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!
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?
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!
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!
With all thanks to our Heavenly Father, who provides All gifts - we would like to announce the birth of our 23rd grandchild, Ebony Anne Breukelman, who weighed in at 7 lbs. 7 oz., daughter of Gerry and Karen Breukelman and sister for Iris, Jayda and Fredrik. 
We have finally started on our addition - Richard and his crew and David and Gerry and Pap, so it shouldn't take very long to get it up. I can hardly believe it - I thought it wouldn't happen for a long time. But........once again, what do I know. The weather is still pretty warm, considering it is already Remembrance Day - the nights are very frosty, but the sun is still warm, so it warms up during the day. Above, Caden is helping with his part of the addition!
This is the wall facing north, where the fireplace is going and the chimney on the outside.
This is the west wall - with the bay window.
Here is the south wall, which will have a large window and french doors.
This is the famous west wall that has been a thorn in my side for 25 years b/c nothing was ever done to it. So to keep the original memory - I requested that they take the porch roof off very carefully and Pap will make an arbor out of it for me by the garden. That way we still keep a piece of the original house! 
