Loved Ones

Last week we had a wonderful visit from far away family. My Grandpa (Mum's Dad), who lives in South Africa, is here for 5 weeks, visiting my parents. And with him, came my Mum's oldest sister, Marie, who has just immigrated from Zimbabwe to Wales, where her sons live. They flew into Atlanta and stayed a few days with us, then on Friday Mum drove them up to Peoria. Thanks for visiting Gramps and Aunty Marie...see you in October on your way home!



Four generations together!(Grampa, Mum, Nessa and Michaela)

Good memories from the beach

We've spent the last ten days in Siesta Key, FL with my family. Lots of fun memories and here they are, in no particular order:


The family, getting ready for a photo shoot












And yes, she's a fan of sushi!


Dad took the boys on a deep sea fishing trip. They caught lots of fish which we ate for dinner!

Catching up

Yes, I've neglected the blog dreadfully the last few weeks. We've been busy, but I just haven't got around to recording anything! Mum and Dad were here for Michaela's birthday in the middle of July. Here are some photos at her party...




Two weeks ago my friend Hannah and I hosted a bridal shower for our friend Janna, who got married last week. Unfortunately, I left my camera at home, and so don't have any photos of the wedding. But here are a few from the shower...




And this month I got to spend time with two of my bestest buds! Shannon came down to spend a night a couple of weeks ago and then last week, on my day off, I met Liesl in Dahlonega, GA for a few hours of catching up. She was down in North GA visiting her family and Dahlonega is a good halfway point for us. I did remember to take photos, but unfortunately the lighting was all messed up and you can't see a thing in them! Oh well. Also last week I said good bye to my dear college friend Sarah, who has lived in Atlanta for years, but is now moving back up north. I'll miss you, Sah! Thanks friends for the good times!

That's about it around here. Andre was in Chattanooga this week for a few days and spent some time with his cousin and her husband. Thanks for having him, John and Yuliya. Next Saturday we leave for 10 days at the beach with my family and I CAN'T WAIT! We're both so ready for some time away. Thanks for hosting us Mum and Dad!

Happy 1st Birthday Michaela!

Happy birthday to our little niece...she's one today!! You're the best little bug ever Michaela Grace!

A little time away

This past week we went up to Chattanooga for two days with some special friends and enjoyed some great sight-seeing and hang out time.

Eating pizza at Lupis


Up to Sunset Rock to watch the hang-gliders




Tea and lunch at the English Rose

Night out

Dinner at Big River Grill

In case you were wondering :)

Nothing much to post about, so I thought I'd give you a picture of what we're up to. Here's what my week looked like:

Monday: work and night with Husbie at home
Tuesday: work, then friends over for dinner-good times!
Wednesday: work, D-Group, friend staying the night
Thursday: work, then hanging out with a friend to see her new apartment, then dinner at some friends' home
Friday: day off, up to Rome, GA with a friend to see her new home (she's moving :(...), Michaela to stay the night

And for tomorrow's schedule: pick Mum and Dad up from airport, birthday/Father's Day dinner celebration for Sean and Dad at our house-great ending to the week!

Ness, Sean & Michaela

My sister, Vanessa, with her husband Sean and little Michaela

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ness! It's her birthday today. My parents are flying through Atlanta today, on their way to Italy for a week, and are spending the night, so the whole family will be able to celebrate together tonight.

Secondly, please pray for Sean. He has been sick with a high fever for a week, went to the ER last night and was diagnosed with MONO. Poor thing! Vanessa has had it before but Michaela obviously hasn't, so we're praying she stays well.

And thirdly, because of their late night hospital visit, Michaela had a sleep over with us last night...such fun! I think today we'll go shopping, have a swim (using her new water wings!) and then off to the airport to fetch her Nana and Grampa!