Monday, July 12, 2010

Carnarvon weekend

It was such a joy to get to know Bishop Abura and Mama Margaret from Uganda during our weekend in Carnarvon to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Anglican North West Diocese

A special moment with Bishop David

We though this tow truck looked just like Mater from the movie 'Cars'

Devery's hiding place in our hotel room

Young and younger friends


We sadly had to say goodbye to Philip and Margaret Bassett, who served us here at our church in Dongara for 6 months. They are much loved by us and the kids and will be missed!


Elijah and his other superhero friends, Ryan and Hamish.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Birthday present joy


Devery got so much beautiful princess stuff from Grandma and Grandpa! We found a princess dress to go with all the new accessories. So much fun!

Love this photo
Elijah could not contain his joy at being allowed to share Devery's new presents. I have a video of him dancing but may not be allowed to post it!




Showing off the undies

Elijah is Devery's dutiful attendant



Check out the shoes!

New princess undies! And just in time for a girl who has given up nappies and is doing so well with toilet training.



A beautiful new dress from Auntie Allison

Long weekend in Perth

Lunch with the beautiful Williams family



I've got to get Devery a hat like this!

Playing with Bob


Storytime with Aunty Kinny

Dancing with Lucy

Samuel, Devery and Elijah at the Thorburns

Enjoying a yummy Thorburn lunch with Ngaire

Rosemary, Margaret, Lucy and Samuel


Fun with trains

Devery going in for a kiss with baby Lucy



Fun with the gorgeous Croke girls

Sleepover!

Groovin' to Shane's awesome music




We really enjoyed the private concert at our house!


A beautiful walk in Dongara







Birthday morning

Devery loves her new dolls house (lovingly painted and restored by Mummy, Daddy and Hesse)

and she loves her new pram from Elijah


Elijah helping Devery to open her present
We had baked oatmeal for breakfast and stuck a candle in it.


Playing with her new Australian Girl doll from Pop and Hesse.

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