Happy 2nd birthday James - and Evie, a week later

The family line-up, May 2012

Happy 8th birthday dear Poppy

posing (or not) for that family pic! 

out to lunch

oooh!

Story time

they really are darlings!

A weekend away

Beauty of form in the patterns of sand and rock deposits

London Bridge at Portsea

We don't often get the opportunity to have a weekend away. That's why it seems fitting to record, with pictures and a few notes, our visit to the Mornington Peninsula this weekend.  We had no particular plans, so after a late start we went out and walked along the beach. The weather was mild - the beaches were almost deserted.

This picture was taken from the sand dunes along the ocean beach at Sorrento.
On the horizon you can just see Melbourne.

We climbed many stairs at Point Nepean

We visited historic sites

The historic buildings of the quarantine station

Beautiful coastal wilderness - Bass Strait to the Right, and Port Phillip Bay to the Left.

The horizon is really horizontal - the camera was not! But, Noel worked out how to use the timer on the camera.

a musical moment

Sharing a 'Gilbert and Sullivan' musical moment around the piano.  These gifted folk are my sister Anna, her son Phil, his wife Jen (at the piano).  Paul is also singing in the background.

With our love at Christmas

... and as we move into the new year 2012.

Our thoughts go out to loved ones around the world as we celebrate our Lord’s coming as a human child into this world.

Noel and I are well, and thankful for the many aspects of life that add richness and depth to our experience, and enable us to bring support and strength to others.

We live in a rapidly changing world. Many of the experiences we encounter are not what we would choose, if we had the opportunity. Yet the principles of a good life will endure: to act with justice, to love kindness (mercy), and to walk humbly with our God (Micah6:8).

We love receiving greetings and news, whether by post or electronic, and look forward to opportunities to spend time face to face. In the mean time, we pray that you will know God’s blessing and strength.

This post also appears at our annual letter blog. In addition, here are a few recent pictures, bringing you up to date with our family.

Josh and Anna with Eve

James

Poppy and Paul

Bec, Joy, Mizz

thinking of families

family members enjoying the great outdoors

Today is the anniversary of our parents’ wedding in 1947. The Daily Light reading for today starts with Jeremiah 40:31 “I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them.” This is a great verse, and a wonderful promise for any family. Our mother would have read it each year as she came to this day, while she used Daily Light. It’s a prayer for each of our younger generation in their homes and families.

Easter greetings

translated as 'Happy Easter'