Is that for me? ... Charlie George, 2, of Auckland, admires the trifle at grandma’s on December 16. PHOTO: ANNE GOSNELL : Magic moments: December 29

On the crest of a wave ... Getting a wakeboard in before Christmas lunch, on Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel, are brothers Nikau, 12, and Ihaia, 8, Ford from Dunedin. PHOTO: CHERIE FORD : Magic moments: December 29

Getting to know each other ... Great-granddad David George spends time with Spencer Gillard, 4 months, in Cromwell on Christmas Day. PHOTO: ANNE GOSNELL : Magic moments: December 29

Pincer movement ... Lyndon Hennig, 6, of Outram, examines a crab he caught at Taieri Mouth on December 27. PHOTO: BELINDA TORI : Magic moments: December 29

Furry friends ... Archie and Ted chill out on a hay bale at Portobello. PHOTO: LYNDAL ROE : Magic moments: December 29

Tumbling down ... Laura Whelan, 23, loses a game of Giant Jenga watched by sister Nicole Whelan, 20, and their uncle Lars Jensen on Christmas Day in Mosgiel. PHOTO: HARPER ABBOTT : Magic moments: December 29