Joubert turns six

So Joubert turned six last week, which not only means that he is getting scary big, but also that I am getting scary old (-;

After paging through my birthday cake recipe books, Joubert decided that he wanted a pirate party which is such a fun theme and I thoroughly enjoyed planning for it! The party was a great success with all the usual party treats, a pinata, jumping castle and Henk even agreed to dust off his old chest of tricks (he used to earn extra money by performing tricks at parties and restuarants when he was still studying) to entertain the boys. I must just add though that I had no idea 15 little boys could be quite that exhausing to supervise!!! Good grief, by the time the party ended Henk and I were both dead on our feet! But we had one very happy little boy, which makes it all more than worth it.

Emma turns 3

The "baby" of the house turned 3 on Monday and on Saturday, she had her first real birthday party with all the trimmings. She was so excited and had such a great time, I am really grateful that we were able to do this for her. I can't believe how quickly the time has gone by. I know I've said this before, but in many ways I still think of her as a baby. Clearly, that must stop now! And though it's very tempting to have another baby, I realise that no matter how many babies I have, they will all eventually grow up and rather deal with it now than coping with half a dozen children!

Party time!

His first birthday

I photographed this little boy on Saturday for his first birthday party. He has such a cute, chubby little face, I just couldn't stop zooming in!

Weekly Winners: 26 October - 1 November

Taking a ride with mom


Superman cupcakes


Colour delight


One year old today


What do you mean, I can't do what I want?


Relief in a cup


Splattered with paint


Waiting in vain


Is that a shark I see?


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Weekly Winners: 14 - 20 September

Cycad


Friend at school


Beautiful sunset


Joubert had his birthday party on Saturday at Boot Camp, as venue that hosts army theme parties for children as well as team building sessions for adults. The kids had such fun!

Private Joubert


Fallen comrade


Climbing


Can you see from under there?


Emma with flower in her hair


I've planted some sunflower seeds a while ago and have been anxiously awaiting the first signs of progress. As you can see they are coming along nicely!

Sunflower seedlings


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My little angel turned two today! I am shocked and horrified at the time having passed way too quickly - why can't we sometimes press the pause button to savour special moments with our children just a little while longer?
We had a fantastic day though and she had a great time. May you have many, many more my baby!

Joubert having a blast


Clay rainbow


Relishing in the texture

This picture was taken this morning just after she woke up. We piled all her presents on the bed while we waited for her to wake up. At first she was very confused about all the commotion, but soon got excited when she noticed the parcels! I just LOVE that just-got-out-of-bed hair-do.

Wonderment


Focus on this shot is not all there, but I love the expression on her face.

Fun!


Joubert and Em's cousin


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