Trees and boats

The girls put up and decorated the Christmas tree themselves this year and did a very good job too. Apparently more really is more when it comes to Christmas! We also enjoyed an afternoon up at Aunty Wendy and Uncle Noel's place watching the annual Christmas lights boat parade where what seemed like an endless number of vessels decorated themselves with lights and paraded around the canals - Santa even made an appearance with the marine rescue crew while it was still light.
Aren't the 'stockings' that Aunty Beverly made impressive - what you can do with cheerios and cream cheese! (click for a bigger image if you wish)