Turkey!

We had a fantastic Christmas lunch!  I slaved all morning over a kitchen stove to produce a masterpiece worthy of Gordon Ramsey himself! I cheated and ordered a fabulous turkey with all the trimmings from the New World Hotel.  All I had to do is duck out at 12 and pick it up.  We sat down in a very civilised manner and enjoyed our MASSIVE bird!  Yes, it was as good as it looks!

Contemplating the turkey

Garlicky buttery beans

Home made cranberry sauce (not by me I must add!)

Mash and Gravy

The master carver.

Lemonade!  Well it was a special occasion.

For the big kids

Shhhhh, don't let mum see me ruin the turkey with my tomato sauce which MUST go on everything.

The problem was, 12 hours later, we were hungry again.

Thanks for the gingerbread Tom and Leo!

I've come across a few of these in my time.....

Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning in Saigon.

 Well it's a balmy 34 degrees and Saigon is recovering from Christmas Eve.  They Celebrate the night before Christmas here more than Christmas day.  We ventured out for a wander last night in the "quiet" time of pre 7pm.  The city was pumping!  The kids had a wonderful morning opening presents and seeing the family back in Australia (thank God Skype is fixed!)  Gearing up for a big lunch .  Hope you all are having a great day!

Who says you need winter for roasted chestnuts?

Notre Dame

Santa took some time out to give out some hats.

A slightly different Santa photo this year.

This guy was amazing making sculptured santas!

Dong Khoi St

Yummmm....roasted corn.

Tax Centre

Rex Hotel rooftop.

Tired and ready for bed.

After Santa had been.

Good one Santa!

Snow, biscuits, Tiger beer, carrots and PRESENTS!

Wonder whats in here? (I hope the poor little things were not scared!)

They were so good and went straight to sleep.

Their bedroom Christmas trees.

Don't you love technology?  Mum and dad got to watch the kids open some presents.

Merry Christmas nanny and bob!

Yay!  Thanks Aunty Tan!  No 3 in their favourite book series.

She is SO into Barbie

Nick speaking to the family in Aus.