Sunday 18 August 2019

An unexpected family reunion in sunny South Africa


In April Bron had the opportunity to visit SA for an impromptu family reunion. 
Thank you Shell and Graham for letting me gatecrash your holiday ;) 
Thank you Mom and Dad for coming to Jo'Burg and for hosting us in the Bay.
Thank you Darrell and Claudia for hosting us all in Jo'Burg and letting us turn you upside down ;)

Enjoy this holiday in pictures blog. 


Sunny days by the poolside =)
The first few days in Jhb were really toasty. It cooled down somewhat after but that didn't stop the kids being in the pool all day.


The Blake siblings
It's been a long time since we were all 4 in the same place at the same time!


Morning Milo in the big bed with Uncle Daggle.


Watching coloured jelly balls grow with Uncle Craig.


Making Play-dough


Telling stories with Grandpa.


Pausing herself after a busy morning! 


Joshua had a bug after the long flight but was soon back to one of his favourite activities, making fire with Uncle Daggle. 


Twinnies
Gin and Tonic time!


Cousins =)


Quietly colouring


And reading bed time stories. 


Sunny days spent outside,


colouring and painting,


swimming and drying off in the sun,


and playing school-school.



Selfies with Aunty Bron and Granny


Family dinners
Thank you Darrell for keeping us well fed.


Impromptu early Easter egg hunt


Sunday afternoon family tea.


Morning cartoons in the big bed.


Colouring in party! 


And afternoon naps =)


Garden wildlife



Cousins, dinner and cartoons.


Adult chill time =)


Airpeen selfie with Dad


Sunny days rock hopping in Cape St Francis.
How blue is that sky? I sometimes forget.


Saturday night braais and a good cold local white


PE Park run, go twinny! #flyingfeet


Date night! 




Addo Elephant Park


Dan Patlansky Round 1 
Joshua's first concert at 6 years old


Twinny selfie 
A special two days alone in the bay.


With long walks on the beach


and rock hopping.


I can see you!


Mom and her girls 


Park run at St Francis Links


Followed by fish and chips lunch with Dad



Meeting the donkeys and horses at Granny's house


Walking the dogs,


and puddle hunting!


You are my sunshine! 


Cartoons and having your nails done, this is the life!


It's the Easter Bunny!
Rainy Easter Sunday egg hunt at the Links.


The rain abated long enough for a family rock hopping session.


Dan Patlansky Round 2


Another cloudy day but you can't keep us off the beach! 



Girls selfie!


Sunset on the farm


And what a glorious sunset it was.



Finally a clear beach day! 


Last braai all together of the holiday anyway 



The daily carrot
The smalls were so brave!


Hello Tata
Sneaky Friday afternoon shopping at Sandton City 
Bron flew back to Jhb for a last weekend with the Jhb crew while the Finnemore 4 had another weekend in PE


Friday night feels
Sushi and Savannah on the couch 


Sunday family lunch


Bron and Hilton


Claudia, Micaela and Bron


Darrell, Micaela and Bron 

Thanks for a fab time everyone! 
Let's do it again soon.
Justin you must come with next time!

Love you all
xxx