Marshall was the first to rise at about 6ish and came in for a quick cuddle in bed before Xander and Amelia were up. Santa had brought both boys a bike and they were left under the fireplace with their new name tags on. Santa had left Amelia a standing play centre with a big red bow. The boys were very excited but were so good opening presents slowly and looking at what each other had received. We were even told off at one stage by Xander because we were going too fast! Santa left Dette a guitar, (no lessons though) and Richard some new clothes and a GPS system. (sat navigation).
We had lots of fun opening all the gifts and we have to say a big thank you to everyone that sent, or left, things for us all. We were very lucky and we are very grateful.
Daddy cooked up a full breakfast with Xander and Marshall's choice of pancakes, bacon and hash browns. Then we played with the new toys. Mummy slaved over a hot stove (luckily the weather wasn't too hot on Christmas Day!) and served up a 3 roast (yes, she even cooked the dreaded turkey!) and 8 vegie gourmet meal! Both Mummy and Daddy's best Christmas present was Xander eating everything on his plate except for the beans, and Marshall digging in with almost as much enthusiasm. Then it was - finally!!- time for the children to have a rest. After we all woke up we popped down to Pete and Karen's and wished them all a Merry Christmas. Fraser and Gemma had some great gifts from Santa too and we all had a play. 
Last stop was Cath and Hugh's in Mount Eliza for the Donnelly family get together and some more exchanges of presents and another gigantic meal. The boys had fun running around with all their cousins, and Amelia enjoyed being the centre of attention. Thanks again to everyone for the surprises. It was a long day but we all had lots of fun and too much food. *Video to come! 
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