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Roaring 20's Queen Mary 2 2012

2012-01-11T02:23:00.000-08:00

This is just a dress rehearsal for the roaring 20's evening on the Queen Mary 2, South Africa to Fremantle. Don't know about you but I think Brian looks amazing - bit of a gangster streak too I think!!!!

2012-01-07T01:00:00.000-08:00

Wow Nanag Mummy & Grandy look at these waves, mummy watches closely, William is loving it so much, great stuff Will you did so well jumping all of those really big waves.

Happy 30th Kara

2012-01-07T00:58:00.000-08:00

Two days late celebrating Kara's 30th with the family and her surprise cake. Her eyes are closed I hope she isn't sleeping!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY YOU'RE THE BEST xx

2012-01-07T00:52:00.000-08:00

Some of the fun times with Kara Dan and William during their stay with us at Christmas time, car time with Grandy on Will's play table, footy in the street and in the park with Samantha, surfing at the river and jumping off the jetty with our friends kids, William loved it so much. Our day at the Zoo, Dan cooking something yummy but we didn't get to know the name of it, William is making sure Santa doesn't miss calling Christmas morning so with the help of Grandy he put the sign in the garden, last of all the reindeer sparkle dust to show the way to Nanag and Grandy's garden with all those that love him.

Christmas Day Gary and Julie's 2011

2012-01-07T00:42:00.000-08:00

Julie and Gary put on an amazing day in their new home. So many helpers all eager for the special Christmas dinner. Then came present time with William being the main helper and handing out gift eagerly awaiting the time when his present came from under the tree. He did a good job and brought on lots of giggles. Kara and Julie with arms full of gift, we all did so well. Thank God for beautiful family.

Christmas morning 2011

2012-01-07T00:33:00.000-08:00

Wait there's more and more and more, William was so excited. To see Will so happy was such a joy. Love you Will Nanag & Grandy

Morning tea at P&B

2011-12-10T18:54:00.000-08:00

'The Young One's' getting into the Christmas Spirit.

Walkers morning tea

Julie's b/day 2011

2011-08-28T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hope you enjoyed your surprise early birthday Julie with all those that love you lots. Nice pressies, nice food with family and freinds. Love you Jools xx

Very scarey water ride

2011-08-28T17:40:00.000-07:00

Mark & Rob looking a little shocked and I don't blame them it was quite a scarey ride, I must admit I was the only one that didn't attempt it, too vivid an imagination, Brian loved it and went on it twice - he is worse than the kds.

Villa in Bali 2011

2011-08-28T17:37:00.000-07:00

Our amazing villa in Bali, really beautiful accommodation which we shared with Janet, Martyn, Mark and Danika. We all loved it and miss being there so much.

Bali 2011 Gary's 50th b/day

2011-08-28T17:29:00.000-07:00

Just a few of so many great pictures of family and friends for Gary's 50th birthday. Gary you are very much loved by everyone who joined you in Bali for your special day. An amazing time for an amazing Son.

Our new Honda Jazz 2011

2011-07-03T01:37:00.000-07:00

What does a woman who has everything need - a new HONDA JAZZ. After much nagging to get a new car my wonderful husband who I love more than anything finally talked me into taking the big step, and it was a big step but I love him for making me see we really did need it. We picked it up on the 1 July one day after getting home from Brisbane. Can you see the big smile on the salesman's face - I bet he thought here comes another bonus. The champagne and chocies came as a big surprise but it was a real nice gesture. So now I have to take one more big step and learn to use gears again, I've had a couple of trial runs but I'm still a little rusty with a few Kangaroo jumps when I first start off, as Brian says it will get easier -bless him he has such faith. My gorgeous family in Brisbane gave me money for my birthday which enabled Brian to organise as a surprise my NANAG number plates, how coooool is that I love them. Big thank you. Gary and Julie gave me a voucher for an overnight stay at the Vines with a game of golf which gives Brian and I the chance to share in that gift so thanks to you guys for the lovely gift too. So off I go into the big new yonder in my brand new JAZZ!!!!! Coooool as William would say.

June 2011 Janet & Martyn's House

2011-07-03T01:26:00.000-07:00

As parents we all have hopes and dreams for our kids that they will be happy, dream dreams that one day will come true, this the end result of Jan and Martyn's dream, after much hard work and I'm sure some tears this is now their amazing and very beautiful home. Janet & Martyn, Dad and I are so proud of you both your dream for a beautiful home is now here for us all to seee. We hope happiness fills every room you both deserve it after all the hard yakka. Dad and I are very proud.

