Bettys for the weekend

We had a lovely wend away at Bettys with Raine, Mark, Mads, Dave and the kids. This is unfortunately the only pic i took- arden and reese in the bath.

Cake

My mom and i made Lara this cake- very Brambley Hedge.

Lara's Birthday breakfast

At Caffeen

The girls

Lara's Birthday

We celebrated Lara's Birthday as a family, with food, wine and happiness.

Playing

In the sandpit at the acquarium

Arden and Tai

At the acquarium

Weekend at Meerenbosch

We had a special time away with Lara and Peter-sang Queen songs at the tops of our voices all the way there and back-even Arden could sing 'Radio GaGa' by the end! Lots of braais, walks on the beach, games, talking and laughing. We're going to miss them...

My 27th Birthday

I've had such a special Birthday. Tonight was a real treat- Peter wowed us with his culinary genius and almost 5 bottles of wine- paired perfectly with each course. Thank you to everyone who made the day so special and made me feel so loved and spoilt.

Lara and Peter

The menu

Birthday supper

Peter made the most amazing 4 course meal for my Birthday- was such a fun evening...

Birthday picnic

We found a beautiful picnic spot in the Enchanted Forest at Kirstenbosch. Des and Clare blessed me with the most amazing afternoon, i'm so lucky to have such awesome friends.

Des and I and the kids

Enjoying the flowers

Sight seeing

My little friend enjoying the flowers.

Spring in CT

Kirstenbosch botanical garden

All in a days work

We're at Meerenbosch for the weekend, enjoying the beautiful weather. Arden has taken it upon himself to clean the house with a toilet brush, while we relax...

Great Date

Ernst and i went out for pizza and then Italian ice cream in Seapoint on Thurs. I love spending time with my hubby.

Weekend away

We've just had a lovely weekend at The Baths-natural hot springs in Citrusdal,with Ernst's parents.

Family pic

Make over make up

I was walking through Woolies, when Lancome's very gay makeup artist volunteered to do my makeup...big mistake-i left looking like a drag queen and ran to the next shop for cover and in desperate search of make up remover. Took this pic when the worst was off and face restored to a normal level of makeup. Skin breakout the next day...no more makeovers for me thanks!

Tai

Arden's best friend Tai, with the super cool hair.

Jy dink jy's cooler as ek

Spring

There are signs of spring everywhere- in the new green leaves and the daisy spekkled parks of Pinelands.

Martin's 30th

Out for lunch with Martin, to celebrate his big day.

Arden,Kaylin&Dylan

Ardengoround

At the park

Lovely afternoon in the park with Clare, Des and the kids.

Michael and Arden

Eating sand at the beach

Mads and I went for a lovely long walk on the beach,with the boys on our backs,then stopped to play and eat sand!

At the park

Down the slide with Arden!

Spring

Our almond tree is in blossom and looks so beautiful...

Walk on the beach

Went for a lovely walk on the beach with Lara, Peter and Arden.

High Tea

We had high Tea at the Vineyard hotel yesterday, to celebrate Des's Birthday. Having 3 toddlers and a baby with us made for an interesting afternoon...

Arden's most favourite past time-playing on the computer...

I left him alone for a few minutes and he somehow climbed the chair, to take hold of mouse and key board with glee.

Visiting the Aquarium

We've joined up for the year,so intend to take Arden lots! He enjoyed his first visit but did fall asleep half way through- after a busy morning feeding the seagulls,he must have been exhausted!

Arden's 2nd most favourite past time

Playing in the dishwasher!

My gorgeous toddler

Arden wearing his Birthday jersey from Granny

Blowing out the candle

We had a few of our 'mommy and baby' friends around to play, for the afternoon, for Arden's 1st birthday party. Arden seemed to know it was his special day and enjoyed every moment- party pack foraging, toy playing, present opening, candle gazing and cake eating!

New cell phone for Arden!

Arden was spoilt with lots of lovely gifts- one being a toy cell phone from Ouma and Oupa, which he loves.

Arden's snail birthday cake!

Making weird and wonderful cakes is harder than it looks!!

Murder Mystery Eve with friends

We had a 'Murder Mystery' evening with friends last Saturday- set in Casablanca in 1942... Ernst was the Mayor and I, his wife...

World Cup

It's very cool to be able to see Beckham and the Princes in the crowd-more interesting than the score at the moment-still 0-0.

England vs Algeria

Almost in the stadium stadium

Bath time!

FIFA World Cup in South Africa!

Lara and I braved the cold and rain and went to watch Italy vs Paraguay. The enormity and grandeur of the new stadium filled with over 62 000 ppl took my breath away. Both goals were scored under our noses. Looking forward to the next game on Friday!

Afternoon walk

It's minus temp outside and Arden and I are bundled up like snowmen to go for a walk. Arden on his trike!

Happiness is...

Going for a walk in the forest

Lourensford wine estate

We enjoyed waking around the grounds, was such a beautiful Autumn day.