Love in Action Journey

Today I get to celebrate the most handsome and loving man I know. My gorgeous, darling Brett. My darling ... you enrich the lives of ALL who know you well. You have always been an anchor in my life and have been so stable and consistent from the day I met you. Our children love and adore you and are blessed to have you as their Daddy. Today we celebrate the amazing man of character that you are. You have never pretended to be perfect ... but in my eyes, you are pure gold! The real deal! You show me the nature of God in many ways. We love and celebrate you, not just today ... but every day! So what do you give your beloved for his 40th birthday? Especially a man who likes to choose his own gifts. After much thought, I found a totally inexpensive gift that is more priceless than any precious jewel. I booked a scan! And guess what we got to see at this special scan ... Our precious baby boy! That's right. The doctor is pretty convinced we are carrying a precious, healthy bab

Where to begin after the most glorious romantic week away with my handsome husband in a place that is sure to be the closest thing to the "promised land". Sigh!!! Beautiful Mauritius captured our hearts completely. Here is the mother-load of pictures from our little get away ;0)  Excited smiles at the airport as we got ready for our 4 hour flight to paradise :0) We arrived at the hotel quite late, but were still greeted to an amazing buffet supper.  Our first morning was totally overcast, but gloriously warm. Such a welcome relief from the freezing cold and rain of our Winter Port Elizabeth. I wish our winter's were the same sunny warmth of Mauritius winter. Pure bliss!!! The above pic is our first snap of the day from our balcony. Too stunning to open the curtains to palm trees and beach.  With the weather a little drizzly we set off to a local market to find our little girls some island sarongs. That market was a serious lesson in crowds, interesting smells