Sooty.....growing up and becoming very much at home now. 

Our school did a beach walk for peace today to celebrate our 1st birthday of the school opening (Assisi Catholic College). The whole school (which comprises P-4 and Years 8 & 9) were bus-ed down to Main Beach. Quite a logistic nightmare especially with so many little ones but a joyful event nonetheless. 

Lily cuddling up to one of the bears. 

Renee and Anisia. Renee lived with us up until quite recently. She moved to South Australia and now teaches at Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. Since all of her bridesmaids for her impending wedding are in Queensland (that includes Anisia), Renee travelled up here for her hen's weekend on the Sunshine Coast. She and Flo stayed with us for a night last week. 

Renee and her almost mother-in-law Florence Peitsch (aka Flo and Flossie). Renee will marry Flo's eldest son Mathias in January 2007. 

Do we look anything like Jamaicans?

We went to a quiz night at St Michaels' College last night here on the coast. Each team had to choose a country and dress themselves, their table and prepare their food in the theme of the country. We were meant to be Jamaicans, but I think the colour of our skin let us down.

Our "team". The Thailand shirts came in handy. 

Our table with me hiding at the back in the greenery! 

Back to Q1

Yup.....we ventured back to the top of the Q1 for a look with Caro our German homestay student. Last time we went we were here later in the day and this time we had a perfect 360 degree view. Kevin liked the idea of this picture with me looking like I'm right on the edge; well maybe I do live a bit on the edge. Not bad considering my fear of heights, and having to rely on the pane of glass to hold me. Caro was not so brave.........
Enough sightseeing........now it's the end of the holidays for both Kevin and I so we're off into the fast lane again for Term 3.

Hello Cheyne and Mel....you are just under 700kms down thataaaaaaaaway!

Looking northward, not so good because of the angle of the sun and reflection on the glass, but still breathtaking. 

Looking out toward the hinterland and Mt Warning is in the far background. Ellie....we never did get to climb that again with you and Daniel.

Magnificent pictures of our local coastline looking southward.

We took Caro today for a quick tour around of the local area.......we drove to the end of the spit and walked to the end of the breakwater. 

Just us on the broadwater. Not much surf but a lot of boating action......

Ellie & Jordan's Wedding....some extra pics for you

and the beautiful stars...God bless you Nishan.

traditional throwing of the posie..........whose arm but Martha Stumer's. Yeah for Marty. So many eligible young women too..... 

arriving at the reception..... 

the cake that my Mum baked and Linda O'Brien beautifully decorated...... 

all of our family...........with Jordan the new member 

a fast exit!!!!! 

signing the register...... 

prayers...... 

These photos are for you Ellie...........she hasn't yet seen the official photos and this is but a very small glimpse of them. The stars were certainly shining brightly over Ellie and Jordan on their wedding day. These special stars all the way from India via our dear friend Nishan created the perfect ambience for the night. God bless you Ellie and Jordan as you settle in to your new home in Adelaide. Address is 2A Lewis St. Plympton North, South Australia 5038
There are more to come.........they all didn't post up so I will post them tomorrow.

for ELLIE..........