Sam's Honours graduation

Boting Xmas in Cape Town

 

Sam doing an interview on TV

So professional!

 

Family lunch

 

Together with the family after close to 3 years!

Happy 50th birthday dear Jo

My birthday video

An amazing life map by Mikaela

Festivities

From Jo:

"Turning 50 is not so bad when you feel so loved and spoilt by so many amazing people!!  3 night breakaway to my favourite apartment block in Kalk Bay, champagne breakfast at Simon’s, baby tea friends for cocktails and cake on our balcony overlooking the harbour below, and a magical super full moon swim tonight x"

Posters Jo made for her party

Ally visits Jo and the family

 

Sam 21st birthday

 Hi there dear Sam

Happy happy 21st birthday. I feels like only yesterday I came to South Africa to see my beautiful baby niece. How wonderful it’s been to see you grow up into the amazing, extraordinary woman you are today - so full of intelligence, depth and fun. May the next stage of your life journey bring you a treasure trove of love, wonder, adventure and joy. We all love you so much.   Ps. Hope your party last night was amazing! I did so love the video Jo made for you. 

G

Beaching and boating in Plett

Plett provides the best beach holiday imaginable. We swam just about everyday and body surfed to our heart's content.  On one morning, we joined Jo's hiking girls for an 8 km hike along the beach.  Antony, Colin and Matt also did the "beach swim challenge:, walking to and catching a wave at all 8 beaches. There was also much munching of granadilla lollies.

The beach

Out on the boat

Gert took us out on his boat a couple of times and we went out to sea, all the way to the Robberg point.  Lots of seals and sea birds to enjoy and great views of the coast line.