Monday 18 March 2024

Clan Lindsay Kilt...

We came across this authentic Clan Lindsay tartan kilt at a thrift store earlier this month. It's 100% wool and made in Scotland, and since my ancestry is in Scotland, this was a must-have! Incidentally, both Clan Lindsay and Clan Crawford are closely linked, and my brother's name is Lindsay, too. :)

Made in Scotland. :)

Sunday 10 March 2024

Lower Huron Metropark...

We visited the Lower Huron Metropark on the last Sunday in February (25th). This is an area that offers camping (in warmer months), playgrounds, hiking, cycling trails, sports facilities, and more. Friends of ours joined us for the afternoon and we had a lovely walk - and the children loved the spaceship-themed playground!

Eliza brought her dog for a walk.
Anya loved the playground.
Hiking trail map.
Walking along past the creek.
Huron River.
Climbing a hill with the children.
The children loved the river.
Crossing the pedestrian and cyclist bridge.
Lufthansa jet climbing out of Detroit bound for Frankfurt, Germany.

Thursday 7 March 2024

First Cycle of 2024...

The last fortnight has been lovely in southeast Michigan. The sun has shone more often in this two-week time frame than in the previous two months! I have been able to get out on my bike four times, with my first ride of 2024 being after work on Wednesday, 21st February. I just rode 20 kms (12 miles) that first time - and I could certainly feel how unfit I've become in terms of cardio exercise!

The sunset was quite pretty on that first cycle.

Sunday 3 March 2024

Eliza's Sixth Birthday...

Eliza Lucy turned six years old on Thursday, 8th February. Unfortunately, Eliza's day coincided with a nasty tummy bug doing the rounds in our family. We were all sick, but Eliza still enjoyed her special day, and received video calls from family in South Africa, Scotland, and Indiana. Two weeks later, I took her out for a traditional birthday hot chocolate! You can see how much she has grown since her birthday last year, by clicking here.

Birthday cookies from her grandma in Indiana.
Opening her presents.
A Lego unicorn set...
... And a unicorn helmet!
Hot chocolate date with me. :)

Thursday 29 February 2024

My 40th Birthday...

I celebrated my 40th birthday on Monday, 5th February. It was a good day; the morning was spent at home with my lovely family. Candace and I then dropped the children off at a friend's house and drove to Plymouth, where we ate a lovely pub lunch. I enjoyed delicious fish and chips! We then walked around the town, before driving back home in the late afternoon. :) I'm excited to see how the Lord is going to lead us in this new decade of life!

English breakfast. Yum!
Cards that I received from South Africa, Scotland, and the USA.
This year's presents. :)
Birthday cookies from Candace's mom.
This was by far the best fish and chips I've had in America!
With my beautiful bride on our first proper date together in years. :)

Another Beautiful Quilt...

Earlier this month, my talented wife completed this colourful quilt for us to use as a bedspread. Isn't it so beautiful?

Detroit Riverfront Walk...

The first Sunday in February was absolutely lovely. It was slightly chilly, but the sunshine was glorious and we decided to go to the Detroit Riverfront and the William G. Milliken State Park. We walked along the Detroit River - while the children zipped along on their scooters - and we enjoyed seeing the beauty of the city. :) There is even a replica lighthouse located at the entrance to the small harbour there.

Take only pictures and leave only footprints. My kind of place!
Detroit River with Canada in the distance.
Mini iceberg glides along the river.
There are wetlands along the river.
View towards the lighthouse.
Lots of bikes available to use!
View of the lighthouse at the entrance to the small harbour.
A still Detroit River.
Anchor sculpture near the lighthouse.
View towards downtown Detroit.
Ice clings to the side of the harbour here.
Anya and Candace (with Riaan and Eliza in the distance) walk back towards the car.