We have been settling in beautifully, and been able to finally complete a bunch of half done projects around the house - and man does it feel good to mark undone projects as DONE.
The little garden is coming along beautifully - and I love going out there every single morning to check on things, measure the growth, and well just being outside is so good for the soul.
We also have strawberries for the first time ever...
Our resident tortoise is back - it's name is Milo. He doesn't like the rest of the family to much because they make sudden movements and it scares him, but for some reason he isn't that afraid of me... it is so weird - when I am out in the garden by myself in the early mornings he come up to me, hangs out with me while I de-weed the garden, and eats his fill of strawberries (the ones that we don't eat) and then he retreats back to his shady spot in the back of the garden. I love it - Millie is not so fond of it, she is an extremely jealous only pet, it is hilarious.
Last weekend the kids spend the night with Nate's parents. It is always so strange to wake up and no one is home. I took the beautifully quiet morning whipped up a batch of my ouma's cream scones, using her handwritten recipe cards. It made me miss her so much, but it was so therapeutic to just be in the stillness of my home.
The were delicious by the way...
With that we have been spending most afternoons outside in the pool, sitting in the beautiful shade from the mulberry trees, and sipping on the most delicious homemade lemonade. It is so blissful.
I also realized that I haven't shared my one thousand gifts project in a while. I have been keeping at it in a journal - all the little things that adds to bringing my so much joy. It has kind of been my saving grace in continuing our life her in West Texas.
I thought I would share a few since its been a while....
45. coconut oil bath.
46. nate feeding the kids dinner, and putting them both to bed so I can read my book.
47. the moon shining bright.
52. my three people who love me deeply.
54. a sweet little girl tippy-toeing to reach the kitchen counter.
55. the kindest strangers at the airport - lending a helping hand.
57. whale sharks.
59. Lego land laser tag with friends.
60. arriving in south africa.
61. the sound of steady rainfall.
62. seeing my parents and my kids together <3
63. afternoons with my best friends.
66. flowers blooming outside my window.
68. marsmallow easter eggs.
72. clear blue skies
74. the african sun shining on my face.
77. knitting with my grandma.
78. drinking tea with my grandma - savoring it - every single minute.
83. homemade blankets.
84. rising dough
87. african thunder storms.
90. family
92. bird song being my alarm clock.
97. baby cheetahs.
98. auntie elzabe.
99. rhinos
100. nate making it to cape town.
101. baby lara.
103. pengiuns on the beach.
104. watching ouma Margaret in the garden.
105. a cup of tea with an early morning ocean view.
106. 20 years of the most beautiful memories at the beach house.
107. the most beautiful last day at cannon rocks.
109. our home.
110. the earthy smell when planting.
112. wooden herb planter boxes.
114. a new creative space.
117. celebrating another year of Nate (happy birthday lover.)
118. milo the tortoise.
119. the robin family who made a nest in the mulberry tree.
There is just so much to be thankful for if we take the time to actually think about it.
Happy summer friends - live a little.
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