Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Opening presents








Elijah got these presents from John and MaryNell, family friends in America. The tractor book has been a real hit!


Corinne's party and family pics
















Random

Feeding the kangaroos at the wildlife park


Playing with next door neighbour Aimee. I think the shoes really finish off the outfit!

A fun weekend


We really enjoyed a visit from Tim and Rosemary




Here's Elijah on a crayboat at the Blessing of the Fleet


Having a fun ride with Daddy at the Larry Lobster Fetsival

Monday, November 24, 2008

Pre and post haircut


Before the haircut with long, shaggy hair
After the haircut (which he thought was torture!)

Kate, Devery and Lucy

Kate and her new doll house. It's bigger than her!

Katie's 4th Birthday Party

A beautiful Barbie birthday cake

Pass the parcel


Egg and spoon races

Go Katie!


Our little monster


Devery dressed as a green monster for halloween at playgroup.

Zimbabwean friends


We had the most amazing time catching up with old friends Cassy and Michael when they were in Australia recently. We're so glad they were willing to make the trip up to Dongara to see us! Cassy and I were on exchange in central Illinois in 1999 together.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Devery laughing at scary mummy

It's not difficult to make Devery laugh!

words and pictures, pictures and words. snapshots of life as Tyler, Penny, Elijah, Devery and Geordie Swartzentruber know it.