Fanciful Fireworks

Fanciful Fireworks

Hello! On the 16th of December every year PE has the opening of the season. For most people the highlight of this is the fireworks display! I have not been able to go watch it in person for many years, so last year I was determined to go. The initial plan was to go...
Sweetly Smooshed

Sweetly Smooshed

On Christmas morning, after Church, all the family gather at our house to open gifts and have a very lazy and protracted Christmas Lunch. We normally have mince pies, mini brownies, and sweet treats on the table as everyone arrives. This year, my mom-in-law brought a...
The Perfect Gift

The Perfect Gift

Dear Family of St John’s As I write this, I am very aware that I haven’t finished my Christmas shopping yet. A good friend of mine puts me to shame each year, delivering her gift well before I even know what I’m buying! I don’t enjoy shopping or, more specifically,...
The Wonky Star

The Wonky Star

Dear Family of St John’s One of our family traditions at Christmas is that the youngest in the family puts the star on top of the tree.  When my eldest was ten months old, he needed some help with this task. He only had the privilege of this role for four years until...