Visitors

Well we had some visitors at our front door the other day. They just stood there for about 10 minutes like they were waiting on us to come out! We were actually headed out for school and the boys are a little afraid of the swans because they have chased them before (the swans just want to be right next to you if you are walking... odd) So we had to sneak out another door to get to the car.

Jungle Gym

We had a jungle gym installed this week for the boys. They had to wait two days before they could get on it because of the sealant they put on it! So far they seem to like it... lets hope it lasts.

Update

Well this weekend was birthday mania... we had a birthday parties on Sat and Sun to attend. Saturday was Graham's first birthday! It was great to celebrate with them.. boy how time flies since mine were one! And today was a party for a friend of Aiden's. The theme today was a snake/reptile theme.. so they had a local guy who runs a reptile place in town come do a demo. He had lots of snakes, lizards and a tortoise. The kids loved it! The also got to touch a snake when it was over.

Now the big excitement for the week is that we are getting a jungle gym installed in the back yard tomorrow! I will post of pics tomorrow night. Maybe that will use up some of their energy.

Well this is a short one but don't have much to report. I will post more this week!

Update

Well the last couple of weeks have been busy as usual.. This week Aiden had a beach outing for school that was a lot of fun! They went to a spot on the beach with small pools made up of rocks that housed lots of starfish, crabs, seaweed and lots of other small sea creatures. They had a blast. They all had a list of things they were to find and then they built sandcastles and had a treasure hunt. The boys are doing great with their swim lessons.. if Aiden would put his face in he would be a fish and be swimming like crazy.

We started off the weekend with an adult only dinner on Friday night with some friends! It was great food and company. We are planning on doing it more often. The rest of the weekend was birthday party, and we headed up to Addo National Park to drive thru and see what animals we could find. We saw elephant, kudu, wart hogs, eland, and a jackel. We had to find something to do on a cloudy and rainy day! It has rained most of the weekend, but we needed the rain. Well gotta run... update more soon!

Valentine's Day

We wish you all the love in the world from across the world!!

Update

This week we spent most of it on Aiden's birthday as you have seen. But that is quickly changing...
The boys are doing well in school. We had meeting at each school last week to meet the teachers and get the low down on things going on at the school. Now my life is getting busy.. they both have school everyday until 12:15/12:30, then on Monday Aiden has music class after school, Evan has music on Tuesday and then after that Aiden has golf lessons on Tuesday afternoon. Tomorrow we go to find out what classes they will be in for swimming and will schedule that accordingly. And on Friday after school they have sports for Aiden.. soccer, cricket, basic ball skills, tennis, etc..

I have joined the gym and have been trying to go on a regular basis. I actually have some sessions with a personal trainer set up. Crazy!! A lot of people here are very fit and into running, swimming, cycling, etc. There is an Ironman here in April. There was a triathalon in East London a few weeks ago that a few of my friends did. There are cycle races, ocean swims, and running races regularly. So maybe this will get me motivated and actually get myself back in shape.

We are getting a jungle gym for the boys installed in the backyard this month. So hopefully they enjoy that and it keeps them occupied and works off some energy! They have way to much. I wish I had half of what they have.

I have made some new South African friends thru school. The people here are so nice and friendly. The boys have also made some great friends at school.. Aiden is always asking to have his friends over. I guess I will have to organize a playdate. He is such the social one! Evan is so funny.. he loves school but while I am there he doesn't talk to his teacher or anyone else.. once I leave he chats and answers questions. It of course takes him awhile to warm up, but once he does watch out!

When I have more time this week I am going to try to do some posts about "everyday life".. things like the language, shopping, driving, economy, general differences, etc. It is crazy but since we have been here 4 months things that seemed strange at first now are quite normal. I really love it here. Of course I miss home (mostly people) but it is great here and I plan on enjoying it while I am here!

Ok - gotta run get the boys ready for bed! Talk to you all soon.

Cheers

Aiden's Birthday Party

Aiden had a great day on Saturday! He had all his friends over to Windsor Play Place for some birthday fun. Aiden asked for a race car theme so we had a race track birthday cake and goodie bags with race car items. We had about 20 total kids there who all had a blast.

The Boys before the party....


These are pics of the kids playing at Windsor .. this place is so cool!






Here are some more pics of the kids and parents that joined in on the fun!!





Photos of the cake and Aiden blowing out the candles! I still can't believe he is 5!!



Everyone had a great time! I am now working on the Thank you cards which will be a Drivers License for each kid with a photo and everything! I know ... I have too much time on my hands. Aiden got lots of great gifts and loves all of them. On we go thru another year!