Gifts from Granny...

As my mother did in 2018 and again in 2019, the suitcase that she brought with on her travels was packed full of gifts and goodies from our South African family. The one difference, of course, was that this time she also brought presents for Shirl, Montassir, Rhyenn, and Jesse now living in Glasgow. We video-chatted with all our family in Cape Town, while mom handed out presents, and that was rather special.

I have no idea how she still had space for her own clothes after the presents had been unpacked and distributed from her one bag! :) As always, we were blown away by the generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness of our family in Cape Town. :)

Eliza loves her cousin Jesse.

Anya with some of her presents.

Receiving gifts from South Africa.

Candace loves this Africa necklace.

Anya proudly wears her new South African jersey.

Family watch from afar as we enjoy a fun evening together.

Mom hands out another t-shirt.

Riaan was so excited to receive these dinosaur transformer sets. He'd wanted them all since he received one during our South African Christmas in 2021.

Wearing my new SA hat.

Thanks Dad, Linds and Nina, and Debs - as well as extended family, too - for all the amazing presents!