s Chinese Puppet Day
We haven’t been into NYC as a family for a while and so we headed in today…
First stop was Macy’s to see their Christmas windows and visit Santaland. In our usual super-early-style we beat the crowds!
Macy’s Santaland (luckily they have fast passes this year)
For lunch we headed down to China town for Dim Sum (aka yum cha if you’re Australian).
Then off to the Swedish Marionette Theatre in Central Park for their annual Holiday season puppet show. The show was quite a mash-up of Chrismas-Hanukkah-Kwanzaa. It had something for everyone.
Brrrr
Poor Elfie is not coping so well with the NJ winter, so Santa gave him a bomber jacket to keep him warm.
Is it that his fur coat that is warm enough for the north pole is not warm enough for NJ? or that he is a style-king?
Indian or Crafts?
To top off a fun-filled day, In the evening mum & dad found the yummiest place in NJ for Indian
while we went to the Y with some of our friends for a few hours to play games, sports and make fun crafts!
Win-win 🙂 Another fun-filled day xx
Poor Elfie
Poor elfie was sick… and so we read him stories.
Brunch with Santa
Brunch (pre hip-hop & karate) was at the Y with pancakes and a special guest! Does it get any better?
Secret Shoppe
This morning mom took Eli & Lachie to our local church who has a Secret Shoppe for Christmas. In the words of Eli….
Mum gives you $20 and you go with a special elf helper, who takes you shopping in the Secret Santa Shop. [a room inside the church] Meanwhile mum waits in the hall with the other parents.
The helpers helped Lachie and Eli choose and wrap pressies for mum and dad. This way mum and dad don’t know what they are getting for Christmas! We can choose anything in the store that we think they might like.
Eli & Lachie reappear about an hour later with a bag of goods for under tree and pick up mum in the hall.
Mum & Dad can’t wait to see what they chose!
Text from church invite:
SHHHHHH……..IT’S A SECRET SHOPPE!
Saturday, December 6, 9 AM – 1 PM
All children ages pre-school to grade 5 are invited to shop in secret for gifts for their family and friends. Teen-aged and adult “elves” will be on hand to guide and assist the children with their selections.
Prices range from $2 – $9
Free gift wrapping included.
While the children shop we invite all waiting adults to gather for light refreshments and warm fellowship in the Burnett Room. They can also do some shopping of their own at the SERRV Shop, where fair trade items will be offered during the same hours as the Secret Shoppe. These quality handmade items from around the world provide a just income for the artisan and a unique gift for holiday giving. Jewelry, Christmas decorations, household items and other gifts will be available. Come early for the best selections.
Look who’s back…yum!
He hadn’t forgotten us!
Wallamble 