2011 Special moments

2011-07-03T01:19:00.000-07:00

Hugs are blessings and we got lots with our family in Brisbane, just love my big boy Mark when he hugs you tend to lose your breath he's like a big bear, then a quiet moment with William before bedtime, last but not least the muscle boys, Will in his Bumble Bee outfit with Grandy 'Wow what big muscles you guys have' impressed!!!!!

Strawberry Picking June 2011

2011-07-03T01:14:00.000-07:00

We all had the best day strawberry picking but most of all being together with our gorgeous family. None of us had ever seen such big, red juicy strawberry's before, you are allowed to eat one or two, I'm afraid Nanag broke all those rules I just couldn't stop eating them hoping against hope there were no cameras around watching me, but I did get the hard word from Kara who said 'one Nana not the whole field' there is always someone to spoil your day. Such a great day with great rewards at the end of it - strawberrys and cream YUM!!!

Swimming June 2011

2011-07-03T01:07:00.000-07:00

This is our boy, couldn't sit quietly by Mum and wait for his swimming lesston to begin Oh no he had to 'just check out the water Mum see what's in there'. It was a swimming lesson Grandy and won't forget, he just couldn't sit still on the swim mat, jumping, splashing and at one point laying on his back and almost floated off the swim mat, he realised what was happening after a while then the 'panic' set in not so much for Will but for Mum Grandy and I, we expected him to float away. After swimming there were water aerobics for adults so on came the music, Will didn't need anymore prompting he was off dancing and had all the instructors and mums and dads entertained until the song stopped, boy can he shake those hips, then came a well deserved clap from everyong. Kara Grandy and I were in hysterics.

On with the games June 2011

2011-07-03T00:59:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for 'what's the time Mr Wolf' that was fun especially when it was 'dinner time' the kids ran everywhere to avoid being caught. I think there was a bit of cheating in the 'three legged race' and I think it was Uncle Mark that cheated, not sure but I think it was, still Will didn't mind he won the race and after all it was Will's birthday so who better to win than William. Shame on you Uncle Mark!!!

Big day William & Nanag's birthday

2011-07-03T00:52:00.000-07:00

The day started quite early around 6.30, William was so excited he was shaking I thought it was because it was a cold morning but not so Will just couldn't wait to open his presents. We had a great fun day in the park with lots of games which the kids and adults thought real good fun then came the cake I have never seen so many gooyee donuts eaten in such a short time. Oh by the way it was Nanag's birthday too I just thought I would mention that - but yep it was all about WILL!!!!

Jan & Kara's houses

2011-01-28T19:51:00.000-08:00

One almost completed which is Jan and Martyn's, one completed which is Kara and Dan's. Kara and Dan's house is amazing they have done so well Grandy and I think they have a beauiful home we loved staying there over Christmas. Jan and Martyn's house will be another fabulous home and should be finished real soon. We had fun painting with them, Brian had the fun task of doing the ceilings and I helped with the easy bit painting the walls, but it was fun and we just loved helping. One more to come which will be Julie and Gary's new home sometime in the middle of the year so watch this space.

Such a handsom little man

2011-01-28T19:46:00.000-08:00

All dressed up to take part in Auntie Kristen's wedding day, how handsome, how grown up, where has our baby gone. We all had tears in our eyes seeing William looking so proud of himself, he just loved the pockets in his grown up pants, I think he was hoping there would be some money in them - one day their will be William when your really grown up. You make everyone who knows and loves you very proud and happy. xx

Gary & Julie's last night in Brisbane

2011-01-28T19:39:00.000-08:00

Sooo sad Julie and Gary had to leave, this was our farewell dinner at the Northlakes Tavern lots of yummy food, recollections on their stay with Kara, Dan and William and the lovely things they did here in Brisbane. It was a good night, Will thought so he played most of the time in the play room along with Uncle Mark who I'm sure also enjoyed the play room. All good things have to come to an end but having Julie and Gary with us all was really good.

Precious Moments with William

2011-01-27T23:28:00.000-08:00

So many fun times and so many beautiful times with William that filled our hearts. He loved his talking book from Nanag and Grandy and was blown away to hear our voices reading the story. Tea and biscuits in bed with Nanag and Grandy became a fun time for Will at 6.30 most mornings, Grandy and Will would go down to the kitchen to make tea and get biscuits. The bed was like a bird cage with crumbs everywhere so it had to be re-made every morning. Lots of hugs for Nanag do I love these moments you bet. Then the best fun was for Nanag to keep the top sheet high with one leg while William and Grandy played in the tent. Priceless xx

Wow can we do this!!!!!

