South Strabroke Island Day Trip

The Green Family invited us to go out with them in their 21 foot Bayliner power boat. The Robisons also came in their boat along with Dave and Kath who live two houses up the street from us. We set off from Redland Bay at 9am and headed out between Macleay and Karragarra Islands and then turned south between Russell and Nth Strabroke Islands along the Canaopa Passage. Towards the south end of Nth Strabroke we stopped at Slipping Sands where we ran up and down the steep sand hill. Here are 3 photos and a video clip of the action.

We then headed further south going between Squire and Crusoe Islands and ending up at the top of South Strabroke where we sand anckerd the boats and and had a picnic lunch on the beach. The children had fun playing on the clean white sand beach while the adults relaxed and talked. He is a picture after we had finished lunch and are walking back out to the boats.

One the way back to Redland Bay we found a sheltered spot to do some knee boarding. James and Marty were first to give it a go. Jordan also tried it for the first time.

Great Christmas Video off Youtube

Nelson's Christmas News 2007

Well we have been living in Brisbane for the last 16 months. In May 2007 we purchased a home at Thornlands which is one suburb south of Cleveland. The house is about 18 months old and is in a new estate a few hundred metres from the water (Moreton Bay). The images on Google earth are a few years old but if you go to 27°33'19.90"S, 153°16'38.70"E you will see the concrete house slab. We have settled in and enjoy being only 5 minutes from Cleveland Chapel.

Marty turned the big four zero in October. Does he feel any different, of course he does, now he can say that all aches and pains are related to being in his 40's. He has been looking after about 25 church buildings in Queensland for the last 18 months and loves the work. His territory changed recently and now travels as far north as Mackay. Marty continues to do quite a lot of DJ work at Church dances and events. Earlier this past year he was asked by the Area Presidency to chair a music committee to select appropriate music that can be played at church dances throughout Australia. This is an ongoing assignment that takes quite a lot of his time as he has to review lyrics and video clips. The list is published on the Australia LDS website every second month. Marty is a seminary teacher for Cleveland Ward. He started up a basketball team this last year and has been playing with James, Blair and some other men from church. Marty is on Skype, MSN and Facebook and enjoys talking with old friends that he doesn't get to see often.

Lorraine. Well, yes we have moved again. but we have keep the kids at the same schools as their only about 10mins away. We are in a new Ward though, we are now in Cleveland Ward. I am the Young Womens President, and I really enjoy it, we have nineteen girls. There is always plenty to do. I love this time of the year, and seeing the little ones get excited about Christmas. We will be having Christmas at home with just our own family this year. Because the family has caught the chicken pox we are house bound until we are spotless.

James our 17 year old is Mr Social. He has his drivers licence and loves spending time with his friends. He goes to the gym twice a week and the others days he works out at home. He is very fit and Plays in 3 basketball teams. He also played Aussie rules football and basketball for his School. James is a little taller than Marty now and can quite easily dunk a basketball. He graduated from seminary in 2007 and will complete his final year of high school in 2008. He is looking forward to becoming a young adult in May.

Blair now 15 is still 5 foot 11 inches tall and is a little disappointed that his growth spurt has stopped for the moment. He plays in two basketball teams and exercises regularly which has helped him loose a lot of weight this past year and has really slimmed down. Blair loves playing his guitars and helps Marty with his DJ work. Blair is a good student and achieves very good results at school. He is still focused on being an accountant. Blair will commence senior high school and 3rd year of seminary in 2008.

Jordan missed the last two weeks of school due to the chicken pox, I picked him up from school and his face had red spots on it, by that afternoon he had more and we confirmed it was chicken pox. So Jordy has had an extended holiday. He has been a very valuable player in his basketball team this year helping them win most of their games. This New Year will be Jordan's last year in primary school. He will turn twelve in July which means he will be in Young Mens.

Brooke did very well at school this year, she is a very confident little girl and makes friends easy. She has made friends with all the children that live close by to our new house. She is looking forward to her Baptism in the new year. She will be eight on the 30th of January. It's hard to believe my baby girl will be eight soon. In the new year we will start her in a netball team. Much to the boys discuss as they all play basketball. Brooke is covered with chicken pox at the moment so she is house bound to watching movies and taking baths. Brooke loves to play guitar hero on the XBox 360 and she is very good, sometimes she doesn't even look at the t.v. and see still wins.We wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Love from the Nelson’s

Holidays begin for Marty

Tuesday 18th December Marty commenced holidays for 3 weeks. Marty has put up a shed in the back yard and has been welding over the last couple of days making a metal frame for shelving in the shed. It is finished now and looks great! Today Blair and Marty visited Griffith University Nathan Campus to check out the venue for the YSA convention dance. They have been asked to DJ for this event on the 28th December. 1000 YSA are expected to attend.

Chicken Pox Hits the Nelson Home

Well it eventually had to happen. Jordan was the first one to come down with the Chicken Pox. As soon as he broke out Marty, Lorraine, James and Blair went and got immunisation injections. It must of helped as Marty and Lorraine got a very mild dose of the Pox which did not last long. Blair got a few over his upper body but not on his face which was good. James seems to have avoided them but poor Brooke is now suffering with the pox. She has sores all over her body as you can see in the photo and it is very uncomfortable for her. Hopefully we are over the worst and she will be feeling better for Christmas day.

James Goes to Sydney for Holidays

James has caught a ride to Sydney with the kelly family who have been holidaying on the Gold Coast. James will stay with the Kellys for 8 days and spend some time with Aaron Kelly, James' good friend. James will fly back Christmas Eve just in time to share Christmas with his family.

Lorraine's Favorite Family Photos - Featuring James

James, 5 months old. November 1990.



James, 4 months old, holiday at Mackay, Sep 1990. James' 1st birthday at Thagoona farm, May 1991.



James, 12 months old, with Marty & Lorraine may 1991. Marty and James on motorbike at Thagoona farm, Nov 1991.



James's first steps, Feb 1991. James 12 months at park near Southport, May 1991.



James Nelson being cheeky, Nov 1991. James 19 month old, Dec 1991.



James with Christams present, Dec 1991. Marty Nelson, Doug Cummins and James Nelson, at Dougs baptism, Brassal Chapel Feb 1992.

Lorraine's Favorite Family Photos - Featuring Marty

Marty's 30th surprise birthday party, 1997. Marty performing a wedding, 1995


Marty on his mission, 1986

James Recieves Sporting Award

During 2007 James excelled in Basketball for Victoria Point High School. He tried out and was picked for the Bayside regional team. The Bayside team played in a full day of compitition games against other regions at Carina basketball stadium. James was one of the chosen 20 to play in the final game to see which 10 would represent the Med East Area and play in the State Campionships. James just miised out on making it to the top 10 team but we are really proud of his achievement. Victoria Point High School also recognised his achievement at their 2007 sporting awards evening and the official guest Dillon Boucher presented James with his award.

Photos for March 2007

Photos for January 2007

James Skimboarding at Thompsons beach, Victoria Point - Jan 2007