Marion's new blog

[photo: Marion and Joy]

I would like to introduce any blog visitors to my sister Marion, and her new blog http://mychinamystery.blogspot.com/

The story Marion tells is also, to a certain extent, mine. Marion's memories go back a little further than mine do, and she had assumed the role of the oldest sister as far back as I can remember.

Thankyou Marion for recording your story, and our family's story.
Joy

Mount Tamborine

It's exhilarating to take in the magnificent views from this mountain.
Yes, we went through some craft shops, and had coffee in the village, but the moments captured in this picture are what made the visit memorable for me. (you can enlarge the picture with a left click)

Wilston and Windsor

Noel's father was minister at Wilston Presbyterian Church when he was born. We visited that church on Sunday.

The neighbouring church is Windsor, where we were married, so we went there as the next step in our walk down memory lane.

Family reunion

This past Saturday Noel, Mizz and I attended the White family reunion at Petrie. A reflection on Angelina White, who was mother to 11 children, can be found at http://villagemidwife.blogspot.com/.

In these photos above, you see
1. the 'Frank White' section of the family - ie those who are descendants of Frank, who is the son of James and Angelina White.
2. Aunty Ruth, Chris, Jess, Mizz





After the family reunion we stopped at Bald Hills, where my family and I lived for several years. Our father was minister at the church (pictured). Anna and I revisited our old school, Bald Hills Primary.

Family Pic

Here we are, all together on Christmas day.

Loving greetings at Christmas time

Our Christmas letter 2008 has been saved at http://joyandnoelannual.blogspot.com/

another blog

I have begun work on a new blog, putting together the story of our life since we met in 1972. I hope to find family photos and annual letters, and save them at this site.
Joy