RAIDING ANTIQUES AND A BRAAI

Imbuia ball and claw table #2

Braai/ barbeque with our siblings

Our most favourite table in this house is an imbuia ball and claw dwarf kind. Its very short and quite gorgeous. Well, today we went to collect a slightly taller and smaller version from the antique seller. Whilst at it we also grabbed a coat hanger and desk. We later browsed a few other antique stores along Soutspadsberg Road. And then back home to prepare for the family braai (barbeque). Our Gauteng based siblings were invited. We were so happy to have brother in law join us whilst my sister and brother didnt show up. The braai went very well.

Today I raided the antique stores and enjoyed the braai with my family.

RAIN, MALLS AND STEKINEKOR

Rain outside my window

My day started extremely slow. I was still exhausted after the Namibia trip. So, naturally I camped in my bedroom for what I thought would be the entire day. Suddenly I heard what seemed like heavy rain. I peeped through my window, quickly grabbed my phone and snapped a few photos to capture the moment.

I later had to quickly rush to in Irene villages Mall. Mr came back after work with a huge bunch of roses (he's a keeper) and we decided to go tire our bodies at Brooklyn Mall after dinner. It seems that everyone was actually at Brooklyn mall for dinner. People were waiting, sitting in queues, wine in hand, courtesy of the restaurant.

roses that were given

so many people at Brooklyn Mall

Wakaberry sounded like a great idea for dessert.

Wakaberry dessert at Brooklyn

Exclusive Books shopping was light

 From there it was Exclusive Books and finally the Movie which kept us until Saturday...LOL. Just after 12 midnight.

A movie was unexpected content

We watched The Wolf of Wall Street. Not what I expected at all and an over use of the *F*word. Today was an eventful day. I had to add more photos.  

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2014

books on the first day of school 2014

Schools are really on now in South Africa. The Geek (son) came with a diary with what read like a million rules. I guess its what you get for choosing a school that is regarded as good. And the rule is that you read and SIGN. The first entry in the diary was "cover English books", "cover Maths book". My sister covered her nephew's books.
Today is the first day of school 2014.

BACK TO SCHOOL 2014

back to school

My day was pretty messy. The Geek (son) is changing school because we changed homes. In the previous school he pretty much just pitched for school with his casual clothes. New school has a winter and summer uniform and a long list of stationery. I had to buy stuff I never saw in my life. Even a school bag has a hundred specifications,  scissors have to be blue... I don't know why either, so don't ask. This is a complex life. Further complicated by my lateness, eish.
Today I went "back to school" shopping with DH and the Geek. It was no fun at all.

THE TWINS AND ONION FROM HOME

onion from my parents'garden

My sibling twins were at our parents' home for the festive (holiday) season. They drove back today. Its a very long drive from the Eastern Cape to Gauteng. My dad, a very good gardener slash farmer harvested quite a lot of onions for the twins to take with. They gave him short notice which meant we had to miss on potatoes and spinach... I don't even eat potatoes but I would cherish the thought as I prepare them for my family.
Today I was too excited to have such great home grown food and to reunite with my sibling twins.

YESTERDAY PEANUT BUTTER BREAD AND DELMAS

Grain Free Peanut Butter Bread

In between odd DIY jobs in the house, we just took the whole family on a road trip. I was exhausted yesterday and couldn't post. But I thought I should just post because my day was quite eventful. Better late than never right.

Yesterday I baked my grain free peanut butter bread with pecan nuts on top after our family road trip to Delmas. The Geek, my son hates road trips and my daughter loves them.