2023 Xmas Eve

 We had a quiet Xmas Eve as it was just the rabbit and the five of us. We each only had a gift or two since we would celebrate later in Sacramento. Irrespective it wise a nice evening if a touch sad with it being the last one.

2023 Santa photos

 The girls went to take their last Santa photos in Australia for now. The kids actually had fun as the Santa was good humoured and engaging. 

Washing Uncle Mat's ute

 Uncle Mat has been trying to sell his ute and askedd us to clean it for him and take photographs. The girls and SV's friend Piero were all very helpful in getting the ute washed. TV then took photos for it to sell. Turned out well as it ended up selling a few weks later.

EV's last day at Little Stars

 After 8 years it was finally time to say good bye to Little Stars where both MV and EV thrived. It was a great school where they learned so much and made some wonderful friendships. Milia and the rest of the educators had a big impact on our family so it was tough to say good bye. We ended up donating lots of plants and toys to the school which made it feel less severe though. Below are photographs of EV on her last day and her first, she has really grown heaps.

More EV Xmas Paty

 MV also got her face painted at the party but SV was felt too old to do so, instead she went into the garden and read her book. EV also made sure to point out the native bee hive and frog pond the school put in since she was part of making it happen. Afterwards the girls again played in the backyard both climbing and doing imaginative cooking.

EV's 2023 Xmas party

 We came back to Little Stars the next day for EV's Xmas Party with the traditional visit by Santa. EV was really excited to get her face painted after which she got to get a present from Santa. Although she was slightly uneasy about it desite the santa being very gentle and nice. Afterwards she got to read a book with mum which was of course great.

EV's post graduation party

 After graduating there was a little bit of a party with snacks and having the graduates play for a little while. The girls especially enjoyed playing in the backyard, both together and with the other kids.