Christmas gifts 2024

I loved all my gifts this year so I want to document them to remember how each one made me feel. I have just recovered from flu where I lost me sense of taste and smell, so I was even more grateful for the gifts that required these senses that I could enjoy.

I got a beautiful bottle of Diemersdal Merlot Malbec which combines my two favourite wine type from my friend Linda. She also got me a lovely strawberry travel gift set from the Body Shop that has body butter, hand cream and shower gel, a beautiful self-care journal that I cant wait to start and perfect slices of Christmas cake that I enjoyed with coffee on Boxing Day morning, so that never made the pics 😀

Devin and Kayleigh got me a swimming costume with a sarong type wraparound that just reminded me of holidays in Greece and I tested out my lovely costume Christmas night. A Yankee candle, Pink sands my favourite and I can smell it, it’s burning in my room as I type this. Devin made homemade cookies and Kayleigh bagged and labeled them, I love homemade gifts. I also got the most perfect gift vouchers from Devin that he made himself on Canva that include a coffee date, a breakfast at a restaurant of my choice and dinner at Kolonaki in Parkhurst. I can’t wait to redeem these!  Time spent with my family is the best gift.

Kiara got me a lovely margarita desk candle, and a beautiful travel jewelry box filled with amazing rings and earrings. She’s going to help me to re-pierce my ear-lobes. I got a delightful glittery pool tube that I also tested out Christmas night and the today again

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Santa got me a handheld steamer , some black plastic drawer organizers and a Glasshouse candle, passionfruit and lime, another favourite of mine.

I am abundantly grateful for the gifts and will be enjoying them for a long time. Love my family too much.

 

For Luke on his 40th

 Luke, for your 40th I definitely did not intend finding 40 photos to post. I wanted to find a couple of photos that I personally took of you, that would embody your wonderful traits, and somehow I found, I had to reduce the number down to just over 40 😂. Wishing you a fabulous 40th and an awesome year ahead, with much love Tasha 💙💙💙💙

You help others to achieve more than they would on their own

                                                            Nothing is too much trouble 

The braai king

Always kind to Nanna

Always in for some fun

You settled into my home so easily

Making time for naps with Ta

You even share your food

Such a proud dad

Wld adventures are always on the cards

You appreciate a sense of spirituality 

Always ready to make up a fake birthday

                                                        Chill out in the strangest places

A real Baker boy

Selecting jam in a tube is serious business 

Game for a photo in the oldest bookstore in the world

You find the most interesting and funny objects

You don’t like admitting defeat and you keep trying

Your laughter is contagious

                                                    You don’t give up no matter what

Happy to lose almost every round of what are the odds in Porto

You rise above the obstacles in your path

You find the best chill spots even in the palace gardens

Always willing to celebrate 

Ready for a game anytime

Crossing bridges to get to where you want to be

Willing to do crazy things

Always having your friends in mind

Whatever hat you wear, you will be fine

Good food is always part of the plan

Best prawn chef around (don't tell the others)

Always ready for a little mischief

So much a part of all our family moments

Brave as a lion

A heart as soft as a buckskin

You take time to share moments

The hunt for the best coffee is never over

Taking us to the best places

There’s never a question about taking the wine pairing

You’ve perfected the lobster claw

Great at taking naps

Your cooking is a delight

Quite ready to taste anything

And the love you have for your family shows in your smile!