We're on the go

What a week of milestones... Hannah is getting ready to turn 6 and today she is off to visit her Big school, Table View Primary, for her Grade 1 Orientation Day. Where has the time gone?

I know I have an older child, but I don't seem to remember feeling so at a loss when she was ready to go to school. I mean, Hannah was just a baby JUST the other day... wasn't she?

This weekend we have her ballet graduation and concert... Of all my children, Hannah is NOT the one I would have thought would have done ballet. She loves it and is actually pretty good. Best of all, she loves it.

And to add to all that tomorrow is her birthday. Yes. Finally a 6 year old ("Mom - I'm two hands now")

Its a hectic week - but we're loving it.

Emma Jo is hectic at school with exams - she gets herself into such a knot. Shame. Poor kid. But we seem to be coping. We're half way through so that's a good sign.

And Lou - well she is just counting sleeps til her birthday on Monday!! We don't do things small here at the Keevers' House.

Weekend Bliss

The weekend has been wonderful. We did nothing, nothing and a little bit of extra nothing. It was great... Ok, so actually in this house there is no such thing as NOTHING. There is always SOMETHING going on and in fact on Saturday we had our first split Saturday: Dad took Hannah to her ballet concert dress rehearsal and I took Emma Jo to a birthday party and then went to town to drop off Santa Shoeboxes with Lou...

And later on Saturday night we went along to Hannah's first ever ballet concert. This one was in aid of charity - next week's is just a concert... It was long, and drawn out and very obviously an amateur concert, but it was lovely. And best of all Hannah has the best fun. She was dressed up as a butterfly, wore make up (with lipstick too – BRIGHT red) and had to flit and fly across the stage with a dozen other little butterflies… Not too difficult but lots of fun.

This weekend we (Wuvly and I) managed to finally finalise the new design for the office/playroom as well as the alteration to the current lounge-garden area. And we had a look at including our braai area in our lounge and converting the current living room into a bedroom… Ok, so all of this is going to take a lot of patience, lots of money and lots of work. But at least we have an idea of what we want. AT LAST.

I will be posting pictures of the office as it goes along and finally becomes the working masterpiece we want it to be.

And I can't wait to start scrapping in this new and improved and organised office. I was busy scrapping this afternoon on the dining room table, trying to finish off my pages for next month and had to cart stuff backwards and forwards... Can't wait til it is all in one room. Whoop whoop.

Wanted to share my Wuvly and my chocolate vice... Fox's Chunkie dark chololate cookies... If you get a chance to buy them DO IT! Then hide them from the kids. They are awesome. Expensive and definitely not for children.

Have a great week everyone

Family Time

What a great long weekend. Braais, good food, friends and of course the best yet - FAMILY! Not only have my parents been to stay but number one son, Craig, has been home too. The girls (and Daddy) have been in their element. They have been a constant shadow!

Had a great breakfast this morning with more friends. The type of friends you have that live close by BUT just never get to see. So sad. But we caught up this morning.

The kids at Eden on the Bay this morning.

We had some fun this afternoon - I managed to set up a make-shift studio and take some family pics. Not too shabby and this one of Craig I LOVE!

 

Birthday party fun

Well we have made it through the morning - the concert at the little school Football Frenzy - and then into the late morning for Emma Jo's birthday party (yes its a week early but next week its school holidays!)

Thanks to Maureen, Adelle, Margaret and Karen (and all the supporting staff) for the concert. It was very koel and the kids had an awesome time. They sang their little hearts out. All dressed in soccer shirts, with flags and vuvvzelas. It was wonderful. Their rendition of the national anthem, lead by 5 year old Siwe (yes, he sang a solo and sang it perfectly) was great. As was Wakka Wakka and Wave your Flag. Brilliant.

Although the kids managed to swim at EJ's party (thanks to all who took part in the "sunshine dance"), it is now raining.... Boo hoo.

So we now have 15 or 16 (won't sit still for me to count) kids inside watching a movie. Well allegedly watching a movie. They are also eating cupcakes with blue icing and sprinkles  (thanks mom for your help!)

And Dad, well after cooking three packs of boerewors for the children, he dashed off to fetch number 1 son, Craig, from the airport as he is flying in to spend the weekend with us. Lucky for him, he arrives as the party if over. Hmmm... good planning or just flight schedules?!

So I'm hiding on the computer watching and listening to the children. Tonight I'm off out with my friends for our monthly Penny Pinchers supper. Wonder who will win tonight?

Thanks for visiting and hope to see you soon

And so the day begins

I think today thought it was Monday... My day began with being stuck IN the garage as the garage door almost closed, but not quite. The great thing about automatic door openers is they have an over-ride switch for when the power fails. Which is good. When they work.

Anyway, to cut a long story short, I had to get my dear long suffering friend (who incidentally just last week had to rescue me when my car battery died - another story completely) to divert her early mornign walk with her Father to come past my house so her Dad could help me... Seems I'm just a little too short to operate the over-ride janking cord type thing...

