On the road again!

We are so fortunate to have arrived in time for Eva Jean's school prizegiving. Eva turns eight in July and has almost come to the end of  Year two at her school. All interested children were invited to audition for the job of EMCEE. The fact that Eva wanted this job thrilled both mother and grandmother, as Elaine often emcees for weddings, openings etc.Grandma Fifioften reads in chirch and is an exteacher saw EvaJean carryiing this interest and talent through the next generation. The Bodens too enjoy public speaking so we were thrilled to see EVA in action.  The theme for the event was The Circus and the children were beautifully and appropriately dressed for the show. We had front row seats...of course....and  waited eagerly for the show to begin.The ENTIRE show was run by the children. Eva never skipped a beat. The teachers ( and others) had trained everyone so well. What fascinated me was the list of al the children in the classes names being read out by Adam, the boy ...

Recapping. Woohoo! It is time to pack our bags and set off to JHb. for a few days before flying to Kuala Lumpur. The year has flown! After our fabulous Christmas Tree launch early December we were invited to spend Christmas with Sarah,Adrien and Oscar in their gorgeous new home in Benmore Park. What a good and sensible decision it was to move close to Oscar’s school and very close to lots of their friends they have made from The French School.  The time saved driving across town is precious. For Oscar having friends who pop in and invite him to join him at the local park is the best. Soccer is the new craze and every moment possible is spent playing and talking soccer.  February and March were spent enjoying being at home in White River and socializing with our wonderful friends. Rotary projects, 67 Blankets, church and craft groups keep me busy. Carolyn Steyn challenged 8 different areas in South Africa to produce an event with a theme ‘Local is Blankets is ...