Christmas was filled with sun, sand and happiness and lovely gifts.
We caught up with so many family and friends and Jason, Karen, Tahlia and Caxton were here for a very special Christmas morning. A night boat trip around the canals to see the Christmas lights was a highlight.
Christmas morning the sun shone through the window and the seagulls made a racket hoping there would be some interesting treats later in the day. They were not disappointed. Santa bought bikes and under the tree were toys and games. Wrapping paper was quickly torn away to reveal hidden treasures.
Boxing day both our sons and daughters -in-law were with us plus Alan’s sister, Betty, John , Carol-Anne and Margaret.
We cut the cake from my Book Launch. At the book launch on the 11th December Wendy Dunn presented me with a fantastic book-shaped cake with the front cover of Something Missing proudly displayed on top. I couldn’t bear to cut it so froze it to share with my Queensland family.
New Years Eve we were caressed by the last rays of the evening sun and joined other families sitting on the sand to watch the sun slowly sink beyond the blue waters of Port Phillip Bay. Later, jet skis dashed past, well out of the way of the many swimmers enjoying the welcome coolness of the water. Children played cricket until it was too dark to see the ball while others enjoyed the swings, slides and other activities at the beach-side Keast Park foreshore playground.
In the darkness at home we lit a brassier filled with pine cones, ran along the sand waving sparklers in either hand and popped party poppers. The multitude of colourful streamers covered our outdoor deck.
How wonderful to start a brand new year. It feels like opening a special new book with empty pages just begging for some interesting events to be recorded.
May 2017 be a year of fun, good health and happiness. With fingers crossed we all made New Year resolutions. Hopefully they will last…at least until February.
Happy New Year to all fellow bloggers.
May all your writing dreams come true in 2017.
Writers and their stories 
Sounds like a lovely family time, Glenice. And a good spot. I used to babysit my little grandsons when my daughter lived down there. We may have been neighbours. Have a great year. Cheers, Coral.
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Many thanks for your comment and constant visits,Coral. I’m sure the year ahead will be a great year for you. Any more books on Amazon to add to my collection? Cheers, Glenice
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The third in the series is on the way but I have to find someone who can do a cartoon-type picture for the cover. Covers are so terrifying.
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