But it just goes to show - Wuvly bought expensive new glasses this month, so the universe it punishing him. A new car battery; the spare TV in Grandad's lounge is going in today for repairs; the garage door motor... At least that's three things. Phew. Maybe its over.

On a lighter note, have a look at one of my cards from yesterday's creative dash: Hope you like it

Chat to you soon- thanks for stopping by

Holiday Bliss

We're actually on holiday as a family and we have been away for a week... Yes, my dear Wuvly has actually taken leave... AND the company has not folded or gone bankrupt nor has it collapsed. WOW! A revelation...

Ok, enough sarcasm. This holiday has been fun. We are in Agulhas at our beach house just chilling. And not much more. It has rained, poured and stormed for the past couple of days, so we have been stuck in doors, but marvel of marvels none of us have minded. We have read, played dominos, worked online, played with lego and the toys here... Its been great.

Today, the sun is shinning and we are hoping to go for a walk - well wuvly and the two big girls are. Little One does not like walking AT ALL! So i think she and I will take the car and meet up somewhere along the walk to say hi... I am hoping as she gets older the walking thing will get better as Agulhas is soooo much fun for walking.

Another long week gone, as well as the month!

Was last week long or was it just me? Think it was the public holiday that threw me. All my contract days were wrong, and well I just couldn't settle into the week... At least it is now finished and well we are in to a new month. May! Sheez. is 2010 in a hurry to be over?

I learnt a very important lesson on Saturday morning - don't carry a bottle of Sprite under your arm (on its side) and your scrapbooking supplies in your hand... the bottle WILL leak!!!

It was a sticky and wet job to learn and yet my album (in the bag) and lots of my stock (also in the bag cos I'm working on a project) was wet... And you know what? Lemonade doesn't dry like water. It leaves a wet sticky streak... Growl!

But it was a lesson learnt.

So what have you been up to? I have been busy this past month, and not just because of the public holidays, which although they are nice cos we get to spend some family time, are also a proverbial pain in the bum cos it put everything out and you are not sure if you are coming or going...

There's plenty happening this next month, so stick around and keep in touch. Over and above my normal classes, I am also going away for a scrapbooking weekend, where I am hoping to teach, and I am teaching at a birthday party for 13 little girls. I am actually very excited about this, as we are making canvas scrapbook pictures. I'll post some pictures of the results.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you this month. Drop me a line on scrapping@heavenlyscrapbooks.co.za.

Chat soon

Hot Hotter Hottest

Great weekend we jsut had and what brilliant weather. Summer has definitely been extended here in Cape Town and we are experiencing a bit of a heat wave. Yesterday and today temparatures soarded into the 40s in many parts of the Cape. Fortunately where we were in Agulhas it only got up to 24 on Sunday so we were spared the heat.

However, on return to Cape Town we did have a rough night trying to sleep. Phew... HOT!

Today again, the kids are small sweaty sticky lumps who came home early to have a swim. The only way to keep koel is either in the pool or lying on the floor tiles!! The kids and I have done both!! still hot.

Wonderful No Music Concert

What an awesome evening I had last night. I spent the evening with great friends having a picnic at Durbanville Hills wine estate and listening to Adamsappel, a 9 man a capella group. WOW! It was brilliant. Cape Town being Cape Town, the wind got up and did try and blow things out, but it was still an awesome evening.

So what’s a capella, well taken directly from the Adamsappel website (incidentally http://www.adamsappel.co.za/) it means:
“The phrase “A capella” literally means “in the style of the chapel” which, in turn, refers to singing without instruments. So why opt for this style? Well, simply because it effectively highlights the unique union of nine extraordinary voices and diverse personalities by removing any potential distraction from the collective output. A capella is a style that simultaneously makes the performer vulnerable and victorious because it sets you free. adamsappel treads lightly over that fine line in order to maintain the delicate balance between those two poles. Our voices are our instruments. They are played by the words that leave our lips, mimicked by our movement, and conducted by our audience. The result is a co-constructed and meaningfully crafted experience that stretches beyond the realm of the audible. “
Not only was their musical talent very apparent but their sheer love and enjoyment for what they were doing. They fooled around with one another on stage, all the while not detracting from the music, but you could just see how much they were enjoying themselves.
So, if you ever get a chance to see them or hear them, DO IT! It is definitely worth while.

Where did the weekend go?

What a scorcher this weekend was. It was wonderful – muggy and a bit slow going, but wonderful. Our summer seems to have been extended a little longer and I for one am happy. Why? Well it means the kids are in the pool and not bugging me whilst I scrap. Yep, I spent the weekend scrapping and playing.
On Saturday a few friends came over and we “played”. We made cards, played with the Cuttlebug, sewed on paper and generally had a great time doing just what we wanted. It was awesome.
Sunday saw me at my table again knocking up two layouts for packs – Just a Boy and Bestest Best Friends. Still got to title the latter, oh and put pictures on them both, but essentially they are done.
Just got to finish the classes for next month now. Been working hard on those as it is a 5 week month, but I am sure it will be done soon.
Will put up pics of the layouts when they are finished.
Chat soon