Adventures along the Garden route

Vic Bay showing off as we soak up some Winter sun. LJ lost his first 2 teeth! We managed a very quick trip to Cape town to catch Greg and family while they were visiting, and little Ruth joined the family too. We are all very much in love with the newest little addition. It was a special time to have all the cousins together. We also got to hang out with our special friends on the way home. Lils draws the cutest little pictures. This is a self portrait... I joined a ladies hockey team and at the end of our first game I fell and broke my hand! I guess that's part of getting older haha! I had to have a little plate inserted to secure the break- that cast is a bit overkill! Now to be patient and diligent so that we can get better and play again! LJ made me a very sweet mothers day card that says "I hope that you wont DIY. He was trying to say that he hopes I don't die, but DIY is also pretty apt. Peas in a pod! My mom found this picture of her as a little girl. This adventure...

First day of grade 1 take 2. He couldn't have been more excited for his new 'big school'. He has settled in and settled down so nicely and we are very proud of this big boy! Little Madam has got some spark for sure! She loves to sit and draw and colour in and she is very creative. We discovered yet another gem of a beach. Its like a beach/tidal pool which is the perfect place to relax. The house is still a work in progress but we are thoroughly enjoying having space to have friends and family over. We have a wonderful group of friends who we meet up with on Saturdays for dinner and board games and we take turns hosting. It has been lots of fun. I feel it is important to have friends to do life with, we can so easily become isolated- especially with families scattered all over the world. Valentines day <3 Girl time with my little girl. I have to remind myself to take time out and enjoy these precious moments with my little blessings. We went away for the weekend to Wilder...