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wow. that looks like a wonderful vacation. we are envious.
Commented Jan 28, 2012 on Country Australia at The Plunge Down Under
Country Australia
Considering that 89% of Australians live in urban areas, it is perhaps not surprising that we have spent the majority of our time down under in large cities. We hear frequently about "country Australia," however, which as far as I can tell is different from the bush or the outback. It was on o...
i love the pictures. you did a great job capturing the moment. thank you!
Commented Jul 30, 2011 on The Triplets at The Plunge Down Under
The Triplets
Born within three months of each other, the three four-year-old cousins featured in today's post were dubbed the triplets by their grandmother before ever they entered this world. Although Mya is the youngest, she is the tallest, and she is also very much capable of stealing the show from her m...
so THAT is where ANZAC day came from! i feel a bit foolish now...
Commented Jun 16, 2011 on Our Home Away from Home at The Plunge Down Under
Our Home Away from Home
It happens quite frequently on a weekend that Ross and I will look at each other and remark that we really don't know how we would be surviving this move without our church family. In the whirlwind of the roller coaster emotions we have experienced, the difficulties on the work front for Ross, ...
grandma and i enjoyed this bit of your blog. i am quite impressed with james' accomplishment. he is an exceptional 4-year-old! (and so cute!)
Commented May 1, 2011 on James Masters the Monkey Bars at The Plunge Down Under
James Masters the Monkey Bars
I am indulging in this post for the sake of the grandparents, or so I have myself convinced. Since they can't be here to physically watch him do something he has been working at diligently for months, I thought I would post just a few photos of a new accomplishment from start to finish. I watc...
wow. the beach looks fabulous. i also want to see more pics of your villa. what a great vacation spot! i am looking forward to hearing more about it.
Commented May 1, 2011 on North Into the Tropics at The Plunge Down Under
North Into the Tropics
Airports, (or is it the airlines?), can have a way of draining one's enthusiasm before a trip gets underway, and this we experienced first-hand last Friday. The realization that there was a problem hit the minute we attempted to enter the Qantas terminal doors and found ourselves face to face w...
fascinating.
Commented Mar 15, 2011 on A Whole New World at The Plunge Down Under
A Whole New World
In the unlikely event that our family did not experience enough changes over the past twelve months, we added one more big one to the list on the last day of January when Katie started secondary school. We are just beginning to absorb all that this entails, at least at Presbyterian Ladies Colle...
when conrad saw the first picture of oma, he leaned forward and kissed the screen. (i'm not kidding!)
looks like beautiful weather and a fun time for all!
Commented Feb 15, 2011 on My Grandmother Goes to Melbourne at The Plunge Down Under
My Grandmother Goes to Melbourne
It is not every day that a forty-year old with a family of her own has the pleasure of welcoming a grandmother who has flown half way 'round the world to see her. Amazement has been the response of many who heard that she planned to visit, but visit she has, much to our delight. I asked her ju...
Conrad loved all the pictures of Sophie. :)
It was very interesting to see inside their school. You can tell by their faces that they are all pretty pleased!
Commented Feb 3, 2011 on Back to School at The Plunge Down Under
Back to School
We had been warned that the first week back to school typically involves searingly hot weather of 100 degrees plus F, and this week started out to be no exception. Early Monday morning we drove Katie to her first day at Presbyterian Ladies College Senior School for the beginning of Year 7, and ...
there was a big wilkin-sized hole at the table this year. you were all missed very much - and the topic of much discussion.
Commented Nov 27, 2010 on The Thanksgiving Blues at The Plunge Down Under
The Thanksgiving Blues
I have been telling myself all morning that we should be focusing on the myriad of things for which we have to be thankful. And we have. We have discussed our many blessings, and have given thanks to our Heavenly Father together and separately. Truly He is good all of the time. But the sadne...
all of those women really do have hats on! amazing. great outfit. it really suits you. i just wish i could have seen your shoes in the picture. i couldn't help laughing over the detailed instructions you were given about what kind of purse to buy. who would have thought it would matter that much?
Commented Nov 4, 2010 on Fashion and Umbrellas at the Melbourne Cup at The Plunge Down Under
Fashion and Umbrellas at the Melbourne Cup
I can think of at least four good reasons to stay away from the Melbourne Cup, including crushing crowds, excessive drinking, money gone up in smoke through gambling, and the absolute requirement for women to fasten something on their heads. No doubt there are more. Ross has been hearing about ...
