End of holidays.. Lucas is 8!

To mark the (almost) end of the school holidays we all went to the Reptile park with Nanny and my brother Alex's kids.

Riley went nuts over every lizard and bird he saw. Lucas loved everything!
I know it doesn't look all that unusual to have a picture with dogs, but these are wild Dingo puppies. They've been well fed, and as babies get - were very sleepy.

The first of the birthday cakes. This was a pre-birthday cake made by Nanny and I think will last us a good while!  They love it (carrot cake with cream cheese frosting).


Today was the day! We were all up early ready for the present giving before Church.

 Very happy with his chess set, playing "Riley rules" at the moment :) Thank you Gramps and Farmor

 The super duper long skateboard made a brief appearance in the church car park! His big buddy (14-ish) has one too and Lucas feels pretty cool now.

I'm so super proud of this lad! He's so kind, helpful, sensitive, creative, active and curious.
He's braver now he's 8 - you can see it can't you!

Next week is the boys bbq, then the week after he has chosen to be baptised. It's a very important time for us all as it's a personal decision to follow the example of Christ and try our best from day to day to share his love.
I can't imagine a life without knowing that we are all known individually and deeply loved by our maker. That we have a purpose, incredible potential for good and that family is the center of His plan.