Lazy sunny days...

 

 On Sunday, we had a little catch up at my mom and dad's house.  My sisters haven't really met Marius, so it was a good excuse for them to all spend a bit of time together.  The weather was perfect and we spent the afternoon in the garden, lazing in the warm winter sunshine.  Princess Bi arrived dressed to the nines, with beads and sunglasses, a flower in her hair and a baby under her arm.  Needless to say, she stole the show...

 Mommy's Prada sunnies are a little big though, but pushing them up again meant Bi could show off her shocking pink nails.  Little madam...

 She was very excited to see her Auntie Rosie and Uncle Gareth.  This girl's a flirt of note...

 Outside in the garden, Jake was helping my dad with the braai (BBQ).  We had the most delicious hamburgers for lunch...

 Jake's going through (still) a rough patch with Corky.  He just can't back down from a fight and takes everything very personally.  I'm trying to teach him the lesson of just "sucking it up", but it's quite a big lesson to learn when you're 9.  I'm still trying.  Fortunately, Jake loves to braai, so he spent a bit of time helping my dad get that going (yes, my son does have his hand in the braai) and then there was a movie for when they really got on each other's (and our) nerves...

 Duracell's been sick this week.  He's got kennel cough.  An expensive trip to the vet and anti-biotics are hopefully going to have him fit and healthy again soon...

 Bi is very sweet at the moment, even Jake has to admit it.  She's suddenly become super affectionate and is handing out hugs and kisses far more freely than she was just a few weeks ago.  She loves her big brother...

 I love this snap of the two of them...

 In other news, Corky's learnt how to ride his bike without fairy wheels.  He's VERY proud of himself and even brought his bike with to show us all how good he is...

 Go, Corky, GO...

 Hi Bi-bi.  She's decided she quite likes the camera...

 Corky and Bi's latest entertainment is dancing.  These two love to dance with one another...

 Bi copies everything Corky does...

 And she has a new found passion for ballet.  Jo might still end up with her little princess...

After a little melt down and a sulk, Jake was game for a quick picture with Nini.  I really like this picture of the two of them...

Bi realising that the salt and pepper flavoured chips were rather peppery...

 Corky loves Duracell, they're thinking of getting a little dog to keep snakes out their garden and I think Corky is very ready for being a pet owner.  Duracell loves all the attention he gets...

 Jake and Bi hiding out in the shade...

 I tried to get a nice one of Jo and Bi, but there was too much for Bi to do and she wouldn't sit still...

And, along with the photo assignment, that pretty much sums up the weekend.  It was perfect.

One thing that I've forgotten to mention here is that my nieces, Abi & Becky are doing so super well with their swimming.  They swam in a gala last weekend and both performed so well.  Becky swam in 10 events and got 10 medals!!  5 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze.  Abi has qualified for the SA Short Course Champs, so she's going nationals later in the year.  She's swimming seniors now too, so it means she'll really be up against our country's best.  These two are so dedicated to their swimming and their hard work is paying off.  I'm so proud of both of them, real superstars!!

Love,

Sue XXX