A long overdue post … They say that in the newborn phase, the first six weeks or so fly past while you merrily wallow in the punch-drunk baby love haze. That is also clearly true when one turns five! Happy 5th (and six weeks) birthday Carrie-bear! Baby girl, Now you are five! A full hand, a …
Three…
My Dear Caris It seems like just the other day you were a thumpety-thump sound accompanying a grainy blob on a black and white screen. My surprise pregnancy. My "Oh my God, how am I going to tell your father" baby. I can still feel the tears stinging in the corners of my eyes when …
I speak for the trees!
The Lorax quickly became one of Alex's favourite movies, and I can't say I blame him, that little orange guy is super cute, and the music in the movie is great. I also love the overall message that the movie conveys about conservation and the repercussions of not looking after our planet. Another plus is …
Belated Birthday Bash(es)
So, as it turned out, Caris ended up having three birthday parties to celebrate her first two years of life! My husband called it the "never-ending birthday", but it was all to do with timing really. Party number one - Marvelous Mauritius - 17 May 2013 We were away in Maritius over her birthday (which …
Photo Friday … Horse Birthday Cake
This is a birthday cake I made for my friend's daughter, Emma. (It was her 5th birthday, and she was having a horse themed party)
Under the sea … Party time!
The brief, from my outspoken four-year old, for his fourth birthday this year was an Ocean Motion party with an Aquarium cake. My initial thought was "Holy cow, how the hell am I going to make an Aquarium cake, yet alone host an under the sea party!" Living in land-locked Jozi, means there aren't any aquariums readily available, …
Four…
This time, four years ago, I was running around getting myself organised for the arrival of my baby boy. I had bought most of Woolies' and Pick 'n Pay's online stock so that I wouldn't need to leave the house for a few months while I tended to my new little bundle. I was storming …
One
Dear Caris Wow. I cannot believe that a year has passed since you came into our lives (well, a year and 9 months or so, if you count the in-tummy time!) We celebrated your first birthday with family on Sunday, and you were the epitome of cuteness while opening your presents, eating cake and nik-naks …
The evolution of the birthday cake
I have great memories of magical birthday cakes from my childhood that my mother used to bake for my brother and I. Pumpkin carriages pulled by marzipan mice, humpty dumpty sitting on his wall before he met his scrambled fate, a dolly with a cake dress and a menagerie of animals… When I had Alex, …
Baby Makes Six 