Photo Album
I have just uploaded a photo album of some of the photos from our time away so far. Thanks also to those of you who have posted comments and sent email. It sure motivates us in the posting.
Monday, June 18, 2007
I have just uploaded a photo album of some of the photos from our time away so far. Thanks also to those of you who have posted comments and sent email. It sure motivates us in the posting.
Keeping Step with Grandad
A walk on the pier was never so delightful for a child as when grandad strolls out with you. Notice the little man matching the steps of his grandfather.
Grandad and Nana
Yesterday we took photos of the family while we still looked presentable after church. Here are the kids with Nana and Grandad.
Today we had quite a day out. We first went to go see some remote controlled sailing yachts, then had a bit of drive to see some old family homes, had a very nice lunch of fish n chips and then stopped for a afternoon look at Wellington Point. There is a sand bar you can walk right out on and walk to the island at the end of the point so I hope to go back in a couple of days to do that. This photo is taken into the bay, just next to the sand bar. It was quite a lovely and relaxing site... pelicans skimming over the water, gulls wading in the shallows.
Guess The Sign
We decided that a fun way for you to share in our experience here in Australia is for us to play a little game. We've snapped a few photos of signs that are common here, but less common in the US. Post your guesses and we'll let you know who has the most correct answers.
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McKiwi Burger
While we were in N.Z. and up in Rotorua we went into the local McDonald's where I was able to buy a "kiwi-burger." Real Beef, fried egg, tomato, lettuce, onion, beetroot. Mmmmmm! Not bad for the Mac!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Bleecchhh!!!
There is purposefully NO photo with this post. Last night Adelaide started to whine about midnight and then within a couple of hours presented her dinner... all night long. She seems to be on the mend now, and we're praying that the yuckiness won't be shared. NO ONE wants what she had.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
The Blessing of Friendship
We praise God for the blessing it was to spend time with Nige & Sereena. We had many rich times of fellowship.
Weather Delays
Our flight out of Napier was delays as Erin mentioned in a previous post. The plane that was to take us to Auckland was unable to land due to poor visibility so we had to wait for another hour and a half for the next flight to land. The blessings were that we were able to spend a few more minutes with the Shailers and we were able to get our baggage booked through to Brisbane, so our transfer in Auckland was much easier. If you look really hard at the first image you can just make out a windsock through the cloud/fog/mist.
Te Puia
On our trip to Rotorua we visited Te Puia. This is a combination of Maori culture and thermal activity in the forms of geysers and boiling mud. Here we are in front of the geysers.
This is a Maori meeting house where we saw a cultural presentation.
This is a Maori meeting house where we saw a cultural presentation.
Jumping
Driving N.Z.
Our first evening in Taupo was spent with dear friends from L.A. the Shailers, Kuypers and Kenneth.
Post Cards from New Zealand
This is an historic building in Rotorua
This is Lake Taupo where we were for a few days at the end of last week.
This is Lake Taupo where we were for a few days at the end of last week.
Thanks for Visiting NZ... $25, Thank You.
Yesterday we departed NZ. We dropped quite a bit of tourist dollars in that lovely country and then were wished well with a $25 per person departure fee (adults). Rodney was, as you can imagine, "spittin' chips". Amidst the disgust over the tax, we did have a chuckle at the lucrative business of charging people to leave the country you've enticed them to visit!
We had a bit of a delay leaving Napier in the morning due to rain, but made our connection in Auckland fine. When we arrived in Brisbane, Henry reported to his grandad that he'd been on five airplanes, and we were again amazed and the subconscious computing that he does.
44 Dawson Road is now abuzz with activity. Henry's been digging in the backyard dirt piles with his daddy's old trucks and diggers. Adelaide is reacquainting herself with Auntie Sandra's doll and pram, the chalk board that still had her scribbles on it from the last visit, and trying to get to know her Nana and Grandad again after two years not seeing them. Grace... we'll she's only to bat her lashes and smile her infectious smile and Nana opens her arms or Grandad cooes.
Rodney has had to turn his mind to study again to prepare for the seminars that he is slated to do with John Mackay on Thursday and Friday. John will be presenting the "creation" part of the presentation and Rodney will be presenting the "theology" part. We'll see what we can do about linking the audio of this once it's done. Rodney is also presenting the seminar on gossip that he did at the Impact Conference on Sunday the 17th at Grace Bible Church here in Brisbane where Dad and Mum attend (and where the creation seminars will be held).
