Adeline vs. the Koala

Here's a funny video of Adeline and the koala! Enjoy!

Our July Holiday

Wow! What a trip! We had an amazing time traveling through the different parts of NSW.



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As you can see point A would be Tullamore, we spent the night in Tamworth (point B) which is higher in elevation and was freezing, then went through Armidale which actually had snow!









Then we headed down toward the beach and on the way down went through some tropical rainforest in Dorrigo (point C). Daniel and I fell in love with the city! We then carried on to Macksville (point D) and off to Newcastle to celebrate 3 birthdays! Happy Birthday Erica, Andrew and Annabelle! Check out more pictures here.



Of course we had to go and feed the kangaroos again. Thats always free entertainment for the family, especially Adeline! And more pictures here.

We also went to Blackbutt Reserve to see the koala bears! They are so cute! I had never seen one in real life so that was a treat! We even got to pet one! More pics here.

We had such a good time seeing all the animals and spending time with family! And on the way home we saw an echidna! They are a little like porcupines but they don't throw their spikes. And they have little long noses for digging in the dirt and searching for bugs to eat. The neighbor said we had several in our back pasture...we haven't seen them yet. Maybe they will come visit us in the spring! Here is a link for what they look like without being balled up...http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/June2000/img/f_echid10.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.abc.net.au/science/scribblygum/June2000/f_echid10.htm&h=491&w=487&sz=67&tbnid=cbFfZYO7GQAJ::&tbnh=130&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3DEchidna&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=3&ct=image&cd=1

And last but not least, Daniel finally got a haircut!!! Michelle and I took Adeline to the park while he had a wonderful transformation! Enjoy all the pics!

It was a wonderful trip! I can't wait till the next one when Grammy comes to visit!!!! Only 10 weeks! Already counting down!

Take Notice and Be Aware

With the cold weather comes illness so we haven't been able to make it to church lately. Family has been sending us sermons and this sermon in particular really made us think about what is happening in the world today. We all know that some of the end time signs are already presenting itself...all I have to say is weird/catastrophic weather and all SDA's give me a raised eyebrow. But as this pastor says you can just feel the evil tension in the air, between the war, the battle for oil, food and jobs, it feels like the Second Coming has to be near. We truly believe this is not a time to be "sitting on the fence". That is what the devil wants. The devil wants us to be living life every day oblivious to what is happening around us...more concerned about our tv programs and possessions. Matthew 24:38-39 "For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man." This pastor including the media believe September to be a time of devastating times, predicting a market crash and marshal law. Do not be oblivious, understand that what is happening is not a coincidence, God has warned us of all that will come. I urge to do your own research.

Missing the 4th

So this was the first year I didn't celebrate the 4th of July. It was pretty sad talking to everyone and hearing about warm weather, fireworks and bbq's. It really made me miss home. We did go on a cookout in the outback with some other teachers and of course forgot our camera...but hopefully I can snag some photos off another teacher. Adeline was the hit of the party though all dressed up in her red, white and blue colors. Grammy sent her the cutest little 4th of July outfit with matching bows. She is adorable!

Missing home,

Amber

Love my cheeky baby

Peek-a-boo Mommy!

Cheese!

Another picture!

Look Mom, I can keep the hat on!

I love all my new toys and this pretty dress Nana got me!

This video gives a complete picture of what I get to be around all day long. I may be the worst housewife ever but I am the luckiest mother and wife. I have such a loving and supportive husband who I love with all my heart and I have this amazing child who makes me smile and laugh all day long. God has truly blessed me!!

Feeding the lambs

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Here is a video of the country that we live in!

Some neighbors of ours have a few baby lambs that got lost from the herd and are being bottle fed. Adeline had a great time chasing them around. We also spent the afternoon cutting wood for the next few weeks. I took a few pictures of what the area looks like where we live. Enjoy!

Our trip to Bathurst

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Not much has really been happening since the holiday. Life is pretty slow and casual here. Adeline and I have a normal routine of getting up, eating, playing, napping, eating, nature walks, playing, eating, bathing and then sleeping. Pretty much the normal day-in-day-out stuff with an 17 month old. I watch a little boy for an hour every day until school gets out and his dad comes to pick him up. Adeline and him have fun feeding the chickens on our nature walks.

Daniel had a one day conference in Bathurst which is up near the Blue Mountains. It's pretty cold up there and can even snow occassionally. Adeline and I went with Daniel and spent the day in the nearest large city, Orange, shopping and playing in the park. We had a ball! Adeline met a few other kids and loved playing with the ducks!

On the way home we stopped at Bunnings (the equivalent of Home Depot) so Daniel could pick up a new ax handle for cutting wood for the fire. We ended up buying Adeline a little cottage for her to play in. She loves it and won't come out of it!

Anyway, life is good here! Hope all is well with you!

Amber