My Must-Watch Chrismas Movies

1. The Muppet Christmas Carol

I can't remember a Christmas where we haven't watched this movie, so suffice to say that its pretty much ingrained in the Christmas culture of our family. Who doesn't love a bit of Charles Dickens retold by frogs and pigs? Such a good movie and the songs always get stuck in my head. Definitely a good Christmas activity to watch this as a family over the school holidays.


2. Elf

 

One word: hilarous! Will Ferrell at his best, all of his comedy with none of the crude storyline. We like the movie so much that we went out and bought it again the last Christmas we spent in Ireland, because it wouldn't feel like Christmas till we had our Elf fix :)

3. The Holiday

Romance, travel, and Christmas all intertwined in a lovely chick flick. This might be one reserved for watching with your best girl friend as I do think chick flicks are best enjoyed in the company of another girl with a steady supply of snackfood. I've already watched this one but I love it so much that I'll probably watch it while making my next Christmas decoration project (its has to do with ripping a book to shreds, which normally I would hate but I think this will be so worth it!)

Special Mention: Robbie the Reindeer, not technically a Christmas movie but more like a Christmas version of Wallace and Grommit. We stumbled upon an episode of it on ABC back when we had TV and we thought it was hilarious, and of course the Irish accents and humor helps to sweeten the deal. Definitely worth fitting in amongst your Christmas viewing.

So what am I missing out on? Do you have any recommendations to add to my Christmas viewing?

If a picture tells a thousand words then here is my essay

Happy three year anniversary my love. You mean the world to me and I wouldn't trade the last three years for anything! We've had our ups and downs, traveled the world, lived in a few different houses, driven a few different cars (although our Kombi 'little Joe' will always be remembered fondly). You have supported me through a year without my immediate family living in the same hemisphere, through intense post-graduate study, throughout a draining and painful pregnancy, and through the vast changes that come with being a Mum. You are the best! I don't think I would have had an un-medicated birth without you to coach me through it all and I don't think I would be breastfeeding our little guy if it wasn't for your empathy, love, understanding and encouragement. You really do make my joys greater and my sorrows more bearable. Thank you for being my constant companion, and for encouraging me in my passions and believing that I can do it even when I'm not too sure. You are a constant delight in my life, and I love you so much! Your quirky way of viewing the world and creative mindset is infectious. Here's to many more years of being absolutely madly, crazily in love with you :)

Like peas in a pod

I'm considering carrying a photo of these two around with me, simply to answer the question "where does the red hair come from"...and resist my desire to say well usually it grows from his head.

Actually the glorious red hair runs strong on both sides of the family, I just don't have any photos of Tavi recently with his Auntie but we'll have to sort that out soon...any excuse for a trip to the coast!

It's a stinking hot day where we are so, while I edit photos, I'm sipping on Chris's latest homemade creation: ginger beer. It is so simple and so good for you, made from kefir, raw honey and organic ginger. Next time he does a batch I'll take some photos of this yummy goodness and show you how we do it, along with our little friends the kefir grains who are multiplying nicely.