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Her caramels were the best- never tasted any quite so perfect as those. I am so sorry I missed her service. Thank you for sharing your talk. Wish I was there.
I think of her as I fold the afghan she made, nearly daily. After reading your text, I won't complain about having to re-fold it and put if back on the couch (since the kids can't seem to remember how) as it is a reminder of the wonderful woman who's hands created it.
Love you all
Commented Apr 3, 2016 on My Grandmother's Hands at The Plunge Down Under
My Grandmother's Hands
We buried my grandma today. The crowd of friends and relatives that gathered both last night and today is testament to the many people that loved her. In this post I will share a few pictures, plus the text of the talk that I gave at her funeral. My grandma was tru...
Can't believe you have flowers already there!! But happy that you get to enjoy them.They are beautiful and so vibrant with color.
I can just taste that cappuccino in my imagination! Mmmm
Commented Aug 9, 2011 on Perfect Cure for Jet Lag at The Plunge Down Under
Perfect Cure for Jet Lag
Just about the time I was contemplating an afternoon nap earlier today, Ross dragged me out the door with the promise of a cappuccino and the suggestion that I take along my camera. He knows me all too well, and for that I am grateful. There were no shortage of flowers begging to be photograph...
WoW! what an adventure! You will surely have to do that again sometime so Sophie and James can get the hang of it. Then maybe you will get to experience more of the diving. Way to go Cameron and Katie for taking off and getting the most of the experience.
Commented May 11, 2011 on The Great Barrier Reef Revisited at The Plunge Down Under
The Great Barrier Reef Revisited
Ross was so impressed with our first trip out on the reef that by the time we made it back to our villa he had booked us on a second tour. The first time out, we traveled to what is called the inner reef. It was spectacular in its own right, and well worth the visit, but he felt we would regre...
Looks a bit like field day here - but so much more advanced! You can really tell that athletics is more impportant to Australians then Americans. I seriously believe you are going to have a hard time getting your kids to leave Australia willingly! Sorry to say it!
Commented May 6, 2011 on House Athletics Day for Sophie at The Plunge Down Under
House Athletics Day for Sophie
The last day of Term One dawned upon an excited Sophie, all set for her first House Athletics Day. Keen to earn points for her house Woolhara, concerned that she might not win a single race, and fretting over the normally-banned yellow ribbon in her hair, Sophie left the house in a quiver of ne...
Say Hi to your Pastor and his wife for me, and also to the couple that I sat with in church that Sunday. I noticed him in the picture with Ross. They were so friendly during my visit and appeared to genuinely care about your family.
Commented May 6, 2011 on Easter Charity Market at The Plunge Down Under
Easter Charity Market
Yesterday was Palm Sunday. As we sang the appropriate hymns in church on a glorious autumn morning, the sun and the brilliant hues of leaves outdoors seemed almost fitting. It was certainly a change from what we are used to in the Pittsburgh area, namely rain and chilling wind with just a prom...
Extra cool (very and really were not enough) sand art. Especially the pile of frogs!
If I were there for a lifetime, I would still never get tired of watching the Lorikeets. The Cardinal and Blue Jay hold my fascination here on this side of the globe, and the Lorikeet is like those two multipled (OK so 1x1 is still 1, but you get the idea) :) They are as a child's coloring page with their bright stripes of color.
Commented May 6, 2011 on Sand Sculptures at Frankston at The Plunge Down Under
Sand Sculptures at Frankston
We are savoring another beautiful autumn afternoon as we prepare for our first ever trip in Australia outside of the state of Victoria. The resort town of Port Douglas in FNQ (Far North Queensland) is our destination for this adventure, and excitement is running high as we plan to visit both th...
A story to be told all their lives!
Commented May 6, 2011 on We Swam with Sharks and Lived to Tell the Tale at The Plunge Down Under
We Swam with Sharks and Lived to Tell the Tale
Cameron composed the title for today's blog, and I think the folks from Tropical North Queensland that acted as our tour guides over the past few days would have approved. To hear them tell the story, it is a wonder that so many tourists make it out of the region relatively unscathed. They all...
Great capturing the progress! Actually it is a good thing you needed to document this for the Grandparents because so soon we forget the successes of everyday life. Here you can look back and remember his cute smiling face. Every achievement deserves a grin. :)
Commented May 6, 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...
Love the aerial shots!
Had to laugh at your airlines story though. Finally - my planning in every trip to have the essentials in my carry-on for at least one days time and my toiletries would have proven profitable!! Wish I could have been there traveling with you so I could have chuckled as I watched! Guess you have to have those misirable times in there to appreciate the times technology and machienry work the way they are designed to work.
Commented May 6, 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...
Wow! What a fantastic experience! I love the pictures of you and your family as well. I am impressed with the adventurous attitude of your kids. You did not mention if any coaxing was involved, but I imagine it was not. Your stories of the danger are the exact reason why, if I ever were to make it to the Great Barrior Reef, I would be traveling on the sailboat and underwater boat only!!! I tried snorkeling once in Mexico - even had to convince Andy to go along- and only lasted about one minute. As beautiful as they were, I am satisfied with the pictures or with a piece of glass between myself and the creatures. Andy, of course, was thrilled with the snorkeling and finished the session without me.
