Dad buys a Drone

So after many many many prayers I finally bought myself a drone... its DJI Phantom 3 Standard.

Did my first flight today and what a FUNTASTIC experience it was.

Let's see what the future holds... sky's the limit #SecuriDrone

My 34th Birthday

Movie's with dad

Today myself and dad went to watch Zootopia at Baywest. It's always so much fun spending time with dad ;)

Dishy like daddy

Dad when he was young

That is dad back when he was still 15 holding Lara and Kristen with Tayhlahr at the back.

Father and Son Photoshoot

Today dad and myself decided to dress alike and do a mini photoshoot... We had lots a fun posing for the lens.

The Bible says we were created in God's image, thus we need to reflect Him in our daily walk. Just as I would expect Malachi to reflect my character more and more as he grows... The looks are almost there.

Self ie with Malachi

Bramsby & Luzannes Wedding

Tonight mom and dad went to the wedding of mom's high school friend... The theme was Lord of The Rings aka Medieval.

Get married is really the easy part, it all comes down to loving and giving our best to the other and not allowing the little foxes to spoil the vineyard.

Happy Fathers Day 2015

For fathers day mom and the kids really spoilt me once again... from a breakfast with lots of gifts to a Sunday lunch fit for a King.

I thank God for the amazing/beautifull/caring wife and kids He has blesses me with.

Bayleaf - our favourite breakfast spot

Welcome to Pinelake

We have arrived @ Pinelake where we will be spending the next 4days...
Apparently our online booking did not go through, so when we arrived I went straight thru to the Managers office only to find out they running a 20% Flash Special for today only :) God works in amazing ways.

Our first 3D movie

Today mom and dad is watching their first 3D movie Rio2, I beat them to it when all the cuzins went to watch Despicable Me.

Date night @ the movies

Me and mom decided to skip the food this time and head straight to the movies. We ended up watching Gravity with Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.

My husband turns 31

This year mom started celebrating my bday few days before the time already (thats her taking me to Ocean Basket the Tuesday already, bday was only the Friday)... Did not manage to take pics of the rest of the celebrations, but my wife sure does know how to spoil me.

Something that really got to me this year was the array of ways people wish you nowadays, from sms, to Whatsapp, to social media, to email... But the best for me is still being wished in person or a phone call if distance does not allow.

However, someone sent me a voice recording of them singing "He's 31 today" - the best bday wish I have ever received cause I can listen to it over and over. Will try and upload it here soon.

Date night

Tonight mom and dad had another date night. That's them having a Horlicks and White Hot Chocolate.

Goodnight kiss for Micah

Dad has this thing where he contstantly kisses Micah on the cheek untill she falls asleep, he enjoys it so much, its like they joined at the cheek and lips :) and it works everytime.

Someone said she probably falls asleep hoping that it will make dad stop kissing :) hehe

Dad's first Trail Run

As I was busy getting into shape - once again, I saw a Trail Run @ Van De Kemps Kloof coming up.

So being the experienced road runner I am, I decided to take on the challenge - how much different can a Trail Run be to Road Running I thought, and seeing that I only stay 2.5km from Van De Kemps Kloof, and I can causally do 10km-15km road run, I decided to just run to the race, do the 6km Trail Run and run back home... as easy as can be right... wrong!!

So I woke up @ 06:00, got done for the race and out the door I was, a nice 2.5km road run warm up to Van De Kemps Kloof and there I was, early enough to fill in my race form and scope out the surroundings. Filling in the entry form was very similar to the Road Race form, except for the terms and conditions, how you ask, well it said stuff like:

• Participants must please note that Trail Races can be potentially hazardous/dangerous
• There may be wild animals and limited access for immediate medical assistance
• Due to the heat, snakes could be encountered on the route, therefore be alert
• As a participant I understand that there is a risk of sustaining bodily injury and even death

After reading this, I thought to myself - maybe I should just jog back home, instead I went and found a nice quite place and started to pray - no jokes. In the distance I can hear the race marshal herding up the masses, so off to the start I head.

First off goes the 16km runners, followed by my 6km group of +-35 runners. And we off, know I could end here and say how nice the race was and how easy it was, but I would be lying. The first 1km was a big adjustment to me as I had to run on rock's, skip over streams of water and make constant choices as to where to place my foot next. After the 1km mark I decided to pickup the pace and off I was, eventually catching up to some of the 16km runners, only to realize the intense incline/hill that lies ahead. After walking my way to the top, it was downhill again, so away I go.

The next 3km was just me and the beautiful Van De Kemps Kloof, without another runner in sight. It was one of the best running experiences I ever had, the occasional butterfly or lizard tagging along now and then followed by the sound of chirping birds. As I found myself drawn into the nature around me I suddenly realized it been quite sometime since I last saw another runner and started wondering if I was on the right trail. This is where my trekking ability come in handy, looking at the path ahead for footprints left by other runners ahead of me until I eventually came to a stream wide enough to swim across. At this stage I was convinced I was lost and started thinking of the search and rescue team that will eventually come looking for me only to see a race Marshall standing on the other side of the stream hidden behind some bushes telling me to run through the stream. Through the stream I go with only 1km left and soaking wet shoes and socks. 

The last 1km made me realize that I was made for Trail running and that lizards and butterflies make good running partners - i'm hooked!!

Dad and Dr Ferreira

Me and Dr Ferreira after the Caesar. What a cool/funny doctor he is, he also delivered Michaela two and a half years ago.

They call him Mr Bean I believe... he definitely adds humor to any situation - we almost laughed the entire caesar through.

Dad cuts the umbilical chord

Me and dad on the keyboard