Category Archives: birthday

Here she is … baby Emma Rose

Posted on August 22, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Our little ‘ Moose ‘ decided to make her entrance into this world at 2.10am on Sunday 13th August weighing 3.37kg.   Elaine had natural birth after nearly 24 hours of labour, and half-epidural (she could feel her feet and legs) about 4 hours before … Continue reading →

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Connor turned 10 !!

Posted on February 19, 2017 by momsmeanderings

Our grandchildren are growing up at what seems an alarming rate.  Bradley is 13 going on 14 and Connor turned 10 the other day.  Erin turns 10 in April. ‘ On this day’  memories on Facebook has featured quite a few … Continue reading →

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James is 7 months old

Posted on December 13, 2016 by momsmeanderings

Affectionately known as Jamesie-bond or Jamesie-poo,  our little Jack Russell, mischief-maker on four legs is 7 months old.  Puppy training worked even though his focus on tasks was rather poor during his training, he has grown up !  Walks so well … Continue reading →

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My grandson turned 13 today !!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by momsmeanderings

Where have the years gone!!!  I remember so clearly, the day he was born.  I waited outside the maternity section while Jeanette gave birth to her first born .. our first grandchild .. Bradley.   When I saw this gorgeous small bundle of … Continue reading →

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Connor’s birthday party at City ROCK

Posted on February 22, 2016 by momsmeanderings

Connor’s 9th birthday … and cannot get it into my head that these kiddies are growing up way too fast!!  … was last week with his party on Sunday at City ROCK in Johannesburg.  What an awesome place !!  Walking through … Continue reading →

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Happiness is … getting a new soccer ball for his 9th birthday

Posted on February 18, 2016 by momsmeanderings

It’s not just any soccer ball … it’s a match ball replica of the ‘beau jeu’ (beautiful game) match ball which will be used in the 2016 UEFA European Championships held in France from 10th June – 10th July 2016 … … Continue reading →

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Elaine’s birthday picnic in the park

Posted on August 23, 2015 by momsmeanderings

A week has passed since we celebrated Elaine’s birthday enjoying a picnic with friends and family on a glorious day in Delta Park.  Before she gets any older, 🙂  let me share some photos 😉 Max and Lily met for the … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday : Memories and highlights – 1997

Posted on August 13, 2015 by momsmeanderings

Sooo   …   let’s go back to some memories and highlights!   My last post on 1997 was Jeanette and Lance’s wedding in January.  After the wedding, we took my Mum, for a few R&R days, to the Mont-aux-Sources in the Drakensberg.  Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Bradley turned 12 today !!

Posted on May 5, 2015 by momsmeanderings

Our first grandchild .. our first grandson .. my ‘Bradley Bear’ .. is growing up.  I’ve looked after him since he was 4/5 months old when Jeanette went back to full-time work And now he’s twelve!!!   Connor ‘photo bombing’ his photos … Happy … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday : 1996 special memories and highlights

Posted on April 30, 2015 by momsmeanderings

Before Thursday comes to an end  … 1996 !!     Two trips to Zimbabwe, two weddings, Carl’s 21st birthday, and Jeanette leaves home !!! January :  Hubby, Elaine and I went up to Harare for New Years.  We met Pauline, Richard’s … Continue reading →

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