Whopper weekend!

You can practically smell the happy holiday vibe in Cape Town. The weather is nice, people are relaxed, Christmas spirit abounds and there's lots of good time with friends. Trevor and I are already scheduling things because we're constantly on the go and this past weekend was no exception.

Friday night was the company end-of-the-year dinner and it was at the fabulous Madame Zingara. Our company dinner is really a family dinner seeing as both my parents, Trevor and I work together and my brother was also in attendance. The show was fantastic and Trevor finally got to experience one of Wren's party modes. Every time the music would swell, she'd do a flurry of flips, kicks and punches. I waited until I knew she was definitely responding to the music, grabbed Trev's hand, put it on my belly and he felt just how active and big she is. I've been trying to get him to see it or feel it for weeks already and I'm glad he got the chance even if it was a duel contortionist performance: The act on stage and the one in my tummy :-) 

I must say I'm starting to appreciate the way people look at me now. While I was walking up and down at Zingara, the folks at the tables I walked past would glance at my tummy and smile. And it's quite cool that the other pregnant women there exchanged that "You're a member of the club. Hello to you!" look with me. I took a chance and went over to a lady who's dress I was admiring from afar. The instant she looked down at my belly, she happily told me where she bought the dress. I'm thinking this bump can be pretty useful LOL!

Saturday was my good friend Natalie's lavender-themed baby shower. I've been super excited for this because she really deserved to be spoilt. Although I was carefully monitored by all the friends and family, I helped with the decorating and setting up. My other big job was that of official photographer. I'll show you just a few pics so you get an idea of the party.

Anyway, Natz loved her party and got a heap of great gifts. There was an emotional moment where everyone, especially all the pregnant ladies in attendance, got misty eyed (I couldn't even take pictures because I was crying so much) but there was a lot of love and well wishes for Natalie, Duane and baby Sienna. 

Natalie is utterly beautiful at 33 weeks pregnant and now we're all waiting with much anticipation for baby's arrival which looks to be a bit earlier than planned :-) 

On Sunday, we started a band...or at least we'd like to think we did. 

Our friends, Clint and Tanya Morris, will be moving from their flat into a brand new house this week and we had a little gathering for old times sake. It was decided that we'd bid farewell to their old home with some Guitar Hero. Turns out three pregnant mammas can rock out on a video game!

The Bumps: From left, Twinkle Fingers Tanya on bass, Naughty Natalie on drums and Erin-giser Bunny on lead guitar

Jokingly, I suggested we name our band The Bumps and Clint quickly pointed out that we're actually a group of six if you include our unborn daughters. Still, we racked up a pretty good score. The boys also got their chance to be rock stars. 

The official boy band portrait

From left: Fly Boy Clint on bass, Dashing Duane on drums and The Trevinator on lead guitar

But, everything in life needs a bit of balance. After such a hectic weekend, we'll be enjoying some down time in Hermanus for the coming long weekend. My nickname might be the Erin-giser Bunny but even I need a recharge now and then. Here's hoping I manage to sit still for longer than 10 minutes - Cheers!