Simon on the back deck with Sonya and the boys.
Evie was keen to meet her aunt Sonya and cousins, Fox and Banjo for the first time. It was the boys first time to meet their uncle Steve and cousin Evie.
I love patting our granddog, Chief.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
SPECIAL VISITORS
Last Sunday we were invited to Sonya's place to meet some special visitors. Simon, a distant cousin of Sonya, was visiting from Switzerland. He used to be the grandson's manny in Melbourne seven years ago. He stayed a year, then he returned to Switzerland. Now he has come again for a holiday in Australia. So he is staying with Sonya for a few weeks before heading off to Darwin. He brought a whole load of Swiss treats for Bill and the family. 
Here are some of the Swiss goodies Simon brought. These are Lebkuchen (gingerbreads) with the Berne Bear logo. While Simon is here he is helping Bernie renovate an old house, which they have bought in Brisbane.
There were some other special visitors too. My son, Steve and his daughter, Evie. Evie lives in Brisbane but I hadn't seen her since she was little. Steve lives near Innisfail, way up in northern Queensland. I had Steve when I was a teenager and I gave him up for adoption. I first met him when he was 30. He is 64 now.
A lovely family reunion. Me, Bill, Fox, Banjo, Sonya, Evie, Steve and Bernie. Bernie did a great job at catering for us. Simon took the photo.
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That looks like a great reunion. I did open my eyes when you mentioned your son but I quickly put two and two together. It is nice that you know each other.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family gathering and catching up on a distant cousin.
ReplyDeleteYour son Steve. How wonderful he and his daughter could come too, that is so lovely and I bet you were thrilled. My Sonya's boys have grown tall, especially Fox.
Take care.
you know my heart went straight to Chief! ha ha.. love that last family photo. I love the house they are remodeling, the style is what I like best and there are many like it here in Florida. hope to see it when it is completed. you had a good reunion and a lot of fun...
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have that family reunion and to meet your granddaughter after so many years. I love that you and your son were able to establish a relationship after so many years. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of work to be done on that renovation , nice to have some helping hands.
Sue
Very, very special visitors.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane, for introducing us to a couple of relatively new members of your family and for sharing more of your personal story. Your grandsons have grown upand it's great that the family lives relatively close by you and Bill.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great family reunion! Your grandsons are growing up fast! Love the cute grandpup! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAww, what a wonderful reunion. Those special visitors made it extra special indeed.
ReplyDeleteSuch precious time with people you love.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice story to tell and great you have contact with your Son now.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to have a family reunion, wish I had some family left to do the same. Cheers, t'other Diane
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful reunion.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
How wonderful you got to reconnect with your son!! Beautiful family...
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Donna
How lovely to have all the family to meet up, what a blessing for you.
ReplyDeleteHow very special this post is, and how lovely to reconnect with your son and his daughter, and Bill’s young relative from Switzerland also. What a cute grand dog too! A great post indeed and so happy for you.
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