First of many for 2008

Hello everyone - Happy new year, hope you all had fantastic xmas and new year celebrations. Regarding the recent negative feedback recieved - In the words of my dear friend Ali "You have a choice people!" if you don't like our blog, don't read it! I have been writing this blog for nearly 2 years now, it takes a lot of time to do each post, we are so blessed to have so many friends and it's important to me to keep in touch with you all - and this is the best way I know. I don't get many comments about it but when I recently got a few negative comments, it upset me and I wonder why I bother. Thank you to all you wonderful people (and there were heaps of you) who e-mailed me to tell me not to listen to them and let me know how much you enjoy our updates - that meant a lot to me and changed my mind about letting everyone know when we had posted. If you are over it and want to be removed from the update list I'd be happy to do so. I have also been told some of you aren't getting the update e-mail anymore but still want to, if that is happening let me know so I can fix it. Sooooo here we go - loads of photo's and more to come in the next day or two so grab a drink or hit the delete button :)

Xmas morning, Santa brought heaps of presents for Kylin - his favorites were binoculars, a walkie talkie, and a bob the builder phone.
Malay and Morita our neighbours who we ended up spending xmas and boxing days with.

Marisol n Jaelyn, the Mathews also spent xmas day with our neighbours, the kids had a fab day playing together. We brought all our food over and there was enough to feed about 5 families.

Kylin, Traffic and Joan having races down the street on xmas day

We got the Samoan kids a cricket set and the Dads played cricket with the kids.

Morita and Joan

The following Saturday it was pouring so our BBQ breakky was at Bindi n Dan's. Dan's mum n dad and Mark were there too. We arrived at 8am and left at 2pm they couldn't get rid of us :)

Bindi n Brodie - luscerousness

I swear this kid gets cuter by the minute

This one's for you Sooz - an old photo of Kylin dancing on the table - ahhh the memories

Kylin's Nanny and Grandpa brought him an electronic drum set - he's already getting the hang of it and can bash out a bit of a solo already

A necklace made with the new beads and thread that Santa brought.

Smoothie moustache - bit of a groucho pose this one

Our mad friends Vanessa and Rick were in Cairns recently and came over for dinner, it was awesome to catch up with them and the night went far too quickly.

Rick with a touch of the Shannon Nolls

Well that's it for now, shortly there will be more photos as we have had a friend packed few days, a very small gathering of ratbags for new years eve and a new years day full of visitors.

Love and hugs to you all Karen, Damian and Kylin. xoxoxo