In the Night Garden fun!!

In The Night Garden - Painting I did for Imke's birthday

Our little girl recently celebrated her 2nd birthday, and I was very keen on giving her an 'In the Night Garden' themed party!

I searched high and low for party supplies in this theme, but they were outrageously expensive *gasp*. In the end I stumbled upon a lady who sells these supplies via Bid or Buy, and she didn't charge the earth. I made combined name tags & thank you cards for the little guests' goodie bags.

I did a painting of a scene from the show (photo at the top) with most of the characters, and Imke just loved it.

Digital Scrapbooking

I am loving the digital scrapbook program I downloaded! Have made such nice things with it, and it is so useful for creating cute invitations and birthday cards.

Here are a few examples of invites I made recently:

Baby Shower Invite - Teddy Bear theme in Brown & Mint Green

J, just for you, on Fathers Day

I knew you would be a good father, but you have exceeded all my expectations. You are attentive and involved, helpful and loving. Our little girl could not ask for a better father and role-model.

Thank you for every single thing you do for us. For allowing me to stay home with Bienks, for always having time for a giggle with us, for loving us with your whole heart and soul.

Thank you for every dirty nappy you have changed, for every meal you have prepared. Thank you for every story you have read, for every tear you have dried. Thank you for every hug, every kiss, and every cuddle.

You are the best husband and father, and I am so proud of you. Our little girl looks at you with awe and love, and she is your number one fan.

We love you! Happy Fathers Day!!

(photo courtesy of  Karin Meiring Photography - thanks for the beautiful pic Karin!!)

Blue Monday...

Source: weheartit.com via Cyndi on Pinterest

Feeling really down today..

My lil girl and I have been sick since Wednesday. We are now on antibiotics and hopefully we will recover quickly now. Had no sleep for the 3rd night running, thanks to a whole lot of coughing - mine & Imke's.

AND all 3 our little fishies died in the night - I am so so sad! They have been doing so well and growing so well. Now they are gone *sob*

And my feelings were hurt by my friends. I am being sensitive, I guess, but I am disappointed. Blah.

Big girl panties for me today.

Letter to my 2 year old princess!

My Imkie Bienkie liefiekindjie,

Today you are 2 years old! We cannot believe how fast the past year has flown. You are growing up so nicely, and you are cute as a button. We are so very, very proud of you! You make our hearts swell with pride and happiness, and love, never ending love.

You are such a helpful, kind and friendly little girl. You remember to say please and thank you (most times!), and you love to give hugs and kisses, and nibbles too ;-)

You are talking up a storm every day – most things mommy can understand, but every now and then you say something that we haven’t heard you say before, and then your daddy and I look at each other for help in deciphering what it is you are saying. Your solution to this problem is to