It’s Xmas Eve.

We were up early for a doctor’s appointment following Amelia’s diving collision with a hidden rock a few days ago and her bruise becoming infected. Thankfully she’s been able to get a prescription so should be good as new in a few days.

Whilst the girls saw the doc and did some last minute Xmas food shopping, Andy was out running to Curl Curl beach and back to watch the various Xmas clubs on Manly beach.

After heavy rain and an electric storm mid-morning, we went into Manly to attend the Xmas nativity at St Matthews church. This obviously meant the sight of the ‘three wise man’ on their camels.

After a packed house at the church service, we went across the road to the Ivanhoe pub for food and drinks. It was a great opportunity for the various kids to meet up again with Amelia after 4yrs apart.

On the way home we popped back to the church to see a packed 9pm service. So good to see many people in attendance.

We returned to Caroline’s house for a Xmas movie, whilst Charlie plotted his ‘Home Alone version’ of how he can trap Father Christmas when he delivers his presents!!