A Weekend in Pictures # 14

Sometimes life can be so fast (and fun) that I completely forget to stop and take a few snaps. This weekend was like that. I did manage to get a few though.....

Breakfast in bed and new Hello Kitty pj's for mama * lil' sisters pretty apartment * teatime with Timmy * the last Dalhia's of the season * photography class (this picture was taken by the very talented Kim and I love it) * a movie at my favorite cinema in Cape Town.

Hope you had a lovely weekend!

I love my Mama!

So yesterday was Mothers day and because we were so busy having fun, I never got to publish this post.

Rather late than never, right?

I really have the most amazing mama! I can think of a million reasons why she is the best in the world, but it would take way to long to type and I'm not sure if one post can be that long so on the top of my head, these are my 5 favorite reasons:

1. With Mom around, there is always laughter in the air.

My dad fell in love with my mom because of the way she laughed and after 30 years she still laughs all the time. The funniest thing about my mommy is that she laughs the loudest at her own jokes which kind of cause one to laugh at the way she laughs about

her joke, more than the joke itself. I love that about her. 

2. She is sew talented

When it comes to needlework, my mom is freaking amazing. She can knit, sew, crochet, cross stitch... you name it, she can do it. When we were little she use to sew us birthday dresses. Now we get crochet blankets and quilts.

3. Kind heart? That's her..

When my dad got murdered in an armed robbery 10 years ago, my mom was suddenly a single parent of 3 teenage girls. It must've been scary as hell but she did such a great job teaching us by example. Forgiveness, kindness, how God is good and how its never okay to stereotype is lessons my mom taught me.

4. Super fun mom

I love spending time with my mom. She is so much fun. Dancing under the moonlight, mid-week shopping sprees, singing on the top of our voices in the car, laughing until our bellies ache because of a fridge magnet and English tea parties are some of my favorite memories.

5. Unconditionally loved.

What a blessing to know that your mom will love you no matter what. As a teacher I came to realise what a blessing good parents are. Its not as common as one would expect and there is a lot of hurt in this world caused by bad parenting. May I dare to say that I don't believe in problem children, only problem parents?! So I count my blessings for a mom like mine.

I love you momster!

Happy (belated) Mother day to you all!!!

Happy Monday!

Not only do I absolutely adore this song, (it's been playing on repeat like non-stop since the first time I've heard it) but I love how the music video reminds me of the "butterflies" we use to make in kindergarten!

Hope you have a happy Monday!



Mutton dressed as lamb!

Every now and again, our school hosts a "Sivvy" day where the kids are allowed to dress up in their favorite clothes oppose to the school uniform they are otherwise required to wear.
Sivvy day is a lot of fun and we as the teachers love seeing how the kiddos personalities are reflected through their everyday clothing.

Today's Sivvy day had a little twist to it.
Bianca (my awesome colleague and friend) and I decided that its only fair that we as the teachers  get to dress up too and since we usually get to wear what we want ....

....we dressed up in the school's uniform.

The kids loved it!!!

Because it was a Friday filled with fun and games, I took a picture of each learner with a word they chose to describe themselves.

None of them really took this exercise very serious and it was so funny to see what they came up with.

...but then things got real crazy and we kind of went bananas ...

Now, I know I've said it like a million times but man, oh, man I LOVE MY JOB!

I thank God for such an awesome job, with awesome colleagues and awesome minds to love, teach and shape.

Teaching isn't always just about fun and games and some times it's real hard work.....

....but on Sivvy days we do it Audrey Hepburn style.

A weekend in Pictures # 13

This weekend was of the chilled-out kind. Days were filled with grapefruit breakfasts, mountain hiking, lots of photo-taking, thrift shopping and naps. It was lovely.

Yeah, its pretty clear!

All evidence shows that winter is finally here!

A Weekend in Pictures # 12

This past weekend we packed our car to the brim and escaped to the coldest little town in the Karoo. Here we huddled up in our colorful house whilst surrounding by cold, dry dessert. It was magical. When the morning sun warmed the earth, long walks were taken. The rest of time was spend planning meals, cooking it on the coal stove and then gobbling up our tasty creations; playing board games by candle light, stargazing, vintage treasure hunt shopping, playing hide and seek and re-discovering the absolute pleasures of family and friendship.

When we came  back, I realised I left my heart in Sutherland.