Tag Archives: Family

Welcome to the World, Elizabeth!

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Helga

Sunday Dear Elsie Today was the exciting day your cousin was born! Now, on my side of the family, you have two cousins – Ella and now Elizabeth. The three Es!  Elizabeth Heila was born just after midnight and weighed … Continue reading →

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Port Elizabeth

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we drove to Port Elizabeth. I woke up early and went for a spider-webby morning walk around Carmel’s boundary. The grand architects of invisible strands had woven them across path after path and … Continue reading →

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Walk to Kalk Bay for Breakfast

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we had a lovely chat with you and I watched you paint your nails. You are doing so well. You loved showing me the things you are building with lego and the stick … Continue reading →

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Adjustment Day

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day you left to go back home. The delightful smile I received; the warm hugs and beautiful goodbyes will last me to the next time we meet. You have no idea of how much … Continue reading →

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Higgledy Piggledy Farmyard

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Helga

Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day you and I went to the Higgledy Piggledy Farmyard at Imhoff. We had a blast, best seen in the photos…   Elsie you said you loved the rabbits and the chicks the most. … Continue reading →

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Family Visits

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie You are here! You are here! It’s been a grand old day having you and all the family visit. Jess and Gerrie are also here but weren’t in the room when I took this photo. We started … Continue reading →

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The Marvellous Overberg

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… That began with the sound of a very old, loud rumbling train that chugged very slowly along a railway line below the resort. It was a large industrial train carrying something like coal. It sounded … Continue reading →

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Elsie Turns 4

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… Elsie turned 4. Let her be the star of this shining day. We drove through to Swellendam and were met by an excited happy little girl. As she swung on her swing, I asked her … Continue reading →

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Family Day.

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… We had the whole family here! It was great. Mike & I started the day going to the beach for a swim. I chose to wear my spring suit for the first time this year. … Continue reading →

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Mike’s 71st Birthday

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Helga

Monday Today was the day… Mike turned 71. Every birthday is a blessing. Today was no different and it was beyond wonderful to have Adrian and Stacey and Elsie with us. We started with coffee before 7 &  gave Mike … Continue reading →

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I Have Company!

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Helga

Sunday Today was the day… I had company. What wonderful company it is! She helped peg the washing. And even if there is a hurricane, these towels are going nowhere! Elsie is very good at pegging up the washing! She … Continue reading →

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Precious Shoes at My House

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Helga

Friday – 1 day til Christmas Today was the day… Christmas Eve 2021. Twas the night before Christmas and my what a windy day in Cape Town. The wind will abate a little overnight (if wind guru is to be … Continue reading →

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One Heart-Warming Photo

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Helga

Saturday What a treat to have the Swellendam family in town. They arrived late morning and we have had a lovely day.  Such a joy to have them here. Heart-warming photo. Enough said! Just a good memorable day and my … Continue reading →

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9th September

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Helga

Wednesday Today was the day… I remembered my brother Arnold. He died on this day in 2007 – 13 years ago. It’s a painful day to remember . I dug out a couple of photos of us…left to right – … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Ancestors

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Helga

Saturday Today was the day… I scanned family photos. This is the start of putting our house in order ahead of moving!   This is the oldest photo… I think we have here, Mike’s great great grandfather who is the oldest … Continue reading →

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