The weather was really lovely this weekend. Cool, but no wind and plenty of sunshine…. the average EL winters day.
Lauren was practising some ballet in a princess dress. Her dance classes start again on Monday at Playschool. (school holidays have ended) Lauren’s playschool doesn’t close during school holidays, but the extra activity classes do. Dancing is probably not something that will be pursued outside school, it is just a fun activity at playschool. Maybe we will look into horse riding when she starts ‘big’ school.
Dean and I are investigating ‘big schools’ this week. Apparently you have to enrol your child just out of nappies!?....we’re late.
We celebrated Allison’s birthday last weekend. Her birthday is the 7 July. We gathered together and had some tea and delicious cake and eats. This weekend there was a Sunday braai for Lance and my Mom, who have their birthdays on the 17 July. On the menu was garlic bread, potato salad, green salad and I made a curried rice & raisin salad. Malva pudding with ice-cream was served for desert! …Mmmm seems to be our favourite at the moment. There was also Blueberry Tofu ice-cream for Lauren.
Lauren enjoyed interacting with Tinka(L & A’s one dachshund) and mom(me) allowed her to hug her and hold her. (normally not a good idea because of her eczema)
Lauren was not keen to leave Lance & Alli’s house, so we will let her spend a day with them again soon.
Dean installed a sensor light outside the garage. When he is out of town on business and the sun sets at +-17h45 in winter, it is not much fun when Lauren and I arrive home and have to cope by ourselves in the dark. The light seems to be working perfectly.
Well, we are officially half way through winter. 1 September is Spring.
I tried out a Power Plate machine last week and it seems like a good piece of ‘gym equipment’. It is perfect for those(me) who want quick results, with not too much effort. (http//uk.powerplate.com/EN/)
Well another week ahead of us…….. until next time.
Lauren was practising some ballet in a princess dress. Her dance classes start again on Monday at Playschool. (school holidays have ended) Lauren’s playschool doesn’t close during school holidays, but the extra activity classes do. Dancing is probably not something that will be pursued outside school, it is just a fun activity at playschool. Maybe we will look into horse riding when she starts ‘big’ school.
Dean and I are investigating ‘big schools’ this week. Apparently you have to enrol your child just out of nappies!?....we’re late.
We celebrated Allison’s birthday last weekend. Her birthday is the 7 July. We gathered together and had some tea and delicious cake and eats. This weekend there was a Sunday braai for Lance and my Mom, who have their birthdays on the 17 July. On the menu was garlic bread, potato salad, green salad and I made a curried rice & raisin salad. Malva pudding with ice-cream was served for desert! …Mmmm seems to be our favourite at the moment. There was also Blueberry Tofu ice-cream for Lauren.
Lauren enjoyed interacting with Tinka(L & A’s one dachshund) and mom(me) allowed her to hug her and hold her. (normally not a good idea because of her eczema)
Lauren was not keen to leave Lance & Alli’s house, so we will let her spend a day with them again soon.
Dean installed a sensor light outside the garage. When he is out of town on business and the sun sets at +-17h45 in winter, it is not much fun when Lauren and I arrive home and have to cope by ourselves in the dark. The light seems to be working perfectly.
Well, we are officially half way through winter. 1 September is Spring.
I tried out a Power Plate machine last week and it seems like a good piece of ‘gym equipment’. It is perfect for those(me) who want quick results, with not too much effort. (http//uk.powerplate.com/EN/)
Well another week ahead of us…….. until next time.
3 comments:
Hello Charlene :o) I loved the photo's you posted from your weekend. Your little Lauren is the most beeeeaaautiful little girl. Sorry I've not gotten round to answering your letter... I've been meaning to, but things are beyond busy at the moment and didn't want to reply with only a "hello, goodbye" type email. Promise, will mail once settled in our new Hillbilly Dump in Dundee. Lots of loves to you...
me
PS Your mom hasn't changed AT ALL!
Hi Charlene,
Great to see ordinary life in EL! So glad you are blogging too! I think lauren is going to look just like you!
lots of love,
C
Hello Charlene
Do not waste money on gym equipment and then want to lie around on a deckchair. That is far too contradictory.Better to put on a thong and spend sunny days working in the garden pulling out weeds and plucking fruit from the trees, then take a spade and dig up the front lawn and plant vegetables. Look how fit Ian is from all his gardening and he is practically a subsistence farmer.
After your workout in the garden cook your husband a nice meal and have sex him.
Love your blog darling
Brian
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