Wednesday, December 23, 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

 


It is early morning on Christmas Eve, and peace reigns in the Red Cardinal nest.

At the end of the most turbulent year in memory, we are still well, and we are here.

Due to the sudden outbreak of Covid19 in Sydney, we had to cancel our Christmas visit as borders closed between States.



I have been sewing little Christmas rompers for the twins...





And now, magically they are here in Queensland with us!
They caught the last plane north just before the borders closed, and after the busiest 24 hours of all our lives, arrived for a Christmas visit.

In no time we bought an extra bassinet, baby supplies and equipment, and were ready (sort of...)

Our home is in happy turmoil, as we all help with the beautiful twins, and try to do a bit of Christmas preparation.  


The boys are now over three months old, and have the most adorable smiles.

We had a little gathering here where the great-aunts and uncles could visit.
They were suitably smitten...


Heatwaves continue to come and go and I walk when I can...


Tonight, our church choir has re-assembled for Christmas, and we will celebrate in song, the ancient story of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ..


Wishing above all Good Health and Happiness to all readers of the Red Cardinal Blog.  May your Christmas be beautiful and special, and your New Year full of Hope and Joy.



Merry Christmas!






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17 comments:

  1. RosemaryDecember 23, 2020 at 2:54 PM

    How wonderful it is to hear some good news - the worldwide news is currently so distressing.
    I am really happy for you and your husband to learn that the twins are actually with you for Christmas, and how adorable they look dressed in their Christmas tree outfits - you will all be making special memories of this time - happy holidays to each and everyone of you.

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  2. PatriciaDecember 23, 2020 at 5:21 PM

    Thank you Rosemary, we are thrilled to have the twins here, safe and away from Sydney for a while. We pray for our friends in the UK, Canada and the US - the current situation is indeed distressing. We hope for a better year for all in 2021.

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  3. caitlinsgrandmaDecember 23, 2020 at 6:20 PM

    Lovely to catch up on your wonderful Christmas News.

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  4. Red Rose AlleyDecember 24, 2020 at 7:33 AM

    Merry Christmas Patricia. Thank you for your blog friendship all these years. May peace and joy be with you throughout the coming year. I look forward to reading more of your heartwarming posts.

    love you, ~Sheri

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    1. PatriciaDecember 24, 2020 at 8:05 PM

      Merry Christmas Sheri, I have loved your friendship and beautiful posts, especially your seasonal pictures. Have a beautiful Christmas and a bright and happy New Year.

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  5. Debra TurnerDecember 24, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    Merry Christmas, Trish! Glad you get to be with all of your Aussie grandsons. A Christmas blessing indeed.

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    1. PatriciaDecember 24, 2020 at 8:06 PM

      Merry Christmas Debbie. It was so wonderful they twins could catch a flight to us before the borders shut. They are safe here while Sydney flattens the curve. We are having such fun, with Christmas for the twins the absolute highlight.

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  6. Salty Pumpkin StudioDecember 25, 2020 at 10:57 AM

    🌲Merry Christmas🌲

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  7. helen tilstonDecember 27, 2020 at 7:33 AM

    Hello Patricia, I am so delighted to hear that you have the twins and family visiting. What joy they are. I love their outfits and those rompers you made will be treasured, no doubt. Wishing you the joys of the season and every good wish in 2021. Helen

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    1. PatriciaDecember 27, 2020 at 8:17 PM

      Hello Helen, so lovely to see your comment. The twins have been a delight, a very different Christmas for us, revolving around their precious smiles and pretty Christmas outfits. Wishing you all the blessings of Christmas and a bright New Year full of joy. P. x

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  8. Pink RoseDecember 29, 2020 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Patricia oh I love what you made the twins, merry Xmas my friend and happy New Year xx

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    1. PatriciaDecember 30, 2020 at 3:02 AM

      Thank you so much, such little garments, but they are rather big on the tiny twins. Happy New Year xx

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  9. handmade by amaliaDecember 29, 2020 at 10:45 PM

    Lovely decorations, Patricia. The twins are adorable in their Christmasy outfits.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. PatriciaDecember 30, 2020 at 3:02 AM

      Thank you Amalia. It has been an amazing Christmas having little babies in the house again :) xo

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  10. Tamera BeardsleyJanuary 7, 2021 at 10:04 AM

    Happiest of New Year's darling! It is always such a delight to visit your blog! How exciting to have a visit from your adorable twins! They are ever so precious!! They outfits you sewed are adoroable!

    Australia sure has handled Covid so well! Your trip sounded absolutely wonderful!

    Happy to hear you are well and healthy my dear! Sending big hugs from SoCal!! XOXO

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