Arrived in Christchurch on December 23rd. First up was a visit to
Martin's sister Nicola and cousins Fraser and Lauren.
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Fraser and Lauren rather liked their new cousin, and Francesca was
very keen on Lauren.
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Feeding Time, in the new kitchen.
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We were all staying with Martin's
parents, Margaret and Jack. |
Breakfast time
Peter, Francesca & Anne-Marie
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Henry, Martin, Anne-Marie & Francesca
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I'll kiss you!
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You'll kiss me!
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Was that O.K?
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Christmas Eve, and Grandma
Margaret has bought a pool for the grandchildren |
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Christmas Day
First up, family photographs, before the children get dirty and the
adults too tired.
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Francesca, Anne-Marie, Martin & Henry.
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Mark, Lauren, Nicola & Fraser
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The cousins
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Christmas Presents |
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Christmas Dinner:
Turkey, ham and fresh vegetables from Jacks garden
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The two sisters in the Kitchen,
Margaret and Pauline
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Sister number 3, Trish with Francesca
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After dinner, Cricket |
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For non cricket players, something
more quiet, like a dip in the pool |
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or a rest under the trees,
or inside. |
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Boxing Day, a picnic in the
park |
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