Monday, April 20, 2009

Here's the groom with his sister Jan and niece Kara. Brian and I feel very blessed to have such an amazing family and we are proud of the heights they have reached in their lives.
Keep it in the family, all putting in their two bobs worth as to where the decorations should go, but it looked pretty snazzy when it was finished.
A beautiful day full of happy moments.

Gary and Julie's wedding/Family Christmas

What an awesome day, Gary, Julie, Samantha and Robert.

Uncle Gary and William

Uncle Gary and I had lots of fun together, Gary thought William was the bees and ease and William loved all the fuss Uncle Gary made of him and especialy kicking the footy ball together. We all miss you sooo much William

Look who's here

Each morning William came into Nanag and Grandy's room, his first stop was the picture of his Nana, Pa, Mark and Mummy and he always called out for them when he saw it, then he went to the window looking for the dog over the road, treasured memories, Grandy and I miss him coming into us for his morning hug so much. Love you darling boy xx

This is Auntie Julie

Auntie Julie thought William was the best. She couldn't believe how William was happy for her to hold him as they had only just met, then came the big thrill when he went over to her and took her hand to sit by him on the settee, Julie still talks about this today, she was so thrilled and I'm sure William thought she was pretty special too.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

What a bonny lot they are, good food lots of wine so 'say no more'. Some of our table buddies on the cruise, we had a lot of laughs with them. Couple of Aussies, couple of Americans, one scottish lass and a couple of Poms on the back row. So many memories.
Is he really, NO he can't be, but he is 70 years young 20/11/08. I am so proud of my husband and so lucky to have such an amazing spunk in my life. We celebrated Brian's birthday by taking a cruise to New Zealand aboard the Mellenium cruise ship. We had an amazing time, met some wonderful people and saw some fabulous places. We also hired a car for 10 days and toured the North Island, bit of a let down after being on board the ship but none the less a holiday that will long stay in our hearts. Love you honey you make me so proud. xx

Friday, April 17, 2009

Brian, Joy, Bob, a great day at Matilda Bay on Gary and Julie's boat.
Our gorgeous Son Gary and his gorgeous wife Julie enjoying their new boat.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Gary is looking a bit apprehensive he's not quite sure what Samantha is going to do next!!
Add ImageHold onto your hats Nana and Grandy we're gonna ride the waves!!!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Looks good, feels good, but its just not mine so I'll keep on 'Dreaming'.

I have a dream

An invitation to coffe at the Boardwalk turned out to be the biggest surprise ever. Gary and Julie bought this amazing boat and this was their surprise to us. Gary smiles lots but never as much or as long as when he is on his boat and we just love to see his 'Dream' fulfilled. Julie had prepared a gorgeous lunch which we knew nothing about and we set off for a fabulous day at Carnac Island. For the whole day I never saw the smile fade from Gary's face it was priceless. Believe in your dreams and it will happen. Thanks for the great day Gary and Julie and the yummy lunch, look forward to more special days like this with you. xx

End of Brisbane Holidays

Very special friends Avril and John met us at Adelaide airport on our way home to Perth. It was sooo good to have a quick coffee and a chat, amazing how much gossip you can tell in just half an hour but our short time together was awesome. I see John has put on his special face for the picture he really is a spunk but never fails to surprise us when the picture is developed. Thanks Avi and John for making the effort to have that special time with us. xx

Pa's Farewell

Brian and I must have done something right to have such a beautiful family. I think my beautiful girls look like me but that of course it's wishful thinking as they are really like there Dad. Maybe I could claim William as a look alike but even that's wishful thinking 'cos he is also like his daddy.
Two 70 year olds and a 68 year old guess who the beautiful rose is in the picture.

Noosa

We'll get this one Dad and they did, Jan vanished in the wave while I stood watching then it happened I felt one almighty thud on my leg which convinced me it was broken, up popped Jan holding her arm - yes we had collided. The end result was a lump as big as a football on my leg and one the size of an egg on Jan's arm. Still I was just thankful it wasn't a white pointer!!

First haircut

Handsome sooo Handsome.

Pictures in the sand

Every day Will learnt a new word so at the beach we drew pictures of the words he could say, we had such fun with Grandy, Nana and Pa.

Redcliffe play pool

How gorgeous is this, William is a real water baby but he's never far out of my sight, he has no fear and just throws himself all over the pool, Will thinks this is such fun.

Kindy Practice

Nanag thinks I'm such a big boy now that I am going to go to kindy Nanag and Grandy bought me a new bag to take my stuff in so we had to have a picture cos Nanag and Grandy are so proud of me. Nanag loves you Will and thinks you look all grown up!!!

Morning Cuddles

Not sure if Grandy is sleeping so I will lay here quietly and drink my milk cos I love my morning cuddles with Grandy

Shower with Grandy

Hold me tight Grandy I'm slippery when wet
Such good mates Grandy and I. Watching In The Night Garden with Grandy was sooo special.

Friday, April 10, 2009

How cute is our amazing great grandson William, he certainly is the light of our lives and the reason Brian and I spent three months with this gorgeous little man. William gave us such joy, we had amazing hugs and the best kisses, we watched him grow up so much, talking, learning nursery rhyms, feeding the ducks with him, having the best fun in Chipmunks Play Centre, Grandy loved his special bathtime with William and William equally loved it as he got to splash Grandy till he was soaked that brought lots of smiles and giggles from Will. So many special times that will be forever locked into our hearts. We love you William and we miss you every day. Nanag and Grandy will treasure the moments we shared for always. xxxxoooo