I tried to put more pictures on, but this time it is taking tooooo long, so I will have to add some more in the morning. Sorry about that! See you all in the morning!

Opa and Oma with the Aussie grandkids. Not bad eh!

Henri and Dwayne - cute aren't they!

Mary and Eric and their crew - lovely bunch, aren't they!

A pelican looking for some grub! Angelina wasn't a bit afraid. (see if you can spot the transvestite!)

Having a picnic by the ocean in Mandurah!

Lots of Aussie Water

Swimming in the ocean - off of a deep sea fishing boat - the fish weren't biting, so might as well go for a dip. The men all went fishing for a day and had a great time!

Launching the boat in the ocean!

Picking the boat up - great fun!

Visiting Ben and Marja for the afternoon!!!!

Taking a dip in the pool at the house Ben and Marja are staying at!

Christmas Day in Aussie!

Here Johnny was the Christmas clown - entertaining the kids and handing out lollies!

Some of the beach crowd!

Pap entertaining!!!!!!!

Ezra on an excursion!

Another picture of part of the crowd!!! Was heaps of fun - but sure different than the cozy white Christmas in Canada. Here we had a barbeque and a wonderful swim in the Ocean!!

At Henri & Dwayne's

On Monday - we travelled to Henri & Dwayne's in Albany for a few days, to check out their new place. Nice home - nice and roomy and much nicer then their last house. Was much cooler weather there, cloudy and it rained a bit. Much more lush, since they get more rain. Anyway, here is Henri with little Tess!

If you're small, you need lots of hugs and kisses.

Some of the rearranged livingroom - will have to take a picture of the finished result, we had lots of fun that day, the kitchen and livingroom were all upside down and at one point you think, are we getting somewhere or what. But it turned out good, don't you think?

Pap playing with Angelina (Thomas the train) in the playroom.

More of the wedding

Here Freek is with the bride and his two buddies - they were placed together at the supper table and were called the triplets. Can you see the resemblance?

Here they are - the three stooges - so neat that they just continue where they left off about 38 years ago!

The barbequers at the wedding - we were served steak, lamb chops and boerewors - it was delicious guys!

We had someone quickly take a picture of us after the wedding - only Vincy is peeking from behind Eric's back.

The happy couple - he was all dressed in his Marine regala - they were a stunning couple.

Some Updates from Australia

We went to a wedding and Skye and Kelita wanted to have a picture taken with Lalie Kampman who was a bridesmaid. Aren't they stunning?

Two old buddies - still catching up. They are having such a great time together.

Eric's new work truck - brilliant looking!!!!

Just like old times - hard at work in the 40 degree sun!!!!!!!!!!

The old ones at work and the young one resting - does that make sense?

In Australia!!!!

Kelita on the concert!

Skye singing her heart out!

The whole group - except the little ones, who are sitting down - notice the uniforms - looks wonderful, doesn't it!

Three little pigs in the tub - Angelina, Tess and Ezra!

Some pictures from Home Yet!

This was the family picture of Gerry and Karen from my camers - not bad eh! Gerrit Jan took this one!

This was the SinterKlaas evening at Ange and Wally's. It was sooooo much fun!

Sunset at the end of our driveway!

Our place w/beginnings of the addition!

In Australia

Hello everyone - sorry that I have no pictures to add, but hopefully, I'll be able to add some soon. We arrived in Perth Australia after a long, long trip from Edmonton-Vancouver-HongKong-Perth on Friday, December 10th and were very very warmly greeted by our daughters Mary and Henrietta and two grandsons, Vince and Niklaas. We were very thankful to our Heavenly Father for granting us travelling mercies! And it was very very exciting to see the children and grandchildren again.
We have now settled in quite nicely - and today moved to James and Leanne's place, as we had been staying at Mary and Erics till now. This morning Henrietta and her two girlies and Betty and Dawna left for Albany for a week so we moved into Moeskers' place to take care of the animals and whatever else there is to take care of here. We could also use their car, and we are also thankful for that! Next week Monday, Betty and Dawna will return here to Perth and Pap and I will head down to Albany for a few days, to return before Christmas - when we will all be together for the holidays. Pap hopes to take his motorbike back then, so we can bomb around on it as well (a little cheaper on fuel).
Eric and Mary are still in the midst of renovations (or addition) - the end is in sight. Very exciting for them. Tile is in, painting is near completion and carpet is going in tomorrow. They are adding a master bedroom with ensuite and closets and an office with desk and large closet. So there will be much to reorganize and redecorate. Right up my ally too - although I have to remember that it is not my place.
Anyway - just wanted to keep you all up to date and to let you know that we are having a wonderful time here and enjoying every minute.
So till next time!