This past week? Whoosh. A blur. Can’t believe (but thanking my lucky stars) that it’s Friday again. To get you and me in the mood for the next weekend that’s just inches away, let’s have a quick recap of what I’ve been up to in the past week…
Saturday, 7 March 2015: Mugg n Bean coffee, Charly’s Bakery, parental beach visit, Catch22 dins
The easy cappuccino at Mugg n Bean always goes down a treat for me as it’s extra milky. That side biscuit was a treat.Definitely, coffee saucer saying. I agree.Finally got to visit Charly’s Bakery with fellow Joburg-transplant Kat, to see what all the fuss is about…Look at the pretty heart-embellished seats! Look at the delicious cupcakes! We had a lovely time, and can cross that off our ‘Cape must-visits’ list…Then we went to the beach with the visitors. Stepping out of the wave’s path, just in the nick of timeHusband and his dad took a LONG walk across the beachHaha! Here is dad-in-law blowing his nose on his towel post-swim, me holding his Argus 2015 race shirt, and racing friend taking in the viewHa. Love these three so. Husband is tired of posing for photos, Bassie is wary, and Bertie is distracted by the telly, as usualWhat Husband ate at Catch22 – super jumbo oysters (R25 each) and the Calypso’s Catch salad, positively brimming with all sorts of goodies from the seaI opted for the deceptively plain-sounding Buccaneer beef burger, which comes topped with bacon and cheese, as well as a side of skinny fries and huge onion rings
Sunday, 8 March 2015: Doggy beach walk, family braai at ours
Love the pink orchid decorating the eating area at our local Foodlover’s Market. And Husband, obviously.If you take me for breakfast where the running special is a slice of cake and a cappuccino for R28, that’s what I’ll have.Bassie is very cross with mommy for some reason…Another beach visit, this time with the dear doglets. Bertie had a long paddle, even Bassie was tempted inSee how she’s gazing off contentedly?Oh my goodness this is a funny sandy face! Looks like the Phteven underbite dogThen I noticed Bertie was waiting for his photo to be taken. First he made a solemn face…Then he grinned widely to show how much he loved going to the beach. Such a sweetheart.When we got home, Husband finally had time to hang my hammock chair. Bertie was then coaxed onto my lapThen, when Husband adjusted the height and tested it himself, Bertie sat on HIS lap, too.Yay, the Driftwood Cafe has reopened! New management means my favourite milkshake’s off the menu but they were happy to make it for me (that’s chocolate ice cream, peanut butter and custard. Delicious)Husband had a draught, as he does. Note the patio roofing above us, ours at home will eventually look like soArgus medal 2015, check. Would you believe my friend Kat, who I was merrily sharing tasty cakes with the previous morning, entered the race on a whim after she met with me, as a friend of hers had a spare ticket, and she completed it too? With no special training. Huh.Bertie had a chair to himself during the braaiBassie prefers to share a seat – here she looks pensive againIndifferent Bassie on her Granny’s kneeBassie telling Grampa a story while Husband tends to the meat. Rose quartz holding down tablecloth as it was that windyLet’s eat! All enjoyed the spread – you can just make out Bassie begging at her granny’s kneeOf course Husband had to teach his dad how to play cricket on the XBox. Hmm.Husband called me to capture these pink streaks just before they vanished
Monday, 9 March: Dins at home with the cyclists
Bit blurry but you can see the six of us – that’s my dad-in-law, his friend who came down for the Argus with him, Bassie in my arms and Bertie in his dad’sWorried Bassie, sprawled on the bed
Thursday, 12 March 2015: Thursday cupcake
Belated birthday cake in the office is a surefire way to uplift a Thursday. These Woolies cupcakes were divine
That’s all, folks! Dad-in-law and his cycling friend are still with us this weekend, so expect a few more pics of them next week. And with that, I bid you good night…
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