MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL FROM THE CUBBYHOUSE

The Christmas Tree, symbol of Joy and Peace and Love and Family. Just ask any of our kids. Sorry I won't be there with you all but we'll think of you for sure. The call to a Christmas overseas was too strong so Bali, here we come. (in 19 more days.) Celebrating Life. The little boy had a visit in the big paddock , near the big horses.

Mah Jong Club dinner setting,by Kathleen, was lovely and the company was great.Riner, the village Cafe Chef really did his best and the meal was very good.

Just a few lights on the cubbyhouse, next year it will be ablaze with lights, this year we're in Bali for Christmas.

More events with the Cubbyhouse

She' s 12 now, our Zoe.

Caitlyn under Aunty Jo's arm

A lovely day was had by all at the annual, Branch / Donnes get together. Yes we DO like the family bits.

Host Steven,checking the Lamb on a spit.

Fathers, Mothers,sisters,brothers and cousins.

Sophia, the youngest member of the family, with uncle Rick, was passed a round like a parcel.

Mum & Baby,Jacqueline & Sophia.

The proud new parents

The two little ones, Caitlyn & Ella

Australian 'Native" Blue tongue Ella!

Oh Oh, Zoe bashing Father XmasFinally , presents around the tree

The mare,2 doors away had a foal at 2 am today. Saw him at the start of my walk and at the end.

5 hrs old, just resting

6 hrs old and he's on his legs,so cute

Family day at the Cubbyhouse

Sorry to say I am still unable to download photos from my phone. What a shame, had some lovely photos at Kings Park, when we took our Dutch visitors, Adrie & Jan. They had their flight to Christmas Island cancelled and had to re-book via Singapore instead of KL. That cost them $500 plus what they had paid for hotels in KL , I suppose. I did suggest those charter flights were not reliable but they are cheaper than the trip from Perth, We went to see Bella & sarah at their swimming lessons, then were treated to dinner at an old favourite foodhall, Spencer Street Village, for some good Chinese indulgence.

Sarah

We had a farewell barbecue for Jan & Adrie on Rick & Karen's deck. Was a nice day with nice food and nice family.

The other end of the deck.if you can see them despite Scott!Bruce, Rick,Travis (just) Adrie , Vicki & Jan.

Karen,Kasha & Net

Gentleman OI.

Pixie was getting too small and is not able to canter or jump so ..the search for a new pony resulted in this beauty, she is called Pixie too.Now, Pixie one is up for sale.

The familiarisation tour,Bella and Pixie too.

Pixie too ,she's pretty and likes the pats.

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Rememberance day at the Cubbyhouse.

Do have some photos to sort out but what impressed us was the schoolchildren who yesterday, placed an AUSTRALIAN FLAG on EVERY plaque in memory of the fallen soldiers, when we were in King's Park. A great sight to see. What a wonderful way to remind kids about the reason that they are free and live in this great country. A pity some of our newer immigrants don't appreciate that in the same way.

A day in Freo,the cubbyhouse mob and visitors.

I think these 2 were not published either,on the wedding post so here they are. The older (wiser?????)of the next generation Joh,Dan,Julie,Kelly,Rachel,Chris.

Rick & Grace

On Sunday, when the boy was feeling a little better, after his wedding wine tasting, we went for a drive to Freo. Had ciffee and something to eat at the E-shed food hall ( always recommended and always very reasonably priced.) We had a wander around and the visitors managed a few more small purchases. Before E-shed (which,incidentally, is where we arrived from Holland , on the Johan van Oldenbarneveld, 57 years ago on September the 11th) We walked to the Welcome walls where our family's arrival is engraved, saw a big container ship leave and checked on the training ship, Leeuwin.

The Leeuwin

Maritime museum & container ship, Fremantle Harbour

the writing on the wall

THE wedding ,with the Cubbyhouse family.

Here my pick of the photos of Michael and Kasha's Wedding. It was a beautiful day, a beautiful setting, a beautiful bride and a great dinner aND A BEAUTIFUL PARTY. Everyone else looked pretty snazzy too. Was lovely to see Vicki and Karen in very chic dresses. Raven proudly leads his mum in to "Give her away".

The Ceremony. I was one of seven,chosen to tie a ribbon around their wrists to bind them together. I was very very pleased to be chosen.

Anna and more Anna ,she did a great job.

Anna with Aunty Denise

Kasha & Michael with flowergirl Anna

That gorgeous cake

The nicest Halloween setting I've seen.

Us Net gives her speech

The Bridal Couple take the floor Net & Gary, Julie Had more here but lost them and it is bedtime,up early to look after the girls tomorrow so must go to bed.