2011-01-27T23:22:00.000-08:00

Scared of course we're not scared it will be amazing - BALLOON RIDE OVER BRISBANE. Five weeks of torrential rain meant we couldn't fulfull our wonderful present from the family - that was sad - honest it was. We plan to be back in Brisbane for Williams 4th birthday and my (whoops can't remember how old I will be then) so hopefully we can then enjoy our fabulous balloon ride over Brisbane. Thanks heaps kids and we love you long time. xx

Surprise Time

2011-01-27T23:07:00.000-08:00

Christmas is for giving to those that mean so much - my amazing family.

Here comes Santa William

2011-01-27T23:02:00.000-08:00

A priceless moment, how proud William was to have Santa come visit and how proud Santa was to fill Will's heart with such joy.

Sinapore 2010 51st Anniversary

2010-11-10T23:25:00.000-08:00

Now that's a bed. On top of the world at the Casino in Singapore. My surprise holiday after lots of moans about how I don't get surprises anymore - see Bri does listen!!!! Thank you honey it was special.

Robert's Graduation 2010

2010-11-10T23:19:00.000-08:00

Robert is now an 'Accountant'. As a family we have watched him work so hard and his dedication has been amazing. Congratulations Robert, Grandad and I are so very proud, as are all of your family.

Place of rest

2010-07-24T01:15:00.000-07:00

I am not sure where this was, could have been in Vienna but anyway it was a beautiful cemetery. The saying is 'pushing up the daisies' but not here this is where you 'push up amazing roses' so beautifully kept.

Under the bridges

2010-07-24T01:08:00.000-07:00

Phew! that was close. Wow we made it, looks like everyone is still in their seats, but where has the person gone sitting next to me I hope whoever it was kept their head down. Bit hairy I needed a coffee to calm me down, hope there are not too many more low flying bridges.

Memories 2010 Europe

2010-07-24T00:54:00.000-07:00

Choose a bike, any bike, there's hundreds off 'em. People live on these boats in Amsterdam, how pretty it looks, bet there's not much housework to do - I like the sound of that. Rudesheim amazing to see all the tiny cobblestone streets so quaint, loved it. Janet and Martyn doing some retail therapy. This Christmas tree goes fromt he ground floor to the ceiling which is 3 levels it was just so beautiful, I could have bought so many wonderful decorations but my Christmas tree is not that big.

Happy Birthday To Me

2010-07-05T05:53:00.000-07:00

Me and my boy who made this dream birthday come true. A cake made from towels by our cabin stewart and then came the real one with lots of singing from the crew and passengers along with lots of hugs where by the end of the night I thought my neck had been broken in a million pieces but did I love it all SURE DID

Amsterdam/Budapest and my big 70

2010-07-05T05:45:00.000-07:00

My 70th was awesome from start to finish, mind you I'm not going to be 70 for long I'm now going backwards. We lived through our bike ride in Amsterdam such fun. All dressed up on board ship, I think we scrub up quite well considering. Jan just loves to boogy and my special day with a beautiful gift from Pat - my necklace and 13 birthday cards. I will never forget this birthday and it was so special to share it with Janet and Martyn.

Brian's Special Day

2010-07-05T05:37:00.000-07:00

A day we dreamed about. Brian met his step-father for the first time. Such an emotional day but one that will live with us forever. You are now a special part of our family Ken and we all love you deeply - always.

My Family Reunion

2010-07-05T05:30:00.000-07:00

We hadn't met for over 50 years but it was more than special to be amongst my family who gave Brian and I the best day in Liverpool. This is the first I hope so much it won't be the last, I dearly love you all.

Special friends

2010-07-05T05:02:00.000-07:00

My very dear friend Doreen and family with my lovely god child Victoria. Thank you for the wonderful fun times, the London Eye, Jersey Boys and Mama Mia, for the amazing birthday dinner at Shakespeare Outdoor Restaurant and for making us so welcome. Luv you all lots.

May/June 2010 b/day celebrations

2010-07-05T04:59:00.000-07:00

Where else would you be but in England in the summer. Wish we could say this was our thatched cottage, maybe when we win lotto it will be. WOW is this awesome.

