Here we are, 2010 already

I’m back in the office; ready for the New Year. I’ve had a lovely few days of relaxation, visiting with family & friends, and yes- reading Harry Potter*grin*. We went for a lovely New Year’s Day braai & left the camera in the car the whole day- whoops! So the photos below are from Christmas & Boxing Day festivities. As per the past three years- or is it four- Christmas day dinner is hosted at Alvin’s Grandmother’s farm. It’s sort of a big ol’ potluck thing- lots of fun & laughter. I did a bit of my annual baking- pecan squares, pineapple upside down cake. I tried a new recipe for 'thumbprint cookies'. They turned out well but didn't do too much for my taste buds.


















I must be a pretty terrible aunt because my niece was given to me to look after only once she was fast asleep*grin*. But Baby Muttah saved me from having to wash the dishes so I took up the role happily!



















Built-in family entertainment: "MJ" came by his nickname quite honestly, Mutale is always willing to put on a show (he also danced at our wedding, which was a highlight for our guests)!

Alvin & I were invited out to the Longwe-Clarke’s for Boxing Day drinks. What with plenty of food, drink, babies & an extended croquet lawn there was lots of fun to be had! Here are the babes, Ndinawe & Nawiti (both have featured on my blog several times)*smile*


















Nawiti kept looking over her shoulder at me & releasing the funniest giggle from the depths of her tubby tummy- well she had me near hysterics which caused all the other ladies to laugh as well. She is a character!

The girls, or shall I say 'the mothers'?

It’s hard to believe 2009 has zipped past already, there's hardly been enough time to sit back, reflect, and be thankful for all the wonder 2009 has brought. I probably won’t make any resolutions until the end of January- when I’m hoping to take the remainder of my leave days. Fingers crossed we’ll start 2010 with a Zambian road trip- wish you could join us Marty & Pat (that was a road trip to end all road trips)*giggling*.