Jackie & Stu arrive....

Jen's parents, Jackie & Stu, couldn't resist the urge for another visit to see Harrison. The last time they saw Harrison was in September when he was still a little baby. Five months later Jackie & Stu are now experiencing a little boy who is crawling, eating and constantly expressing himself.

Harrison is spoilt with the extra attention once again with Stu resuming bathing duties and mum being a wonderful entertainer. It is always a race to see which grandparent gets to sit next to Harrison in the car!

Today we visited Kragga Kamma Game Reserve which is a small private game reserve on the outskirts of PE. It was a surprisingly good game reserve and a bargain at R45 p/p (AUD7!). Being within such a close proximity to the elusive cheetah was a novelty, even if they were in an enclosure.

Gran & Pa reading a story to Harrison

Harrison showing off his new crawling skill to Pa

More fun story time with Gran

A small antelope at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve

Big yawn... tough life for a cheetah!

Lazy rhino

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First impressions

Thought it time we touch base and let you know that we are still here!!! We have been very busy since Jen's arrival. Mainly involves trying to lease/buy cars & getting the necessary documentation, sorting out my work VISA, sorting out housing.... We are getting an Audi A3 which we should have by Friday. We can't wait to drive it! Second car to be confirmed (but hopefully purchased by early next week). I have been dropping Pete at work each day so that I can use the hire car... looking forward to sleep in's in the near future and really being a lady of leisure- enjoy it while it lasts I say! I have met with Charles Orbach (accounting firm) and am now in the process of obtaining documentation for VISA (copious amount) and then getting it processed ASAP. They are lovely people and I look forward to starting (probably another 1-3 months though due to length of time to get VISA). I seem to fill my days quite easily with daily food shopping, lunches, breakfasts, gym, organisi...

Harrison James Chandler - born 9 June 2009

Harrison James Chandler arrived at 14:30, Tuesday, 9th June 2009. Weighing in at 3.86kg and 55cm long, he was delivered via c-section surgery. Both Mum and boy are in great health. Dad is besotted with them both even after changing the 1st nappie!! Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! Tipping the scales at 3.86kg (8,5lbs)

Andy & Mel drop by

Within 3 days of saying goodbye to Ian and Julie, we had new visitors... Andy & Mel! They managed to squeeze in 4 days in RSA on the way home from their European holiday so we ensured they had the maximum African experience as time would permit. Friday was dinner at the African themed Moyo's, including local African entertainment, tribal face painting (unfortunately mandatory for all foreigners!), and African cuisine... Then we whisked them away for a weekend of game and camping at Pilansberg. Unfortunately they brought the winter weather with them from Europe (ha) so experienced intermittant showers for most of Saturday, however we were still lucky to see 2 female lions roaming through the savannah. Sunday was more game viewing prior to the return drive to JHB via Pretoria and a quiet night that we all needed at home. It was great seeing Andy & Mel again and we loved showing them a tiny morcel of Africa! Mmmm.... Don Pedro's at the Bull Run

Chandler's Overseas

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