We have returned home to Queensland after spending two weeks over Christmas in Victoria with our daughter, Sonya and her in laws. On Boxing Day our other daughter, Carol-Ann and her husband, David flew from Brisbane to join us. They had already flown from Sydney to Brisbane to be with David's parents for Christmas Day.
It was wonderful to have our whole family in the one place even though it was only for a few days before we flew home to Brisbane, Sonya and family flew back to L.A. and Carol and David flew back to Sydney.On our last day together we went to lunch at the Portsea Hotel situated close to the tip of Mornington Peninsula. The views from the hotel's garden restaurant was very pleasing. There was space for the children to play while we waited for lunch to be served. Banjo sees the grass is greener on the other side of the fence.

Fox finds a friend who teaches him to climb a tree. He wasn't too sure about being up high.
Then it was time to eat. Banjo wants more spaghetti
After lunch its time for ice cream for good little boys.
He looks a bit sad but I think it was just a cold lump going down gave him that expression.
Our last meal all together for.... who knows how long. After lunch we drove back to Melbourne and the airport.
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My girls.....how I love them! You can't get much bigger sunglasses. |
But first some photos for the memories. My DSLR is in need of repair so all these photos were taken with my iPhone or Sony Cyber Shot point and shoot.
Carol-Ann and husband, David.
Our lovely daughters and charming sons in law.
Sonya and Bernie have just arrived back in LA. Carol and David are holidaying in Melbourne for a few more days and we are getting back into routine at home.