Friends caught in the hailstorm fun :)

http://m.themercury.com.au/news/tasmania/photos-fnj4f7k1-1227158372107?page=4

I ain't afraid of no ghost !

I

Happy Halloween breakfast tradition in its second year and going strong. A fun and easy way to enjoy some Halloween treats. It's all over by 9am and they can take their sugar high to school :) - sorry teachers. 

I would like to say there was pumpkin smoothie and pumpkin muffins topped with pumpkin seeds on the menu but alas good ole waffles with homemade jam and cream are the treat of choice from these Williams boys. 

I love the book " Happier at Home" by Gretchen Rubin and I thank her for this breakfast celebration idea. 

Yes it's American and yes commercialized but if it brings a smile to their faces and a memory to their heart then its worth it. Besides we believe in hallowing the eve and day when our dear loved ones departed from this life. We know their spirits live on and perhaps visit us from time to time. We will see them again them one day. Good ghosts rule !

31:10:14

31:10:13 

Finishing Seminary 2014

As I sit to prepare my final lesson for 2014 I am feeling very blessed but it also feels quite surreal.  It is very true that the days are long but the years are short ! 

As I have prepared  lessons and taught Seminary throughout the year I have experienced many emotions - pure bliss , inspiration , peace, joy ,comfort and strength. 

There have also been many moments of exhaustion , worry , frustration and stress.

But all these things have given me experience and been for my good  (Doctrine and Covenants 122:7) 

The good has far outweighed the struggles. 

I have been guided by the Spirit of God every step of the way. 

I know I have been teaching the Lord's Gospel to the fine young students of Rosny ward. I am SO proud of them and it has been my absolute privilege to spend time with them each school morning this Seminary year. 

I hope we will always remember the wonderful truths we have learned this year as we have studied the Book of Mormon. It surely is a book for our day. It is full of wisdom that helps us be happy and safe. 

May we always look to our Saviour Jesus Christ. He is the light and the life of the world. 

I know He lives !  I love Him ! He is wonderful to me ! 

Just 2 chiln

Fletcher was in Launceston at UYC (Ultimate youth convention for Church ) We had sent him up on the bus. 

Gilbert was in Japan on a school trip and it was a holiday in China which meant Tony could have a few days off work.  So Tony and I and the l'il guys thought we would have some fun outings together. Loved it ! 

We took a drive to Launceston and stayed at the Country Club.  Dinner was a delicious buffet complete with chocolate fountain. The following day we explored lovely City Park where we rode the small train a couple of times,saw the monkeys and enjoyed a relaxing lunch on the cool lawn bean bags. 

We had a few places on our list to visit but the skies were so blue and warm that we stayed outside as much as we could.  A quick trip to the museum Phenomena Factory was fun too. T'was a treat spending time with just 2 children :) 

Love those socks Joshy :) luv u. Very stylish :) 

Williams winter wonderland

'Twas just such a fun time. 

Tony and I taking snow selfies and trying not to drop the camera from the ski lift :) 

One last run for me. Check out the snow gum. So beautiful. 

Tony bringing Josh back down front valley - they are the specs in the foreground :) 

In the snowmobile getting a lift back to the lodge. 

Till next time peeps :) 

Snow much fun

What a wonderful bonding family holiday at the snow. Awesome snow fall , funfilled and action packed days and relaxing evenings. Our lodge was gorgeous where gourmet 3 course meals were provided each night. The boys loved the billiards table and board game time with the other youth and chiln that were staying there. 

My favourite part was having all of us go up the slopes together on the 8 person lift. 

Ammon and Josh were troopers and made it down some slopes with Tony each afternoon. 

Ammon even beat Fletcher and Gil down front valley on their last run ! 

It's official - We love skiing ! 

Taboggan fun. What a good Dad ! :) 

View of the slopes from our lodge. 

Crazy fun on our last morn. 

My ski buddy. I learned it's best to follow Gil than try and blaze my own trail. Haha. 'Twas so fun tho :) 

Outside our lodge 

Aaaaaw !! I'm happy when we take photos hunny ! :) 

Married for 18 years

Finally made it to Henry Jones Art Hotel to celebrate. 

Loved it ! Deeelicious food. 

Check out the caramalised butter. It looks dodge but tasted sooo good with their house made rye sourdough. 

Happy anniversary Babe ! :) xxxxx

Ski adventure 2014 day 1

First stop Krispy Kremes :) then onto Canberra for lunch from Grill'd and Sumo salads - yum :)  We loved the War Memorial. Off to a great start. Love you family.