We had a fantastic holiday in Cape Town. The weather was superb and the boys really enjoyed the outdoors and sunshine. We were very fortunate to have stayed in my parent's old neighbours house in Somerset West which was very spacious with a great garden and use of the pool. Apart from the usual rush before xmas on the shopping front we managed to do quite a few touristy things with Anne (Dan's mum). Some highlights were the penguins at boulders beach, watching England vs SA cricket at Newlands, the boys loving the beach (forgot my camera on those days), lunch at the waterfront, driving along the coast to Cool Bay and generally chilling out at the pool. Dan and Anne enjoyed a few days in the Amakhala Game Reserve which they said was fantastic. A very chilled out but fun New year was spent with old friends, Mandy, Dave, Lauren, Chris to name a few. Apart from recharging our baterries and taking in some gorgeous African sunshine, the holiday was made most special by seeing family and friends. I haven't had a full family xmas in 6 years so it was great for the almost entire Oxley family to be together. Needless to say plenty of wine was drunk and of course a family reunion wouldn't be the same without the odd FEW family squabbles. It was also great to catch up with old friends. Meeting Lauren and Chris's new gorgeous baby Sean and seeing Matthew as such a grown up little boy now was great. Also meeting Mands's new little girl Anna was very special. It was also great to see the Glover family especailly big Thomas.
Anyway it has been a shock to the system to come back to the snow and cold weather over here. I am off work until feb half term when I return to finish the academic year. Thomas started nursery school this week and seemed to have enjoyed his two sessions. James is starting to get a bit daring and trying to walk but instead takes a few steps and basically launches himself into my arms.
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