Saturday, August 22, 2009

Tracey's stuff


Tracey has finished her Koala puzzle--1000 pieces!


Tracey's shirt is a birthday gift from Sister McKnight, her special friend/senior missionary who finished her mission in February.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Third grandchild born while the three Broughs are in Sydney





We must move!


Now that we're gone...


Time to look for another flat.


The Larsens think they will just use the park bench!

Tracey at her desk


Note the birthday cards, carefully arranged!

Watching for new baby bird


In the middle of a large, open, grassy area, in front of our office, sits a mother bird on her nest. She has used this location for her nest, for over three years. This picture was taken July 5.


The father is always nearby, and warns potential disturbers by spreading his wings over the nest, or swooping toward the person he's concerned about.


Mother still on nest, baby has hatched. Date is July 30.


Baby walking around while mother and father keep close eye.

Winter in the neighborhood


Tulip tree in bloom


The tall gum trees dwarf the homes beneath them. This is a corner "reserve."

Dinner with friends


Peter and Kaye Neuenhuezen, in temple presidency, and Elder and Sister McRae, who work in the mission office


We were guests for a very nice dinner.

Tracey's jigsaw puzzle of Savior and children


Tracey just finished this puzzle, a gift from the Mackies.


Tracey gives the puzzle to Ian and Betty Mackie.


The Mackies will frame the picture and hang it in their home.

Birds on beach at Terragal



Terragal, Central Coast, New South Wales


Terragal, Central Coast, New South Wales


Larsens at the beautiful beach at Terragal


The large, popular hotel


Mom next to rock formation on beach


Friends--Elder Wright and Larsens with Tracey and Mom

Saturday, July 4, 2009

The public in Port Moresby, Papu New Guinea (PNG)


This Saturday market represents only 10% of weekday traffic.


There are no traffic lights in the capital city, only round-abouts.


This Saturday milling crowd is 10% of what it would be on a week day.


Public transport--newest bus in town. All are privately owned.

Signs in PNG


Message--almost scripture! (Double click on picture to enlarge.)


Note dress code to enter government headquarters.


Government headquarters building is in shape of crocodile mouth.