First Day of Grade 1. Bless.

Down in Africa's pointy tip, young children started school. And one of those blessed children to start Grade 1 on Monday was my young niece.

Kitted out in her school uniform, off she trotted, full of confidence, and apparently quite eager to please. The teachers even called my sister, Faye, to tell her what a joy and help the blessed young angel is in class.

Keep it up, McKayla. By the time you hit high school, you'll be a shoe-in for Prefect.

Gotta love the little school uniform though. Takes me back to the days when Faye and I both attended Glenashley Primary. How I'd push girls off the curb and on to the street while walking up to the bus stop to go home (apparently my parents were called into the Principal's office because of those naughty deeds). How Jason Becker taught me to tie my school shoe laces. And how I'd put my hand up during Reading Circle to let the teacher know that Julie Paul had her hand up and had a question. Yup, like most young boys in my class, I had a crush on Julie Paul.

But this posting is supposed to be about young McKayla and her first day of Grade 1. Bless. Enjoy it, kiddo.

Young Bradley turns 1

It's been a while since my last blog post - sorry for that, life happens when you're busy with everything else.

That said, my one and only nephew celebrated his exciting first year with a fun little party on the 8th of August. Lots of family members, lots of cake, and lots of toys - just the way a birthday should be.

Word from Faye is that everyone had a super time and while young Bradley can't string a sentence together, he's told he that he can't wait for next year's birthday party!

Pics below:

Mc's very first day in Grade R

Wow, it feels like an eternity ago that I was in Grade 1 (or Class 1 as they called it back then). Faye sent me pics today of M's very first day at school. She started yesterday. Oddly enough, the Principal at the school is the same woman who was one of Faye's teacher at the very same school when she was a student there! Small world.

But yeah, my niece started school. Now Faye will have her hands full with cleaning school uniforms, helping with homework, and all those fun things.

One plus one equals *long pause* um...

Little Mc turns 5

My beautiful niece turned 5 yesterday. Yes, 5 already! I can’t believe she’s already so big. And of course Mom & Dad spoiled her with loads and loads of Hannah Montana stuff.

Hip hip hooray!

Shirley goes to Cape Town

Shirley and Paul headed down to Cape Town for a few days on vacation. The weather looks a bit iffy, but she assures me they had a good time. And who wouldn't down in 'wine country'.

Kirsti-mae turns 21!

Kirsti-mae, my younger sister, turned 21 on September 2nd. Big celebration down in Durban, South Africa. Party theme was "THE LETTER P". I wasn't able to make it down, but from what I've been told, everyone had a great time. And from the pics of Kirsti-mae drinking beer from a funnel, it sure looks that way!

Faye & Tyron have a baby boy

Faye gave birth to a healthy, bouncing baby boy on the 8th of the 8th, 2008. I'm sure that must mean some really good luck someone down the line for him. Baby Walker is child #2 for Faye & Tyron.