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Father’s Day in September
In Australia, Father’s day is in September. So is the Kings Park Wildflower Festival. Why not combine the two? That is what Naomi and I had decided.
My Husband’s Labor of (Everlasting) Love
One day we had new friends over for dinner, this was the first time they had been to our house. One quick look at the front yard and Pauline said, “Hey John, you have your own private bush-land right here.” I was rather touched how she just noted and stated...
Our OTHER New Baby
Unlike the computer that tried to die on us and we had to replace, we knew for a while now that we needed to replace John’s 1997 car. What we didn’t know was what a difficult decision it was going to be. Do we replace it with a new, small...
A Drive to Christmas Tree Well
Before church we had a morning bushwalk, after church, we went for a drive. We ended up at a place called Christmas Tree Well off of Brookton Highway.
Early Sunday Morning Bushwalk
We’ve been awake awhile and it’s still not time for church, what to do? Go for a walk in Koondoola Bush. I think we enjoyed our time in God’s creation before Sunday worship.
Our New Baby
So I arrive in Australia, ready to relax some, as the last 8 months have been grueling. I figure, I will play some on my game, work when it comes in, and enjoy restful weekends with John. That was not to be the plan, his computer started to have problems...
Long Distance Nana
So I am back in Australia, again. As soon as the jet lag finishes, I suppose John and I will be out having adventures. For now, I am going through the transition of coming back down to earth after two days in the sky, and missing loved ones back in...
Ezra Walks!
Ezra has not been in a hurry to walk. However this morning, with Rubí as my witness, he seemed to be ready to make a big effort. Later in the day, he took some steps to my arms. I have to say, I have had many happy days in my...
Relay for Life with CVS
Right after Mom’s funeral, Miquel announced to us all that CVS would be honoring Mom with their contribution to Relay for Life. I was impressed and honored that they would do that. Thank you CVS for this opportunity.
Mother’s Day
And no mom. All those years I stressed what to get her for mother’s day, and this year there was no flower shop or nursery to go to hoping to find something to light up her face. All those years the yellow cake and vanilla icing in three tiers cake...
Rubi’s Skating Party
Rubí turns 5 and wanted a skating party. Naturally since Pop Pop couldn’t be there, he asked me to make a movie! He didn’t have to ask me twice. 🙂 Back at home… Rubí seemed to LOVE her birthday party. I know I sure did!
Do You Want to Go Outside?
Me: Do you want to go outside with me? Rubí: Let me get my camera, it just got batteries put in. Where did that come from? Since when does she want to take pictures? Then my proud heart melted. Does she want to take photos like her Nana does? She...
Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. 2015
The significance of the cherry blossom tree in Japanese culture goes back hundreds of years. In their country, the cherry blossom represents the fragility and the beauty of life. It’s a reminder that life is almost overwhelmingly beautiful but that it is also tragically short. ~Homaro Cantu Every time I...
Miranda’s Birthday Party Day
It’s not yet her birthday. It’s easy to remember, Miranda’s birthday is the same as Tax Day, April 15th. But today is her birthday party day. It was decided. The family then watches the Lego Movie.
A Different Easter
We knew it was going to be a different kind of Easter. With Mom gone, the center of all holidays, we would have to cope with missing her and making new memories. Even though in some past Easters I have been in Australia, the internet and phone calls didn’t make...
Kinder with the Kids
Laura and I planned this walk to Kinder Park, and quickly it became a family event. Laura and I walked around the park rather quickly, and soon enough could stop to watch the children at play. So we walked through the farm…
Scones with Silas and Rubi
My grandchildren are very special to me, living with them, they sometimes feel like my own. I guess that is how mom felt about Enric as we lived with her when he was little for awhile. Perhaps I am very special to them too, as they wanted to give Nana...
Our Christmas Day 2014
Once again, the holiday air had a difference about it. I think mostly because Mom wasn’t able to handle the whole dinner like in years past. But everyone brought something and contributed.
