I know, I know - I promised ages ago I would take photos of the house and I've still not done it!!!
Will take some tomorrow!!!
Love you all,
Lin xx
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Complex kids ...
The last time we lived in a complex was about 9 years ago and Cammie was not even one so I've never experienced the whole complex kid scene, but I am now!
It is quite amazing to see the children of the complex swarm out of their houses at around 4pm, climb on their bikes (all shapes and sizes, from the black bike variety to big mountain bike variety)and ride together.
These are children that have never met before, yet, within minutes they are laughing and playing happily together. It reminds me a bit of what my childhood was like - we played with our next door neighbours, played in the field across the road and occasionally when they were building houses further down our road, we would venture off to play in the enormous heaps of sand - all without our moms worrying that something would happen to us.
But living in a complex also comes with it's challenges - we're having to teach the children that they cannot scream and shout and behave like hooligans (they don't generally behave like hooligans - thank goodness), to think of other people and to be aware of the fact that they can't just run all over other people's gardens! But they're doing well and making us proud!!
Sleep well, friends!
It is quite amazing to see the children of the complex swarm out of their houses at around 4pm, climb on their bikes (all shapes and sizes, from the black bike variety to big mountain bike variety)and ride together.
These are children that have never met before, yet, within minutes they are laughing and playing happily together. It reminds me a bit of what my childhood was like - we played with our next door neighbours, played in the field across the road and occasionally when they were building houses further down our road, we would venture off to play in the enormous heaps of sand - all without our moms worrying that something would happen to us.
But living in a complex also comes with it's challenges - we're having to teach the children that they cannot scream and shout and behave like hooligans (they don't generally behave like hooligans - thank goodness), to think of other people and to be aware of the fact that they can't just run all over other people's gardens! But they're doing well and making us proud!!
Sleep well, friends!
Friday, March 6, 2009
All by myself ...
Well, my dearest Quen has offed and left me alone with the kids for a night for the Young Men's Camp!!! And what have I been doing?
No, not lying in a bath! No, not painting my nails and watching girly movies!
I'm cleaning the house!!!! And in this terrible heat too!!!!!
I must be mad!
No, not lying in a bath! No, not painting my nails and watching girly movies!
I'm cleaning the house!!!! And in this terrible heat too!!!!!
I must be mad!
Monday, March 2, 2009
We've finally done it...
Yes, we've done it! We've moved out of the flat and we are in our own little 3 bedroom house in a complex in Somerset Ridge. Just down the road from the chapel. I'll take some photos soon, I just want to get a few of our things up - photo frames on the walls, things that personalise the home!
I can't tell you how exciting this is...
I can't tell you how exciting this is...
Friday, February 6, 2009
Could this be it?
We went and looked at a house yesterday and I think we've found the one!
It's being rented out at a very good price and in a lovely area of Somerset West.
It has 3 bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom in the main bedroom, another full bathroom, a separate toilet, kitchen, dining room, lounge and a fireplace in the lounge! It is old and needs a bit of attention, but we're not too phased by that.
It has a GREAT sized garden - the kids will actually be able to run around the place and it also has a double garage as well as a utility room for the washing machine and all that stuff!!
So, now we just have to wait if the owner is happy with us and the previous tenants need to find a place soon!
We're hoping to move in around the 1st March - please keep us in your prayers that everything goes well and that we get this lovely home!!!
It's being rented out at a very good price and in a lovely area of Somerset West.
It has 3 bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom in the main bedroom, another full bathroom, a separate toilet, kitchen, dining room, lounge and a fireplace in the lounge! It is old and needs a bit of attention, but we're not too phased by that.
It has a GREAT sized garden - the kids will actually be able to run around the place and it also has a double garage as well as a utility room for the washing machine and all that stuff!!
So, now we just have to wait if the owner is happy with us and the previous tenants need to find a place soon!
We're hoping to move in around the 1st March - please keep us in your prayers that everything goes well and that we get this lovely home!!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Robyn's Baptism
On Saturday, Robyn was baptised by her Daddy!
It was such a special experience - she looked so beautiful and was so good during all the talks! I continue to be amazed by my girl.
Ouma did a lovely talk, Cammie shared his testimony and Ashleigh, Cammie and Lollie sang "When I am baptised" for Robyn. They sounded like angels.
Oupa was able to confirm her and give her the gift of the Holy Ghost!
I wish I could express how I really feel about this day - I think I saw a glimpse of Robyn in the future. Strong and sure in the gospel - it was awe inspiring.
I love you, Robyn xxx
Robyn turns.... 8!
So the day finally dawned two Sundays ago... my little Robyn turned 8!
We had a great time on Sunday afternoon - we spent the time at Mom and Dad's and all the cousins and aunts and uncles got together to celebrate Robyn's birthday.
I made her a cake that looked like her boogie board (her present) and she was very well spoiled with lots of lovely presents.
We celebrated her birthday again the following Friday with a few of her friends (Kelly and Michaela)- we went to the supertube and they spent 2 hours throwing themselves down these slippy slidey tunnels!!
Hettie had flown down from JHB the night before, so she was able to share the day with us! It was LOADS OF FUN!
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