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Monday, 26 December 2011

Christmas 2011

When you are away from family over the holidays it can sometimes be difficult but we found away to connect. Thank goodness for technology!!:)


Saying Hi to Nana and Grandpa with the kids opening up their presents via the computer connection, so Nana and Grandpa could see the kids reactions. The gifts were a success. We love you and miss you both:)








A family tradition at our house to to make a cake and have the kids decorate it and then sing Happy Birthday to baby Jesus. This is our cake this year.















It is custom here in Jolly Ole England that on Christmas Day the Queen gives a speech to the nation. We have been here 3 years and this is the first time I have sat down to watch it. I am sharing it with you today:) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!



I will be taking the rest of the week off to spend with my family. See you all in the year 2012!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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11 comments:

  1. J and B Learning "Is The Johnson Tribe"26 December 2011 at 14:06

    That's wonderful we did something similar at Thanksgiving. My family is in California and we are in Texas. Got to see my Grandma was a very neat experience! God bless you and your family thank you for sharing. I need to remember to bring my camera ou more. We also make Jesus a birthday cake. Merry Christmas! Happy New year it is going to be great!

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  2. Maureensk26 December 2011 at 18:15

    We also do similar conversations through our Xbox, but it always seems a bit awkward. What is that dragon thing that your daughter is holding? Happy New Year! I'll "see" you next year.

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  3. The Adventurer26 December 2011 at 23:43

    Hi Maureen,
    My daughter received a hand made wooden dragon made by my Uncle, it is her prized gift this year as she collects dragons:)

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  4. Susie27 December 2011 at 08:51

    Happy New Year to you all, have a lovely week xx

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  5. Mary Prather27 December 2011 at 13:54

    I love it that your kids could see their grandparents - I love technology!!

    Happy New Year!

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  6. Heather28 December 2011 at 17:00

    Hi, my name is Heather! Please email me when you can, I have a question about your blog!

    HeatherVonSJ[at]gmail[dot]com

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  7. noreen28 December 2011 at 20:21

    Merry Christmas Anna-Marie! I love the new look of your blog. I haven't been by in awhile (sorry!!) and I've missed out. That hand carved dragon is amazing!

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  8. Chestnut Grove Academy30 December 2011 at 05:49

    we did the opening of presents via skype too! Love the birthday cake! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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  9. DSLA30 December 2011 at 16:01

    Thanks for sharing with BTT! I love the birthday cake and opening presents using the internet! Happy New Year!

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  10. Unknown31 December 2011 at 11:46

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  11. Unknown31 December 2011 at 11:47

    I would love for our family to embrace technology more so we could do this! What a wonderful idea! Following you from the Hip Homeschool Hop!

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