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Christmas - Family and Friends


A time of year
To think of love and sharing
A time of peace
For the whole world to cherish
A time to be with all your friends and family
And wish them all
A Merry Christmas
This verse by Phillippe Brisebois sums up the festive season for me. The last week has been a frantic rush to finish handmade gifts and then enjoy the wonderful times at Christmas parties with friends and family.


2009 was the fifteenth Hello Dollies Christmas party and everyone still enjoys the time to share our favourite creations of the year, and to enjoy the company of both the Sydney and Newcastle Dollies.


It was really hard to believe that it was the 25th Simmons Family Christmas get-together in its current format. There are now four generations of Simmons and their families attending this " not to be missed" annual party. Our grand daughter Amy is the latest addition , and  was introduced to her wider family on Sunday. Our other grandchildren as younger members of the family certainly have no problems getting into the spirit of the "laid back" style of an Aussie Christmas.


Merry Christmas to all...
Thank you for following this blog during 2009.
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  1. DELiciousDesignzDecember 22, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Lots of lovely handmade pressies and looks like you had a fabulous family get together. Merry Christmas Wilma :0)

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  2. UnknownJanuary 9, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    It is so beautiful post as per my thinking for the whole family is get together at a festival timing. I am so happy to see al at a place. I had celebrate the Christmas alone at my college hospital.
    r4i

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  3. DenaJanuary 28, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    i love Ruth's bag!

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