What a fantastic day 5.45 am up and ready Leisl up first followed by me Libby and then Jessie and eventually Hermione, Tony was complaining of a bad neck and said they would catch a later foot ferry this never happened. We left the house drove the 45 mins to catch the 7am ferry once aboard and parked we went upstairs to get a coffee the weather was warm but wet it had rained in the night and was still raining not heavy but plesant. The ferry ride was 40 Mins once...

After a really busy Christmas day the kids slept soundly and late not seeing the Two girls until 10.30 gone. The Two woman popped out to do shopping and I sat looking out over the creek writing the blog. When evryone was ready we drove into Townsville to the Strand, a little restaurant that overlooks a rock pool and the Sea, we ordered luch the children had fish & chips or calamari and chips, Tony a large steak Twice first time was over cooked, Leisl, Libby ...

Adults woke up first with Logan being the first child up but had to wait for the other Two, in the end Logan had to go wake them up as Christmas eve had took toll on them. Presents opened got ready and off we went to Ivans place One of Tony & Lee's friends what a great day prawns, bugs (crab like things without pincers) very nice Turkey, Duck, Pork & beef all spit roasted cold salads. pasta etc. Swimming pool what a way to spend Christmas day big balloon...