Happy, happy birthday Mick. We hope that you have a tremendous day and we trust that the year ahead will bring you only love, laughter, joy, happiness and success. All our love Pete, Lauren, Kyra and Kayden

Not only is it Pete’s birthday, but just for a change he’s home.  This is probably the 3rd time he’s home on his birthday in 9 years!

Love, I hope that you have an awesome day, especially to make up for all the other birthdays that were just another day, when you were out in the big blue sea.

The year that lies ahead is a busy one and I just know that you’ll make a HUGE success of it all – you always do…

Happy Birthday my angel!

I love you
Lau

23 or 33?  No matter, you’re the greatest husband and father ever.  I hope that despite all the rough seas and hard work, that you’ll still be able to remember it’s your day and enjoy it thoroughly.  We’re all thinking of you on this side of the world – your family and friends.  You have cards and presents waiting for you, when you finally get home.

Pete, I trust that the year ahead will bring you all the love and joy that you deserve in every way.

We love you.  I love you.

Lauren

Happy birthday our angel for yesterday!

The day started out with a birthday song, as I brought all her gifts to her.  Her little eyes lit up and she giggled with delight as she tore open her gifts.

Kyra was thoroughly spoilt, not only with gifts, but with many phonecalls, text messages and email.  Thank you SO much everyone for remembering her birthday and for your messages.

After the early morning’s activities, I got everyone ready and made for a lovely little animal farm up in Hillcrest, called Duck and Deck.  Tristan and Kyra got to feed ponies, pigs, ducks, chickens, swans, goats and these animals that, to me, looked like llamas, but turned out to be something else.  For the life of me I simply cannot remember what they are.

After that we had a lovely lunch, followed by a pony ride for Tristan.  Kyra had absolutely no interest in even sitting on the pony, but she did invest alot of time in singing happy birthday to herself all day and was only too eager to tell anyone who would listen, that it was her birthday.  Kayden just lay there in his pram, being too cute and fun was had by all.

We finally made our way back home and had a relaxing evening.

When I get a chance, I’ll upload all the pics of Kyra’s birthday party and birthday.

Anyway, that’s all for now.

Take care

Lauren

I say morning, as the time now is 06H56 & I have been up since 5am.

Today is a big day, as it is Father’s Day, the 82nd Comrades Marathon is being run today and it’s my good friend Lizette’s birthday today.

First & foremost

HAPPY FATHERS DAY to Pete! 

Unfortunately you’re not able to be with your girls today, but at least you had your first father’s day with us last year.  You’re a FANTASTIC dad Pete and I don’t want you to ever doubt  that.  Kyra has thrived under your guidance and in your love and you’ve been a wonderful inspiration to me to be the best parent I can possibly be.

Secondly as I’ve mentioned, we see the 82nd Comrades Marathon being run today.  The Comrades has been described, by some, as the best marathon in the world.  It attracts ultra marathon runners from all over the world and has even ensured that former Russian runner, Vladimir Kotov, emigrated to SA and I see the proud SA flag next his name on the tele when they bring up the runners log.

 The initial concept was brought about by a war veteran Vic Clapman, who was inspired by the hardships him and his comrades had to endure in the war between 1914 & 1918.  To commemorate the brave men, the first Comrades Marathon was run on 24 May 1921, with only 34 runners participating.  With the exception of the war years between 1941 – 1945, the Comrades has taken place every year.  It has grown in momentum, with thousands of people taking on the challenge of the 89km (56 mile) race.  For more information about the Comrades, go to www.comrades.com

Lastly, Happy Birthday to my friend Lizette.  I hope you have a fantastic day and that the year ahead brings you all the success and happiness you’re striving so hard for.

Pete would have my head if I did not mention the rugby game played yesterday.  After approximately 80 minutes of nail biting, heart thumping excitement,

SOUTH AFRICA BEAT THE AUSTRALIANS 22 – 19. 

At one stage it was looking rather grave for SA, but thanks to the tenacity of the Springbok team and winning drop kicks by Francois Steyn, SA celebrated a worthy win.

And there you have it.  A great weekend for all.

Love to all who know me

Lauren