Ellie..I wish the warmth did just that...but more often than not it just gets everyone frazzled as they all opt for going shopping...each with their 3 or so frazzled, tired and grumpy children, their prams with what seems like monster truck bull bars, and that's just in the car parks!!!

Actually it's been fairly nice lately..we've had a bit of rain. The top of the state is a natural disater area with food etc being flown in to stranded homes, whereas we're actually on water restrictions with the regional dam ata an all time low. Now tease me and tell me you're surrounded by snow. I dream of a white Christmas...mmmm that line sounds familiar!

THis year won't be too leisurely, as we have a 6 hour drive to see the girls Nanna, then back to have Boxing day with my parents. But that's ok...family is what it's all about. Are you staying put for Christmas?