2010-04-01T04:55:00.000-07:00

Wow 50 Jan you are amazing. Hip Hip Horray for Nana says Will. Surrounded by those who love you Jan always and ever xx

2010-04-01T04:51:00.000-07:00

How good is that Uncle Gary and Auntie Julie, Nana's birthday cake is rather yummy don't you think. Uncle Gary and Auntie Julie loved sharing special moments like this with Will. xx

2010-04-01T04:45:00.000-07:00

Special hugs, love you William, love you Grandy. William is with us at last a beautiful moment.

2010-04-01T04:38:00.000-07:00

Check out the bike, Nanag and Grandy picked this specially for me from kerbside pickup they always give me the best!!!

2010-04-01T04:29:00.000-07:00

We love to boogy!!

2010-03-30T01:26:00.000-07:00

How gorgeous is this our special family. Jan's 50th birthday, happy birthday to our beautiful daughter. We had a wonderful lunch at Saphyres on the foreshore at Freemantle. It was 'The Best' to be with you on this special day Jan. Luv you always Mum & Dad xx

2010-03-30T01:21:00.000-07:00

This is me with Robert, he keeps me safe in the pool at his house, Robert and I were quite cold so we didn't stay in too long but it was fun

2010-03-30T01:16:00.000-07:00

William had a fun time keeping cool under the hose, in fact we all kept cool under the hose when William was in control of it. How gorgeous is our little boy xx

Where are they

2010-03-30T01:09:00.000-07:00

Where's Nanag & Grandy Mummy, I can't see them yet!!

I'm almost in Perth Nanag & Grandy

2010-03-30T00:40:00.000-07:00

Here comes our darling William along with Mummy and Nana.

Bussleton New Years Eve 2009/2010

2010-01-07T23:59:00.000-08:00

No flies on us!!! New Years Eve was really good with Gary, Julie, Mark, Michelle, Nicole, Casey, Brian and I. We had four days full of good times, weather was perfect maybe a little too warm but being by the ocean helped. Gary took us to Eagle Bay for the day in his boat, its an awesome bay with crystal clear water and so blue. We had lots of swims and caught lots of fish - well Julie did, she throws in the rod and all the fish just come around, she has a nack, also caught a squid. Julie cleaned them and we were to have them for dinner but watching her clean them especially the squid I opted for chicken. The flies were overly friendly, Gary managed to get some fly nets Brian and I called in on 4 shops and they had ran out - say no more about how many flies there were. But it was the best time, thanks for the invite Gary.

2010-01-07T23:56:00.000-08:00

The skipper with Mum 'Love That Boat!!!'

2010-01-07T23:51:00.000-08:00

Bri and I at Eagle Bay, Busselton.

Boxing Day

2009-12-27T02:37:00.000-08:00

A great day with Joy, Bob, their family and rellies. We had lovely food and a few beverages, well some of us did. After all this festivity it will be back to jam and bread tomorrow and a strict diet. Thanks Joy and Bob for a lovely day.

Oh what a face

2009-12-27T02:30:00.000-08:00

My darling husband thought I didn't look 'too bad' and talked me into taking this picture. Do husbands ever listen. I asked him to wait until I had eaten the toffee in my mouth, as you can see he DIDN'T LISTEN so here is another photo 'I hate'. Guess I will just have to keep trying until I get one that makes me look a bit decent.

Christmas 2009

2009-12-27T02:12:00.000-08:00

So is my present under this tree or what!!!

Christmas Morning 2009

2009-12-27T02:03:00.000-08:00

Two with eyes wide open but I think Samantha is still asleep. Christmas at Gary and Julies.

Its 'CRACKER PULLING' time

2009-12-20T19:04:00.000-08:00

All that work for a party hat!!!

Christmas Champagne Breakfast

2009-12-20T18:53:00.000-08:00

Proof that Brian can cook!!!!

2009 Tuesday Tarts Christmas Dinner

2009-12-15T00:17:00.000-08:00

Many people touch your life and the Tuesday Tarts are an amazing group of people. Today we celebrated Christmas with a really yummy dinner, we danced till we dropped and sang till we could sing no more. I feel very blessed to have friends as special as the Tuesday Tarts.

My Grandad and I

2009-11-26T00:12:00.000-08:00

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

Happy 71st Birthday Brian

2009-11-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-06T19:37:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T17:16:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T17:11:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T17:03:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T16:59:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T16:51:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T16:45:00.000-08:00

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

50 years our special day 26 Sept 2009

2009-11-04T16:36:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T16:30:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T16:22:00.000-08:00

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

50th Anniversary Katchikan Alaska - Cruising

2009-11-04T16:13:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T16:06:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T16:00:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T15:55:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T15:46:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-04T15:40:00.000-08:00

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.

