Weekend on the farm

Had a lovely weekend with family at Lawa...

It was Kate's Pamper party over the long weekend (and our 5 year anniversary :o) Girls did a great job with decor, eats, games..toilet paper dress making. Was really nice and she was spoilt with gorg underwear and lingere :o)

Couldn't resist a few photos of the flora and fauna after the mist set in...

Boys will be boys.. how sweet is Reecie on little bike following dad Maurice on big bike..too cute.

Always enjoy getting away and visiting the farm..looking forward to the Wedding in November.

Hobbies...

Have seen these necklace holders around and thought 'that can't be that hard to make ..'And it wasn't actually had fun doing it and love how it turned out :o)

I always said to my mom that when I had a house I would just have a sand pit garden and rake it in pretty patterns....oh how times change and I know she gets a kick out of it when I ask her plant related questions or mention my current gardening project :o)

We bought the house with a little greenhouse at the back which was in rather a bad state and I neglected it while I focused on the interior but I got round to pulling it all out and spraying it to kill all the ugly noonoo's that had destroyed most of the veggies.

After a week of miserable weather the Greenhouse had grown tenfold and is now full of lovely herbs and veggies and I just love going to pick something out the garden to put in the salad or cook for dinner.

I have come to realize Gardening is rather rewarding (and a good hobby to keep me busy when the boys are out riding!)

Bath time cuteness!

Yes, I am bias but isn't my nephew toooooo cute!!!

Amazing Orchid

Isn't it just gorgeous..most amazing orchid I've had..got it in Feb with about 6 flowers and one or two buds and it has just kept on flowering and flowering it has 23 now!!!

Guest Bedroom

Home decor is in full swing now that I have some spare time on my hands.  Finally got my wall vinyl..it's been a bit of a wait but am very happy with it...

One thing tho..need everyone's help... I designed a bird cage to hang from the branch but when I put it up I wasn't sure if I should add it or leave if off..didn't want it to be to busy.  So options are..put it on the branch where i designed it to be, leave it out all together or...put it on the otherside of the wall ..kinda top corner? 

If you have an opinion please leave a comment below this post :o) chanks

Guavas

Having a house of your own definitely make you a bit more domesticated...

Just love this home, we have a guava tree in full bloom at the mo, and so many going to waste so I called up my gran..as grannies always know...to get some advice on bottling.  Was quite perturbed when my guavas were not pink! Dane said they looked like aliens in a bottle! which I was not so impressed about seeing as they suposed to be appetising ..said to my mom I wanted to add food colouring :) but on delivery of my first batch to my gauva loving grandparents I was informed that it is a variety of the white guava (which I didn't know exisited) much to my relief as I was beginning to think my tree was a dud.

A haven

Mmm relaxation... just loving this home

Oh daffodil !

These daffodils make me smile ;o) started with only 3 flowers...and they grew about 8 cm in 3 days with loads of buds was so cute and dane kept saying 'oh daf-id-dol!'

Easter at the farm

We did the annual pilgramage to the Mason's farm in Mpumalanga this easter.  Had such a fun time with all the family..really enjoyed it. 

Cuzzies...too cute!

A very special family close to my heart. xoxo

Was so nice to have Bevan and Blayze with us, bonding time for the Grandparents..in their element.

 Easter wouldn't be easter without the big hunt on Sunday morning (and a few before then ;o)...so much fun with the kiddies.  Could take pics of them all day long!..and I kinda did...

Even the boys had a blast...bundubashing around the farm...

check out so footage from the ride...

http://youtu.be/JkLH1oRflDY

View from sitting on couch in lounge..late afternoon

Moving day

We are so excited to be moving into our new home...finally one we can call our own!!

Lots of things to do...so more pics to follow :) watch this space!

Just cruising through...

Back from a five day cruise to Maputo on the Sinfonia with Mark & Nic, Bolty & Lisa.  Was nice to get away and to see the Masons (after having withdrawals not being close by in jhb any more).  Everyone else seem to find their sea legs but I suffered a bit from motion sickness.  Enjoyed relaxed tanning on deck and the day on the island, the food wasn't great and the staff rather snotty but still had a good time together.

New Year 2012

We headed down the coast to join Matt, Nicole, Rich and Byron at Port Edward to ring in the new year..fun in the sun, on the beach and boat...

 New Year's Eve..Byron past out by 9pm..Matt u still owe me 200 bucks on that bet! ;o)

The first evening of new year bonfire and braai on the beach

Christmas time

Ok so it has been far too long since I updated our blog and so much seems to have happened since my last post of my beautiful nephew..but I'm just gona play catch-up from the festive season...

Christmas Eve dinner with the Tems

 Christmas Day Lunch with Bennies, Barnards and Hoddies..oh and a Lucus :o)

 The usual croche match..proud to say Duds & I were the winning team!