This visit to the 'smoke that thunders' was very special as we were invited to our friends' (that we had met on our around the world trip) wedding. Trent was to be ring bearer and Charlotte Bridesmaid - a magical African wedding.... years later we are their three children's Godparents...
Charlotte Kathleen Earwaker was christened on 24 August 1997 at St Nicholas Church, Hurst. Her Godparents are: Loren Fenton and Chris and Rhona Jermyn. Both are our best friends from school days.
Beautiful Charlotte Kathleen born at 05h24 weighing 6lb03 ... Kathleen was my Granny's name (Kathleen Lucy)
FRIENDS: Us Two - AA Milne........Wherever I am, there’s always Pooh, There’s always Pooh and Me. Whatever I do, he wants to do, “Where are you going today?” says Pooh: “Well, that’s very odd ‘cos I was too. Let’s go together,” says Pooh, says he. “Let’s go together,” says Pooh. “What’s twice eleven?” I said to Pooh. (“Twice what?” said Pooh to Me.) “I think it ought to be twenty-two.” “Just what I think myself,” said Pooh. “It wasn’t an easy sum to do, But that’s what it is,” said Pooh, said he. “That’s what it is,” said Pooh. “Let’s look for dragons,” I said to Pooh. “Yes, let’s,” said Pooh to Me. We crossed the river and found a few- “Yes, those are dragons all right,” said Pooh. “As soon as I saw their beaks I knew. That’s what they are,” said Pooh, said he. “That’s what they are,” said Pooh. “Let’s frighten the dragons,” I said to Pooh. “That’s right,” said Pooh to Me. “I’m not afraid,” I said to Pooh, And I held his paw and I shouted “Shoo! Silly old dragons!”- and off they flew. “I wasn’t afraid,” said Pooh, said he, “I’m never afraid with you.” So wherever I am, there’s always Pooh, There’s always Pooh and Me. “What would I do?” I said to Pooh, “If it wasn’t for you,” and Pooh said: “True, It isn’t much fun for One, but Two, Can stick together, says Pooh, says he. “That’s how it is,” says Pooh.
Pets ...Furry Family ..They Will Not Go Quietly They will not go quietly, the pets who’ve shared our lives. In subtle ways they let us know their spirit still survives. Old habits still can make us think we hear them at the door Or step back when we drop a tasty morsel on the floor. Our feet still go around the place the food dish used to be, And, sometimes, coming home at night, we miss them terribly. And although time may bring new friends and a new food dish to fill, That one place in our hearts belongs to them… and always will.... To all our furry family - our hearts are forever yours. RIP across the Rainbow Bridge - until we meet again: SIMBA, RUSTY, SASCHA, ZEUS, BRANDY, AMBER, SIMBA, TAFIA, MUFASA, RAFIKI, ZAZU, PUMBA, TIMONE, KITTEN(s), SHAKA, ZULU, MILLIE, SHUMBA
Paul and I arranged a whirlwind wedding on Beach in Hawaii with two friends who had flown over as witnesses. It was a gloriously beautiful day with Trent participating in the vows we made while dressed in native sarongs, grass skirts and coconut shells! Paul's Parent's did not quite approve of this look for our wedding photo on their mantlepiece and arranged for a more formal wedding reception on our return to the UK in early December with friends and family! Double wedding!
:-) Forever Friends :-( Distance ... 2001 Simona Visit 2005 While in Durbs it was so great to catch up with Simon, Kim Carnaby, Esme, Lynette and Jacques & Lisa.…
The handsome Trent Peter Snijman Earwaker was joyously born at 13h07 on 2 May 1990 at Westville Hospital in Durban, South Africa (despite me wanting a home birth - no one would offer me this option!). He weighed in at 2.8Kgs. Trent means the torrent and we knew he would be a force of nature. Oupa is Pieter and Jacques's Dad is Peter. Godparents are Lynn-Dee & Neil.
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