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Tag Archives: Family time
A Quacking Day
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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Tagged Birthday, Duck Bus, Family time, Friends, Waterfront Duck Co
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Family Weekend
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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Tagged Birthday, Chess, David, Family time
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The Great Nougat Challenge
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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Tagged David, Family time, Fish Hoek whales, Friends, John and Avril, Nougat challenge
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Quick Road Trip to Swellendam
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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Tagged Family time, Road Trip along the N2, Swellendam
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Noordhoek Farm Village Fun
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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Tagged Elsie, Family time, Noordhoek Farm Village
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Look Who Came Today
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
Mike Shaved off His Moustache
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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Tagged Caledon hot springs, Family time, happy marriage, Moustache
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Caledon Hot Springs With a Twist
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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Tagged Caledon, Family time
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Special Visitor
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
Suddenly the House is so Quiet!
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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Tagged Courage, False Bay, Family time, Fish Hoek winter, Home renovations
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The Day in Photos
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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Tagged Family time, Fish Hoek winter, Putting panes of glass in a window, Renovations, The loft
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Window Work
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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Tagged Family time, home maintenance, Renovations
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Kid’s Cave
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
Penguins & a Secret Beach
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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Tagged Family time, Penguins, Water's Edge beach
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Fun in the Forest
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the day, we went to the forest! We had a lot of fun watching you hide behind trees, walk along logs and run around. A sunny winter’s day, so the shade was welcome. Running from … Continue reading