Christmas this year was quiet affair.
First Christmas Breakfast before open presents.
They we had a Skype session with Lissa for an Hours, She is enjoying her mission greatly and is have many new experiences.
For Christmas Dinner, Davin had arrived with Mike his Friend. So we all sat down to a traditional turkey dinner and enjoyed remembering past Christmas's.
Overall a Good day.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Rhododendron Gardens at Olinda
Today we went for a drive to the National Rhododendron Gardens in Olinda, part of the Dandenong Ranges national Park. It was a very over cast day so wasn't to hot.
The Idea was to check it out if they would be worth visiting during the spring. Yes is the answer, the walks were pleasant and not to steep. We could see a lot of potential there as a YSA trip.
The Idea was to check it out if they would be worth visiting during the spring. Yes is the answer, the walks were pleasant and not to steep. We could see a lot of potential there as a YSA trip.
Lizard on Walk
Each morning I go for walk at the back of the estate
This morning out in the Sun was this little guy. Getting warm ready for the day.
He is an Eastern Blue Tongue Lizard
This morning out in the Sun was this little guy. Getting warm ready for the day.
He is an Eastern Blue Tongue Lizard
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Ward Christmas Party with a Hawaiian theme
The ward christmas was on Saturday, there was lots of fun.
Then the YM did a Haka and the YW did a Pio dance… Both did well.
The entertainment was first the primary children doing different dances. Daylene and Sharvana’s little girls did one on there on and they were very cute.
We then stopped for dessert, the kids were all sent outside for Ice blocks as the Adults got to select from the cakes and fruit. After that had been cleaned up the YSA girls did a Cook Island Dance, before the YSA Boys came out and did a Cook Island form of a Haka. Both Gemma-ann and Stephen did Very Well.
After that the R/S did a Hawaiian Dance, Mum knew all the moves but was very nervous. Before the priesthood got up ( about 40 of us) lead by the YM did a Haka.. yes I was in it. Definitely out of my comfort zone but I did it….
Lissa's now in Miri
Lissa got to go to Temple Square before she left Provo.
She is so happy, you cannot wipe that smile off her..
Friday, November 23, 2012
Christmas lights
Friday, November 09, 2012
Lissa Happy In provo
Lissa is in the Provo MTC at the moment and is enjoying herself learn how to be a missionary.
OK, the language is tough but she is still happy.
Stephan Mission Call
Yes, At last Stephan has his Mission Call,
And he has the privilege of severing the lord in Baguio Mission in the Philippines. He is due in the MTC on the 12 Feb 2013.
I am sure it has not sunk in for him yet. But it will soon..
We wish all the best.
And he has the privilege of severing the lord in Baguio Mission in the Philippines. He is due in the MTC on the 12 Feb 2013.
I am sure it has not sunk in for him yet. But it will soon..
We wish all the best.
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Sister Taylor - Singapore Mission
On the 7th of October 2012, the first but not the last Taylor was set apart is a Missionary for the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
President Parton set Lissa apart with Dad, Stephan, Rohan and Bishop Mendoza attending.
there were a lot of tears and joy at the event, Jennifer and myself couldn't stop the tears for quite a while.. We are so proud of a our little Lissa,
Lissa Flies out to Provo to start her Mission on Monday.
President Parton set Lissa apart with Dad, Stephan, Rohan and Bishop Mendoza attending.
there were a lot of tears and joy at the event, Jennifer and myself couldn't stop the tears for quite a while.. We are so proud of a our little Lissa,
Lissa Flies out to Provo to start her Mission on Monday.
Lissa's Last Fast Breaker
Today was Lissa's Last fast breaker and the most of the YSA from Werribee and Point Cook turned up, Can the house take 30 quests, yes it can.
During the Fast Breaker we went off for Lissa to be set apart as a Missionary. What a great send off she got.
Morning at Alamanda
Each morning I get a chance to take a walk, I head down to the back of Alamanda to the birds and see the bird and the country side. take about 30 minutes to do the circuit.
This morning it was a beautiful morning and with the iPhones new Panoramic shot, I got the mode exactly.
Oh a beautifull day to a beautifull day.
This morning it was a beautiful morning and with the iPhones new Panoramic shot, I got the mode exactly.
Oh a beautifull day to a beautifull day.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Gemma-ann's 25 Party
Yes, Gemma Ann is now 25 years young. So we gave her a surprise party, likely to me the last time that all the family are together for a while.
We arranged for Gemma-Ann to go out to the movie's with Lissa we got ready. A lot of Gemma Ann's friends from the east side of town came, and we enjoyed making pizza's and having fun.
It was fun for all with some not leaving until after midnight.
We arranged for Gemma-Ann to go out to the movie's with Lissa we got ready. A lot of Gemma Ann's friends from the east side of town came, and we enjoyed making pizza's and having fun.
It was fun for all with some not leaving until after midnight.
