Our church is not only a great place of worship and Bible teaching, but it is also a fully fledged college of sound and media arts. Students spend week days in our church building, learning the art of film making and sound engineering amongst other artistic skills. The upside for the congregation is that we are spoiled with wonderful presentations to back up our lessons or to advertise happenings in our church life.
Adam was approached (through our Sunday School leaders) by this team of students to star in the Easter production. The lesson for our Easter weekend was that we are joined to one another by a cord that also binds us to Jesus. Many people go through life, doing what they do without noticing this cord. If you notice this cord and follow it to the cross, your life will never be the same again.
Adam had a fantastic day on set. He learned so much about film making and acting and thoroughly enjoyed the attention as he was the only child in the film. The end result is a gorgeous movie which gives great glory to God and allows Adam to shine His light. Through this short film clip (and Adam's great acting debut) it is my prayer that many come to notice the cord that binds us to Him and find new life in Jesus.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Saturday, April 7, 2012
sports round up
We pulled back a bit on activities this term to give the taxi driver a break and regroup. It didn't stop the boys achieving well in everything they tried out for.
Russell was awarded the much coveted green belt in karate at the end of the term. He has worked hard and has fantastic style and skill in this martial art. Green belt is considered to be the first rung in the senior ladder and the climb to new colours becomes steeper, tougher and longer from here.
Term 1 is the swimming term at school and Russell was awarded runner up in the Year 5 boys for Mt Pleasant Primary. He went on to swim in the inter school meet where our school won. He won his backstroke race and placed in all other strokes. He went down to look at the local water polo club and is considering giving that a go next summer.
Adam completed another cricket season of "In 2 Cricket" skills clinic. He loved being part of the action and became quite proficient with a bat. He can now go on to play for a team at the end of this year.
Hugo had the term off from extra sport as the jump to preprimary and full time school was quite a big adjustment for him. He was exhausted at the end of a school day and often fell asleep in the afternoon.
All three boys got back into rugby at the end of this term and are preparing in earnest for the matches that start at the end of this month.
But for now, we are enjoying Easter break for three weeks before the next load of activities roll out!
Russell was awarded the much coveted green belt in karate at the end of the term. He has worked hard and has fantastic style and skill in this martial art. Green belt is considered to be the first rung in the senior ladder and the climb to new colours becomes steeper, tougher and longer from here.
Term 1 is the swimming term at school and Russell was awarded runner up in the Year 5 boys for Mt Pleasant Primary. He went on to swim in the inter school meet where our school won. He won his backstroke race and placed in all other strokes. He went down to look at the local water polo club and is considering giving that a go next summer.
Adam completed another cricket season of "In 2 Cricket" skills clinic. He loved being part of the action and became quite proficient with a bat. He can now go on to play for a team at the end of this year.
Hugo had the term off from extra sport as the jump to preprimary and full time school was quite a big adjustment for him. He was exhausted at the end of a school day and often fell asleep in the afternoon.
All three boys got back into rugby at the end of this term and are preparing in earnest for the matches that start at the end of this month.
But for now, we are enjoying Easter break for three weeks before the next load of activities roll out!
Granny Pat
Our boys have adopted Rob's aunt as their honorary granny. She doesn't have biological children or grandchildren so I think she is quite enamoured with the status from the boys. A few months ago we suggested that Pat considers making the international flight from London to see our new home and catch up with us. To our delight, she didn't hesitate and booked immediately. Granny Pat arrived late on Wednesday night and will spend a month taking in the sights and sounds of Perth. I am a bit concerned that the sounds coming from this Wilson house may be a bit too much for her usually quiet and solitary life!
So far she is enjoying her visit. The weather is perfect autumn in the late 20's and we are getting out for walks and plays in all the beautiful parks.
So far she is enjoying her visit. The weather is perfect autumn in the late 20's and we are getting out for walks and plays in all the beautiful parks.
It was a year ago that we celebrated Easter with our other grandparents and a great reminder of that lovely visit so this is a real treat for us all to have Granny Pat share our home and life in Perth.
Monday, March 26, 2012
rugby again
This time all three are out there having a go. Hugo is playing his first season of under 6 rugby, a year ahead of when he needs to be there, but why not? It beats hanging around on the side line watching his brothers belt it out and the boy has natural talent.
He has watched enough rugby to know what the game is about and has really taken well to the passing and running. Our biggest stumbling block to date has been getting him to accept that U6's only play tag rugby. Last week he refused to practice because he had worked out that his team wasn't playing "real" rugby like Russell's team. He wanted to tackle. "What's with the baby game of tag?" he asked.
I fear that is going to be an ongoing discussion as tackle and scrumming only kick in at U8! The best part for me is the cute little boots. They could double as decorations on my rearview mirror. If I lived in Goodwood, of course.
