Grace had her second speech therapy appointment today, and the therapist is very impressed with the progress she has made over the last six weeks. It was encouraging to get positive feedback – at least we know we are on the right track. Grace seems to really enjoy the sessions and today her favourite thing was a wind up mouse which she just wanted more and more of.

Two years ago, at 04h30 in the morning Grace was born. The last two years have been an amazing journey and it has been a privilege to have Grace as a part of our lives. She has changed us and helped us to grow so much, and it has been (and is) exciting to see her develop.

Today was the last day of our holiday and the weather was perfect for one last walk along the pier and beach in PE.

Duncan put the Caltex white rabbit head on for Grace today. She liked looking at it but wasn’t so sure when Duncan disappeared inside its head.

Today was our last full day in Jeffreys Bay, tomorrow we head back to PE for the night and Tuesday we are home.  We really had a wonderful relaxing time here in Jeffreys Bay and although I don't feel quite ready to go back I do feel refreshed.  It has been really special for Grace to spend time with all her Grandparents, Keren and don't forget the dogs and cats. She has had a wonderful time and has made herself quite at home here in Jeffreys Bay.  

Grace helping Gogo in the garden.  This weekend she really enjoyed helping Gogo with various tasks around the house including gardening, feeding the animals and unpacking the groceries. 

Having a mini tea party with her tea set and some yummy carrot cake

I just wanted to take a photo of the outfit because she decided she wanted to wear the little tutu and the jersey (so she could undo buttons). To get her to actually look at the camera I told her to pretend she was licking a lollipop which she did all to gladly.

Grace "fried" Duncan a plastic egg and fed it to him like this

Grace was lucky to spend her first 2nd birthday party with all her grandparents, her aunty Keren, and some extended family members (big thanks to those that made the trip in the torrential rain).

What can I say another relaxing day in Jeffrey's.  We went out for breakfast this morning, a short walk on the beach, some sliding down a slide and then the rest of the day was spent relaxing at home.  

After Duncan used the ladder yesterday (to see how many eggs were in the turtle doves nest), Grace decided that ladder climbing would be fun. Since she had done this before at friends of ours, there was no stopping her until she was physically tired of climbing.  Thank you Gramps for having a cool ladder! 

Such a naughty face – and just note I am always unbuttoning my jersey

There is a turtle dove that is nesting outside and Grace has decided it is her bird. She is fascinated with the bird and checks on her at regular intervals during the day.  Yesterday she flew out of the nest for a moment and Duncan lifted Grace up to see if there were any eggs.  When he asked she said yes and "two."   Duncan then had a look and saw that there were indeed two little eggs.

Duncan noticed that the turtle dove was eating food from the nearby bird feeder so they filled the feeder to make sure she didn't get hungry while sitting on her nest 

Putting some seed out for the other birds.  I think Gramps may have found a new little bird feeder helper

Duncan and Grace being silly after a bath

Today was another beautiful day (yay for warm sunny winter days between the cold, wet days) and we spent some more time on the beach, to Graces delight.  While Grace was eating her snack I was pottering around making mini sand castles using the spade as a mould. Duncan and I were trying to figure out what to call my creations when Grace pipes up "shoe" "shoe", so that's what they were.

Duncan giving Grace a pair of lace up sand shoes

Grace modelling her new shoe creations

Just enjoying herself on the beach

Grace was loving being in the water and just wanted to go to the waves.  She was not interested in waiting for them to come to her.

Fetching some water