Category Archives: Friends

Packing up, cleaning out, giving away, selling…

Posted on 24 May 2012 by

That’s what I’m doing a lot of at the moment. And I’m seriously worried about this 4 suitcase limit. I’m just praying that our rental car can fit more than that because just our family’s clothing takes up 3 suitcases! … Continue reading →

Posted in Apartment living, Friends, NYC, Updates | 2 Comments

Adventures with hippos

Posted on 12 April 2012 by

In Central Park there is this cool playground that has a herd of hippos made out of fibre glass (?? I guess). The kids always think it’s fun to pretend to ride the hippos. So do some of the adults. … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Funny things, Kids, Parks | 2 Comments

20 years of friendship, and still going strong

Posted on 10 April 2012 by

In March, my friend Lizel visited us from South Africa. Lizel and I have been close friends since we were seven years old, despite living apart for 15 of those. As kids, we would do all sorts of crazy things … Continue reading →

Posted in Being tourists, Friends, Jaunts out of NYC, NYC, Travelling | 6 Comments

Marica turned 5

Posted on 12 March 2012 by

How is it that they go from this… to this… so unbelievably fast? Too fast, that’s what. I’m sure someone’s been speeding up the time. Marica turned 5 in February, but when we were in New Zealand, my mum (Ouma … Continue reading →

Posted in Christchurch, Family, Food, Friends, Kids | 3 Comments