OMG I think EVERY family had the same idea as us regarding Santa photos at Myer this morning... we got there at 5 past 10 and the queue was the longest I've ever seen it in all my four years of doing it! Melbourne Junies: it was down to the sales desk in the Christmas tree area of the decorations section! So we gave that a miss... decided to return to Melbourne Central, did a bit of shopping, then (because we had the car) drove up to the Diamond valley miniature train instead. The queue there wasn't as "bad" as usual (probably because everyone was in at Myer!!!!) so we got straight on a ride. Wade loved every minute of it! Now we are home and I'm preparing for our guests tonight... Mel: nah, we ate all the shortcake and raspberries last night so I'm just going to whip up a quick chocolate cake instead.

Rory: Standing ovation for your DH (they generally need recognition for that kinda stuff LOL)