50th Anniversary gifts

2009-08-23T18:05:00.000-07:00

These beautiful orchids and gift were given to Brian and I from Mae & Ted for our 50th wedding anniversary. Mae and Ted you are very special in our lives - thank you xx

Here comes another birthday Gary

2009-08-16T20:28:00.000-07:00

Brian and I love days like this - our family around us. Some of our beautiful family couldn't make it Brissy is a bit far away but we raised our glass to you. So my day in the kitchen was a success - a special evening. Happy Birthday Gary with many more to come, you're the best and we love you 'long time'. xx

A day in the kitche

2009-08-16T20:22:00.000-07:00

Wow, cooking for 2 is easy cooking for 12 took me all day, but it was worth it we had the best evening celebrating Gary's 48th birthday. Just one thing missing our family in Brisbane, wish you were here. Thank you Joy for the amazing fruit platter, Dale for the yummy salad, and our precious daughter-in-law for the delicious birthday cake, and for everyone for making this a fun night.

A place where the sun always shines

2009-07-02T23:35:00.000-07:00

Brian and I had a great day playing at Gosnells Golf Club, a place where the sun always shines, despite the days Brian comes home soaked and swears it didn't rain much. I was unaware that Brian had the camera on me, it looks good and it felt good, I can't remember this shot but it could have even been GOOD!! My new golf clubs are great (sometimes) I do hit quite a lot longer (sometimes)!!

Flying Doctor Teddies 2009

2009-07-02T05:01:00.000-07:00

I belong to a golf group called the 'Tuesday Tarts' for quite some time now the ladies have been making teddies which go to the Flying Doctor and each sick child will receive a teddy. This is my small contribution but I feel very proud to be a part of it. Cute don't you think!!

Bridgetown in Winter 2009

2009-07-01T22:36:00.000-07:00

Who said golf was an all year round sport. We had so many clothes on we could hardly swing the club, then the heavens opened, the wind blew and it was like ice. It was a challenge but we had fun. It was Bev's first 9 holes ever and I think she gained lots of experience as Brian gave her lots of coaching, and she never answered back, not like me!!!! Thanks Bev and Chris for a great couple of days.

Samantha's school ball June 2009

2009-07-01T22:28:00.000-07:00

As parents we see so many special moments in our lives and this is one of them. Gary you must be very proud to see Samantha looking so beautiful. This is the result of all you have given to bring Samantha to this point.

Nan's b/day 2009

2009-06-19T07:12:00.000-07:00

How gorgeous is this, two wrinklies, two smoothies, but sooo special we love you guys xx

2009-06-19T07:06:00.000-07:00

Not exactly a rose between two thorns but so happy to have my special family either side of me on my birthday.

2009-06-19T06:54:00.000-07:00

Tonight was special having dinner for my birthday with our two amazing grand kids, how handsome, how pretty and how proud we are of you both. Don't change how beautiful you are both on the inside and out, Grandy and I love you both to bits. Thank you for spending this birthday with me and making it special Rob and Sam xx

Surprise visit 2009

2009-06-19T06:49:00.000-07:00

Is this before or after happy hour drinkies, its hard to tell.

Suprse Visit from special friends

2009-06-19T06:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks Avril and John for coming and spending the day with us it was very special and we loved having you both, next time come for longer. Happy travelling.

2009-05-03T04:28:00.000-07:00

3 May 2009
From right to left: Charlotte, Brenda, Jackie and little ole me I wish I could say I was the baby of the group but I would be telling porky pies, still I think we scrub up well for the over 60's club.

Friends from way back

2009-05-03T04:15:00.000-07:00

Special friends from way back joined us today for a BBQ lunch, we laughed mainly about old times, we drank (just a little) and lunch was yum. The day was so much fun with perfect weather warm, blue skies, no wind. What more can one ask. Thanks for coming guys it was lovely to have you over.

2009-04-20T06:25:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-04-20T06:13:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-04-20T05:46:00.000-07:00

A beautiful day full of happy moments.

Gary and Julie's wedding/Family Christmas

2009-04-20T05:35:00.000-07:00

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

Uncle Gary and William

2009-04-20T05:14:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-20T05:02:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-20T04:46:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-04-18T00:17:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-04-18T00:06:00.000-07:00

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

2009-04-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

Brian, Joy, Bob, a great day at Matilda Bay on Gary and Julie's boat.

2009-04-17T01:00:00.000-07:00

Our gorgeous Son Gary and his gorgeous wife Julie enjoying their new boat.

2009-04-17T00:44:00.000-07:00