Seashell Search
Ireen went on a hike with Grandpa and Grandma Hilty along the Sacramento trail. Ireen asked for permission to step into one of the whirlpool/eddies along the rocky edge and then ended up slipping and falling in. With no change of clothes and with water freezing… Read more
To Capetown for Passport
We have now obtained Tristan’s unabridged South African birth certificate… which is great news considering the fact that we waited weeks for it when Ian was born. With a birth certificate in hand, we can now book a flight for Andrea, I and Tristan to Capetown where we will Read more
Bowls at St. George’s
Grandpa Hilty, Ian, Ireen and myself went to Port elizabeth’s most beloved city park today. The park is a massive circular park full of vegetation and sports fields of all sorts. Winding walkways take you through the park. As we walked along, we came across a South Read more
It’s A Beautiful World
After a morning of being poked and prodded by nurses, Tristan joined his new family for introductions. We all passed him around, kissing his little face and giving him our little pinky fingers which he held onto with a death grip. It was wondeful having a little baby in my arms again. Read more
Arrival of Tristan Chester Hilty
Andrea and I “checked in” for her scheduled Caesar this morning at 5:00 AM. Pre-surgery prep was the same as last time, but we were much more impressed with our care this time. Andrea went in to theatre around 6:30 AM and baby Tristan Chester Hilty was born at Read more
Getting Ready for a Caesar
So after much consultation with her physician, Andrea will be going in for a C-section tomorrow morning. She is already past her due date the doctors have already ruled out inducing labor since she has already had a previous caesar. There is much excitement around the Read more
Engineering
Port Elizabeth has a “Toy Library” where members can check-out toys. Andrea and Mom find the store particular useful since the kids will be around only for a short time. Some of the kids’ favorites are a scooter, electronic banjo, educational video game, doll airplane and plastic train Read more
Sand Castles on the Beachfront
Ireen had the time of her life this afternoon. We took the kids to a beach on Nelson Mandela Bay. Ian is very afraid of the ocean’s pounding whereas Ireen enjoyed getting her feet wet in the water. Both children discovered the joys of the sandy beaches. Ian collected Read more
Rough Housing
Ian’s really taken to a little black scooter that he races up and down the brick-paved driveway with at a break-neck speed. He’s really exploded in development of his motor skills and agility. Ireen and Ian are both filling out with all the rich food they’re getting from their Read more
Reunited in PE
Port Elizabeth has become a very special place for our family over the years. Mom & Dad Armes have lived their for more than a decade and it’s where Ian was born. As we prepare for the birth of “Baby T”, it’s such a huge blessing to be in such a wonderful place. The beaches and ocean surf are absolutely spectacular. Papa Hilty and I decided to take Ian and Ireen down to the beach on a passing whim. Go figure, Ian did not Read more