Lunar Eclipse

 

Had to get up 4.30 AM to see this one, it was setting over the sea just as the sun was rising, it was absolutely the most fantastic way to start off a vacation (albeit a bit tiring.) Now if only i had a better zoom lens for my d40 I would have been able to frame the moon a bit better, but you get the gist.

I'll be randomly posting photos on the website over the next days on the different things we have done over the last couple of weeks. It's been an absolutely great and wonderful vacation, elephants, water parks, amazing scenic spots, Extreme Shark Diving, cable swinging over canyons and rivers, through jungles etc. you get the idea. Check back for the links to the photos. Have a good one and God Bless...

Taste... but do not enjoy...

"Ok Brookie... lick the cake! Yes, you are allowed to lick the cake, no... no one will be upset at you... CLICK" this photo impersonifies little Brooklyn Ariella, albeit with her 'class', reminds me of someone... hmmmm

The cake was good, though! In the end this post is about the photo, such expression, passion for food. Definitely the italian side of the family.

Ciao (cheers) and have a good one...

Hout Bay

So we went for this 'glass bottomed boat' ride, now that 'bought the cake' (I know...) as far as I'm concerned, for false advertizing, three small side windows that were half the time under water and the rest above. Not to mention that it was completely indifferent since the algae on the outside of the 'windows' was blocking any kind of view to the outside. Anywho.. still processing the photos.. will upload soon. Night ya'll, ciao ciao

Happy Birthday Liz

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Click on the photo to the right to go to the photo album... The night before Liz's birthday we went out to eat at (arguably) one of the most authentic italian restaurants in Cape Town, it was great! On her birthday we had a 'Snook Braai' (Barracuda barbeque's) by the pool the traditional way (who would've thought barracuda tastes good with apricot jam?? -- apparently if you adding coffee grains to it gives it a liquorish flavor - we didn't try it) On Sunday we are going to go for a glass-bottom boat ride to observe the fish and coral reefs - I'll definitely be posting some photos early next week. Lots of love to all! ciao ciao!

Back from Italy...

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An ironic trait of human nature is our ability to accustom ourselves to the beauty of our surroundings to the point that we will admit to friends and visitors to our beautiful countries, "this place is beautiful" yet the meaning of the very words we utter are lost on ourselves.

the beauty of traveling, is that when you arrive back to the 'beautiful place' that you used to live, you say... "Wooahh, this is gorgeous! I forgot how gorgeous this place really was!"

My trip to Italy was wonderful, got to meet a lot of friends, made new ones. Occasionally, (if you really need it) the Lord will help you time a trip or such to perfection without you having to do much work. Funny enough, this happens more often then not when the same trip could go 'all wrong', God was on my side this time!

Christmas, Italy, dinner, etc.

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We have been pretty busy, but managed to put up an album with some photos of our Christmas "Linners" (24-26)... after boxing day couldn't stand the sight of food anymore (yeah right!!) but we enjoyed ourselves immensly! I'll be heading back to Italy for 10 days, but hope to have more stuff to post when I get back!

We still don't have any leads on a new house yet, so please keep that in your prayers. Thanks!!

Click on the top photo to lead you to the photo album of our Christmas celebrations... ;-)

NEWSLETTER - click here...
Dear Loved ones and friends,

Merry Christmas and Happy ’08, we will continue to pray for each of you that you will prosper in everything that you do. We are sure that God has mighty accomplishments and victories for you this year.

This year, in all your endeavors and goals, try to keep in mind what Harvard Professor Chester L Dawes, in 1940, said about the television… "The television will never achieve popularity; it takes place in a semi darkened room and demands continuous attention." Needless to say, he slightly underestimated its potential. Make the choice to pursue your goals and dreams as long as there so much as a glimmer of hope they will succeed!

But the most important key to success lies in this quote, “Prayer is not the least you can do… It’s the MOST that you can do!” We will be sure to keep you in our prayers, please continue to support us by keeping us in yours!

Prayer request: We must be out of our current house by the end of January as the Landlords want to renovate and sell, that we will find a beautiful house in a good location soon & that He will supply all the finances for the move!

News flash: Our little Breanne Allegra (9 months, picture to the left), is walking/running everywhere!

We love you all and wish you a warm, joyful Christmas and a happy, healthy and successful New Year 2008!

Mike, Liz, Bianca, Brooke and Breanne