It's Boxing Day and we are still feeling a little tired after yesterday's traipsing around. We started the day at about 7am with Tyler opening his Santa sack, then we opened the presents under the tree followed by breakfast - croissants, pancakes with maple syrup and strawberries. Then off to Te Anau for Christmas lunch at Bruce and Ali's with Chris' sister Leona, partner Dave and two of the kids, Annabel and Jason there as well. We stuffed ourselves with BBQ meats and seafood, new potatoes, salads and wonderful puddings.

Tyler was eager to have a ride on Mate, Bruce's horse so we all trooped outside and everything was going well until Annabel lost her balance slightly when getting on and accidentally gave Mate a nudge with her foot on his rump which made him jump forward and swing round, unseating Annabel. It quickly became clear that her wrist was probably broken so a trip to the medical center was organised, by which time we had to head for Invers in order to make it back in time for tea at my Mum's with the my side of the family.

Present opening was followed by another delicious meal of turkey, ham, crayfish salads and Mum's fabulous plum duff with custard and cream (and the odd glass of wine), and finished off with the opening of Mum's home-made crackers, all tailored to the specific person.

By that time, we were exhausted (Chris especially, having not yet caught up on his sleep from previous night shift) so we headed home to get some much-needed sleep.

Tyler with some of his new toys

What could be better? A half-naked chef in the kitchen,

 whipping up a pasta salad

At Bruce and Ali's for Christmas lunch -

Tyler, Annabel, Jason and Chris

Tyler on Pop's horse, Mate.

....and Christine.....

.....and Chris