We had a very Merry Christmas with the O'Mahoney family at my parents home! We celebrated with both sides of our family - except for Dan's sister Kylie and her family as they live in BC and are expecting a new family member any moment! There were 22 of us for a turkey and ham dinner with ALL of the trimmings (thanks Mom for all of your hard work and preparation)! The O'Mahoney family is wonderful! Priscilla and Dominic are so friendly and willing to share about life in Australia. The children Bella, Emily and Tom are friendly like their parents and excited to try out boot hockey, sledding, ice fishing and snowmobiling - all of which we did that day! They were amazed by the frozen water and how slippery the ice can be. Tom loved the snowmachine and rode all over the lake - even tried a 360! Emily, Priscilla and Bella tried out boot hockey and were shooting like pros before we knew it and Dominic raced to a tip-up to try to bring in a fish - I'm sure it was a good one that got away.
Once the sun sunk below the tree line, it cooled down quickly and we all came inside to have a few drinks and to share stories and food. The conversation was rich and lively and it was as though we were all part of one big family. The children all played together as though they had known each other for years. It made me a bit sad that we won't be here to continue developing our friendship with the O'Mahoney's, here in Kenora but I can see that they will be in good hands. I'm sure our time in Australia will also be filled with new friends and experiences!
This memorable and wonderful Christmas day made me feel excited to start our adventure ... only 5 more sleeps!
Once the sun sunk below the tree line, it cooled down quickly and we all came inside to have a few drinks and to share stories and food. The conversation was rich and lively and it was as though we were all part of one big family. The children all played together as though they had known each other for years. It made me a bit sad that we won't be here to continue developing our friendship with the O'Mahoney's, here in Kenora but I can see that they will be in good hands. I'm sure our time in Australia will also be filled with new friends and experiences!
This memorable and wonderful Christmas day made me feel excited to start our adventure ... only 5 more sleeps!
You must have just arrived and are probably very tired after long flight. Very glad you had such a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteWe had a really good one too and spent new years at a wedding so lots of fun and a sleep in today!!!
Looking forward to meeting Emily tomorrow. Ttyl L
Hello Bush Boys (and Tammy),
ReplyDeleteWe hope that you have recovered from your long journey. We would like to wish Jacob a belated happy birthday!
Hello again! We'll have to find a time to skype Jacob. Everyone really misses him. How far away from all of the floods are you? Lori
ReplyDeleteYou really did have a Christmas to remember! It is so nice that you got to spend time with the O'Mahoney's. I hope that travel was good and that you are all having a blast down under!
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