Happy 1st Birthday Cabhan

On Sunday we were invited to Cabhan's 1st birthday party at the Rietvlei Zoo and Lifestyle Farm.  Claire and Chris went all out hiring a private lapa, jumping castle, beautiful decorations and his gorgeous wee cake made by his Mummy.

Happy Birthday, Cabhan!  

to the Party



the Girls got to feed the animals that were roaming freely everywhere



Even My Boerewors fed the goats



Megan and Kaylin with one of the goats



the snack table done in blue and orange



the Cake and the Party Buckets

Cabhan's cake

Claire and Cabhan getting read to blow out his candle

Cabhan getting tucked into his cake!

Cake aftermath

Chris, Claire and Cabhan

Chris at the braai doing the Boerewors

Claire shares a moment with Cabhan

Kaylin and a Cupcake

Everyone enjoying the day

The Jumping Castle

Kaylin waiting for the pony

Kaylin enjoying a pony ride

Opening Presents

More prezzies

Even more prezzies

Kaylin met up with a wee school friend, Vidette,  who was also enjoying a birthday party at the next lapa.

A great day and I'm so happy we had good weather and the mist decided to lift.

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Ritevlei Zoo Farm Spring Festival

We promised the girls we'd take them to the Rietvlei Zoo Farm Spring Festival yesterday morning. It was a beautiful sunny day and the girls had a blast. They played on the swings, the jungle gyms, bounced on the jumping castles, they fed the ducks, rode on the little choo-choo train, Megan even enjoyed a pony ride. They saw the roosters, chickens, pigs, tortoises and the resident camel. They had set up little stalls inside the venue - like a flea market - which included food stalls, garden ornaments, make up, arts and crafts and clowns, Zac the Rietvlei Farm mascot and loads more...

Its a lovely venue and they recently have done a lot of work to the place including building a new indoor play area, a putt-putt course, a lovely coffee shop with loads of gorgeous wooden outdoor play equipment. Unfortunately there is not enough shade at the venue for everyone to enjoy. There are a few shaded picnic spots dotted throughout but certainly not enough. If you are lucky enough to find a spot to sit, it is either in the direct sunshine or in the shade with no grass. Its a pity because its got so much potential.

The garden ornament (just for Mandy)

on the jungle gym

one of the little ducklings

some more ornament pix for Mandy

Some more stuff for Mandy (I've got their card if you're interested)

Me

The girls on the litlte Train

Kaylin on the jumping castle

On the Spur of the Moment - Rievlei Zoo Farm

KK One of the stunning views
KK swinging

Sunflowers

Feeding the Piggies

Oink

Megan waiting for her pony ride
Megan on the Pony

KK : When's my pony ride? Its MY turn!KK's pony ride

meg on the areoplane

Catching bunnies

The pony

Feeding the baby goats

goat in a KK choke-hold. Eat my carrot, demmit!

Sisters enjoying the walk

Geese taking flight

Peacock Takes Flight

The Farm Yard

At the Coffee Shop enjoying a cold drink and the girls got to go on some rides

A big cock

Watching the Camel eat lunch

KK giving the billy goat a slice of apple