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Katie is looking so grown up and chic! We miss you Katie!
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on Chilly August Weekend at The Plunge Down Under
Chilly August Weekend
The first thing that comes to mind about our first full weekend back in Melbourne is that it has been cold. The mercury dipped to 3 degrees Celsius on Friday and Saturday, eliciting, I am afraid, complaints from our older three children about the temperature in the house. Our heating system ca...
Christie! I know I am getting post happy...how many american dollars are those true religion jeans?? lol. Jodi
ps-the boys enjoyed camerons basketball game photos.
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on Gillian Goes to Costco at The Plunge Down Under
Gillian Goes to Costco
Two months ago I wrote about exploring our local shopping mall with local fashion expert and friend Gillian, who kindly undertook the chore of initiating me into the rather expensive pleasure of clothes shopping in Melbourne. This weekend I had the opportunity to return the favor by taking her...
This so special.
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on Glimpses of Heaven: Remembering my Grandpa at The Plunge Down Under
Glimpses of Heaven: Remembering my Grandpa
My grandfather has been much on my mind lately. It started, I think, with our trip to Michigan in July. It has been more than four years since he departed this earth, but his presence is still felt in all the corners of the home he shared with my grandmother for more than twenty years. It is ...
The Ruperts have decided all the cakes we have seen via computer look much better than any cake over here! Happy Belated Birthday James!
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on Lots of Kids and Lots of Presents at The Plunge Down Under
Lots of Kids and Lots of Presents
After spending much of the afternoon reading the coverage of the ten-year anniversary of 9/11 in a local newspaper, I wondered if it was appropriate to complete a post on a five year-old's birthday party. Our hearts go out to those grieving lost loved ones, and we hope we may be truly grateful ...
Love these spring flowers!! You should make notecards out of these through an online photo company.....gorgeous!
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on Spring Riot at The Plunge Down Under
Spring Riot
The first signs of spring made their appearance shortly after we returned from our five week trip to North America in early August, nearly six weeks earlier than last year, according to our memories at least. Not that we have been complaining. Far from it. Occasionally a cold, rainy day has i...
Hi Christie! This is my favorite post in a while. I love the landscape and your parents look wonderful. So good and healthy. Please tell them hello.
I miss you almost birthday girl!
Jodi
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on Wilsons Promontory in Spring at The Plunge Down Under
Wilsons Promontory in Spring
When we first visited Wilsons Prom, the southernmost point in mainland Australia, last March, we had no idea that we would be some of the last tourists to leave this beautiful park by car. Just one week later a massive flood destroyed significant sections of the only road throughout the park,...
Wilkin kids you look so grown up!! Don't get too big before you come back home! Luke loves the HUGE cross!
Mrs. Rupert
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on Picnic at Hanging Rock at The Plunge Down Under
Picnic at Hanging Rock
One of our very first excursions after our arrival in Australia last year was to an unusual volcanic formation known as Hanging Rock. All of the children, but especially Cameron, have been begging ever since to return, and so when we woke up to sunshine yesterday morning, we threw together some...
Hi Cameron, it's Josh. We are off school today for Colubus Day. I like your basketball pictures. We also liked the picture of the James sliding in the sand, the kuala bear, and the big bike. Are you guys coming home at all for Christmas? We should skype or facetime soon.
Your friend,
Josh
Commented Oct 10, 2011 on Heartbreak at the Grand Final at The Plunge Down Under
Heartbreak at the Grand Final
Cameron played in his first ever championship game yesterday, known here as a grand final, and as you will know from the title of this post, the ending was not what we had hoped. James burst into tears as the final horn blew, and would not be comforted for several minutes. Cameron did not cry,...
I love this as you might imagine!!! You would look fabulous in a scarf and I think you need to buy some of those on your next outing! Wish I was there to spend the day shopping with you and meet your new friend. See you soon!
Jodi
Commented Jul 2, 2011 on Shopping With Gillian at The Plunge Down Under
Shopping With Gillian
I discovered the other day, somewhat to my surprise, that clothes shopping can actually be enjoyable. For that, all of the credit must go to my friend Gillian, who graciously agreed to serve as a much-needed guide and stylist. It surely helped that we started things off with a beautiful cup of...
Sophie and her classroom both look wonderful! All of the kids look healthy and great. God Bless you all with traveling mercies. Looking forward to our neighbors being home for a visit! We miss you! Happy Belated Birthday Cameron!
Commented Jun 25, 2011 on Sophie Goes to School at The Plunge Down Under
Sophie Goes to School
Four months ago, with more than a few misgivings, we sent our third-born to school. She was so determined that she wanted to go to school in Australia, and I had great confidence in her teacher, but it was a bit hard to walk away knowing that her learning curve would be rather steep. James and...
Hello Wilkins! We just spent the afternoon catching up on your blog! Travel basketball is finally over for us and we are returning to more normal schedule. Our favorites were the sunset photos(so breathtaking), your Dad's funny blog and funny photos!, and the beautiful pictures of your great grandmother. How nice to have company you did these past months. We miss you all and hope you are well.
Much love,
The Ruperts
Commented Mar 5, 2011 on Don't Forget Your Bathers at The Plunge Down Under
Don't Forget Your Bathers
Yesterday as James and I left to pick up the girls from school, he announced proudly from the backseat, "Mom, I buckled myself all in one go!" One go? Where did he get that from? I wondered. I realized later it was from a children's book that Sophie has been reading to him from our local libr...
We just spent a lazy Sunday afternoon enjoying Christie's entertaining narration and your fantastic pictures!!!! We feel like we are on the adventure with you.....what a wonderful blog! Josh read aloud as we caught up on your last two weeks. Many chuckles and ooh's and ahhhh's later, we decided that although we miss our dear neighbors very much, we are excited for your time in the "down under". Much love, hugs, and prayers to you all!
Commented Aug 8, 2010 on Sunday Sightings at The Plunge Down Under
Sunday Sightings
Yesterday we strained to hear the laugh of the kookaburra as we picnicked by the Yarra River. Today we walked out into the church courtyard and came upon a beautiful kookaburra. She was placidly sitting on the fence watching everyone exclaim and marvel that she did not fly away. There was som...
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