Festive Frivolity and Falalala lala la la

Hey Peoples.

Well today is ChristMas day and I've found some time to myself. Well to myself and the virus ridden Postmus computer...

Bj, Quinlan (who features in the above shots because we haven't shown him off for a while), Spud and I drove up yesterday to the Northern Lights of Lonnie; after tidying up our house which to our consternation is actually spotless. Ian, Rachel and Kids are staying in our house in Hobart while visiting with Bro & Sis In laws for their Xmas time together.

Anyway, we Went to the Xmas service this am where Rev Eikelboom talked of the artistic liberality of musicians and artists portraying Christmas, as well as the idea that Shepherds were the lowliest of persons in Jesus' day, and if God's peace extends to them, it extends to us all. Good also to spend time with Lonnie folk every weekend and again.

Well, This arvo is a Xmas dinner at Suzies and tomorrow boxing day festivities etc etc etc etc.

Grandma and Grandad

What are those two looking at?
Is it the rogue potatoes that decided to come up?
Is it the design of a you beaut only fixed it 10 times irrigation scheme?
Or is it the lettuce that i just finished standing on, coz the garden was way too full of little seedlings.

Anyway, Dad knew exactly where every plant was in that patch. He basically reconstructed the surface and substrate soil and did a marvellous job. Hopefully we can sample some of the fruits this summer. He may be interested to know that we also planted an apricot tree at the Y of the back garden.
We may give yas some updates on the growth in said patch, when said growth appears via the digital photo means one day.

Bj and I had a great time with G & G even though we all went through some hardship or other such as colds, flus, headaches, etc. It was so quiet the days after Mum & Dad were gone.
And above, you see Quinlan being very photogenic, as well as telling Grandma a very long story.
He was telling her how it was great to have someone else to push the pram and to console him.

Don't worry Quinlan. Diana and Tash are coming soon...

Karate Qid

A BIG THANKS TO ALL

I had to shout, because it's a long way to where this message needs to travel.
Bj, Larry and Quin welcomed their aged parents yesterday into the land of Southern Tasmania, and were pretty well overwhelmed with gifts etc.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who lavished their well wishes and gifts upon us.
From West (Oz) to North (Canada) and everywhere else, Thanks guys.

We think the little guy had a growth spurt yesterday and he is doing really well.
Bj and I are looking forward to catching up on sleep one day, however (maybe ma and pa can felicitate that).
ps, Tash, God's blessing on your mocks, go get em.

LBQ

And then some more again cos i'm a Picasa (user)

Well, Sarah, check this out! Here are some long awaited photos portraying in landscape mode a group of friends and raletions, namely Winnie the pooh and tigger too, and eyeore looking decidedly joyful, and of course piglet. Also find some verrry interesting photos from last Sunday. I think we have far too much fun at church! Oh, by the way, you can sort of get an idea of one corner of the baby room. More (Pooh) corners to come! :p

Quinlan with Opa and Oma and more...

Hey guys, here are some more piccies of Quinlan, at his baptism, and just some random shots around the place, so ya get a feel for the way he is making himself at home.

A Sign of the Covenant

Sunday 14th September 2008, and Quinlan Bryce Huizinga received the sign and seal of God's love and faithfulness promised to him.

He was fitted out for the occasion with a splendid robe of white, made by Aunty Janice :)

See the photos for more details,

We had a lovely day and thanks to all those who came down to visit!

LnBnQ

Bub shows off :)

Hey, thought i'd just update.
We are very thankful so far. Quinlan is feeding well, bathing well, and is doing his level best to be one of the cutest babies ever...

Anyhow, a photographer took some photos of him; they put pictures of new babies in the Mercury every Tuesday.

Here are some photos of the dear little man doing the rounds with:

Opa

Oma,

His Hobart Granny (Eg)

with the lovely mother looking on,

and the proudest Dad you ever laid eyes upon.

Love, LnB

Quinlan Bryce Huizinga

Larry & Bj would like to welcome young Quinlan Bryce into the world.

He weighed 6lb 12oz
Arriving at 5:12pm on 28 August 2008.

All is well with mother and son (and father:)).

Praise be to our God and Father for this wonderful blessing.
More to come later...

Strange Autos on Montrose Track - Mt Wellington

Hey Guys.

Sean and I walked the dogs up Montrose Track which goes up from Glenorchy to Mt Wellington Park. We had a great time, and we were stunned when we fell upon the old vehicle shells in the valley. We couldn't reist some cool photos.

Hobart in Winter & Recollections of Sunny Days

G'day Folks.
Lately Things are rather the opposite of hotting up here in Hobart.
Snow is on the mountains again and it's Fareeezing.

In July I went to WA as a respite from all the preparations for the new arrival.
I played supergolf with the Huizinga clan (apart from Diana who was with Jess on a European tour).

I really need to add more to this blog, although it seems more shall be forthcoming in the next few months (read years).

Bj is staying at home most days now and every complaint she has gives me goose bumps as we don't really know whether or not it's the latent phase of giving birth (now if you have been to a ante/pre/post/ natal class you would know what that means).

Winter is very cold in Hobart despite what people say, and Gas Fitters are temperamental.
We got an outrageous quote from one guy who was really nice, for connecting all appliances etc,
and then we haven't heard back from another guy who was a little more grumpy, but still ok (judging by the dogs demeanour around him), who reckons his company could do it far cheaper than that...

Complex, I know, but meanwhile we sit in the cold. Cold, but still holding on to our cold hard cash.
However, do not fret (especially parental units reading this), as we have two perfectly functional electric heaters and blinds in the lounge now to hold heat in.

Well i'll sign off now and might add some photos later.
Larry

We went to Gerard and Elizabeths cool Birthday Party

Rachel & Ian's Kids turned three the other day, and we were invited to say Happy Birthday. The highLIGHT was the icecream cake in the shape of Antarctica. C0mplete with edible chocolate penguins and (not very good for you) blue jelly ocean.

They are doing fine, and we go over every now and again and compare notes on our vegie gardens...L

SPUD

Slobberingly faithful,
Pawing at our hearts,
Underneath our feet,
Dog.

Bj Larry Annual Hiatus aka (well, you figure it out)

Well, it's been a year almost to the day since I've posted something, so I thought i better say something...

Firstly I would like to congratulate everybody who recently had a birthday, Oma, Janneke, Bj, Gerry etc. (John, I can never remember your birthday... If someone is reading this, pls post a comment).

And I am sure Bj thanks ya all for wishes and cards etc.

We are getting on fine in Moonah, and the Lounge now has carpet and is painted. Ready to move back in from the front "lounge". The vegie garden needs some winter vegies put in, and has been slightly neglected lately.

Spud let himself in the house last night (because someone left the back door unlocked and he knows how to open it ... clever dog...) and thought he would lock himself in the laundry and then play with the 12 or so rolls of toilet paper... hmmm... interesting photos.

Bj is 28 weeks now, and is doing fine. Larry is still playing in band and working every so often. The weather has yet to become traditional freezing Hobart weather, so that is a nice touch. Maybe the weather is waiting for our Natural Gas installation to come through.

On that note, we thank God for his blessings, especially during Bj's pregnancy and that we are all healthy. We can't wait for August 26 (Not August 28!!).

Greetings to all. Larry & Bj & Algernon Alberquerque aka wiggleworm.

ps, the picture is just to keep you guys guessing (hint: it's a little old).