We have decided at long last to do something about it - as neither Chris or myself have 'green fingers' in any way mean or form ... we have decided to get some help. Our brief to them was : simple to look after, child friendly, local indigenous plants, butterfly attractive & usable. This is what they have proposed to us, I think that they have done marvelously. Im so excited it look so structured & beautiful, so grown up - I never thought that I would have a garden that looked like this.
Tuesday, March 27
{New Garden}
We have decided at long last to do something about it - as neither Chris or myself have 'green fingers' in any way mean or form ... we have decided to get some help. Our brief to them was : simple to look after, child friendly, local indigenous plants, butterfly attractive & usable. This is what they have proposed to us, I think that they have done marvelously. Im so excited it look so structured & beautiful, so grown up - I never thought that I would have a garden that looked like this.
{Birthday Cake and New Layouts}
Here is a layout that I have just posted at digitalscrapbooking for a challenge that we have just had.
Credits can be seen here
Here is another one of a picture that we took in Balito last year on holiday - I love it . I'm really loving this use of white space ... I think that it is my new thing!!
Credits can be seen here
...I say that and here is one that is pretty busy though!
Monday, March 26
{DA'S BIRTHDAY}
WHY THE HELL ... has no one ever told me about TIM MCGRAW! Shame on you all for keeping it a secret. I discovered him today quite by accident inbetween our bizillion MP3's. The man is amazing - never mind that he is a 'bit' of a babe!! He is amazing - gosh those country lyrics are really powerful. In SA country is not listend to at all, so I have never been exposed to it.
Saturday, March 24
{Botanical Gardens}
Heartbreaking Africa
- Infant mortality rate: 6.43 deaths/1,000 live births
- Life expectancy at birth: 77.85 years
- Unemployment rate: 4.8% (2006 est.)
- Population below poverty line: 12%
Monday, March 19
{Major Storm hits Durban}
Tuesday, March 13
WHAT A WEEKEND !!
The Valley of 1000 Hills Route is one of KwaZulu Natal's best kept secrets. The Valley of a 1000 Hills forms around the majestic valley created by the Mngeni River and it's tributaries. Many artists and crafters have been attracted to the beauty and tranquility of this area which is dotted with cozy guest lodges, friendly pubs and tea gardens with sweeping views over the hills and dams. The main attractions on the 1000 Hills Experience are the dramatic landscape and Zulu culture which is well interpreted at three cultural villages. The 1000 Hills Choo Choo offers steam train trips from Kloof station to Cato Ridge on weekends and the more adventurous can view the stunning scenery from the skies. Microlight flips are organised from Cato Ridge Airfield. There are also boat cruises on Shongweni, Nagle and Inanda Dams and visitors can spend a day on a guided fishing trip or escorted 4 wheel drives through the Valley Floor. Alan Payton described it as 'These hills are grass-covered and rolling, and they are lovely beyond any singing of it.' in Cry the Beloved Country.
This was followed by a short but very bumpy ride on a 'most giant hugest' blue tractor - after which he spent about a half hour on a 'most giant hugest' jungle gym - I think that he went to little boy heaven. After lunch we went home & all three of us went for a very long afternoon nap.
When we all got up just before 5, it was still so lovely & warm that we decided to take Miguel & his first two wheeler to the beach front ( or Durban's Golden Mile as it is called) so that he could ride his bike along the promenade like children have been doing for many generations (including my sister & I as little girls).
Finally after almost 2 hours he was tired & ready to go home, we made a quick detour to have a ice cream for dinner (hey it was 30 deg Celsius = 86 degree Fahrenheit!) - I'm not sure who was sleeping first me or him!!! Off went to sleep one very happy & contented boy who has just conquered the world. Love you Miguel - sweet dreams ....
Friday, March 9
My first FREEBIE ever
When we got there the first thing he saw was a life size replica of an elephants head, he stood and stared for about 5 minutes in wonder. He loved it! He was amazed at how big an elephant, rhino & Giraffe really were, proclaiming at the top of his voice, standing on tip toes, hands reaching for the sky . . . that 'this one is the hugest giant one'. That was until he saw the next one and he would proclaim once again that THIS one was 'the hugest giant one'.
He was enthralled by the South African Mammal exhibit, going form one display to the next asking every question that came in to his head. He was very impressed with this until he turned the corner & came face to face ... well face to ankle with a 7 meter high TRex.
He looked as if he had found heaven. 'This is my one, its the most giant one he stated in a very solemn, serious voice'. He walked around it a few times just studying it from all angles. He then declared that because he was almost a grown up he could ride the 'most giant' dinosaurs tail, which he proceeded to do, as I am quite certain that countless boys before him have done.He sat there with a look of pure joy, adventure & recklessness.
By the time it was time to go home he was a happy, fulfilled & tired little boy that felt like he had conquered the world.
That night just before bed he asked me if for his birthday instead of a 'skater board' could he have the dinosaur instead, because he has no mommy & he could share his dinner too.
font : undercurrent
arrow - Kari Q
stapel - k hadfield, just minty mocha kit
photo frame - KPertiet_Ad21107
Blue paper with dino stitching, Museum ticket stub, dino die cuts & newspaper - Me!
Thursday, March 1
CHRIS
This is a layout of Miguel & one of our many visits to Ushaka Marine world.