Category Archives: children

Conversation with Bradley …

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

This morning, on the phone … Me ….. “Bradley, do you want me to pick you and Connor up after yoga, and then come shopping with me, or do you want me to pick you and Connor up after I’ve been shopping ? ” … Continue reading →

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Bags of flour

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

As soon as I saw the bags of flour under the table which was filled with freshly baked breads at Vovo telo in Parkhurst, when Jeanette and I shared a lovely, and special, morning coffee together, it reminded me of … Continue reading →

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Mr Tickle has turned 40 !!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Hubby read in the newspaper that the Mr Men books are in their 40th year!!!  The company and their extended library of Mr Men and Little Miss books has been continued by the Hargreaves family.  The original book, Mr Tickle, was written … Continue reading →

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On the other side of the wall

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

Jeanette -’kids over the wall’ post – on one side .. me on the other … I had been taking photos .. trying to get the darn thing right … and not being very successful with so many blurred and … Continue reading →

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Braces came off today!!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

After two and a half years with braces .. they finally came off today!   We initially went to this particular orthodontist to find out what could be done about Elaine’s jaw which clicked when opening and closing her mouth on many … Continue reading →

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Her room echoes ….

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

 .. even though I’ve moved around all the things Elaine has left.  My youngest daughter .. my youngest child .. my baby girl .. my Sweetie Pie .. has moved out of home     We really do have a empty nest now!!   She … Continue reading →

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Weekly Winners :

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

Mixed bunch of photos this week … “What are you doing, Connor ?” when all went quiet one afternoon … … “washing dishes” !! … “What you doin’, Connor ?” “….washing dishes !    Bradley, you can rinse … I’ve got more … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day lunch at Mo-Zam-Bik

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

Adding to Jeanette’s post yesterday of our most enjoyable and special family Father’s Day lunch at a new Mozambican restaurant … .. where our children … Bryan included .. spoilt their Dads (and me!) …. to the most delicious food … Continue reading →

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Weekly Winners :

Posted on June 13, 2010 by

Soccer fever has hit South Africa … and at home …. … Jeanette keeping her eye on the ball (s) …. … watch it … here comes a good kick from Bradley … …. what a great kick, Connor … … Continue reading →

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Can you feel it ? ..

Posted on June 10, 2010 by

Yesterday was enormous !!! There was a huge parade in Sandton, as well as all over Gauteng, celebrating the Bafana Bafana team and a nation united. Everyone is talking about … all over the radio this morning that’s all you … Continue reading →

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