Well, the lucky cat gave us a rainy evening outside but a warm, gorgeous evening inside. There was dancing, drinking and merriment! The kids have had fun making crafty things from all the left over champagne corks and bottle tops. All very happy.

A friend in Sydney sent me this delightful picture drawn by this clever little possum. It is her version of 'All Through the Year'. Thank you Lara and Mimi!

Each year my mum, my sister in law and I, with all the kids make a Christmas cake in memory of Nanny. We wrap it in brown paper and newspaper, and place it in a tin, ready for unwrapping on Christmas Day. My Nanny loved pressing flowers, doing crosswords and being busy. There is something special about being able to pass on traditions through generations and enjoying that time together.

I made this wooly chook a while ago but had not finished, so after being inspired at the Finders Keepers market I have finally given her some eyes. Spring has brought so many birds to our garden. There is a busy blackbird with three hungry babies in a nest above the drain pipe in our front garden. We love watching the noisy beaks bobbing up and down when the mama bird comes with a juicy worm.