Chat's Corner

2010-12-08T11:17:00.002+02:00

1. I am afraid of the dark.

2. I am the youngest in my family by eight years. My sisters are 14 and 15 years older than me and my brother is eight years older. So my older nieces and nephews are like siblings to me. We used to hang out and "play".

3. I love pickled onions or any pickled food, except I cannot eat olives, they make me gag.

4. I DO NOT like snakes, but for Luke I learnt to tolerate bearded dragons.

5. I have never had major surgery, only ever had anaesthetic to have tonsils removed as a little girl. I guess epidural for child birth also counts as anaesthetic.

Chat

30 Day Challenge....

2010-12-07T11:04:00.003+02:00

In the beginning of December I went onto Nadines friend Camillie's blog and saw she was doing this cute 30 day Challenge. I thought what a good idea, seen as Nadine is always nagging me to BLOG, this would give me something to blog about.

Of course she also saw it and liked the idea, now asking everyday when will I be starting Day 1.

So to all of you out there who may be interested, in the next 30 days you will be finding out somethings about me.

Day 1: 5 Things no-one may know about me.

Day 2: A picture of you last year and now and how you have changed

Day 3: A Favourite photo

Day 4: Something I crave

Day 5: Top 10 peeves

Day 6: Something I bought recently

Day 7: Something I want to buy

Day 8: A Favourite Song

Day 9: A Favourite Movie

Day 10: A Favourite Food

Day 11: A Favourite Book

Day 12: A Favourite Quote

Day 13: What did you do today?

Day 14: Your dream House

Day 15: Next 3 on Bucket List

Day 16: A photo of my family

Day 17: A Habit you wish you didn't have.

Day 18: Put you ipod on shuffle and list 10 songs that pop up.

Day 19: A Hobby of Mine

Day 20: A favourite recipe

Day 21: Nick names I have and why I have them

Day 22: A Favourite You tube video

Day 23: A travel Story

Day 24: Something that makes you feel better..

Day 25: A place I love

Day 26: A child I love

Day 27: A person I love

Day 28: A secret you want to get out

Day 29: Testimony

Day 30: Hopes, Dreams and plans for the next 365 days.

Please feel free to drop a comment if you feel so inclined.

Happy Reading.
Chat

2010-05-13T19:22:00.003+02:00

Missing Nadine

2010-05-13T18:46:00.001+02:00

It has been just over two weeks that Nadine has been away in the States.

I find myself feeling miserable every now and then, and have realised its because at that moment I am missing her soooooooooooo much!

So thought to make up a list of some of the reasons we're missing her.

We miss .................

Early morning Family Prayer.

Early Mornings hearing her leave for work.

Lovely meals "A la Nadine"

Happy chatting at the end of a day.

My Window Live Messanger Buddy.

The tick of her lap top keys when she answers e-mails and writes on her blog.

Her Blog..lol

Her Shower Gel fragrance......lol

Shopping on Saturday mornings

Watching Chick Flicks together

Seeing her beautiful smile

Hearing her cute giggle.

Teasing her. (Luke)

Tickling and bugging her. (Dad)

Listening to sisters catch up chatter.

Emails with inspirational quotes and stories.

Hearing about Shimbala. (work)

Conversations about spiritual things

Dad cell phone ring tone..."I Love you baby....."

My Cell ring tone..." ring,ring,ring.."

Hearing about whats she's up to right now.

Knowing you so far away...makes us miss you more

Love you Nadine

xoxo

Bon Voyage

2010-05-04T19:17:00.008+02:00

On Tuesday 27th April Nadine boarded a flight on Delta airlines at the OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg.
Her Destination......Sacramento, USA....for 4 whole weeks..... Lucky girl.
We went to bid her farewell on her EXCITED way.

She was so excited to be on her way we left for the airport at 3:45pm

Fetched Granny and Gramps on the way.

Some Tender Moments with Luke ...and Dad

Just before she went through the gates

Wishing you aw onderful trip Twinkle Toes!.. Make evey moment count.

Love you lots and miss you.

Mwhaa

Wonderful Surprise

2010-03-14T14:58:00.002+02:00

When I was in High school I had to change Music teachers as my teacher became ill.
The music school that I then attended offered classes in many instruments and formed an orchestra, in which I played the violin. (we were just all beginners) The reason I did violin lessons was because my brother had played and so we had 2 instruments in our home.
But I always have wanted to play the flute.

Well last week I had a wonderful surprise!!
Rob bought me a flute.

My Darling husband had remembered all these years that I had the desire to play this instrument. THANK YOU!

I am so excited to be able to learn to play this instrument. I really love the sound of flute music.

2010-03-14T14:39:00.002+02:00

Our Rhodesian Ridgeback, Zeus developed a tumour on his left leg in about October 2009.
The vet said it was cancer and that it would eventually move to his lungs.

So very sadly we had to say goodbye to Zeus. I took him to be put down on the 1st March.

Zeus was 9 years old and a delightful pet. He loved to swim with us. He enjoyed jumping onto Luke's bed to say goodmorning. He always wanted to be where we were. Loved sneaking into the house to lie at the door. He was very affectionate and an excellent watch dog. We miss him.

2010-02-03T20:32:00.013+02:00

Okay, so I know its more than a month later now....... I am getting old now so a bit slower.

2009 found us celebrating our traditional "Christmas Eve" Dinner twice.

The first with our good friends.

The Jordans ( who were in Australia on the real "Chrismas Eve")

Elder Jordon is not photographed as He is on mission.

And the Stolps.

Can you believe it?, didn't get a picture of gorgeous baby Samuel, he slept the whole evening.

We feel so blessed to have them in our lives. We love you guys.

The second one with Granny and Gramps and it was delightful to have my grand nephew Ray join us.
I just love Christmas Mornings, we all shared our feeling about the Saviour this year, and it was a touching experience for me. I am so grateful that we have a knowledge of Jesus Christ and understand He is our Saviour.

After opening gifts and enjoying the delight of others as they received gifts choosen with such care we had a wonderful breakfast, outside under the trees.

Living in Sunny South Africa allows us to enjoy the outdoors on Christmas.

Had such fun playing water Volleyball..

Please note Rob makes it impossible to win... he made Nadine laugh so much she couldn't even focus on the ball never mind hit it. Gran and Gramps were hosing themselves. And Sasha HAS to be on the winning team.

What a lovely time of the year, where we get to spend lots of time together.

2009-11-17T11:49:00.002+02:00

Lukes Quote of the Day.

"Give love a chance and it will perfect everything it touches. If you have no other quality than the quality of love, you can succeed with it alone. Without love, even though you may possess all knowledge, you fail."

A Grateful Heart

2009-10-29T19:36:00.004+02:00

Well, here is my little corner in the cyber world.
I will attempt to be a diligent blogger. Nadine has lovingly designed my header.
Thanks sweet heart. I love it.

Today I feel very grateful for my family.
I am so proud of, Nadine, who is so strong and steadfast. Who is a beautiful person inside and out.
Sasha, for her strength and diligence and embracing life, with such joy.
Also so proud of her for just been accepted for Honours at Pretoria University for 2010.
Luke, for his exceptional example and cheerful outlook, who listens to the spirit so carefully. He has decided to send a message to his sisters everyday and so mom and granny are also in the loop. Today's message was. "Faith is all that dreamers need to see into the future."
I feel so blessed and priviledged to have had the priviledge of rearing such valiant spirits.

I am thankful for Rob, for being a wonderful husband, my best friend and fantastic father. For his unwavering service to Heavenly Father.