Party Party!!

My wonderful friends hosted an absolutely great party for me! For some reason they always have a theme to the parties so we had a Red, White and Blue theme. It was so nice and I felt so loved by my friends. My husband even rented a photo booth, which was great fun!! The night couldn't have been any better.... how blessed am I???


The Table Set... My gorgeous friend Paula did the flower arrangements

My Cake... how cute!!

Yeah!! Duncan's have arrived in South Africa!!!

The whole Duncan family has arrived! Poppy, Grammy, Uncle Brent, Aunt Monique and Cousin Kierlin safely arrived and we are soooo happy to have them here. We got to enjoy the amazing Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Kariega Game Reserve, and spent some time chilly in PE. The boys loved having their cousin here!! We had lots of adventures... enjoy the photos!


Cape Town we spent a couple of days enjoying the beautiful city. We went up Table Mountain, Took the boys to the Aquarium, visited Robben Island, and overall had a great short trip.








Enjoying a wonderful evening of music and fun at Kirstenbocsh Botanical Garden in Cape Town.





Franschhoek, South Africa. Still one of my favorite places to visit. The wines and scenery are always breathtaking. We had a blast!!!












Kariega Game Reserve... Just Amazing!!







Well I think I can speak for all of us.. it was a great 10 days. Not long enough!! But it was great to see them all and hang out with the family in my "home" town for awhile!!

End of First Term

We have reached the end of the first term of school. Aiden has adjusted and done a wonderful job his first term of Grade 1. He is reading, playing all kinds of sports and had made lots of friends. Evan is also enjoying kindergarten. He loves his teacher and has made new friends. They both love their new school and are very proud. At the end of the term Evan had an Easter Bonnet Parade.... We (evan & mommy) had to make hats and then parade to show off our hats. We chose to paint cowboy hats... FUN!!

Judo Fun Day

The boys are taking Judo at school and were invited to a fun day with friends. They had a great time practising their judo moves on a few friends and daddy. What fun!!!







Watch out!!

Aiden's Splash Gala

Aiden had a fun Swim day at school in March. Grade 1-3 had a few races against their classmates. It was alot of fun! Aiden did great!!

Getting ready....

Freestyle...Go Aiden Go!!

Kickboard races....

Although you can't see his face really well, he got 3rd place!!


So proud of my little fish!

Thank you!!!

So I guess this post is about me today... Today I turned the big 4-0! I always remember thinking how old that was, and now it still seems old! :) I have had the most amazing 40 years... some good and some bad, but I wouldn't be who I am or where I am without them both.

I think one of the biggest things you learn as you get older, is how important your family is. How much you need them and their support. Especially for us on this adventure that is even more clear. My parents are my heros! They have done so much for me and still do and I know I wasn't always the best child. Mom and Dad you are wonderful parents and grandparents! I only hope I am half the parent to my boys. Thank you for all your support and love!

I have also learned the importance of friends!!! I think I always valued my friends and family, but I do even more now. Luckily I have the most amazing friends here in South Africa that have truly become our family over the years. I have spent lots of holidays, birthdays, celebrations and defeats with them and wouldn't have it any other way. This experience and these friends have made me who I am today on my 40th! So I want to thank all of you for being there for me.

The biggest thank you goes to my wonderful husband Scott. I know you truly love me for who I am! Also my two sweet boys, Aiden and Evan (ok they aren't always sweet but have their moments :)) Somehow you always can make me smile on the worst of day. I am ready for another 40 years with them! And can only imagine what wonderful adventures we have left.

So, I will raise a glass and drink to you all today and know how truly blessed I am to have you all in my life!! Happy Birthday to me!!

Aiden is 7!!!

They are growing up right before my eyes...first he is in "big" school and now he is 7! We had a great day... we started with pancakes with a candle and singing at 6 am. (way too early) Then we went out to dinner, opened gifts and had cake. That weekend we had a small braai with friends. I know what you are all thinking.. where is the big party with the amazing cake??? Well since we were only into our first full week at school, we decided that in a couple of weeks we would have a pool party and invite the boys from school once he had made some friends. So it is still to come just delayed a bit! But he did take in star wars cookies for his class that were really cool. Wow another year gone by...