A weekend away, too much relaxing and an incredibly serious fisherman.

We went to visit my mom in Betty's Bay this weekend. I really am starting to love our little weekends away. Daddy joined and the boys had the very best time. You have never met as excited little kids in your life - par Simba Surprise kids. 

I have to take a minute here to thank my mom for being *the* best mother and grandmother (Gaga) to my little family. The boys absolutely adore her and she's so good with them, so good at keeping their little minds and hands busy, and so affectionate and attentive. You only really realize how much your mother loves you and become truly grateful once you have your own kids and go through it all yourself, right? I had a Saturday afternoon nap and was woken up with tea and a cupcake. My mom cooked all weekend, the boys made a braai in the evenings, and there was loads of refreshments for mommies on hand. I felt so relaxed and content all weekend. Dankie mamma - rerig!

On Sunday we spent the day at the beach, and the boys had little nets, buckets, bread and loads of big rock pools to explore. The guys tried their hand at fishing, and the boys obviously took the sardines (bait) and pretended those were the fish that that they'd caught with their nets. And we totally pretended to buy the story. Noah hid from my camera all afternoon and was completely involved with his surroundings. Daddy taught Benjamin how to fish, and he was VERY serious about it guys. Strange how the boys are so different - Nu wasn't interested in fishing at all, but we couldn't keep Bunny away from the rods. Noah literally disappeared (within sight) when we got there and busied himself exploring. It's something beautiful to watch their little personalities develop at this age - they are such good kids, I'm so proud of them every day, all the time - every minute. 

Strange that it doesn't really feel like winter yet. I'm sure it was colder this time last year? We've been blessed with so many sunny days, but really cold nights. I hope that next weekend is just as warm so that we can go away again. Here are a few incredibly special pictures and memories from the beach.