This is 40

This month I turned 40!

It was very exciting to enter a new decade and I must say I’ve been looking forward to my 40th for some time. I view birthdays as a gift and getting older is something to embrace and celebrate!

That said, I celebrated my milestone birthday over a few weeks and loved every moment!

HERMANUS

I took some leave and it was so blissful. Hubby booked us into my favourite place in Hermanus. We arrived early and went to Mugg and Bean for breakfast. A great start to our getaway!

We did a grocery shop and then checked in to our favourite holiday apartment. Relaxing on the balcony before hubby braaied was awesome. January had been a very busy month and being on leave felt so good!

We visited De Hoop twice - we love going there and it is always such a great experience. Their restaurant (as I’ve mentioned many times) is awesome!

I thoroughly enjoyed the last few days of being in my 30’s and was glad I’d taken the time off work to soak it up.

west coast

I spent my actual 40th in the West Coast and it was awesome. On the big day I received so many well wishes, I felt super special! Hubby made my day so awesome and spoilt me so much!

We had a delicious breakfast in Langebaan - Ginja Beanz. Their food is amazing and such a great way to start my 40th.

Afterwards we went for a drive through the West Coast National Park and soaked up the sunshine.

We packed a picnic and had a wonderful afternoon listening to the waves.

For dinner we ate on the Golf Course and had sundowners in the club house. Hubby chose the steak and I had pasta, it was absolutely stunning.

I had a few days left of leave and went for a pedicure on the Friday - super relaxing!

SWELLENDAM

The last part of my birthday celebrations took place in Swellendam with my family. We had a wonderful breakfast at La Belle - a restaurant we always enjoy when in Swellendam. We had such a great time, the time just flew.

Time with my family was so precious! They thoroughly spoilt me with such thoughtful gifts - all my favourites.

It was a wonderful couple of weeks spent celebrating a milestone birthday. My heart feels full and I’m so excited to see what this new decade brings.

xx