The 4th of February came quickly this year.

I woke up to a fresh cup of tea in bed and a big, joyful: “Happy Birthday!”

I was then presented with the most beautiful card and gift – utterly spoilt!

It’s always hard not being around family when it’s your birthday, but I got a harmonised birthday song from my mom and dad and a few hours later, I got wonderful phone call from my sister, Tandi and brother in law, Ross all the way from London, who also did a “Happy Birthday” duet – it was really special.

This whole week has been blustery and blowing a typical Cape Town gale. When I was asked what I felt like doing for my birthday, my idea of having a beach picnic and watching the sunset seemed like it would be impossible.

Luckily, the wind died down completely and it was a clear, blue skied gorgeous day! The beach picnic was on and Sox organised everything while I was at my show. He bought the delicious snacks, packed the cooler box and picnic blankets and called us an Uber, as soon as I arrived home.

We arrived at Clifton 1st just after 18h30 and I was really grateful to those friends who could make it on such short notice!

Sox had thought of everything and I just burst with gratitude. He organised birthday candles, sparklers, ice, champagne, snacks. Just amazingly thoughtful. I thank God every day for him and the 4th and 5th of Feb marks exactly 1 month to our wedding!

It’s my birthday – I’m allowed to be all mushy!

Good friends of mine, Danny and Lisa were also celebrating their 6th Wedding Anniversary, so they popped in for a quick drink before heading off to an anniversary dinner.

It was such a warm evening and we stayed on the beach until after 10pm without even needing a summer jacket.

Birthday Girl

Even the water was warmer than usual and the guys had a few swims…

Maria and her puppy, Nacho came to celebrate… I was so excited to get puppy loves…

Natalie set out a Pinterest worthy Picnic Spread…

Yaron and I

Angel, Maria, Nats and I

Thank you so much for the beautiful wishes on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. I’ve never felt more special and I read each and every one! Thank you again!