This week it's all about trying to get everything done, that needs to be done, before leaving for Toowoomba. The hope was that things would be a little less social, to allow that to happen. As usual, things don't always work out the way you plan.
Just when we thought the Christmas dinners were over, Leah organised a fantastic Christmas get together at her place on Monday night. Having the day off meant that she cooked a ham with all the trimmings, baked merengues, marinated strawberries, decorated, and bought bon bons and egg nog. Time with these guys is always fun and relaxing. The next dinner party is scheduled for our place, in early January, with a mexican theme!
Our new desk finally arrived, but it took over an hour to pick it up from Amart. Setting it up meant that I was distracted from other things that really did need to be done this week. Can't say I was worried about that though, when I sat back and admired the new, clean and organised desk, that now matches with the other lounge furniture. I'm going to wait until we get back, before setting up the new bookshelf. Not sure quite where to set that up yet, so a bit more thinking time won't be a bad thing.
The Gordon's entrusted me to take their family Christmas photo on Sunday afternoon. After a few cheesy grins, yawns, chewing of dresses, we managed to get a couple of nice ones. I also managed to take a few candid shots of Charlie, which I am really happy with. I used my new 50mm f2.0 macro lens to take these shots, and am really impressed with how they turned out. Being a semi-professional lens, with a much larger apeture capability, the depth of field is excellent. I also used an external flash for these shots, with it pointed at the ceiling for a reflected light, rather than direct 'blinding' light.
Our present exchange with the Gordons netted me another bead for my Pandora bracelet, and a beautiful canvas Emma made up for us, with the words Kroll, and 'live, laugh, love'. I think it might find it's home above our canvas gallery. We gave Charlie a shopping trolley and plastic food, which went down a treat. I wanted to give each of them a guardian angel figurine, like I have done for each of our nephews, but the shop I usually buy them from was all out, so I bought them a 'brother and sister' figurine instead.
Just when we thought the Christmas dinners were over, Leah organised a fantastic Christmas get together at her place on Monday night. Having the day off meant that she cooked a ham with all the trimmings, baked merengues, marinated strawberries, decorated, and bought bon bons and egg nog. Time with these guys is always fun and relaxing. The next dinner party is scheduled for our place, in early January, with a mexican theme!Met both Bev and Kirsty for lunch at Sorbellos (on separate days). Can't get enough of that pumpkin and pinenut ravioli.
Gate crashed Aurecon's Christmas drinks.
Went for lunch (yes, again) with the staff of Technical Services, to Pacinos. Apparently a yearly tradition, and one I can definitely get on board with.
Made our way down to Toowoomba for Christmas.
