New Years Eve...

I've changed the background on my blog again. Now It's a bit 'loud' and it's making me feel a little claustrophobic. I'll see how it goes for a couple of days and I'll reassess then.

Well, it's 8:30pm on New Years Eve and I can hear fireworks going off. I am guessing from Wet'n'wild as they have a childrens new years eve party on. I must admit, I don't 'get' the whole New Years Eve thing. I much prefer to be sleeping well before the clock strikes midnight. In fact, I am about to head off to bed in just a moment.

Had a busy day today digging out the mulch and weeds in the garden ready for the new mulch to be put in. We have filled a mini skip bin and have a trailer load of stuff to take to the tip. Lots of work happening in the next few days. I am tired just thinking about it!

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a comment on my blog. It's nice to know that I am not talking to myself in here ;). Thank you for taking an interest and encouraging and inspiring me through your own work. I love reading and seeing the creations that others have made.

Anyway, for those that are out celebrating, I hope you have a nice time and keep safe on the road. Wishing you all a safe and happy 2009!

See you next year!!!

'twas the night before Christmas...

Can you believe that it's Christmas Eve already! It doesn't feel like it. It felt like any other ordinary day actually. Now that all is quiet and we are waiting for the older kids to go to bed (so we can do the Santa thing) it's starting to feel like it. Just a bit.

We've left a jam 'bizik' (biscuit) and some water for Santa... thank you to my husband for his 'assistance' in the photo...



We've left a key out for Santa to get in...
We've sprinkled reindeer sparkles so the reindeer can find their way to our house. I hope the kangaroos don't eat it!



And we've left a carrot for the reindeer to munch on.
We were planning on going to Carols by 'glowstick' tonight but it started getting darker and darker. (Another) severe storm on the way. The forecast says there's more to come in the next few days. Anyway, we decided not to go to carols.
Storms building...

Christmas this year will be a quiet one. Very different to what I am used to. Coming from a large and close extended family, Christmas has always been HUGE. This year, it will be just my parents, my brother and my family. The rest of the family are still in Sydney. It's going to be different that's for sure. Don't get me wrong, it's still going to be lovely. I'll be with my family and that's all that really matters but it's just going to be hard to 'do' Christmas without all my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins/second cousins around.

On that note, I'll sign off here by wishing you all a safe, happy and joyous Christmas xxx.

Mr Postman...

Tuesday started like any other day. Running errands etc. Got home to find the postman left a pickup slip in the letterbox. When DH got home with it later that afternoon I got a shock when I saw that it was for me (I thought it was for Emily from either her Grandparents or her birthday swap partner). I was half right.

It was from a VERY GENEROUS friend of mine from my online parents group. Emily received a gorgeous 2 piece set made in the delightful 'Sandi Henderson- spring dahlia & spring stripey' fabric.

She also received some cute covered hair elastics and a gorgeous handmade card. I absolutely LOVE this outfit and so did Emily who asked to put it on straight away (she was dancing, again, in the photo).

So, here I am sitting all confused as to why there is so much stuff inside the box (there was no senders name on the box so I couldn't figure out who it had come from and why there was so much in there!). As I went through it all I came across things with my name on it saying happy birthday. I was blessed with some beautiful goodies. There was, a 'Homespun' mag pack, a booklet, some thread, a Portabellopixie- Gracie pattern, denim, a WHOLE HEAP of FARMERS MARKET fabric and a gorgeous glass jar filled with buttons and cotton. (all buttons and cotton in coordinating/matching colours for the fabric).

I just couldn't believe it. I was seriously holding back the tears. It was a total unexpected surprise.

Here is the totally cute little jar. She's even stitched buttons on there, awwwwww! You can see a bit more of my yummy fabrics in the background..
Anyway, after drooling over all my goodies and recovering from the shock of receiving such a thoughtful gift, I did a bit of detective work and figured out that the beautiful Leoni sent this awesome package. Unfortunately Leoni doesn't have a blog but she really should!! You should see some of her craft work! Talented is an understatement. I don't know how she fits all the craftwork in whilst looking after her 4 young children.

Thank you again Leoni. As I've said before, this is one of the most thoughtful and personal gifts anyone has ever given me. Saying thank you just doesn't seem like enough.

So now I am thinking of what I can make with all my lovelies...

Surprise number two will follow in another post.. Stay tuned (again). I'll be back!!!

It's my birthday today! Happy birthday to me...

No, not my birthday (that was last week). Today is my baby girl's 4th birthday. 4 years old.



Trust me to get sick for 2 days beforehand as well. She wanted a pink cake and this was the best I could manage. Emily didn't care. It was pink and that is all that matters.

And I think the poor baby is coming down with what I had :(

Happy 4th birthday my beautiful Princess...

For all those bloglines readers. I've changed my blog layout to 'Christmas-fy' it (Christmas-fy? I don't know.. I told you I was sick!). It's a bit 'in-ya-face-kinda-pink' but it's different. I'll change it soon. PROMISE!

I've got lots to tell so I'll be back shortly to share all about my birthday surprises. Yes, I said SURPRISES.. Stay tuned...

2 Posts in 2 days.. I'm on a roll!!

Here is Emily 'modelling' her new quilt. She loves it so much and insists on having it on her even if the weather is too hot. Oh well, at least I know that my efforts are appreciated.

I just thought I'd show what 12 months can do. The first photo was taken in Dec last year ('07) and the second one was taken in Nov this year ('08). I am surprised that the headband has survived at all! LOL!!!