Sunday, November 7, 2010

Who wants cake???

Well I have stared a new hobby - not like I needed one. I started doing cakes with the fondant icing.. I first did one for Evan's 5th birthday which turned out cute. So then I did one for my friend Megan's little girl Claire. And now I have done two more for friends..

Wizard of Oz theme...


My Dear Friend Hilary's cake... just girly


Mia's Farm Cake


The things I get myself into!!!

Aiden in Uniform

Watch out girls... if you like a guy in uniform,check this one out :). Aiden got his new school uniform and looks quite handsome in it. All the schools have a uniform, and they look quite nice all dressed up.

His Formal uniform...


His Sports uniform

Aiden has Graduated!!!

Wow!! I now feel really old!! This past week Aiden had his year end concert and graduation. The kids looked so cute in their cap and gowns. He has had such a great time at Noah's Ark Pre-primary. They are awesome! The concert was Joseph and the technicolor dreamcoat. Aiden was Ruben, one of the many brothers. He did a great job and everyone had so much fun.

Aiden's Graduation Certificate






Aiden as Ruben in Concert

Aiden with Joseph (Daniel)...


Now he only has 4 weeks of school left and then a whole new chapter begins....

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

EP Rugby

On Oct 29th, we attended the EP Kings (our local team) rugby game here in our new stadium. It was a great game. There was alot at stake. If we won we would push out the Pumas and would then qualify to be part of the Super 14 league. Sort of like a minor league team being able to play the majors and bump out the lowest team if they could win. Pretty Cool... but we lost :(. It was a great game and we look forward to attending more next season! GO EP KINGS!!!



Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Happy Halloween!

As always this was a big day... We co-hosted a party with the McCarty's. We had games and a jumpy castle for the kids, food, drinks and music for the adults so fun was had by all!! We also did our usual trick or treat game with the kids. Lots of great times!! Aiden decided to be Skywalker from Star Wars and Evan was a Vet (or as he says... doggie doctor). I dressed in a poodle skirt and Scott was a priest (scarry!) We had everyone dress up and they had so much fun! I think we have definitely brought Halloween to PE. The winners of the costume contest were the V family dressed as the Adams Family. Great! Hope you all had a great Halloween as well!
The Boys....




The Adam's Family... so cute!!!


Pat, Deya and Scott...


The dancing....


What a great time... can't wait til next year!!!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Howdy Partners...

Evan's party was a rootin tootin good time!... the weather was kind of drizzly and cool but that didn't stop the fun! There was a jumpy castle and a pony. Lots of food and fun. Can't believe my baby is 5! Wow it has gone by so fast!!

The Cowboy Cake...yes I made it... don't seem so surprised :)




Awaiting the pony....


Evan on the Pony -- He wouldn't wear the hat!


Party Fun.....






Ready for another year....

Evan is 5!!!!

Happy Birthday Evan!! Evan is 5 years old today. It seems like it was just yesterday.. the years have flown by. Of course, there will be multiple celebrations..He celebrated at school this morning, he wanted to take in chocolate covered donuts instead of cupcakes. Then tonight we will have a special dinner and more donuts along with the opening of presents and then on Saturday we will have his big Cowboy birthday party with his friends. Here are a couple of photos from school...

Evan with his teacher - Madelyn


Blowing out the candles on his donut and his class.


More to come on the big man's birthday celebrations.....

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Whales, Whales, Whales

And no I am not talking about me on the beach :)

We went to the town of Hermanus (about an hour from Cape Town) for the weekend. They have an annual Whale festival. The humpback whales come in very close to land on their journey this time every year (I think it is for them to have their babies) The Hermanus area is the best land based spots for whale watching. We didn't set foot on a boat and saw about 20 whales! We stayed in a house in a small area outside of Hermanus called Vermont. Our "family" the McCarty's went along for the fun as well. Our house was very close to the water and we were able to spot a few whales from the back patio. We explored the city, checked out the craft stalls during the festival and had some great meals. We also took a day from the long weekend and headed into the winelands for some great wine. It was a great weekend! The boys absolutely loved the whales.

Hermanus...


Kids..


The Crier - He blows the horn when a whale is spotted.


Two whales together... very close to the shore

A whale jumping out of the water

The tail...


Festival


Kids watching the whales...


Views from our house...



The crew...


What a wonderful weekend with friends!! Can't wait for the next :)

Monday, September 20, 2010

One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World...

Victoria Falls ... It was a unplanned vacation (due to a little visa issue) But we made the most of the weekend away and flew off to Livingstone, Zambia to see the Falls. The Falls border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. They were amazing even though it is the dry season.. I can't imagine them in the rainy season! We went on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, we saw hippo and elephant along the way. We also took a game drive in the national park and visited the crocodile park. In between we hung out at the resort pool and drank a few cocktails! I even had a visitor at poolside. A baboon wondered into the area and stopped right in front of my chair to check what I was doing... a little too close! An Amazing experience! Enjoy the photos... it just doesn't do justice to the site!

Victoria Falls.... Breathtaking!








The photo is dark but this is a zebra right outside our hotel room. Since it is part of the national park the animals just roam. We saw lots of monkeys, baboons and giraffe.


Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River....



Hippo in the river.. We also saw a couple herds of Elephants along the river as well.


Boys swimming in the pool...


Aiden hanging out with the welcome crew.


Crocodile Park... lots of huge crocs! But learned alot about them.

Believe it or not .. this croc is already a year old! So cute when they are this small.