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Showing posts with label family milestones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family milestones. Show all posts

28 April 2025

Jason passes away

Beloved Jason always greeted me, when I arrived in South Africa, with such love and excitement. He spent many a night on my bed, all snuggled up.  He loved his food with a hungry passion. He adored walking in the Greenbelt and around the block, trotting, sniffing and peeing on many a bush. He was a loyal member of the Boting clan, always watching other members of the family with loving curiosity. When he or we were truly excited, he barked with abandon in his distinctive high pitched tone.  He was a truly beautiful little being and we will all miss him terribly. 

 


How wondrous that you can see Jason in his paw print, done by Sam.




Sam saying goodbye






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22 April 2025

Sam's 25th birthday

I can't believe my wonderful niece who I rushed home from the Otter Trail to see as a newborn baby in 2000 has just turned 25!  It feels like yesterday. Where does the time go?

My card






Dinner at a Greek restaurant





St James sunrise swim











1 January 2025

Charles & Amy Bishop (Gran's parents)

I found some interesting documents for Gran's parents on Ancestry.com.   This is part of my family research.


Charles Sydney Bishop

  • 1873 - 1952
  • Place of birth: Watford, Hertfordshire, England
  • Father: James Bishop
  • Sister: Charlotte Ellen Bishop (Aka "Lottie")


Amy Bishop

  • 1882-1920
  • Maiden name: Smith


Children


Relationship to me

  • Great grandparents on my mother's side


Timeline


Charles Bishop



Documents


Marriage register

  • Date of marriage: 24 August 1914
  • Address: Saint Matthew, West Kensington: Sinclair Road, Hammersmith and Fulham, England



Charles Bishop 1901 Census
  • Residence:  Watford, Hertfordshire, England



Charles Bishop Death Registry 1953


28 December 2024

Graeme and Jo's baptism records

I've decided to do some family research and find out any information I can.  I started with familysearch.org and found my and Jo's baptism records.  This is part of my family research.


Jo's baptism on 28 May 1972



Graeme's baptism on 7 March 1971




21 September 2024

Sam has her first official client

In her first week, Sam has gotten 10 new clients. It's a great start to what I know will be a wonderful career.  View ongoing stats


 

3 February 2024

Sam's flat

A beautiful, spacious flat with lots of light. So lovely to know Sam is living in such a wonderful place with such a friendly flatmate.





Large kitchen


Sam's bedroom

Other bedroom

Study

12 January 2024

Matt turns 21

Wonderful video and collage from Jo





Sam's family Whatsapp Message

"Some things never change! "



My card to Matt





MATT'S PARTY











Jo's speech and slideshow reaction




Jo's slideshow for Matt




Antony's speech




Sam's speech




Chris's speech




Glen's speech




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