It is hard to believe that I wrote my first post on this blog five years ago. What an adventure it has been! Thank you for your support, feedback and endless grace as I display my imperfect self and struggles, post after… Read More »Thank You for Five Years
This week it is my honour and privilege to celebrate this wonderful man God has blessed me with and to salute God’s marvellous work in his life in the last few years.
Big birthdays tend to force us to pause and reflect on how far we’ve come, where we are, and where we’re going. The big Four-Zero is especially significant because, though we don’t know how many years the Lord will grant… Read More »Grateful, Content & Ready
This week is Nettie’s Confetti’s second birthday! What a journey it has been. After taking forever to start this project of love it has now become an integral part of my life and those around me can’t escape when I… Read More »Toasting Two Years of Tears and Transformation
I had the privilege to arrange my baby sister’s baby shower for her miracle princess Isabella. I was assisted by a fantastic team of excited family that came together to make a safe Covid-friendly party a reality. We had a… Read More »A drive-by baby shower for a princess
After a lockdown, rollercoaster year like 2020 even homebodies like us needed to get away for a few days over the December holidays. Fortunately, Prince Charlie’s family lives in the Western Cape and invited us to spend Christmas with them.… Read More »Our Scenic Drive to Christmas in Cape Town
I once heard a mother remark that the biggest reason for celebrating her toddler’s birthday is that she kept the child alive for another year. That is almost how I feel about my blog baby. This weekend I celebrate one… Read More »My Blog Baby Turns One
If you’ve been on the blog for a few seconds you would notice that I love a good celebration. I love commemorating birthdays and anniversaries, but enjoy even making a big deal of small things. This week Prince Charlie and… Read More »The joy of celebrating milestones and moments
Have you noticed? The sun is shining a bit brighter. The birds are chirping a bit louder. The days are getting longer and warmer. The smell of spring is in the air. The seasons are changing.
My birthday has always been the most important day of the year for me. As children our birthday is simply an opportunity to be celebrated, be the centre of attention, and eat our favourite cake to our heart’s content. As… Read More »Birthday reflections and celebrations