Home time...

 My mom and dad have been home from their trip for a week already today.  We missed them!!  They were away for about 3 1/2 weeks and we didn't speak to them once the entire time.  Considering how involved they are in our daily lives, that's LONG!  And it didn't help that Marius was away for 6 days in between either, with no cell phone coverage.   Anyway, it was nice to have time with Jake and to relax a bit together before the 2nd term started.  

Jake's had 3 last aubergines growing in the garden and he's been saving them for me to make a moussaka for when Nini and Pa get home.  His aubergines have done really well this year and he's decided that they're his favourite veggie!

Speaking of Jake and since most of you followed my turmoil with his schooling in grade 2, I have to use this place to BRAG about how smart my boy is!  He got 93% aggregate for term 1 this year!  93%?  Yes, my boy is a complete nerd.  He's in the top 10 in his grade overall too, so I am really proud of him.  He's worked really hard and they've really piled the work on the kids.  School is so much tougher than when we were kids!  Jake hardly gets get any time to play during the week.

Anyway...this is his back after he fell against his desk at school... still makes my toes curl...

 Proud of his harvest.  Can you see he'd been swimming?

 We waited with Rosie, Gareth and Rylee at my parents house for them to get home...

 Jake trying to get Rylee to smile for the camera...

 Rylee loves the kids...

 YAY - a smile, but unfortunately Jake's hand's in the way...

 Rylee doesn't like all the tickling (especially his feet) and enough was enough...

So mom and dad are home safe and sound and they had the most wonderful holiday.  We're glad to have them back though!!

OK, enjoy the Easter weekend, stay safe and be sure to eat lots of chocolate!!

Love Sue XXX