At some point in my stay here in Perth, I started to concede that I would not be going home for Laura’s birthday, Thanksgiving, nor for Christmas. I had resigned to open up the internet and shop for my family the best way I could. Gradually, I got used to...
Someone once told me that I’ve been way too many times to our National Aquarium, but besides the price, I really do like it there. This outing was a bit disappointing, since they are making changes and we missed the dolphins, but there is always something wonderful to see.
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” ~Proverbs 18:21Â (King James Version) In Sunday School class today we are learning of the importance of communication. Words as stated in the Bible verse above, are powerful. Pastor added an...
Each Christmas a package arrives from Australia. John, every year, seems to select the nicest gifts. For the two boys, he sent adorable t-shirts from The Perth Zoo where he is a docent. It seemed right to give Cameron the tiger t-shirt, as when John and I took him to...
Well Australia didn’t come here for Christmas, but presents did! One, preparing us for our visit out there, along with a little dingo. Australia’s Dangerous Creatures for Dummies Another, a little koala for our Christmas Tree (more later)
Our holidays with Enric, Miranda, and Silas took on an Aussie flavor, when Enric took the challenge of playing the digeridoo John sent to Miquel some Christmases ago. Enric had so much fun with it, I almost hated to see him leave it behind….
Rapture. I don’t think this word is anywhere in the Bible, but it has come to have meaning to Christians who believe in a time when Jesus will return to collect His church in the air. This was a constant topic in our youth groups when I was growing up....
As a homeschooling mom, I always love to see or read items that can enhance our classes. I think I have found on delicategeniusblog an adorable old show, apparently enjoyed by Australians (John said it brought back memories) on ABC from 1963 to 1986, with a very enthusiastic Professor Julius...
Today the children and I, along with Enric and Miranda visiting in from Wisconsin, went to see the new AUSTRALIA exhibit at the Baltimore Aquarium! I have been excited about this new exhibit since its announcement over a year ago. The aquarium has always been a wonderful place to visit,...