Sunday, September 02, 2012
St Erth, Blackwood
This week was the first day of spring so we went to Blackwood to see St Erth. This is Diggers Club garden.
We went to early. Spring in Blackwood is still about 3-4 weeks away.. but we can see the potential for it to be a great garden.
We went to early. Spring in Blackwood is still about 3-4 weeks away.. but we can see the potential for it to be a great garden.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Lissa goes to the temple
As the song goes,
" I want to see the temple, I'm going there someday"
Well finally Lissa, got to go to the temple.
With her mission call, has meant she could go to the temple.
So on Saturday 12 August, after Jennifer had made her Temple dress, Lissa got to go.
It was a special day for her and us.
" I want to see the temple, I'm going there someday"
Well finally Lissa, got to go to the temple.
With her mission call, has meant she could go to the temple.
So on Saturday 12 August, after Jennifer had made her Temple dress, Lissa got to go.
It was a special day for her and us.
Napoleon Exhibit
Napoleon finally came to town.
Jennifer, Ann, Gemma-ann and Myself went as a special occasion for Jennifer's Birthday. We were not allowed to take photo's inside. so this one was outside. Jennifer enjoyed herself as she had completed an assignment on his rule and life about 1 month beforehand.
Jennifer, Ann, Gemma-ann and Myself went as a special occasion for Jennifer's Birthday. We were not allowed to take photo's inside. so this one was outside. Jennifer enjoyed herself as she had completed an assignment on his rule and life about 1 month beforehand.
Jennifer's 35th Birthday Again
Jennifer had her 35th Birthday again, This time for once all the family were present, and Ann was in town to join us.
Stephan jr took the photo.
Stephan jr took the photo.
Monday, June 18, 2012
MISSION CALL for Lissa
For those that didn't know, Lissa put her Mission Papers in 4 weeks ago.
On Friday the 15th of July 2012, she got her calling to serve as a missionary for the CHurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints.
Lissa is to serve in the
SINGAPORE 'MALAY' Speaking MISSION.
She is the first Taylor to serve. Although she only beats Stephan by a few months
She is to report to the Provo MTC on the 9th of October 2012
She is to report to the Provo MTC on the 9th of October 2012
MUM and DAD are really Proud of Her.
Graduation 2012
Gemma-ann completed her 6 year of Institute, and Lissa completed her 4 years
Mum and Dad are so proud of them.
Mum and Dad are so proud of them.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Helping Hands
What do you need when you have 15m3 of mulch to move.
A large number of hands.
I put the call out to the church members to all come a help on the Saturday of Easter.
I was expecting that they would do most of it and I would be spending the Monday finishing it off.
Well the church members started to turn up at 9:00 and by 10:30 it was all finished.
I had to rush just to take pictures of the heap that disappeared. It start as a Large heap that filled the drive way. Thank you to all the helped.
A large number of hands.
I put the call out to the church members to all come a help on the Saturday of Easter.
I was expecting that they would do most of it and I would be spending the Monday finishing it off.
Well the church members started to turn up at 9:00 and by 10:30 it was all finished.
I had to rush just to take pictures of the heap that disappeared. It start as a Large heap that filled the drive way. Thank you to all the helped.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Geelong Trip
Geelong is not far from us in Point Cook. It only 30 minute to the south.
We found the local coast line and sent a quiet morning there.
We found the landmarks
In the coast park is an old merri-go round. it has been restored back to it full grandeur.
It is now encased in a glass building that shows it off.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Ward Picnic
On Saturday we had the ward picnic. It was great just to relax and do just about nothing. with friends and family
The Church kids all enjoyed themselves with a large water fight after lunch to finish it off. With the temperature being in the mid 30's it was a great way for them to cool down.
The Church kids all enjoyed themselves with a large water fight after lunch to finish it off. With the temperature being in the mid 30's it was a great way for them to cool down.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Blue Lotus Water Gardens
The blue lotus water gardens are open for show from about mid December until mid March.
Last year we missed out due to to much happening around us with the moving into a new house.
So this year, the plans were made. they are in Yarra Junction , ands that about 1:40 minutes away (1:55 min if there is an accident on the freeway)
The gardens are bordered by two streams that supply plenty of water from the nearby hills. The gardens are for water plants with plenty of ponds.
Last year we missed out due to to much happening around us with the moving into a new house.
So this year, the plans were made. they are in Yarra Junction , ands that about 1:40 minutes away (1:55 min if there is an accident on the freeway)
The gardens are bordered by two streams that supply plenty of water from the nearby hills. The gardens are for water plants with plenty of ponds.
The lotus plants on sale were of reasonable price. And this one was perfect so we now have one. The first of many I hope.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Werribee Mansion
The Werribee Mansion is also not far from home. But it has taken us a year to get to it.
The Mansion is as expected a large country estate from the past. We'll be going there again, as it has fine gardens and grounds.
The Mansion is as expected a large country estate from the past. We'll be going there again, as it has fine gardens and grounds.
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