NNSW Camp day 5 and 6!

One afternoon we went to the big banana in Coffs. We visited the lollie shop, went on the salom ride (G and I watched as everyone else went for a ride). And we ate a banana split.

NNSW Camp Day 3 and 4!

G's first time at the beach! She didn't even have a proper pair of swimmers! G loved the sand and the waves! G loved watching her cousins build sandcastles!

The second lot of photo's are of G at the beginners programme. She loved all the music and the toys! Although she would start to fade as the the clock headed for 10am. We usually left early and headed for bed! The theme for the beginners tent was the farm They had real chicks hatching and running around!

NNSW Camp day 1 and 2.

We rose very early on Friday morning to catch our flight to Coffs. A dropped G and I at the airport. We had a huge trolley load of stuff and I could barely push the trolly but before I even got in the door a lovely lady came to my rescue and pushed the trolley to the correct line for me! We had a great flight, with views of the city as we left. G played the whole flight and we arrived in Coffs where another kind couple helped me unload my baggage. G and I had to wait for the cousins, they turned up all smiles ready to take us out to breakfast! It was then on to camp. G finally conked out as we drove the last hour to camp. When we arrived it was all hands on deck as we assembled our three sets of bunk beds and set up our cooking equipment and cupboards. The cousins even bought a shade tent with zips! Zips were very important to keep G away from the leaves, dirt, sticks etc. We attended our first evening meeting in the big tent and then collapsed into our bunk beds ( most of us had a torch and a book to while away some of the dark hours)! For me it was the only time I could actually read because G was asleep!!!

The second day of camp was Saturday and Nan and Pop came for the day! They had a very early start and arrived in plenty of time for church in the big tent. We then had a leisurely lunch in the shade tent and Nan was a hit, as she left a whole container of choc chip cookies! Nan and Pop headed off early in the afternoon and we started to work out our routine for the week. Rise between 6.00 and 6.30. Shower with G. Breakfast with G. Family worship in the big tent where I chase G around. Beginners tent where G has lots of fun running around! Back to our tent for a nap for G. Bible study in another tent from 11-12.00. Lunch!! Afternoon fun with the cousins! Evening meeting in the big tent 7.30-9.30pm.

A Very Hot Day!

A very busy day doing
* the washing
* the dishes
* the folding
* the packing for camp
* the shopping

Taking our own Photo!

Reading

On the Move!

Georgina busy playing on holiday Monday while Mum and Dad are busy!

Year 12 Reunion

It was a beautiful day for a picnic and so 21 year later we arrive at the park for the long awaited catch up. It was fabulous to see everyone! Thanks to those who made a big effort and came a long way! And Thanks Jim and adhoc committe for all your work!

Reading and Playing!

A quiet Sabbath afternoon.

A Precious Baby!

We went and visited J& H in hospital today and saw their precious bundle.

A Momentous September 25!

September 25 was my birthday but much more exciting things happened that day! One of my girlfrineds had a little baby girl, on my birthday! And my brother graduated with his PHD! I just got some photos of mum and dad. They were there for the big day!

A Warm Thursday.

It was quiet day. Alot of reading and playing. An early tea is now necessary as Georgina is going to bed at 6pm so prepartion starts at 4pm.

Dean has a Holiday with Us!

Well my birthday came and went! I had a busy day at school and my girlfriend Cathy looked after Georgina. The highlight of my day was all the phone calls I received in the evening. Jennie called at 4pm, Mum, Dad and Chris called at 6pm, Lorna and Bruce called at 7pm and Nana called at 8pm. Cathy also bought me a mango for my birthday. It was most delicious and I ate it for lunch! Today was a busy day at home; washing, dishes, bills and shopping. Georgina went to bed at 6pm. She is skipping her afternoon nap now. I was spending too long trying to get her to sleep in the afternoon and then she was sleeping through til 6.30 or so. This meant she wasn't getting to bed til 8.30 or later. The result is a very tired little girl who goes to sleep in about 5 minutes. The down side is she is very tired and grumpy all afternoon. This is made worse by the fact that she is teething. She has taken to screaming ( in annoyance/pain/ tiredness) in a very high pitched squeal. This is not very pleasurable by the time 6 pm rolls around! Although a quiet evening is well worth a slightly grumpy and grizzly afternoon.

Ready for Sabbath School!

Georgina was given a pair of thick stockings and today was the first time she has worn them. She was all dressed up in her pink dress and new pink shoes all ready for Sabbath School.