Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas from Down Under!!!
Just like last year, it was 2 days before Christmas when I realised I didn’t have a Christmas photo and found myself scrambling to take a last minute picture so I could send out Happy Holiday wishes.
And just like last year, I found myself gripping Dozer in a chokehold, forcing him to look at the camera in an attempt to capture a half decent Christmas-cheery portrait of us. Dozer attempting to flee at every opportunity, me grabbing him by his tail, pulling him back, dragging him into position, scrabbling to put his hat back on as the camera self timer started flashing….
Many, many takes later, the best of the bunch:
2016 Christmas Portrait – Dozer looking seriously unimpressed as I forced him to look at the camera.
2017 Photoshoot – Dozer desperately trying to escape….
….then spying the roast Chook I popped on the edge of the pool by the iPhone in an attempt to bribe him into co-operating….
…then finally, getting a passable shot. Ignoring the expression on Dozer’s face.
Christmas photo – (semi) done.
Now – time for some FUN!
Merry Christmas!
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Nagi, the expressions on Dozer’s face are priceless and you look adorable. Merry Christmas and thank you for a year full of delicious and entertaining posts.
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer! Thank you for all your delicious recipes – so happy I found your site! All the best from Toronto (we are covered in snow!).
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a safe food loving Happy New Year. We are enjoying a white Christmas here in Canada. -14C. I am freezing my buns off. So wish we were partying around the pool tonight. Our family and friends will gather together for indoor fun. Stuff our faces with a months worth of wonderful food in one week. Enjoy seeing our kids and grandchildren open there well looked forward to gifts and I know I spent way to much again this year. We are looking forward to 2018. With some exciting stories and great recipes to enjoy.
Merry Christmas from Calgary!
You have brightened my days since I found your site. Thank you for the delicious recipes and witty comments. Looking forward to finding out what the next year brings to you. Merry Christmas to you and that beautiful baby, Dozer.
Merry Christmas from the States … love your photos, recipes, and thank you for letting us into your lives!
OMG – I love these photos! The out-takes are always more fun, right?! Happy Holidays to you and yours! Thanks for all you do! Looking forward to seeing, making and eating all the yummies you have for us in the coming year! Big hugs!
Merry Christmas Nagi, have a fantastic day with your family and friends.
I absolutely love it, adorable.
Have a wonderful Christmas too.
We have a new granddaughter so ours will be special this year.
Oh I know those looks and attempts in front of a camera
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer. From me and Harry!
Greetings from British Columbia, Canada.
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2018 to you, Nagi, Dozer, and the rest of your family!
Thanks for a year of great recipes and fun anecdotes.
Merry Christmas to you as well!
Merry Christmas. First time I am commenting but also time to let you know how much I appreciate your website and recipes. I have left Tokyo after 28 years and seeing your mum’s recipes bring back memories. Wishing you all the best for the new year. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!. XX. ps. I love the pictures.
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer!!! The pictures are so cute! Thanks for sharing.
God bless you and your family.
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer!! Thank you for all the recipes, chuckles, and sharing Dozer antics!! Sending you big holiday hugs!! 🤗 I can’t believe this coming year you’ll be in the States and I can’t come see and listen to you 😭I’m hoping you record it and have it as a buy-in 🙏🏻 Hope you’re planning a rip roarin’ welcome to the New Year. xoxo
Such fun and merry Christmas photos! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Happy Christmas Nagi and Dozer, I will be eating one of your Thai chicken recipes for Boxing Day. I hope that you have a great 2018 and many more great recipes