Christmas Day

It has been a very warm day here. I think Wellington has had the best weather in the country. The temperature got up to 30 degrees in the shade and apparently it is the warmest Christmas Day since 1936. We followed our usual tradition which I have blogged in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 (twice) and 2007.

Jenny modelled the new dress that Noreen got her in England. Luckily it fitted perfectly.

Then she made up a jug of Pimms which we consumed whilst preparing the main dinner.

 

Even the birds were finding it warm.

The starter was served with champagne and strawberries

and then, after Skyping Sam and Bex in Katherine we had the main course.

My beans are not so advanced this year as last

but the pohutakawa have risen to a new level of brilliance.

We trust your Christmas day will be as pleasant and relaxing as ours,