My Grandad and I

Big hug for Grandad on his 71st birthday from Samantha. 'That's my Boy'.

Happy 71st Birthday Brian

Unbelievable 71 'You are amazing'. Too many bush fires this time of the year so we had to cut down on candles, fire fighters are too busy!!!!

Ann & Jim's visit October 2009

It seemed like only yesterday we were together but its been 25 years. We had fun and it was nice for Ann and Jim to once again meet up with Gary, Robert, Samantha and to also meet Julie for the first time. Lovely having you stay.

Our 50th comes to a close

How beautiful if this I think William is asking Grandy 'Well Grandy has your anniversary been special' All I can say is 'you bet'. The cruise was exciting, our time with Valerie Sandy Alison and Jim was all we could ask for. Thank you for the anniversary dinner, cake, flowers and champagne - love ya. Thanks Jan and Martyn for the really special dinner it was lovely to celebrate with you both. Thanks for having us stay Kara and Dan we love all the moments we share togther. Most of all for the love and joy William gives to Nanaga and Grandy you are and always will be our special little man Will. We got so many beautiful cards and gifts and money from family and friends how lonely life would be without you all. Brian and I love each and everyone of you so much xx How could we ever forget our 50th Anniversary it will long live in our hearts, roll on our 60th I hope its as good.

Brisbane with family 2009

Almost at the end of our 50th anniversary celebrations and where better to end it than with our family in Brisbane, especially with William. I think this could be the anniversary waltze special but we just couldn't quite 'Guess That Tune'. He's a real cutie who we love so much.

Farewell dinner 2009

Thank you Sandy for the lovely evening Brian and I appreciated it very much. Val you have amazing kids we loved this time together with you all and thank you for the anniversary dinner Sandy. Thank you Alison and Jim (sorry jim you are mising from this picture) you did so much for us running us back and forth we owe you one!!! We miss you all so much xxx

LA with Valeria 2009

Thank you Val for the yummy cake, beautiful flowers and champagne for our 50th anniversary. You made our day special and we love you for that xx.

30 Sep. Grouse Mountain Vancouver 2009

We found it - snow - we froze but we loved it, up in the clouds on top of this amazing mountain. I have no socks on so not being able to feel my feet was not a nice experience.

Butchard Gardens, Vancouver Island Sept 2009

Butchard Gardens was breath taking, created by the Butchard family. A beautiful day.

50 years our special day 26 Sept 2009

An amazing day our 50th wedding anniversary a day never to be forgotten in many ways. We woke to loud sirens then the voice of the captain telling us smoke had been detected in an incinerator. Brian and I have never got dressed so quickly in all our lives ready for evacuation in the life boats and thinking at least if we drown we are together on our 50th anniversary. To our relief it was just a small problem quickly solved. Our special day was celebrated with a complimentary lunch at a lovely restaurant on board the Statendan. Lovely meal, we exchanged our rings and thanked God for the amazing life we have shared for 50 years, for the love we have for each other and for our beautiful family. How blessed we are.

Ketchican 2009

We visited an amazing Christmas store, how beautiful if this if only we could have brought Santa home with us.

Marjory Glacier - Glacier Bay Alaska

This is it the biggest and most spectacular glacier in Glacier Bay, its called Marjory Glacier.

50th Anniversary Katchikan Alaska - Cruising

Cruising to see the glaciers. It was so cold and windy but we lived to tell the tale of how amazing it was to see glaciers so high, so thick and so blue.

Alaska 2009

This is Skagway, Alaska. We have never felt this cold in our whole lives. I think we have on 3 layers of everything to keep warm and dry. This train is used to clear the snow so one can only imagine how deep it must be when it falls. We were a little relieved it only rained as we didn't see snow in Skagway.

50th Anniversary on Board the Statendan to Alaska

We had an amazing time on board the Statendan Cruise Ship. A little rocky today so thank goodness for the stairway rail.

50th Anniversary 2009

See I told you Brian was the biggest kid look at that smile, or is it a grimace of fear. I'm so proud of you honey you are so brave.

50th Wedding Anniversary 2009

Thank you Sandy for the free day at Disneyland. Our third trip and we still had loads of fun being kids again. Brian was the biggest kid enjoying the more thrilling rides while Val and I looked on and waved. Great day, loved it.

50th Wedding Anniversary Cruise Sept 2009

Our first stop was LA to spend time with my very special friend Val. Val was my bridesmaid so what can be more special than being with her for our 50th Anniversary celebrations. Brian and I loved this time with you Val, thank you for the wonderful memories of our time together.