Letters to my Grandchild

Hello my darling Emily! It's a New Year and the last few months of your first decade.  We never know what exciting things a New Year has in store for us.  New friends, visits to different places, family moving to Durban, more get-togethers and holidays.  A new teacher and a new year at school.  You must embrace them all Playing in the snow at the Ice Show You love being a part of the family sundowners at Greg and Sharon's on a Friday night.  Everyone brings a plate or two of snacks and we all share.  You won't remember, but we used to get together at Patty's house for family bring-and-share.  It is wonderful to be a part of a family with aunties, uncles, grannies and grandpas.  And, also with our furry family like Leo and Oscar, and Muffy. You had a fund day at Elizabeth's birthday party at Hazelmere Dam Mom and Dad decided to surprise you with tickets to the Katy Perry concert in Johannesburg in July.  Mom cut up pie

Hello my darling Em, You had a wonderful December holidays and did many fun things.  Jeff and Gail were able to stay in their house in Simbithi (which they have been renting out but will move into in June/July next year).  Brian and Richard were also there, and Tibby.   Jackie, Mason,Trevor and Christina also stayed for a few days so you had lots of family to play with.  You and Christina doing each others' make up  On the beach with Christina and Tibby  Poor Tibby was stung when a big blue bottle (Portuguese Man of War)  wrapped itself around her body, arms and legs.  The blue bottles usually appear  when the wind is north-easterly  Cute 'Babes' Face painting at Bot Gardens Trail of Lights   The talking tree Trail of lights We had Christmas day at our house and you got the biggest surprise of your life when, after we had all opened presents, Mom and Dad took you outside to show you your main present - a beautiful pink and

  Around the World in 2017 On 20 January Donald Trump became President of the United States of America February:  Joost van der WestHuizen, one of the most beloved Springbok rugby players, died at age 45 after a long struggle with MND A veteran of the struggle in South Africa, Ahmed Kathrada, died in March The Gupta Leaks and President Jacob Zuma's involvement with them reveal massive corruption. A devastating fire in Knysna destroys home, farms, animals and forests The 8th motion of No Confidence in President Zuma fails President Robert Mugabe resigns after 37 years of ruling Zimbabwe The ongoing drought in Cape Town leaves people with severe water restrictions Cyril Ramaphosa is the new ANC president And finally, Emily Nilsen grew 4cm in 2017!!