For the past 7 years or so now, Christmas has come to us from down under, and there is always a box of goodies and surprises and a taste of Australia right here in our home.

box with stamps from Australia blue fairy wren and Miranda puts together her first Yowie

Each year, Yowies are a constant staple. (Although we never get the chocolate, only the toy) :)
Miranda was thrilled to put together her first Yowie.

This year was our first to “sample” Australian Vegemite (it never got past our noses – sorry John!).

Miquel was THRILLED with his Thorny Devil and “Footie”

The house is now filled with Budgie figurines (one for “mum” too!) and a very special Blue Fairy Wren.

Magnetic Ire Ore jewelry was a special treat for Laura and I. I don’t know if Mr Dolphin was sending us a both a big hint as the package read “May help boost energy levels, ease pain, and reduce stress” (I think he is calling us MOODY, Laura!) :)

Here Laura is opening one of the budgies as Miranda and Enric watch.
Laura opens more goodies

Later, we all thank Mr Dolphin via webcam; Enric and Miquel cut up with him, they are all teasing each other.
thanking and being crazy with Mr Dolphin

I also am thankful via the webcam posing in my new Tee Shirt from the Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo shirt
It’s not totally visible here but it has giraffes on it, which I have a fondness for.

Thank you, Mr Dolphin, from all of us.
:)