Picton/Malborough Sounds

We made it to the top of the South Island with Grandma Jeanne and Poppies where we explored Picton and Malborough Sounds!

Hector Dolphins

Next up on the adventure with Gramma Jeanne and Poppies were the Hector Dolphins! Levi and Landon had been waiting since they got here to go on a boat and now the time was here. We piled in the car and off we went to Akaroa (a small harbor town near us) to see the Hector Dolphins. It was really special to get to see these dolphins because they are very rare and only live off the coast of New Zealand. There are about 8000 of these dolphins in total. They are smaller then most dolphins and don't travel in big of groups. The boat we went us was really neat because they have a little dog, Murphy (Murf Murf). He is so cute. He wears a little life jacket and knows when the dolphins will come up so if Murf Murf runs to the side of the boat you know the dolphins will be there shortly! It was such an awesome experience and even more special to do it with my parents!

PS: For all of you that don't know I (Erin) love, love, love dolphins!!!!!

God of This City remix - Christchurch, NZ

God of This City - EQ Remix 2011 from rechurch on Vimeo.

This is a video a friend of mine gave us permission to use. It illustrates a bit of the heart of what life in Christchurch was like and is like now.
Thought you might appreciate viewing it.
We would be encouraged by your prayers as you think of the ministry work in NZ.