Tried to put some more pictures on, but it is taking much too long so I might as well write some news and try to install some more pictures in the morning!!
We had a wonderful time at Fonty's Pool with all of us - had beautiful weather most of the time - it rained one day the whole day - which was too bad - not that it was cold though, but there isn't much to do in the rain. Swimming was great and having breakfast, lunch and supper together was wonderful - just being together was great fun.
On Saterday, we packed up early early in the morning and left for Albany at about 9:30 in the morning - Eric and Mary to Perth. I went with Pap on the motorbike - was sunny weather, but going south through the forest and on winding roads, pap got pretty cold hands. So in Walpole, we stopped for some early lunch, and we bought some gloves for pap - that was so much better. We arrived home at about 12ish. We stayed at Dwayne and Henri's for the next few days, which were filled to the brim with activity. I will post the pictures tomorrow, hopefully. We came home today, Thursday, with Betty and Donna - because we have to go to Marcella's wedding tomorrow. Donna and Betty start work on Monday, working for Jessie Moesker at the airport, doing maintenance. See how that goes, but they better get to work - can't holiday all the time.
Anyway - we went out for supper tonite with Eric and Mary while the girls babysit the kiddies. Had a nice time together.
Now everyone is in bed and asleeep: Betty and Dawna have to get up early (5:00 a.m.) to do Marcella's junior bridesmaids hair and pap is fast asleep too. It is quite cool outside, so sleeping should be no problem tonite. (sleeping was no problem in Albany either - the weather is much milder there). Anyway - still staying at James' house - works out great actually.
Anyway - better go now, since it's already 12:15 a.m. Love you all and see you tomorrow!

Camping with all of us at Fonty's Pool

These were the dining tents where we could all sit for dinners.

This is Eric and Mary's tent with all the kids.

This is Dwayne and Henri's tent with the girls.

This was the cabin for Pap and I including a kitchenette. It was also used for storage for all the clothes and equipment that was taken along. These pictures were taken on the Monday that we arrived - beautiful weather and lots of excitement in setting up the tents and deciding what to do

and organizing meals.

Pap took the motorbike - looks pretty sporty eh! You have to wear a coat not so much for the cold but so you don't get sun or wind burned.

A Day At the Beach!

Went for a day to Busselton - the water was beautiful but there were jelly fish - which sting the skin - so of course some of the kids got stung - it hurts like a burn.

Enjoying the Sun! Need to wear a hat!

Pap sure didn't want to burn either - he burned his legs once already - and that's enough!

Two oldies with the wind in their sails yet!

One of the scenes on the shore - lots of beautiful houses.

Waiting on shore for our turn - zapped by the heat!!!

On the Tour Boat in Mandurah

Our brave skipper! We went to Mandurah for a day - had a picnic and rented a touring boat to sail through the canals and check out the town. Was a real neat ride!!!!

Another Year Is Dawning!

Another year is dawning

Dear Master, let it be,

In working or in waiting

Another year with Thee.

Another year of mercies,

Of faithfulness and grace:

Another year of gladness

In the shining of Thy face.

Another year of progress,

Another year of praise

Another year of proving

Thy presence all the days.

Another year of service

of witness of Thy love,

Another year of training

For holier work above.

Another year is dawning,

Dear Master, let it be

On earth, or else in heaven

Another year for Thee!

Hello everyone! Just wanted to wish you all a very blessed 2011 from us in Australia. May our Heavenly Father guide you and keep you in this new year as He has done in the past. May we all continue to look to Him for all things!