The month of May

Generally, May is a very busy month for our family and this year was no exception plus there were a few extra celebrations. My mom and dad came out to visit us again to celebrate mine, my dad's, Justin's and Bg's birthdays. It was a whirlwind month that came and went in a blink of eye. We were really looking forward to our parent's visit and now they've gone home already. I know we made a conscious decision to leave our family and friends behind in South Africa for a life here in Sydney but it's never easy (and it doesn't get easier) saying good bye. 

On a happy note, Justin spent some real quality time with his grandparents and they all had a ball as he is so much more interactive and talkative than he was a year ago. My dad definitely had a brilliant time spoiling his grandson, ie bribing him with ice cream to go to bed, have you ever?!?!?!? Well, at least when we got home Justin was sleeping and not running around the apartment on a sugar high which is what we envisioned. Mom also spoilt her grandson by playing with him ( Justin riding his car and mom riding his scooter and even wearing the helmet), bathing him, drawing with him and just spending quality time together. Justin really made them smile and their hearts melt when he could call them, Popo (grandmother) and Gu-Gu (for Kung-Kung/ grandfather) and Kau-Kau (uncle) for BG. It was nice having mom and dad cook for us some night, especially for me as I learnt how to cook some new dishes. Dad was also on hand to advise and assist me in starting our own herb garden. Let's hope these herbs survive! I've already used some fresh herbs in my cooking and it feels so good to be "self-sufficient" hehehehe. Our buk choi has started sprouting so yippee for that. 

Making music with Kung-Kung

Popo bathing and dressing Justin

Our herb "garden"

Another cause for celebration this May was BG and Louise's engagement. Congratulations to you both, hope that it has sunk in by now ;) It was also a milestone birthday for BG, his 30th! Welcome to our decade, it's so much fun!  Just to add to the already long list of May birthdays, my cousin Jason and his wife Cindy in London welcomed baby Hayden, congratulations to you both, we can't wait to meet the cutie!