Soccer World Cup Opening

The Soccer World Cup is underway and we are enjoying the festivities. The opening match was South Africa vs. Mexico. We went to a party at friends for the occasion. The weeks and days leading up to the world cup have been so much fun here. Looking around town and seeing flags everywhere.. on buildings, light poles, cars, etc. It has amazed me how much of a melting pot South Africa actually is.. There are people living here from all over the world. It is great to see the excitement of the SA people and the pride of what the country has accomplished. I am very proud to say I live here and was a part of the remarkable event. A newspaper article that was written by an American reporter about the World cup and South Africa has been circulating here and if you haven't read it .. it really sums up the feelings and excitement here. I have attached it in case you are interested.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shari-cohen/south-africa-rolls-out-th_b_611802.html

Ok - back to the party... we enjoyed watching the game and had a wonderful braai (bbq) with great friends. AYOBA!! (which is a word for hurray) Bafana Bafana (the south african team name) played well and tied with Mexico 1:1.

The Group ...


Our portrait taken by our photographer Evan.


In the middle is my dear friend Paula. To the left is her mother in the green and on the right is her mother in law. GO BAFANA BAFANA!!

Our New House

Well as most of you know now we were recently extended til June 2012. With the extension we were able to look for a new home...ours was lovely but was a little small so we were just looking for something slightly bigger. We hit the jackpot! The only house on the rental market was awesome and fit our needs perfectly. So we have now moved in and love it. Here are a few pics of the new castle!




The Back of the house


Pool


Trampoline and play house for boys...

Aiden Golf Day 2010

Well Aiden had his annual golf day with his dad at a "real" golf course! He had a blast! He also placed 4th in his age group. He loves his golf... especially when he can play with his daddy.

Games Evening

The yearly Games Evening fundraiser for the boys school was on May 15th. It is a fun evening with food and games for the kids to play. It was a great night.. I was busy most of the night with helping to run things but the boys hung out with daddy and had a great time. We raised lots of money for a great school!

Sad Day

Recently another US family headed back to the good ole USA. Although it is great for them it is very sad for us. The families we have gotten to know here have become family, so it is very hard to say good bye. Kim and Randy Stout are amazing people with amazing kids. Their friendship and support have been wonderful. I will miss them terribly!

Kristi, Kim, Megan & I


The whole family


The Stout Girls and their friends!



WE MISS YOU!!

Oh Baby

Ok - don't get that excited.. it's not me?! But a dear friend Kristi Fair is having a baby and we had a beautiful shower for her. It was a surprise and somehow she didn't figure it out! We had a sock monkey theme. We celebrated with food, cupcakes, gifts and fun! Baby things are soooo much fun!

The Cake ....


SURPRISE!!!!


Gifts galore...


Oh - since the shower we have found out she is having a boy!!! YEAH!

Rally to Read

There is a program GM participates in every year called Rally to Read. The program delivers books to schools in need. This year Scott went along and took Aiden. It was a great experience to see the schools that are in desperate need of everything. They delivered to two schools and were very warmly greeted at both. It was a great father son weekend!