Christmas Day

Look, Santa came and ate the cookies! "Wow, which one is mine?"

"I got a camera..." "... and a sparkly dress!"

Matilda tries both presents out immediately. Matilda's stash. Isabelle gives the thumbs up to her loot. After a walk at the park, the Christmas table is set.

OMG, the parsnips were amazing! Another year, another turkey drumstick.

Actually, Matilda ate both drumsticks this year... boohoo. Isabelle gets stuck in to her Santa gift. She got the box set of HP books.

Thanks Rob & Gem, I love my pressie! After a serious game of Black Jack, we head outside for dessert.

First timer mascarpone filled panettone joins us. The usual suspects, marsipan and ginger filled goodies. Rob, I made an improvement on the pumpkin pie... walnut and pecan crumble on top.

Super yummy. Wish you were here... well, actually, then I'd have to share, hmm.

Angel, our Doha orphan this year, brought this amazing pistache and custard torta.

Isabelle's favourite.

Angel attempting to cut the panettone.
Apparently it was to-die-for.

The sheesha comes out to play.

Thanks Grandma & Grandpa for the Smart Ass game.

Angel kicked our butts, that's the last time he's invited.