I am so glad the dinner went well! everything looks like it was mouth-wateringly good. wish I could have shared the leftovers. :)
Commented Oct 2, 2010 on Pizza and Ribs for Supper at The Plunge Down Under
Pizza and Ribs for Supper
How does one entertain twenty-four strangers for dinner, nine of whom are under the age of six, shortly after relocating to a new country? The answer to that question is that it really helps to have support from friends and neighbors, a wood-fired pizza truck, and a few tylenol pm. Round that ...
oh man. what more could a kid want? conrad would be so excited to go to an event like that.
Commented Sep 30, 2010 on Royal Melbourne Show at The Plunge Down Under
Royal Melbourne Show
A few weeks ago people started asking us if we were going to the Show. I of course had no idea what they were talking about, but on Wednesday of last week, thanks to the suggestion of a friend, we found out for ourselves first hand. I would describe it as two parts county fair, two parts carni...
what an awesome experience for cameron. now he will be a real aussie! :)
Commented Sep 21, 2010 on Cameron Trains for Cricket at The Plunge Down Under
Cameron Trains for Cricket
You know you are in trouble when: (a) Your primary source of information for the sport your son is about to try for the first time is wikipedia (b) You do not understand the majority of the terms used in the introductory paragraph of said source. At some point during the past week we realized...
it must take LOADS of mental and emotional energy to be living in a new culture. i can imagine that you are exhausting yourselves daily just by existing. i remember feeling that way the summer i spent in colombia. at least you have the assurance from you freinds that it will get better. keep your chins up!
Commented Sep 21, 2010 on James Capitulates at The Plunge Down Under
James Capitulates
A little over eight weeks into our stint down under, our youngest seems to have finally resigned himself to his new living conditions. He told me today that since he is now four years old, we have his permission to stay in Australia. He was initially devastated when he realized that he would n...
i love the echinoderm cake. what a great idea! james is such a cutie. I wish I could be there to squeeze him. I know that conrad would love to be sharing his birthday with james, and would give him a hug and a kiss as well. happy birthday james!!!
Commented Sep 11, 2010 on Someone Turns Four at The Plunge Down Under
Someone Turns Four
As far as James is concerned, he turned four today. His true birthday isn't until the 15th of September, but we felt he would enjoy celebrating when Ross could be home all day. He would much rather be forty years old, since that is the age of his hero (his dad, not his mom), but after eating c...
one of my favorite parts of living (short term albeit) in a foreign country is going to the grocery store. it is always a mini-adventure. you never know exactly how to weigh and pay for the produce (do they weigh it at the check out, or are you supposed to have it weighed and marked in the produce aisle?) and you can never be totally sure of what you will find in that can or sealed package until you get home and open it. fun, fun. i had to go to the grocery store every day in rome and i had to haul conrad there with me, but i always looked forward to going. do i sound obnoxious? :) my point is that i love the pictures. it is like taking a virtual mini-adventure with all of you.
Commented Aug 28, 2010 on A Trip to the Grocery Store at The Plunge Down Under
A Trip to the Grocery Store
A top priority when moving a family to a new location is figuring out where to buy food supplies. Grocery shopping would not be listed among my favorite activities, but fortunately Ross enjoys it. He had gone a long ways toward filling our pantry before we arrived, but even so, going for groce...
caramel pear sounds fantastic!
Commented Aug 14, 2010 on Drive In Coffee at The Plunge Down Under
Drive In Coffee
I have written in a previous post about Melbourne's coffee culture. It is hard to tell whether it is the quality of the coffee itself that is most important to Melburnians, or the social aspect of drinking it with friends. Cafes abound in nearly every corner of the city, often several within a...
cheer up. the good folks here in mt. pleasant don't know how to use our new roundabout, and they get to have the steering wheel on the left side of the car!
Commented Jul 28, 2010 on Adventures in Driving at The Plunge Down Under
Adventures in Driving
I suppose it had to happen at least once during our sojourn down under, but I certainly hope it never happens again. Today I drove almost the entire length of our street on the right hand side of the road. The worst part is that it never occurred to me that there was a problem until I came upo...
I couldn't help noticing that all the door knobs are higher up than ours. That will take some getting used to!
And I think I remember you saying that Aussies wear lots of black clothing? I would wear dirt-hiding colors too if it took 2 1/2 hours to wash a load of laundry. whew! (kind of discourages using too much water too.) :)
Commented Jul 22, 2010 on Inside Our House at The Plunge Down Under
Inside Our House
Some of you have requested more photos of the inside of our house: This post is dedicated to you. When I was here in February our relocation agent told us that there was not much available on the rental market, so I adjusted my expectations accordingly. This house, however, seemed to be exactl...
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