Tag Archives: Family time

Family Have Arrived

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day your cousins arrived! They are looking forward to seeing you. Lizzy trying out the rocking horse for the first time… For dinner we had chicken and mashed potato with salad. Julian peeled all … Continue reading →

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A Quacking Day

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was a quacking day! . I hope these photos will remind you of all the fun we had today.  We went to the beach first thing this morning and had some fun there… We came home, … Continue reading →

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Family Weekend

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you came to visit! I have thought of what to do this weekend for a long time. I pondered if we should go away for it, but then thought that wasn’t necessary if … Continue reading →

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The Great Nougat Challenge

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went swimming for the first time in a while. It was wonderful and even though the water was cold, it felt so good! We remembered why we got so addicted to going … Continue reading →

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Quick Road Trip to Swellendam

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day I came to see you! It’s your final concert/ graduation from Grade R. Next year it’s Grade 1!! Woohoo. I left home and took a very leisurely drive through to Swellendam. I stopped … Continue reading →

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Noordhoek Farm Village Fun

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie As I sit here writing, you are downstairs fast asleep (I hope) after a very eventful day. You and I had a fun time today at Noordhoek Farm Village. You loved their playground and we spent almost … Continue reading →

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Look Who Came Today

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you arrived for a couple of nights. I was so excited. You came like a whirlwind ready for fun!  There was some drawing with Granpa… And chess with Uncle David… You won (after … Continue reading →

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Mike Shaved off His Moustache

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie, Today was the day we had a lovely breakfast together at the Hot Springs. Then, we went outside so you could use up some energy before the drive home. We went past the beautiful pool, Where we … Continue reading →

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Caledon Hot Springs With a Twist

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday  Dear Elsie Today was Caledon Hot Springs with a Twist – the twist was the best thing about the day – YOU arrived with your Mama! It was so wonderful to see you. At first we woke up to … Continue reading →

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Special Visitor

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day a very special visitor came – your Mom arrived for a couple of nights. She had an appointment in Cape Town. You and Papa are getting some great time together. This evening when … Continue reading →

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Suddenly the House is so Quiet!

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day  you went home. It was great to spend some time with you before you left. There was an amazing sunrise (thanks to Stacey for the photo)… Then you played chess with David (and … Continue reading →

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The Day in Photos

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you saw the new window be put in. It has changed the view so much from this loft area. Once the scaffold is down and the finishes are done, it is going to … Continue reading →

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Window Work

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day a lot of window work was done on the cottage. It was a huge day for the little Loft reno as the window man is due to come tomorrow. It was all systems … Continue reading →

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Kid’s Cave

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was another grand day with you visiting. In the morning, I worked, but we also did washing and it was fun to have little granddaughter clothes hanging on the line. In the afternoon, we went to … Continue reading →

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Penguins & a Secret Beach

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had such a fun time together. I worked in the morning and then in the afternoon we went to see the penguins! You were surprised how small they are. After the penguins, … Continue reading →

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