I mentioned pohutukawa trees over at Berengaria Brown's blog the other day and promised I'd post a photo. Pohutukawa trees are known as New Zealand's native Christmas trees since they come into flower during late November/December. They have scarlet flowers and tend...
I'm visiting Berengaria Brown today and talking about Christmas. Here's the link to Berengaria's Blog. My husband sprang a surprise on me for my birthday and my holiday ended up a bit longer than I'd planned. Not that I'm complaining. I had a fantastic time. I'll be...
Happy New Year! I hope 2010 is full of happiness and lots of good books for you all. I don't make New Year resolutions, but on Christmas day I mentioned to my husband that we really needed to have Christmas dinner on the beach one year and also to have a white...
I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. Thank you to Calico Crazy who designed the beautiful Christmas ornament and sent it to me. Christmas has almost finished here in New Zealand. I'm now the proud owner of a pink Asus netbook. Hubby gave it to me....
Thirteen Random Thoughts During My Christmas Day 1. I need more sleep. 2. Bah-humbug! 3. I knew they'd be late and lunch wouldn't be on time. 4. She should take a chill-pill. 5. Please sit down and rest. 6. Aw, what a cutie. (My new niece, Abby) 7. Ooh, book voucher....
I went to my local town today to post parcels and do a few other things. A couple of the stores have Christimas trees in the windows and are in full-out Christimas advertising mode. We also have a few Christmas adverts on TV. No doubt the first of many to come. I...
