It's Christmas for us, and we're here down under;
Our year in Tassie's been filled with travel and wonder.
With the flora and fauna we've been amazed,
And the adventures and friendships have left us dazed.
At Latrobe Primary Ellary learned a chocker amount -
Infinitely more than just learning to count.
She lost a tooth, had a sleep over, made friends wherever she went,
And now she eats Vegemite and talks with an Aussie accent.
Risa had fun in her first year of "school;"
She especially thought arts and crafts was cool.
Her teacher was great and her patience long,
When dealing with our unique girl who's so headstrong.
Nikki quickly created a home from our hospital house,
Despite battling ants and giant spiders, but no mouse.
During our stay she met a few really good mates,
And, although she's enjoyed the adventure, is homesick of late.
Bill worked his butt off, the ER's "flat chat,"
But he, too, loved the travel and his new kangaroo hide hat.
The patients in Tassie, beat the US's all to hell,
But the administration of medicine here ain't so swell.
We loved the whole year and have no regrets,
But we're looking forward to our return to the US
From our sunny Christmas we wish you all the best;
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, G'day, and all the rest.
Love,
Bill, Nikki, Ellary, and Risa
