WHS weekend

This weekend the Doeke's came to visit from South Australia! So Saturday night we had a little bit of a party at our place which included the Youngs and the Sheens too. We had an awesome time just chatting, playing the Wii, playing with the kids and sharing information with each other.
There is something really special about hanging out with other families who can relate to your experiences. You never feel judged, and you never feel like you have to explain anything. We are always learning new things from each other.
Very much looking forward to the conference and getting the chance to chat with the rest of our WHS family and have FUN (because there is a LOT of that planned for the Ballarat conference). We are especially looking forward to meeting the new members of our WHS family, and reconnecting with some who haven't been to a conference for ages.
I know I harp on about it all the time, but it doesn't matter where you come from, or what you believe in, our kids/adults with WHS connect us in a way that you can't explain.
Ryley and Sarah (Rachael's big sister) out for coffee

Braeden and Rachael waiting for their babycino's


Ryley, Rachael, Braeden, Ellie & Elliott


Probably the BEST picture of all because they are all mucking around!!


Comments

  1. E.November 28, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Glad you had a great time catching up. It's just so great when people 'get' it, isn't it?

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  2. AlisonNovember 28, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Sounds great - I love spending time with people who just get it.

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  3. UnknownNovember 29, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Yes it was a FANTASTIC weekend. Thnaks for a great night!! Very well written too, there is this bond from our children that brings us all together. Thanks again. See u soon x

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  4. KristyNovember 29, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Sounds like you all had a great time. I love the pictures of all the kids together. I agree that we all do have a great and wonderful bond because of our amazing children. :)

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