An Intimate Day Of Celebrations

Christmas Day was spent with our closest families this year. We had a sumptuous lunch at the Bees' paternal great-grandmother's home, with relatives from Hubby's paternal family. It was uplifting to see everyone coming together, bonding, laughing and merrily exchanging presents.

The Bees had a convivial time with their aunts, and Big Bee were busy dabbling in photography with young Auntie Brianna and Auntie Merrilyn. Such fun indeed!

The new paparazzi

Indulgence for those with sweet tooth! 

We went for a little break at Coffee Club, luxuriating in a caffeine boost, before heading for dinner at my brother's home. Once again, he was the chef, and we were all treated to 2 excellent choices of oven-baked rice (I forgot the actual name of the dishes!), filled with aromatic and rich melted cheese, and a choice between chicken, mushroom and asparagus, as well as mussels, prawns and scallops. Epicurean indeed! My parents were thrilled to be able to sit back and be served, and the Bees were enjoying every morsel.

More log cakes!

Val popped by with her parents for a little while, and the Bees had great fun jesting about with their little cousin again! 

Peekaboo!

Despite the cold, rainy weather, we were all revelling indoors, with heartwarming food and snug, warm-hearted family bonding. 

Good food with wonderful family time - life is brilliant indeed :)