Expect the unexpected.

Life has been full of not much and a whole heap at the moment.  We have been surprised with Steve having an unexpected day off on Monday so we are packing up the rug rats and heading to Epako Game Lodge for the night, a last animal hurrah before the move to Cape Town which is rapidly approaching. The past few weeks have flown by with birthday parties, crew parties, hangovers, trip to set, Sonny's first fat lip (self-inflicted, not his Ace!), pre-school, play dates and the daily grind.  Here are few pics for your weekend.

Their first trip to the naughty corner together!

The Desert and the Sea

Last Saturday Ace and Steve went on the Living Desert tour with Swakop's answer to Steve Irwin.  Whilst it was great daddy/ace time I think perhaps there was a little too much talking for a 3 year old, luckily there was lots of sand to have fun in. However they did see snakes and chameleons and other desert creatures... but you'll have to talk to Steve about that.

On Sunday I hit the water to go kayaking with the seals and dolphins & Noni and Sophie.  It was fantastic to finally spend some time on my own and to enjoy the serenity of the sea.

Later xx

Day Tripping

On Sunday we drove south to Walvis Bay and the salt flats where Steve had been shooting for the past few weeks to check out the flamingos.  We have seen them fly by our house, strange, skinny flying sticks so it was great to see them prancing around in the water.  We then had a delicious meal at Anchors, calamari that was incredible and beautiful fresh fish. I can't fault the seafood here, which is probably why the day before Swakopmund celebrated National Fish Consumption Day, what a day, what a slogan!

xx

PS - After having a quiet (maybe not so quiet) word with my husband, we all might be lucky enough to see a few more photos of moi on the blog.

PPS - Happy Anniversary Babe .... you make being married easy! xx

Celebrating National Fish Consumption Day!

Our first attempt at a family shot. Few things to work on, next time don't get Shaun to take it, don't do it close to sunset and have had a word with Steve and his big hand placement!

The Art of Craft.

Fish & chips with Clarry to celebrate the end of term!

Katrina the Cleaner and the boys.

My sick babies.

Well the school holidays turned out to be a bust! By Monday morning Ace had croup and by Thursday it had developed into bronchitis. Sonny followed suit and then Steve copped it too.  Over a week later we are finally on the mend and the boys are happy again. 

It wasn't all dull though, it was quite nice to take it slow and go back to the good old days of not having to be anywhere at any time.  Ace and Sonny were both thrilled to see Katrina the cleaner, Ace hadn't seen her for a few months because of pre-school so it was quite the reunion.  I have always referred to her as Katrina the cleaner to help Ace remember the multitude of new people in his life so it was lucky that Katrina found it funny/cute when he constantly called her Katrina cleaner!  Ace has a thing with always using adults names... a lot, particularly those he likes.  

Lately I decided I needed to get my craft on for Ace's sake, so after avoiding it for many years we created a craft box, purchased all manner of craft like things and got crafting.  We made a rocket and some medals.  I learnt a few valuable lessons, it is hard to craft with a toddler in the mix, Sonny needs his own toddler version of said craft activity, it doesn't need to be perfect, documenting craft will sometimes end in tears and be prepared for obsession closely followed by trashing then complete disregard!

The fruits of our craft labour! And tears.

 In other news we had our first babysitter... ever!  Ace was beside himself excited, asking all day is Tanya coming yet and was all coy when she arrived.  Was unreal to go out for dinner with the hubby and not be wrangling a child. When we got home Ace & Tanya had done some spontaneous craft that of course outshone my previous efforts! At least we all had fun.

Chocolate Milkshakes at the Village Cafe.

Holy shit it's me! - taken by me of course, thanks babe!

Ace came good & Sonny finally stopped moaning for Father's Day which was spent at home!  Shaun came over for lunch and Ace (who's hearing must be a little stuffed up!) badgered him in a very loud voice all afternoon.  But I think all was forgiven when he gave his new buddy a big cuddle for Father's Day!

Big Father's Day Cuddle for Shaun.

My sick boys - Happy Father's Day babe xx

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day Dad!  You are an incredible father, an outstanding Pa and one good-looking dude in a suit. Thank you for everything, renovating, moving and for loving your grandsons fiercely (even as scrawny newborns!). We are so very lucky. Go City!

xx

With Sonny at OPB & Nigel's wedding - photo courtesy of Stefan.