Today I was woken to an early, Happy Mother’s day surprise breakfast and gifts.

I love that Eli drew me a picture and threaded the second M upside down on the keyring. I love that Adam gave me a picture frame rock on Friday and then tried to re-gift it this evening to Gemma. And I love that Grace spent time choosing a gift and wrote me a card that brought tears to my eyes. A card that affirmed me as mom and told me that that in itself was enough. A message I needed to hear.

After breakfast we headed on a bit of a road trip to get Eli a “new” bicycle… the road trip took us over the mountain to Worcester. It was such a wonderful reminder of this beautiful place we live in.

Eli with his new bicycle. He is very chuffed with his new bike and Adam has decided that Eli’s old bike is now his, even though it’s too big.

Once we had the bike we continued our mothers day adventures and headed over to Babylonstoren. I have been wanting to go there for so long, and the weather was perfect so off we went.

These mountains are so beautiful

Coming in for a group photo

Grace and the map were inseparable for the entire time we were there and when Duncan did mention that she could pack the map in the bag, she was horrified at the suggestion. Anyway if I’m ever stranded somewhere with a map I hope Grace is with me to lead the way!

Aren’t these sunflowers amazing! I want some for my garden

Having walked through the guavas and citrus trees and berries and all the other edible food it was lovely to come to the restaurant and be able to share in some of the farms produce.

I must be honest this is the biggest bathroom I have ever seen. Ads finally getting a chance to look at the map!

I could definitely have curled up with a book in one of those baskets

It was a hot day in the end and a nice cool mango and passion fruit ice lolly was the perfect way to end the day.

This cheeky chicken pecked my sore finger (which had a plaster on) when I turned my head!

We had a lovely, mostly peaceful day and even ended off at a friends art exhibition…all in all it was a great day