Sunday, March 14, 2010

Australia Day parade in Moss Vale, NSW











We're watching with Doug and Joan Howard.

Tracey's special assignment


"Official" family history puzzle, custom made for Tracey!


Double click on the picture to see it more closely.

Tracey's gift to Aydin


Tracey, Toni, Tjana, and Aydin


A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of a koala, framed for Aydin's bedroom

Saturday, January 16, 2010

TWO baptisms in our ward!


Ashley's baptism


At Ashley's baptismal service


Daniel's baptism

On our way to Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens


At the train station, ready to visit the Royal Botanic Gardens


With our friends, Jack and Carol


Arriving at the gardens--74 acres, in the heart of Sydney, at the edge of the harbour

Views at the Royal Botanic Gardens




Look at the size of that tree!


Roses

Friday, January 15, 2010

Unusual greenery at botanic gardens in Sydney


"Jack's tree"


Carol, our friend, next to a beautiful setting


Look at the size of those leaves!


More of the same!


Tropical rain forest area

Flowers at botanic gardens






Ferns




"Blue chalksticks," just like in the back of our office building!

Tall and beautiful flowers








Peek-a-boo!

Bats hanging from trees--asleep



Black bird and many ibis







Sydney and Harbour Bridge from gardens


Gardens and pool


Sydney from gardens


Skyline from gardens


Sydney Harbour Bridge


Harbour Bridge and Sydney