Fills me with joy to know that you loved it! It's great to hear you are creating so many memorable moments.
Commented May 6, 2011 on Snorkeling at Low Isles at The Plunge Down Under
Snorkeling at Low Isles
A sailboat, tropical weather, ocean breezes, delicious food for morning tea, buffet lunch, and afternoon tea, competent and friendly guides, a coral cay island on the Great Barrier Reef as our destination . . . what more could we ask for on a Saturday down under? Approaching ...
LOVE the beautiful pictures!! The colors are so vibrant and your awesome camera and photography skills have captured them well. It's funny that I just sent you an email asking how the colors were on the leaves and here they are - Although, I think they were posted before I asked! :) I love the pictures in the stream also. If it were my kids, I think I would blow the one up of Sophie and James playing by the water and hang it on the wall somewhere. Just beautiful!
I am so glad it is an extended season there. So many times our leaves are beautiful, but you only have a few days to enjoy them before a good wind and rain put them all on the ground. Enjoy!
Commented May 6, 2011 on Autumn Rambles at The Plunge Down Under
Autumn Rambles
I have just returned from a lavish mother's day breakfast at Sophie's school, followed by a beautiful mother's day tea at Cameron's, and am feeling rather spoiled. I think I like having this particular day occur in the opposite season to the one to which we are accustomed. Fall, or autumn as i...
Thinking of you daily....praying for you too.
Commented Apr 1, 2011 on When the Phone Doesn't Ring at The Plunge Down Under
When the Phone Doesn't Ring
Ross's phone rang several times at the dinner table the other night until he mercifully silenced it. This is not at all unusual, and in fact, because we live in a time zone that is between fourteen and sixteen hours ahead of his company's world headquarters, his phone pretty much rings around t...
GREAT Pictures and a beautiful view! I wanted to go on that walk!!! But we did so much - and I enjoyed every excursion we fit into my visit. Maybe next time.... I loved the pictures of the rocks and ocean. So cool that you saw a snake, but so glad I wasn't with you that time! I love the pictures of Cameron in the water. This truely will be remembered forever. It is so neat that you get out and do so much with your kids. Thanks for sharing. And about the upcoming autumn - as we are seeing on the other side of the world - spring will eventually make it's way around.
Commented Mar 3, 2011 on Farewell to Summer at The Plunge Down Under
Farewell to Summer
Yesterday, for us and for those with whom we share this fascinating continent, marked the final day of summer. Not only are the seasons in Australia the reverse of those in the United States, they also begin one month earlier than their American counterparts. Rather than the sunshine predicted...
Couldn't get enough of it!
The beauty just kept multiplying by the minute!
Commented Feb 11, 2011 on An Australian Sunset by Suzanne at The Plunge Down Under
An Australian Sunset by Suzanne
The visit with my parents and grandmother is going so well that there has been no time for blogging. At the moment we are preparing for a much-anticipated, two-night trip on the Great Ocean Road. In the meantime I thought I would leave with you just a few of the 500 or so sunset pictures that ...
Christie, I just organized my photos form the trip and found I have over 500 shots of this spot - not the day, just the few hours we spent at Cape Schanck. I think I photographed every step of what I saw up and down the boardwalk! As the sun was setting, the scenery changed. I was attempting to chose which to photos to print and found myself saying "Oh, look at this one, Oh, but look at this one, Oh, but this one is beautiful too!" I was truely blessed to have witnessed such a majestic display of God's glory in that sunset. Thanks for leading me to the experience.
Commented Feb 9, 2011 on Cape Schanck: The Sequel at The Plunge Down Under
Cape Schanck: The Sequel
Note: This morning I have sent my parents and grandmother off for a visit to Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula while James and I catch up on the homefront. We are taking care of minor details such as the ever-present, never-ending laundry, a cooktop that was flooded last Friday and will...
Great memories! I couldn't get enough of this spot! Absolutely breathtaking! The pictures are fantastic, but to experience it in person is so much more!
Commented Feb 8, 2011 on Cape Schanck: The Sequel at The Plunge Down Under
Cape Schanck: The Sequel
Note: This morning I have sent my parents and grandmother off for a visit to Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula while James and I catch up on the homefront. We are taking care of minor details such as the ever-present, never-ending laundry, a cooktop that was flooded last Friday and will...
Wow! I feel so bad for you guys! It must have been a crazy day. Although I am sorry that your parents (and grandma) had a long day, I am glad they were there to help you! It seems you are in for a chilly week as well. I hope that it warms up for your visitors. I had such a beautiful week there, they need to experience that as well! I don't think the weather could have been more perfect that week. Not that I had anything to do with it!
Commented Feb 8, 2011 on The Water Pours In Through Our Roof at The Plunge Down Under
The Water Pours In Through Our Roof
Cyclones Anthony and Yasi conspired to provide an extremely wet welcome for my parents and grandmother yesterday, and at one point last evening, I doubted whether they would ever return to visit us down under. We had been watching the sky grow gradually darker during supper, and as the rain b...
