Holiday update

Just popped in to water the chili plants at the office, and thought I'd do a quick post on what we've been up to.

Still having an absolute blast on holiday and just under a week to go (back officially on the 15th). Thus far we have enjoyed (in chronological order):

1. April Fools Day - self-explanatory, blogged on previously
2. April FALL's Day - kid fell off his bike for the first time since learning to ride.
3. Mesemb Day - my aunt is a botanist and heads up the National Mesemb collection at the National Botanical Institute (succulent-type plants). She was in the area and has hired us to collect specimens for her. She supplied the press, equipment and a signed book she co-authored, so we know what we're looking for.
4. Digital Camera day - yes, we got one! Mini camera, not the best quality, but have had great fun snapping pics of all sorts of stuff. Expect to see loads of irrelevant stuff here shortly...
5. Nothing day - stayed home while it rained outside and literally did nothing.
6. Macassar Beach day - went mesemb-hunting at a local beach and found all sorts of other interesting things, like a good-sized sand-shark trapped in a tidal pool, waiting for the waves to carry him back out to freedom. Kid wouldn't touch him for love or money! :) This was also TaeBo day - I tried the 8-minute workout and am still feeling the effects!!!
7. Rooi-Els / Betty's Bay day - we spent the entire day moseying around the coast, relaxed on a beach, had lunch in the nearby town and examined from close quarters a gigantic sand-dune we aim to spend the day at soon. Over 100km travelled.
8. Get Ready for Easter Day - that's today. Did a quick shop first thing in the morning to avoid the later-in-the-day crowds, stocking up on Easter Eggs to make into Hot Chocolate (recipe courtesy Jon's blog) and various other goodies. Also ingredients for home-made hot cross buns - deeevine! Want some? :) My brother and sis-in-law will be coming by, so we're getting ready to have them - lawn mowed, bathroom painting finished, menu planned etc.

It feels like I've been on holiday for a month already, we've crammed all sorts of interesting stuff into the time. The car could do with a service so we don't have to have a serious prayer meeting before undertaking any trips - but my mechanic unexpectedly moved, so I'm between mechanics and not yet savvy enough to do it myself.

Anyway, gotta run.

A blessed Easter to all who stop by! May it bring many unexpected blessings and a good dose of hollow choc eggs... :)