Too cute. If I say so myself.
grub camp
Or was it cub camp?
The boys, especially Adam, returned from cub scout camp looking like great big grubs. They were so filthy! It took hours of soaking to get the clothes to a state that the washing machine could handle. What fun these two brothers have on these great weekends away. They hike, cook, play games, stalk the lantern and do obstacle courses. And for Adam, that all happens in the same set of clothing, it seems. He wins the laundry prize and I doubt his bag gets unzipped to find his toothbrush!
The cub pack spent the weekend down south on another epic adventure. Rob, Hugo and I had a very relaxing weekend in Perth. We went out for a lovely pub lunch on the river's edge, had an afternoon sleep, did some gardening and lazed around. The general house volume was low and Hugo basked in the attention that an only child gets. What bliss!
The boys, especially Adam, returned from cub scout camp looking like great big grubs. They were so filthy! It took hours of soaking to get the clothes to a state that the washing machine could handle. What fun these two brothers have on these great weekends away. They hike, cook, play games, stalk the lantern and do obstacle courses. And for Adam, that all happens in the same set of clothing, it seems. He wins the laundry prize and I doubt his bag gets unzipped to find his toothbrush!
The cub pack spent the weekend down south on another epic adventure. Rob, Hugo and I had a very relaxing weekend in Perth. We went out for a lovely pub lunch on the river's edge, had an afternoon sleep, did some gardening and lazed around. The general house volume was low and Hugo basked in the attention that an only child gets. What bliss!
Sunday, March 25, 2012
ruling the roost
I love the way the Aussies keep the rules and avoid conflict while doing it. Sometimes, however, it does make me laugh! There is a franchise here called Red Rooster. It's a take away joint for everything roast chickenish. You can drive thru' or walk in and dine. You can order chicken pieces, burgers or the whole darn bird!
On a recent Sunday morning our friends at church decided that it was a good idea to congregate at our house for lunch. We agreed and I decided to rescue the empty pantry by making my first-ever stop at Red Rooster for roast chickens.
To Russell's delight we decided to do the Drive-thru and dutifully stopped when we got to the window and requested: "Four roast chickens, please!"
To our utter amazement our very reasonable request (given that this is exclusively a roast chicken vendor on a Sunday lunch) was met with disapproval. The sales lady informed us that each customer was only allowed to purchase two chickens unless a pre order arrangement had been made a few hours before! An argument ensued where I politely pointed out that she was selling chickens and I was buying them. What was the problem? I could go down to my local IGA (read Spar) and clear out the hot chicken oven and nobody would bat an eye. Here she was telling me she didn't want my fifty bucks. Insane. Recession? What recession? Rules are rules and theirs is only two chickens per car so that everyone can have lunch!
I backed down momentarily, cleared my throat and started again: "Two roast chickens, please". To which she gaily responded, "that will be $24.95, please." I paid. We left. I drove thru and parked in the adjoining car park.
I told Russell to wait in the car while I just went to buy the chickens. He looked on in bewilderment as I marched through the front door of the very same Red Rooster and greeted the staff with a smile at the counter. "Two roast chickens, please," I said. They looked at one another in total disbelief and nudged each other forward. Eventually they called the supervisor from the back. She tentatively approached the cash register, looking me up and down. I could tell she was deciding whether to take me on or not. I spoke clearly and concisely and made my plea known: "Two roast chickens, please."
"That will be $24.95," she said. I took them and left.
Fair dinkum!
Saturday, March 24, 2012
return to sender
Address unknown.
We have booked our tickets to South Africa! We arrive in Cape Town on Wednesday 19th December and stay for four weeks. Rob leaves a few days earlier on Sunday 13th and the boys and I plan to be in Johannesburg catching up with my sister and her family as well as the Blanes, for a few days.
We'll have Christmas with family and friends and will be there for Lindsay's 40th.
We are all looking forward to seeing everyone again. The boys are dreaming of Yogisip and Jelly Tots. We're on the look out for a house to "sit" for anyone who is going to be away for all or some of that time. It would be really perfect having our "own" place in Cape Town for a while.
This year is already turning into a fun and busy one and it is great knowing we have a month's holiday at the end!
We have booked our tickets to South Africa! We arrive in Cape Town on Wednesday 19th December and stay for four weeks. Rob leaves a few days earlier on Sunday 13th and the boys and I plan to be in Johannesburg catching up with my sister and her family as well as the Blanes, for a few days.
We'll have Christmas with family and friends and will be there for Lindsay's 40th.
We are all looking forward to seeing everyone again. The boys are dreaming of Yogisip and Jelly Tots. We're on the look out for a house to "sit" for anyone who is going to be away for all or some of that time. It would be really perfect having our "own" place in Cape Town for a while.
This year is already turning into a fun and busy one and it is great knowing we have a month's holiday at the end!
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