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...
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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;-)
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.
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.
