Johannesburg zoo

We also had time to visit the Joburg zoo and we were amazed at the size of the place! Dylan really wanted to see the crocodiles but wasn't too impressed with them because all they did was lie around in the sun! He loved wathcing the chimps eating and playing and as usual enjoyed the elephants.

thirsty zebras

Our visit to SA was great fun again. We got very lucky with the weather and most of the time was hot and sunny. I always have far too many photos to sort through after the holidays and never really know where to start. So this time I will start with the highlight. We spent a night at Heia Safari Ranch , with Granny and Grandpa, which the boys loved. It's an amazing spot that makes you feel like you are far away from everything. It's great watching zebra's drink from the swimming pool, watching the giraffes wandering between the rondavels,watching the monkeys, peacocks and impala from your balcony first thing in the morning...admiring the zonky, just generally enjoying the nature, peace and quiet,

and of course swimming and playing...(and eating your toes!?)

taken a couple of weeks ago...

Dylan and Schaapie

Oh, how we love our Schaapie... still!

Then (2 1/2 years ago)and now.

3 1/2

Dylan's latest progress report from school was a pleasure to read. He is a happy, friendly, self confident , imaginative, well mannered (!), fun boy who enjoys just about everything. (Except sitting still and arts and crafts.)


He has such an amazing imagination and doesn't stop talking from the second he wakes up in the morning until he finally falls asleep again at night.

He really loves it when we all join in with his games and stories and gets especially excited when Travis joins in the fun.

The hats were Dylan's idea and absolutely essential to the dance. Nothing beats playing outside.This is what I get when I have been chasing them around with the camera for too long.Him and Manon get on really well these days and Dylan loves it when we go and visit!

14 months

Hello, anyone there?14 months already! Travis is a real little character. He loves walking around, carrying things that are too heavy and too big for him, climbing on anything, reading books, shouting the odds, playing on the laptop, playing with the tv remote, eating (everything!), cuddling, fluffy toys, throwing things into the toilet or bath, opening and closing doors, and shouting the odds. Most of all he loves playing with his big brother!