Thursday 27th December

Lew and I got our paper work started by filing our intention to marry with the Temple and scheduling the temple date for June 11th.

When we finished at the Temple we drove into Sydney and drove around the city a little so that I could see some of the sights in "The Rocks" and then we went on a harbour cruise from 3-5 around the Sydney shores. It was marvelous! It looked like possible rain, so there were few that came. This made it even more relaxing. No rain ever accompanied us, so the cruise was really pleasant. They served (herbal) teas and cakes while we sailed.

Afterwards, Lew took me a longer way home to show me other parts of Sydney and its suburbs. It is some of the greenest territory I have ever seen. The foliage is truly unique to Australia, along with its birds and native wildlife. I have never heard so many birds and their unique calls...even into the middle of the night! That evening we made it to a fresh fish store where we picked us out some white fish and had them cook it up for us that evening. We stopped at the adjoining grocery store to pick up some gingergbeer and cole slaw and salad. Then we got back to my dwelling to have dinner and enjoy the sunset. Lew drove home a bit early as my jet lag was still knocking me out. I can imagine I will be dealing with that again when I get back home!

26th December - Boxing Day

On the day after Christmas, called Boxing Day, we made waffles for everyone. Some were adventurous and put fruit and syrup on theirs. Others stuck with it as a dessert and put ice cream on them. We finished them off with a bit of bacon and eggs. It was really fun.

After Breakfast we went swimming at Windsor. Rebecca was like a fish in the water! We went into the town centre of Windsor for fish and chips lunch. I have become an avid fan of the fish from here, and hope to make it a main staple of my diet. It makes you want to weep and cry for joy!

Afterward, we went to see National Treasure with Ben, Joseph, and Elizabeth. It was a bit harsh for Rebecca so we are planning to take her to Enchanted at a later time.

Christmas Night

On Christmas day we went over to Lew's family gathering to be introduced to siblings and mum and dad Waugh. All of Lew's kids are wonderful! We've been having a great time getting to know each other and spend some quality time. Christmas night we all stayed at Lew's house and talked and played games. I crashed early since my body is still dealing with jet lag.

Arrived 23rd December for Christmas in Sydney Australia

We've had a wonderful time so far in Sydney! I got off the plane and Lew took me for kababs before heading to the apartment where I will be staying. Lew's friends set me up in a very nice little place that was vacant right across from the temple. They really went out of their way to make it nice and even stocked the fridge with food for me as a welcome. I was warned a blue tongued lizard was around, but assured it was harmless. I haven't met him yet, but hope to before the trip is over. We've been seeing the sights and spending time with family. We have also stepped into the church office building a couple of times to say hello and get a few congratulations from friends and co-workers that Lew works with.

Finished My Puppet!!!!

I finally got my puppet finished. It's the main character to a book I wrote and it was prepared for the Family Fun Night at our school to put on a show about child safety. It was a real success. My principal, Glenda P., put on the show. The puppet was constructed after her image when she was a child. The story is about a young girl who is a huge fan of Little Red Riding Hood who encounters a real wolf in the middle of the Ozarks in Missouri.

We booked the Honeymoon Cabin

We have found a secluded, very private resort to spend our first 3 nights as Husband and Wife

Bingle Tree Retreat has been designed for couples who just want to getaway for that romantic short break.

With over 31 acres of natural bushland and park like gardens, Bingle Tree Retreat is under an hours drive from the Sydney CBD on the edge of the Hills District, in the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley.

Situated between the beautiful township of Dural and the Historic Macquarie Town of Windsor, under an hours drive from Sydney CBD. You will find a variety of fine restaurants, interesting craft markets, galleries, potters and antique shops

Sit back in your own private spa on your covered verandah surrounded by the sights and sounds of the natural bushland. Each cabin is privately set. Complete privacy assured.

Anita's Christmas New Year Trip to Australia

We are making plans for Anita's trip to Sydney in December.

We have an appointment at the Sydney Temple December 27th to fill in the paperwork - Notice of Intent to Marry at 9.00 in the morning and then we travel into Downtown Sydney to pickup our ride for a 2 hour harbour cruise.

We head off on the family roadtrip on the 28th

Future Living Arrangements

Over the past few weeks we have been looking at homes on the internet, and exploring together the types of homes we might like to share when we are married.

Marriage Plans

Anita is planning to leave the United States, all things working to schedule, headed for Sydney Australia on June 7th 2008, arriving on June 9th, with a view to being married in the Sydney Australia Temple June 11th 2008

Christmas 2007 Plans

Anita and Lew will be spending Christmas and New Year in Sydney Australia. She will be leaving Las Vegas December 21st arriving in Sydney December 23rd at approximately 7.20p.m and returning on January 6th 2008.


The past couple of years I (Lew) have done a roadtrip with my kids, that lasts a couple of days. This year Anita will join us, as we head down the south coast of NSW to do some snorkelling and to vist some tourist sights such as Kiama's Blow Hole as well as some out of the way country towns.

We are looking forward to having Anita with us and having the kids have an opportunity to get to know the woman their dad has fallen in love with.

Anita - In Love in New York City .

We were walking down the street headed for Central Park when we came across this statue in the middle of the sidewalk, it was just too big an opportunity to miss hence the photograph.

We had a really nice afternoon together, walking through the streets of New York and Central Park, definitely had "Ground Hog Day" potential

Our Engagement!

We are engaged!

We had a marvelous time touring the eastern United States, and visiting the Church history sites together!



We visited Washington D.C, Philadelphia and New York City, before renting a car, and driving to the Church history sites - Lew had wanted to see these church sites for a long time and really enjoyed having the opportunity of being there.

While visiting Palmyra we drove the short distance to Canada and visited Niagara Falls, which was a touching experience - we were touched by the beauty and we were touched by the mist off the falls and the rain from the sky - we got absolutely drenched, but loved it!

While on the trip we were priviledged to attend the Washington and Nauvoo Temples, which was a wonderful opportunity.