I'm back

Wow, so I'm reviving this blog after almost six years, simply because I don't have anywhere else 'public' to post about our big vacation this year - a 7-night Disney cruise to Alaska!

More about that to come. In the meantime, here's a quick review :)

2009 February - DD1 born

2010 - There was a mommy blog of sorts lurking

2010 March - DH and I obtained Canadian citizenship

2012 April - DD2 born

2012 October - big trip back to SA

2013 April - Moved house (same neighbourhood, bigger house)

2013 December - Changed jobs

There, now you're all caught up!

PS So for those of you who have no idea what my shorthand refers to:
DH = Dear Husband
DD1 = Dear Daughter 1
DD2 = Dear Daughter 2

We are expanding our home two feet

The Journey Back Home

Yes I've been back almost 3 weeks... but unfortunately came back to a pile of work that makes you wonder if two weeks away from the office is worth all the e-mails and catching up you have to do.

Anyway, in summary: It was a whirlwind trip to Joburg. A blur of lunches and dinners. It was great to see familiar faces and places - thanks to everyone that made it out in the 'cold' weather to see us.

Whilst it's been just under a year, the city was still familiar, and we could still find our way around. Driving on the left side of the road again was interesting - I truly do miss the stick shift. Scary that I almost drove up the wrong side of Jan Smuts avenue in Braamfontein. Coming back here and driving on the other side of the road was a lot easier than I thought it would be.

Coming back was strange, too. Leaving home but going home. Guess that's what it is to be a 'permanent resident.' Now that our house is almost ready (I'll put up some more pics soon...) Toronto is now more and more home.

For those of you whom we were unable to hook up with, you'll just have to come visit us in Toronto ;)