Boxing Day

By Boxing day the Walkers were starting to feel better and the Pike clan hadn't started to fall like flies yet, so there was time for a bit of plane spotting (courtesy of Aaron). We also managed to play a bit a of volleyball (Abi and Emily's present).

Christmas 2008

Christmas was a Pike family affair this year and by all accounts it was a sharing caring time. The Walkers managed to give gastro to the complete Pike clan and we were very careful not to miss anyone out! To quote Abi who said on Christmas morning, "I'm too sick for presents".
Christmas day for Abi. Feeling a bit better now.
Angus and Emily still managed a smile and Angus enjoyed his first Christmas.

Rosebud

Before Christmas we headed down to Rosebud to see Jo and Darren who were over from Canada. We managed to get some good beach weather (for one day) and Emily took the opportunity to lay around and enjoy the waves. When we couldn't be at the beach we spent time at the park and enjoying good old Ozzie BBQ's. Princess Abi was with us for most of the time and her dress ups certainly needed a wash when we got home.

Back to nature

We had a visit from Aunty Kellie who made some crowns from leaves for the kids. We thought Angus looked pretty cute in his all natural head dress (he may not think so in a few years time, oh well).

Ma and Park

Grandma and Park (Emily's word for grandpa) came for a visit last weekend. It happened to coincide with Abi's kinder Christmas concert so they got to see a great rendition of Rudolph the red nose reindeer. Whilst Bob and Chris were here we also had the chance to catch up with Julian and Kush and they got to have some baby holding practice.

Christmas tree decorations 2008

With the festive season upon us we thought it time to put up the Christmas tree. Everyone helped, although Angus thought it was more fun to eat the decorations rather than actually put them on the tree.

Emily beauty treatment

Emily thought she might start her own beauty regime and use nappy rash zinc cream as an all over moisturiser.