The Wilby Fam: August & September 2013

AUGUST

Sports day at school was a full morning of activities on the field. Troyden was in a painting relay as well as several running races. The twins were in a Tug-o-war on opposite teams it was very competitive and great fun. Mom even got to be in a hopping race with all the other moms – loads of laughs had by all.

We’ve been keeping up with our fitness program that is slowly helping Tan’s back and of course helping us loose the extra pounds. We are both so enjoying our runs each morning after school drop off, our best place is along the beach front as the sea inspires us to keep going. This has been a lovely time for us to chat and catch up and get some fresh air. Plus now with the boyz all riding we have so enjoyed out outings to ride as a family - mom is even on her bike !

SEPTEMBER

HAppY bIRtHDay to You…… TREYSON AND TRYSTON our little twin men turned 5 !!! We set up a race track here at home in the garden with a tunnel, archway and danger tape pathway that included a ramp! We spent time decorating our bikes with streamers on the handle bars and number plates. Tan had fun making “cake in a jar” laid out in the shape of a bike. In all we had a bumper BIKE party loads of FUN has by all.

Something else we love about AFRICA.... you can swim at the beach in the middle of winter - loads of smiles this side of the ocean.

We experienced our first big screen 3D movie with the boys this month - we all went to watch "PLANES". Tryston was ducking in his chair the whole time. Treyson sat as close to Dad as possible and at time was on his lap. At the end of the movie when Dusty wins the race Troyden stood and shouted out loud for the whole cinema to hear "YES! He won!"

This month we had a visit up to Joeys to spend some time at our South African Baptist conference as well as time with Trent and his family. Good to meet little Eston and spend special cousin time together.

On our way back we met Mark’s extended family in the Berg for a long extended weekend of camping together. We had fantastic weather to enjoy the supa tubes and pool swimming. The campsite had putt-putt, trampolines (the boys are now doing summer salts), petting farm where Troyden found a peacock feather, pony rides and as well as jungle gyms and loads of cricket played by the tribe of 7 boy cousins.

MINISTRY…

The ladies hosted their event of the year "Let's get cooking!". With a past Masterchef contestant who gave some cooking tips and led a cook off competition between 6 volunteer teams. We had a visiting speaker who shared the gospel and several ladies responded – for this we praise the Lord that we were able to reach out to our community with the gospel and have over 200 ladies come along to hear about Him as the savior of the world JJJ

The Sunday school ministry have launched a Puppet ministry team with many of the youth involved as the puppets. This has proven to be a great way to catch the children’s attention and for great participation from the children.

Church family getaway – a great time of fellowship had by all. Tan lead the children’s ministry for the weekend with loads of games, crafts, story time and singing. The children had a wonderful time together. As always these weekends help to bring the church family closer together and deeper friendships were encouraged.

JUST FOR FUN... we now have the 3 Musketeers in our house. All for ONE and ONE for ONE (this is how the twins lead the pack of 3. Granny spent an afternoon sewing them outfits ...