Me-- I'm unpacking... again, but looking forward to the time with family and glad to have three weeks to spend together.
I'll write another post about our time in NZ and Rodney can post some photos for you all to see.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Impact Conference Photos
The three countries represented at the conference were Australia, New Zealand (of course) and USA. The conference meetings were held in the auditorium of church@riverbend which is in the background.
Here are some shots of the keynote speakers. Jerry spoke powerfully from Philippians 2. His series was entitled, "Friction in the Flock"
Steve was the other keynote and he spoke with much passion and energy on the Beatitudes and his series was entitled, "The Keys to God's Kingdom"
Martha Peace did a series for the ladies, "Damsels in Distress" during the seminar session.
All of these will be online sometime in the future.
Here are some shots of the keynote speakers. Jerry spoke powerfully from Philippians 2. His series was entitled, "Friction in the Flock"
Steve was the other keynote and he spoke with much passion and energy on the Beatitudes and his series was entitled, "The Keys to God's Kingdom"
Martha Peace did a series for the ladies, "Damsels in Distress" during the seminar session.
All of these will be online sometime in the future.
Location, Location
For the curious here is a link to a satellite image of where the conference was held and where we are staying.
This afternoon we are heading up the road about two hours to Lake Taupo.
This afternoon we are heading up the road about two hours to Lake Taupo.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
More Photos from our Trip
Here is Grace figuring out the tray table on the flight down to Napier
Here is Henry in front of the airplane we flew in from Auckland down to Napier.
Here is Adelaide at Play in L.A.
Here is a pick of Adelaide and Henry with Nate and Ashley.
Here is Henry in front of the airplane we flew in from Auckland down to Napier.
Here is Adelaide at Play in L.A.
Here is a pick of Adelaide and Henry with Nate and Ashley.
Photo Update
Here we are on the 747 somewhere between L.A. and Auckland.
Friday, June 01, 2007
IMPACT Conference
This is the beginning of day 2 of the conference. We had a great day
yesterday. Pastor Jerry Wragg and Dr. Stephen Lawson are the keynote
speakers. Martha Peace is also doing a series of sessions for the
ladies. The attendance this year is over 450 with people traveling in
from all over New Zealand and some from Australia. I have been able
to catch up with many friends and of course there are many
opportunities to establish new friendships.
yesterday. Pastor Jerry Wragg and Dr. Stephen Lawson are the keynote
speakers. Martha Peace is also doing a series of sessions for the
ladies. The attendance this year is over 450 with people traveling in
from all over New Zealand and some from Australia. I have been able
to catch up with many friends and of course there are many
opportunities to establish new friendships.
Jerry Wragg is speaking from Philippians 2 and Dr. Lawson is speaking
on the Beatitudes. These are great times in the word.
The kids are adjusting fairly well though the lack of a routine is
less than ideal. Henry has been waking up around 4:00am and Grace is
still not sleeping through as she was back in P.A. Erin is also
slowing recovering from the long flight and jet lag.
I will try to post some photos sometime today. Oh, a comment or two
would encourage this correspondent.
We Did Arrive Safely
We had a really good trip over the Pacific. The flight was only about
two-thirds full so we were able to take up two rows and the kids were
able to stretch out and get some sleep. They other really great thing
about the flight is that a few others who were flying over for the
conference were sitting next to us. So we were able to chat with
Marcia Griffiths, a friend from L.A. and also to get to know Sanford
and Martha Peace a little. We arrived into Auckland a little earlier
than scheduled. After a clear pass through customs we were met by
some friends who live in Auckland and we hung out for a few hours as
we waited for our connecting flight to Napier.
two-thirds full so we were able to take up two rows and the kids were
able to stretch out and get some sleep. They other really great thing
about the flight is that a few others who were flying over for the
conference were sitting next to us. So we were able to chat with
Marcia Griffiths, a friend from L.A. and also to get to know Sanford
and Martha Peace a little. We arrived into Auckland a little earlier
than scheduled. After a clear pass through customs we were met by
some friends who live in Auckland and we hung out for a few hours as
we waited for our connecting flight to Napier.
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