An Update…and NaNoWriMo!

First, an update. Last week was quite eventful for our family.

Picture taken by Sayna.

Sunday, we went to a friend’s place about 2-2 1/2 hours from here. We had LOTS of fun! You can read Sayna’s post about that afternoon here.

Tuesday, some of the family went to homeschool writing group. I stayed home with James, who was sick.

Wednesday, I got a new camera—that was exciting! And just in time for….

…taking pictures of a whale (this one was my favourite).

Thursday, we drove up to Kaikoura, to go on Whale Watch. Sadly, the sea was too rough to sail that day, so Friday we got up early again and headed up to Kaikoura. Thankfully, by then the sea had calmed enough that we could go!

We had an amazing time, and I’m hoping I can get some pictures up here soon. For now, you can read Mum’s two posts—Whale Watch and Dolphins (a video of the dolphins that actually turned out pretty good!).

This week has been nicely quiet and relaxed. :)
Next week, also, looks pretty full—to Kaikoura Sunday, for church. Then writing group Tuesday, close to Christchurch. Thursday evening, Lord willing, we will have the privilege of hosting Dr Tas Walker from Australia here in Cheviot for a Creation meeting. Dr Tas works for Creation Ministries International, and he’s making a tour of the South Island.
When we saw there were openings, Dad contacted CMI and eventually we were able to arrange for him to come here on the 5th of September! We’ll have a barbeque at 5.30 pm, and then at 7.30 Tas will speak at the Community Hall.
Tas and another man that is going with him will spend the night here, Lord willing, and then head on south the next day.
So, our next week is looking pretty full! :)

And now…NaNoWriMo!

I saw yesterday that National Novel Writing Month is coming up fast…kinda scary, and definitely exciting! :) And I’ve joined…hopefully this time I’ll have more of a chance to get a plot laid out before November starts. :) Last year, I had 3 days to prepare. This year, I have just over two months. So hopefully this time I will be able to get things together before I start writing. :)
I think I’ll work on my Israeli girl story again. I do have several other ideas, but I’d like to get this finished before I start anything else. :)
Be sure to check out the post about it! :) Will you join me?

~Esther