Our Christmas 2014
Our Christmas is always on Christmas Eve. This year, from even the preparations for the holidays, it was looking to be different. Mom wasn’t well with her back, I got very sick, and a lot of the family weren’t well. There was a lot of people helping the other. Miquel...
Red Tailed Black Cockatoos
On what seemed to be the windiest day ever since I had been in Perth, flew in a flock of noisy red tailed black cockatoos. They landed in our silver princess tree, practically clinging to the branches with dear life. In spite of the cold and wind, I ran back...
Countryside and Country Towns
After Nannup, we took a different road towards home. Not sure if the “magic” is in the mushrooms that grow there.
If My Cell Phone Told the Story: Nannup
We had drove through Nannup before, once with Laura, and the other time on our honeymoon we made a short stop here.
Tea with the Birds
Even before my interest in cameras, I loved birds. Listening to them, seeing them, a thrill. The moment I got a camera that had a lens that could practically bring the birds to me, I was hooked. So, it’s really frustrating when they hide from you, or you can hear...
Margaret River Fudge Factory
So we had already been to Margaret River Chocolate Factory, so this tine, I thought it might be a good idea to try the Fudge Factory. I like fudge, so why not? We got four different kinds. My verdict? Even though they say it has won awards, I didn’t find...
Good-bye Siesta Park
No one wants to leave a holiday. Our time had come though, and we weren’t going straight home, so, even though we were leaving Siesta Park, we still had a day’s adventures ahead of us. I have a feeling, we will be back.
Canal Rocks at Sunset
So we had been to Canal Rocks before, and I loved it, but we hadn’t ever been there at sunset. This time after parking instead of walking to the right, John took my hand to walk over the rocks and find a nice spot to the left. Now I was...
The Forest, the Witch, and the Hole in the Ground
After our time at Eagle’s Heritage, which had so much more than even the show to enjoy, we took off towards Boranup Forest . It was another thing we had done on our honeymoon, so the idea of returning seemed a good one. Now seeing how it was Halloween weekend....
Eagles Heritage
Eagles Heritage was established in 1987 out of a need to provide homes for permanently disabled birds of prey and owls which had been handed in and cared for by volunteers, but which, due to the nature of their injuries, were unable to make a recovery sufficient for their return...
Castlerock 2014
Castlerock. We came here with Laura in 2010, and her enthusiasm for climbing over the rocks gave the place an automatic charm for me. It was later the chosen place for our wedding. So since we were staying so close, it was an absolute must on my list of thing...
Siesta Park, Third Time a Charm
We went to Siesta Park my first visit ever to Australia, we went when we got married, and this was our third time there together. 5:00 A.M. Time to get up as you never know, Siesta Park is situated to often get lovely sunrises.
Sugarloaf Rock
So we decided on a weekend get-a-way. John got off early from work and we traveled south and west from Perth. It’s a beautiful area with rolling vineyards sitting against a backdrop of ocean and forest, pristine beaches, small country towns, and natural wonders. One of the first things we...
Perth Zoo 2014
In what seemed to go too fast, after church we went for a visit to Perth Zoo. It seemed to be closing time before we knew it. This happens every time we go. Can’t really show you everything, but here are a few photos from our day.
Rainbow Bee Eaters at Lake Gwelup
John and I love watching these remarkable birds. It’s fascinating to watch them perched on a tree, move their heads as they watch for the next insect, and then take off suddenly to grab their snack in the air, come back to the tree limb and hit the insect on...
If My Cell Phone Told the Story: A Quick Visit to Perth City
After all day the day before carrying my camera gear on my back and around my neck, I wasn’t in any mood to take it out again. So, for this outing, I relied on my cell phone. We don’t go into the city much. John and I much prefer our...
If My Cell Phone Told the Story: Caversham
So I made a blog and video about our visit to Caversham Wildlife Park, but some of the images got left out. The ones taken with my cell phone. 🙂 And John fed this one…
