Christmas party

That's Phanna nicely positioned at the front in his white shirt. We sat on low cushion squabs and it was fun. Yes, Susie could not resist footsie with Bonna opposite her.

On Sunday evening we headed to the Khmer-Thai restaurant for a dinner out with all our Healing Home staff and volunteers. We were 14 people - and just three whities in the group. We had such a fun night together - and for some this was their very first time ever at a real restaurant.

After dinner it was dessert time at Donnie and Sophea. The Khmer just love party games and little Sophea had asked me 'would you like some games - I have some ideas ...' So we kicked off with the old 'stomp on the balloons' before introducing our friends to the wonder of coke-floats and fruit salad Kiwi-style - together with ice-cream and cakes.

Susie cheating - as you all know that she does ...

The icing on the cake surely was the presents. I had a heap of fun with them as Donnie and Sophea's gift was reasonably large and all the other gifts were small sized. I explained that married couples get big presents and that next year we were hopeful that there would be many more large gifts. Our folk love to laugh and there were hoots and glances sideways ...

Pressies! Chantol and Bonna.

The laughter went up several notches when the Uno cards were brought out. The cards are the same, but they play differently - in a way that has them in constant hilarity! We had such fun watching our great team enjoy themselves so thoroughly.

We've been on the receiving end of some real generosity from friends in NZ and Australia. As a result, we have been able to honour our staff and volunteers - and we are so glad for this and grateful to you. Many, many thanks.

Uno - like I never did know