Surprise!!!!!!!!!

The Mingdom is expecting a new addition to the family in November. So far all is going well, no morning sickness nor food cravings or aversions. Justin is super excited and hoping for a little brother. Ava is carrying on with life as usual but likes to give my bump a kiss or a rub every now and then. Row and I were in shock but we have now embraced this little blessing and looking forward to being a family of 5.

Happy Occasions and Special Memories

Our trip to South Africa has come and gone and we're back to routine. We've been back for a month and the holiday feels like it happened ages ago. But at least we have the photos and the memories to reminisce.

Some highlights:

• This was Ava's 1st long haul flight and we were all pleasantly surprised. She traveled so well and was so well behaved given that it was a 13 hour flight and she's a pretty active toddler. Justin is a pro at traveling now and had so much fun showing his little sister how to use the remote control and opening and closing the tray table. 

• Meeting Rebecca, Yong and Nicole's little girl. She just turned one and we finally got to meet her.

• Ava meeting the extended family and our friends. 

• Reunited after 5 long years with my best friend Anthea and meeting her adorable little girls, Emma and Addi. 

• Shannon and Byan's wedding in George.

• Spending time with the Golden Family in George and Sedgefield.

• Ava meeting Row's extended family in Port Elizabeth.

• Meeting little Naeve.

• And of course spending time with family and friends. 

• And going to Easter tournament for the first time in 13 years.

Shoo, there are too many photos to add but we had a really good time back in South Africa.