and all that jazz....

had a few crazy weeks and been trying to fit editing in amongst it all.  oh, if there were only more hours in the day!  took some pics a few weeks ago of a friend's jazz band, Banned In Evolution, who played at Helderberg Farm.  what a great location! hope they plan to have more concerts there.  so bliss sitting there in the sun amidst the trees sipping on wine, eating cheese and crackers...and taking some pics in between! :)

the band played "when the saints go marching in" and we managed to ask some of the band members to come and play that again at the end of my hubby's father memorial service.  was such a privilege to have them there.  and we had our friend singing along with them in bruce springsteen style.  thought i would add this as such a great cover of it... have a lovely weekend! :)

a tribute to david groves.....

after 3 years of struggle with cancer, my husband's father, David Groves, went to heaven on the evening of 20th March.

i would like to tribute this blog post to him, one who was so dedicated to everything he put his mind to, one who was wise, had a love for the downcast, poor, and broken hearted. we can learn so much from his life...

last saturday we had a memorial service in honour of his life. my husband wrote a beautiful song for his father, and i just wanted to share this with you. it makes me cry every time i hear it.  also love this old pic of his dad....so classic...

Bend In The Road by nickgroves

"There is a man who once lived his life in view of the mercy of God. This man didn't think more highly of himself than he aught, but in sober judgement was willing to associate with people of low position. This man served, taught, encouraged, gave generously, led diligently, showed mercy cheerfully. 

This man loved sincerely, he hated what was evil, he clung to what was good. This man was devoted to those near to him, and honored others above himself. This man was never lacking in zeal, was joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer. This man shared with those who were in need. This man practiced hospitality.

This man blessed those that persecuted him, he rejoiced with those who rejoiced and he mourned with those who mourned. He lived in harmony with those he knew. He lived at peace with those around him, and never took revenge.

This man was never overcome with evil, but overcame evil with good.

This man is my father." Nick Groves - excerpt from David Groves Eulogy

the year of threes.....

 a few weeks ago i had the privilege of doing a shoot for some friends of ours at their joint 35th birthday party. Esasis and Elizabeth decided this occasion deserved a fun time to dress up to the nines and to throw a huge birthday party out on a wine farm in Paarl, which was fantastic! as Esasis told me, it is the year of threes for them...three years of being married and both turning 35.  


Esasis and Elizabeth are both so creative. Esasis has his own business called Incite Creative Solutions, where he organizes events, brands companies and does web design. for this party, they both restyled Elizabeth's wedding dress, made all the decor, which was vintage style, and Esasis even cooked all the food! it was a wonderful planned party and so much fun! they are an extremely talented couple and it was a pleasure to be there to capture the day! :)

to end off wanted to share this song with you that i have come back to time and time again recently.  absolutely loving the cinematic orchestra at the moment, such relaxing music and this song is my fave....to build a home... enjoy! :)