The day to sleep late rolls by again...we have found it hugely difficult to wake up early when it's still dark and cold, so consider Saturdays a treat! We had a definite treat lined up though by way of breakfast with my cousin Joy and her husband Ken. Joy and I haven't seen each other in at least 25 years - we know that it definitely hasn't been more than 31 years as she apparently stayed with our family when she was 18 but my four-year-old memories are somewhat foggy and I don't remember. Whatever the case, it's been a really long time. We had been in e-mail contact in recent years though so weren't complete strangers - and we would have recognized each other without the prior text lead-in of our outfit choices! It was a marvellous reunion and we found plenty to chat about. It is so special to family living right here in NZ, although they are on North Island. After a glorious breakfast at the Purple Lizard in town, we took them to the church for a look-see, and then tackled a few garage sales together. Also took a drive past our house-to-be. Had a very blessed morning together; enjoyed McDonalds for lunch then came back to the Lucas's house for coffee and more chatting. Ken and Joy needed to leave here around 3ish for the 2-hour drive back to Christchurch, so we parted with many hugs and the assurance of another visit in the next year or three! 
For the rest of Saturday afternoon we took a quick trip to the Crows Nest, a last-stop for old goods before they get tossed on the rubbish heap (didn't find anything suitable by way of household goods), and then on to Patiti Point. This is a little part of the beach which is popular with surfers. We spent a long time there, watching the surfers, looking at driftwood and examining the variety of pebbles. Such spectacular scenery so close to home...praise God for the gifts He has lavished on us by way of nature's beauty. 
For the rest of Saturday afternoon we took a quick trip to the Crows Nest, a last-stop for old goods before they get tossed on the rubbish heap (didn't find anything suitable by way of household goods), and then on to Patiti Point. This is a little part of the beach which is popular with surfers. We spent a long time there, watching the surfers, looking at driftwood and examining the variety of pebbles. Such spectacular scenery so close to home...praise God for the gifts He has lavished on us by way of nature's beauty. Supper...mmmmmm!!!
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Light certainly does affect my ability to get up and get going. I am guessing your July/June will be your darkest months as you are opposite of us. Our temperatures are running about 10 degrees colder than your right now as we move toward warm and you move toward cold.
So happy that your cousin came for a visit and that she is relatively close...certainly closer than you have had family for quite some time.
Looked through your photos again, as I always do and it seems like Caleb's legs are getting very long. Has he shot up?
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