Thursday, 26 December 2013

Enjoying a Surprise Trip into Melbourne



A relatively new tradition for us is taking a trip into Melbourne to see the Christmas lights and Melbourne Town Hall laser show.  We went to see this last year and it was with great anticipation for this year that I surprised Sir N with a trip into Melbourne on the train to see the show.


It was so much fun catching the train and surprising Sir N this year.  The sunset was amazing and lights and sounds were beautiful.


The Melbourne Town Hall was decked out for Christmas and the tin soldiers were at their posts guarding the grounds. You can watch a YouTube clip of the Laser Light Show on YouTube.


From here we meandered up to have a look at this years Myer Christmas Windows. Last year the theme was based on the book Russell's Christmas Magic by Rob Scotton.  This year it is the 58th year that the tradition has been continued. The windows have been modeled on the book Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett.  You can see a YouTube clip on the production of this years windows.




I'm always amazed at the work that is lovingly put into producing these windows. 


There are some amazingly beautiful sights and sounds to be seen during Christmas in Melbourne..  Do you have any beautiful window displays that you see each year ?

Blessings
Chareen

Wednesday, 25 December 2013

It was An Unexpected Christmas



May He bless you with a fresh insight to His greatest gift of all. I hope you enjoy An Unexpected Christmas as much as I did. Thank you St Paul's Church Auckland New Zealand for this beautiful clip.






Monday, 23 December 2013

Guest posting at my Dad's ...

Christmas is one of those times in the year that hold many special memories for me.  During my growing up years I can always remember the excitement and anticipation that we all had.  I have very fond memories of counting the days to the first of December so we could find all the special decorations and tree.

This weekend along with my three siblings and parents we share some of our family traditions and memories of Christmas.  Be sure to click on the photographs and look at them in light box.