Great photos! I like the summer dresses. I am so glad they all had such a nice first day. I hope you rediscover lots of hobbies and activities as you enjoy having just James around. Enjoy each day of peace and quiet!
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 ...
Christie, I love your account of our wonderful day! You are correct in your lamenting not being able to include the sounds and feel of the day. I believe that coast to be the most beautiful place on the earth (from my limited experience!)
I appoligize at not getting the picture of the guys changing into their wetsuits to you before your post - my computer is currently loading #1030 of 1469 pictures. I had to clear some space on my computer today to make room for all the pictures I took!
The photo of the Great Cormorant is fantastic! The pictures don't show unfortunatly how huge it was!
Thanks again for a fantastic day!
Commented Feb 1, 2011 on Another Great Day on the Great Ocean Road at The Plunge Down Under
Another Great Day on the Great Ocean Road
All too often it seems to happen that a much anticipated excursion does not live up to one's expectations. Happily we did not experience this particular form of disappointment last Saturday. The trip that my cousin and I took on the Great Ocean Road surpassed our highest hopes for the day. We...
I agree - excellent pictures! It was great to see so many closeups of my cousins. I miss those brothers of yours! :) I could just hear the voices and laughter in that living room as if I were there. You did a wonderful job of capturing the spirit.
As for the New Year, we have yet to celebrate but will be in 12 or so hours. The temp is supposed to be high here - possibly the 40's in Pittsburgh, but I would prefer the poolside New Years party! Looking forward to some of that 90 degree weather.
Commented Dec 31, 2010 on Farewell 2010 at The Plunge Down Under
Farewell 2010
Christmas has come and gone, and I am gearing up for using my new camera in the coming year. It received quite a workout in fact, yesterday, on our trip down the Great Ocean Road as I fully discovered the addicting pleasure of the click-click-click of an SLR. But before I move on, I'd like to ...
Beautiful pictures Christie. I am so glad you are having a nice visit with your parents and family. Looks like everyone is enjoying the snow but more importantly enjoying visiting with each other. Lots of good memories I am sure.
Commented Dec 23, 2010 on Sledding With the Cousins at The Plunge Down Under
Sledding With the Cousins
What does one do when responsible for seven children from ages twelve to newborn for several hours on a cold winter's day? Keep them well fed and very, very busy--preferably outdoors--was the answer that my grandmother and I came up with today. While she cleaned up from the not inconsiderable ...
Fantastic photos! I had to read this twice - it was so interesting I flew through it the first time to experience the adventure and then the second time to absorb more of the information! Glad to too to see Uncle Joe and Aunt Ruth enjoying themselves so much.
I love the koala pictures (had to stop myself from adding 'bear') and the parenting techniques.
Commented Oct 24, 2010 on River Red Gum Safari on the Murray at The Plunge Down Under
River Red Gum Safari on the Murray
19th October Our adventure today indisputably falls into the spectacular category, one that my mother described partway through as quite possibly her most thrilling tourist experience to date. At the time we were deep in the Barmah National Forest, located on the banks of the Murray River (wh...
WOW! Fantastic views! I love the beach pictures and the rock formations. Beautiful! However, I would have had to have a great telephoto lens to get the shot you did of the lizard. No way would I have been able to stop and look. I'd be afraid it was going to attack! I'm sure it could run faster than me. I can't even look at them at the zoo with thick glass between us. Yikes!
The forest and bridge shots were really cool. How neat to be able to look at the trees from above. After hearing about the london bridge story, I think I'd have to ask - did they learn what the mistake was for the collapse so they don't repeat it? That just confirms my fears of swinging bridges!
Great post - Like father, like daughter - a pleasure to read :)
Commented Oct 24, 2010 on Great Ocean Road (by Christie's Dad) at The Plunge Down Under
Great Ocean Road (by Christie's Dad)
Special thanks to my dad for both the text and photos for today's post. Having heard (and read) much about the Great Ocean Road, it was exciting for Ruth and myself to be able to take Ross's car and drive down to experience it. (Thanks to Ross for making his car available and taking public tra...
Just as I am saying good-bye to our last rose in our garden.
Have a great trip and.....many more roses.
Commented Oct 15, 2010 on First Rose, First Road Trip at The Plunge Down Under
First Rose, First Road Trip
We are loading the car for our first road trip in Victoria, heading north to a town called Numurkah, not too far from the border of New South Wales near the Murray River. I do not anticipate having internet access during the next few days. Ross suggested that I figure out how to do automated ...
BTW, how has your water usage been? Or should you not post that!! Just curious if you found a leak or thief
Commented Oct 7, 2010 on Caught Red-Handed at The Plunge Down Under
Caught Red-Handed
Today we received one of those dreaded blue and white pieces of paper from the government of Victoria that we have been warned against since the first day we set foot in Melbourne. I had been already considering a post on the subject of rules and regulations in Australia, and you might say tha...
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