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239/365 – the smell of spring

I love the smells of spring, and my mom‘s garden has just got so many beautiful flowers blooming at the moment.  When I got there this evening, the kids went to pick some sweet peas… and then a daisy and then some jasmine and then a banksia rose:)and then I had to stop them;)
I really need to sort my garden out and get more flowers!

See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.

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While you’re here, don’t forget to vote for me for the 2010 SA Blog Awards… (remember you can vote every day;))

Natalie - September 3, 2010 - 11:33 pm

Jeanette!
First of all…WOW at your blog and photography! It is simply striking! Thanks for coming by my blog! I have a photo challenge going on if you didn’t see..and if you haven’t already stop by and check it out, I’d love to see you enter!! Become a follower to keep up with future challenges! Im your newest! happy shooting!

cat@juggling act (218 comments.) - September 3, 2010 - 11:14 pm

Oh that’s such a sweet picture. I will vote, and vote…

Avril (Mom) (23 comments.) - September 3, 2010 - 9:30 pm

… and they’re all bunched together in a vase!!

Nicole - September 3, 2010 - 7:50 pm

So cute! Loving spring too, but im affraid my garden thinks its still winter!!

Got my vote!

159/365 – Watching Bafana at home

Unlike the excitement of Wednesday’s happenings in Sandton, today’s opening World Cup match was a subdued affair for me.  I watched the opening ceremony at my parent’s house with my parents and the boys; while Lance watched it at work.

It wasn’t completely quiet though, because you could hear the constant blasts from vuvuzelas around the neighbourhood, and, from the garden where Elaine’s friends and the boys contributed to the racket.  Bryan and friends tested out the vuvuzelas and kuduzelas before they left to spend the afternoon in a pub… and of course I had to take photos:)

It was actually so awesome to see and feel the patriotism today.  Almost everyone was dressed in yellow and green, and loads of people had SA flag tattoos and faces painted (Connor’s face was painted by his teacher)… and everyone was making a noise with vuvuzelas and other types of horns.


We actually didn’t spend the entire time at my parents house, and we left during the match to go to the local Spar shop and then go home to the dogs.  As we were standing in the queue at the shops, we watched Bafana score the goal on the TV that was mounted on the wall.  And the place erupted.  It was so cool to be somewhere with excitement at that time.  The store cashiers went nuts, and the store managers just laughed along with them all!  They were running around, blowing vuvuzelas, laughing, jumping, and one lady was crying.  It was so cool for the boys to experience the excitement (they were a little taken aback at first actually because it erupted so quickly).

When we got home, we carried on watching, and this time Bradley was a little more interested.  When one of the players kicked the ball and it hit the post he piped us “That’s what happens when you don’t aim”.  LOL I suppose he’s right:)

Even though Bafana drew against Mexico in the match, I think they did an awesome job… the made us even more proud.

I want the boys to experience more of the World Cup now… I’m going to take some leave next week and I’m thinking of taking them to a “quiet” fan park.

See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.

Angel (192 comments.) - June 13, 2010 - 9:05 am

Glugs and I also watched at home, and I was baking at the same time, but it was very exciting and I could also hear the vuvus from all around the neighbourhood.

Carrie Keiser (16 comments.) - June 12, 2010 - 11:18 pm

Sounds like a good day. Love those horns.

Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing] (5 comments.) - June 12, 2010 - 5:40 pm

BEAUTIFUL shots! I’m so excited for your family and your country to get all of the positive attention so we can learn more about it.

As much as the vuvuzela’s are crazy-annoying to hear on TV, they are beautiful to look at and I’m sure fun to play.

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - June 12, 2010 - 3:01 pm

Glad they experienced the excitement and vibe in the shops! Elaine said the pub’s atmosphere was brilliant!

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - June 12, 2010 - 3:00 pm

Glad the boys experienced the excitement at the shops!!!

cat@juggling act (218 comments.) - June 12, 2010 - 11:52 am

Great great pictures and I agree -Bafana did us proud.

Wenchy (49 comments.) - June 11, 2010 - 11:26 pm

a quiet spot … sjoe

140/365 – Pure Joy

I did take other photos today that were probably more interesting, but I cannot resist this one.  I don’t often get a photo of Connor’s beautiful smile, and it’s so very different to Bradley’s smile.  Connor always has energy and excitement in his smile, it just oozes from his smiles… and this one, even though he’s not looking at me, makes me smile too!

See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.

Mom24@4evermom (1 comments.) - May 26, 2010 - 3:34 am

That’s awesome. I can definitely see why you love it.

Corey~ living and loving (210 comments.) - May 25, 2010 - 10:04 pm

I adore this shot. it is just so joyful, as you said. fun angle.

cat@juggling act (218 comments.) - May 22, 2010 - 3:48 pm

Is that a dimple? He really has a smile that lights up the world.

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - May 22, 2010 - 3:12 pm

He does .. he does have the most gorgeous smile !! Always runs down the driveway with arms stretched out wide .. huge smiley face .. shouting ‘Grwanny .. Grwanny’ !! .. then leaps into my arms !!

Girish (78 comments.) - May 22, 2010 - 5:20 am

Yep he rocks. I always say that. Not that Bradley doesn’t, but this guy has a nice mischief in his eyes.

Angel (192 comments.) - May 21, 2010 - 9:39 pm

He is such a gawjiss little boy!

133/365 – The tooth is loose

Bradley’s front tooth is hanging by a sinew!  He’s been playing with his tooth for the last few days, and finally, I remembered that I needed to capture this once in a lifetime moment for posterity!  LOL:)  he thought I was a bit mad to take photos of it, after I was so squeamish about watching him “bend” his tooth in this way yesterday

He won’t let us pull it out, but from the looks of it, I’m sure it’ll be out by the end of the weekend.

See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.

manchester wedding photographer (1 comments.) - May 16, 2010 - 11:54 am

I love this series. Great light and composition. Well done. Richard

Girish (78 comments.) - May 15, 2010 - 6:02 am

LOL funny. Must be removed soon.

Nicole (1 comments.) - May 15, 2010 - 3:32 am

LOL and eeeewwww. Loose teeth gross me out! I pulled my sons first one and since then, it’s all up to him. He is obsessed with loose teeth though. Once he finds a loose one, it’s out within the hour. Disgusting!!!! Great pictures and I’m sure he will get a kick out of them when he’s older.

Corey~ living and loving (210 comments.) - May 14, 2010 - 11:18 pm

oh my goodness. I’m not sure why…but loose teeth give me the heebie jeebies. tee hee

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - May 14, 2010 - 10:10 pm

Funny boy!!

the jackson files (2 comments.) - May 14, 2010 - 10:07 pm

oh my. so grown up. yet also so small, cute and adorable. kids, eh?

112/365 – Couch Potato

The perfect place to spend a few hours, while it raining and generally being awful

I haven’t taken many photos of Connor not acting like a hooligan, so I thought it would be apt

Kathy - April 24, 2010 - 8:58 pm

To cute!!

Avril (Mom) (385 comments.) - April 24, 2010 - 6:20 pm

Runny nose and all !!!

Girish (78 comments.) - April 24, 2010 - 6:34 am

Aww..does he have cold. No rains here. I am waiting for rains. It’s getting hot and hot. 40*C today :| .

cat@juggling act (218 comments.) - April 24, 2010 - 6:21 am

Sweet sweet child. Really raining so much – still going this morning. Kids all busy camping on the couch with a blanky is morning.

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