Thursday, December 31, 2009

End of 2009


As I think about the year that's been, in these-the final minutes of 2009, I'm so grateful for God's grace- undeserved favour- provision and love. It's been a wonderful, crazy, life changing year. Looking forward to 2010, and all that's in store. This photo reflects how I feel about my life at the moment... there are a few grey clouds and a scew pole- but so much beauty, security and bursting potential...

Last date 2009


We had Lindt hot choc and choc cake at a cute new delicatesan in Hermanus this afternoon.

Hermanus Harbour


Ernst, Arden and I went through to Hermanus for lunch and the afternoon today. This town always brings back so many happy childhood holiday memories.

Holiday at Meerenbosch


We're at MB for the week, with Ernst's parents and Ouma. It's always so relaxing here- lots of reading and sleeping and talking and eating and a bit of walking and maybe i'll be able to say swimming before the week is up!

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Christmas party with my very unique family


My entire extended family got together for the afternoon and eve on the 25th. We played games, danced- Granny insisted we make up a dance item and perform it...thereby completly humiliating ourselves infront of poor nontribe guests, sang- I had a go on the mike at one point, and ate- was fun although I was feeling ill-survived by dosing up on panado. Pic of Ma and Pieter.

Christmas Eve with family


Ma Annelie produced a feast and we enjoyed the evening with Izak and Ernst's parents and grandparents.

Arden's 1st Christmas!


We had a very special Christmas eve with Arden, Izak, grandparents and great grandparents. Arden got lots of lovely presents- but I think the wrapping paper was his favorite.

Family pic



Sunday, December 20, 2009

Tleng&Alan's wedding


The wedding was at Skilpadvlei. Such a beautiful celebration of love between two people who are so made for eachother. The bride managed to stay calm, despite the zip in her dress breaking just before the service.

Wedding reception



Sushi


Lezil and Em came to viz- they've been working in India for the last few months. We made sushi for supper.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Arden en Pappa



Location for photo shoot in Yzerfontein



Cherub



My little star



Room with a view


This was the main bedroom in the house used for photo shoot. In pic below-Arden taking a keen interest in the photographer's equipment!

Photo shoot with Arden in Yzerfontein!


I'm with Arden at a photo shoot in Yzerfontein now-was reluctant to drive so far, but SO glad we came. They shooting at the most beautiful white wooden house on the beach, French chefs are busy making us lunch, Arden has his own room, i'm reading a mag, meeting interesting people and enjoying the view and we being paid! Life is good.

Tleng's kitchen tea


We had a kitchen tea for Tleng, who is getting married on Sunday, at my house yesterday. It was good to see some old friends from varsity again and celebrate with Tleng.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Anniversary



Anniversary supper at Zorgvliet wine estate


Ernst and I celebrated 4 wonderful years of marriage on the 10th Dec, by having supper at Zorgvliet wine estate- sat outside to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

4th Anniversary Celebration



Saturday, December 12, 2009

OorDruif


We had our 1st wine club gathering last night-it was loads of fun and we learned lots about the 4 main reds and how they combine with different food.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

On our way to Klein Plasie


Lara, Sarah, Arden & I are at my mom's farm in the Karoo for a few days. We stopped the car on the way there, to help this creature cross to safety.

4 Generations of van Rensburg men


We spent the wend with Ernst's family- oupa Piet, ouma Christine, ouma Andri & Izak were all there.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Ernst's Birthday


We had a special evening with Ernst's parents and Ouma, celebrating my wonderful husband's 27th.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Caught in the act!


Arden enjoys his first beer... bottle

Arden en Ouma gee vir Skillie kos


Arden and Ouma feeding the tortois

Heth's Hen Party!


Heth is getting married in Jan- our tickets to Durb's are booked! We had a party for her on Sat eve-she was a good sport;-)

Des's baby shower!


I organised a baby shower for Des, to celebrate the soon to be arrival of Kaylin! It was a special afternoon of friends, games, gifts and tasty treats.

Alana's birthday party at Beijing restaurant



Arden at a Woolies photo shoot


Arden had a photo shoot for Woolies on Thurs-if used, his pic will be on instore posters!

My little lovelet



Monday, November 23, 2009

Bathing in the kitchen sink


We had a really lovely wend at Meerenbosch, with Ernst's parents. It was so good to get away and Aren enjoyed all the attention and love from his grandparents- and I enjoyed the break;-)

Arden and Ouma



Arden and Oupa



Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Training for the Midmar


I'm training to swim the Midmar Mile with my Dad, in Feb. Swam 1km this morning.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Granny bathing Arden



Heth&Chris's Engagement Party at Silvermine


Heth showing off her beautiful new ring-which Chris gave her on one knee today!

My new doll



Giving dolls to the children at Izandla in Gugs


Our small group sponsored 55 dolls for children affected by AIDS and poverty. We handed out the dolls today and spent time with the children- who were over the moon with excitement at each receiving their own black doll.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Lara's 24th today


Lara came over for lunch. I made her a choc brownie cake.

Me&Arden



Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Monday, October 26, 2009

Arden and his dog



Great date


Ernst and I went on a super date on sat night. Fat Cactus for supper and then watched 'The Proposal'.


Walk on the beach


We took Arden for his first walk on the beach-he was in his pram and didn't see much.It was a trip down memory lane for me.We drove past Peddie Rd house-it has been renovated and looks very different, but good to see it's being cared for.

Lunch in the garden



Arden en Pappa tyd


Ernst is so good with his son, they spend time playing in the morning,before Ernst leaves for work.

Cindy&Thai


Cindy and I took the boys for a walk-we try to go a few times a week.It's good for our sanity and the babies love it.