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Day 20

And today, we celebrated my birthday! Since Jorja was born, all the major holidays have been focused on her, so it was quite strange to have the attention on me! Thank you for all of the well wishes, I felt so special.

I've had some pretty eventful birthdays in the last couple of years -
Flat on my back with a broken leg (2002); First, ever, Surprise Party (2004); Birthday in London (2005); Birthday/Engagement Party (2006) ... Last year we celebrated at Asara Hotel and Wine Farm, and I was 32 weeks pregnant!




And this year, was just as special! When P-J told Jorja to wish me this morning, she looked over at me with big brown eyes and planted a kiss right on my cheek, followed by a hug! What a precious birthday memory before I even got out of bed! By the time I'd bathed and dressed her, she was already all 'partied' out.



P-J went to work just after 07h00 and fetched us after 09h00 to go grocery shopping. We visited BA's China Town (I guess no city is complete without one) where we found grossly over-priced Skippy Peanut Butter.



Then we head to Palermo for some grocery shopping. And what do you know? I haggled in Spanish! The cashier over-charged me and I held my own, getting an apology and a refund...Happy Birthday to me!

At the food section of the supermarket, we passed this awesome scene! Yes, this is a giant pan of Paella...



Jorja and I spent the rest of the day playing at home when P-J went back to Charles' house. By 16h30 the roads were considerably empty and businesses had closed (early) in preparation for the Easter 4-day weekend. According to the local news, thousands of locals make their way to the BA coast for this break and the number of holiday makers to the area is the highest in 5 years. We'll have to see who stayed back and will be at the park this weekend!



Jorja having a break, watching Spanish Disney Playhouse

The day ended with home-made burgers, Lipton Yellow Label tea and a candle on a chocolate biscuit. Yes, the candle was almost bigger than the biscuit, but that's what will make it even more fun to remember!


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  1. Robyn Hendricks KlaasenApril 8, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Before I realised the first pic was of Asara, I nearly thought that you were preggers again!
    Sorry! :)

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