Shared Art Work

This is a picture that Kenya, Milli & I all did a bit of, its beautiful flowers that we found in the garden... I did the bottom left, Milli did top right & Kenya did the two in the middle, very pleased with the result..

Happy New Year

Had a bit of a dull Christmas this year at home, didnt even really have a proper meal, had a nice late breakfast with strawberry sparkly wine, a few neighbours came around & we sat outside with a few drinks my tipple of choice being G&T's very nice too, by the time the food was ready no one was hungry so we all sort of just picked at it, I did cook myself some quorn fillets with a mediteranian tomato sauce, so I had that with some veg on the end of the table, but it was all a bit of a muddle really. I like to go to someone else's place & take something so will do that again next year.. New Years Eve was also quiet but we were up the coast at Emerson's cousins for a few days so that was nice, they had their grown up children there & grandchildren so it was a nice house full of people & they have a big enough house to accomodate everyone.

 On new years day we all went out on their boat, it was a beautiful sunny day & we all had a turn on the donut, I wasnt going to after my last "banana" experience!! but under much duress & persuasion I went on with Pane I made it clear to Captain Marcel not to make it tip up, it was fun although I screamed most of the time & was scared but he stuck to his word & it all ended ok, the girls loved it especially Milli, she seems like a bit of a dare devil, loves extreme stuff, which is a bit of a worry..we came home exhausted, aching, tanned & happy..

Girls in the donut

This is the life

Ready to go

Happy Happy Christmas

 Well here we are again, the end of another year & christmas crept up on me really fast again, I am finally ready although havnt done the groceries yet but pressies all bought, wrapped & sent, although a little late, I have heard they have all arrived on time... I am usually a little more organised than I am, but I have been busy with my bag orders so at least I have an excuse... the girls are so excited for Father Christmas to arrive & open their presents that are snuggly sitting under the tree, it looks fantastic, I hate it afterwards when all the presents are opened & the tree is bare & sad looking, so here are a couple of pictures of my new fabulous white tree, I bought a white one so every timeI look at it it reminds me of Nana & Grandpa...

The Jungle

1. What one thing about being a parent makes you scream “Get me out of here!”
Answer: When I'm trying to concentrate on something & all I get is mum, mum, mum, mum, its rather annoying.



2. What skills, if any, do you have that would be useful in the jungle?

Answer:

Not much, I love animals!!! & fit men with no tops on..





3. How are you likely to annoy people in your were stuck with them for 3 weeks?

Answer: whinging about the toilet situation, lack of food & all the bugs



4. What is the worst thing you have ever eaten?

Answer: mussels I think




5. What luxury item would you take into the jungle with you?

Answer: mascara







6. What is the most daring thing you have ever done?

Answer: given birth for the 2nd time




7. Who would you miss most if you went into the jungle with a bunch of strangers?

Answer: My girls







8. What celebrity alive or dead would you like to have with you in the jungle?

Answer: Chris Angel, for obvious reasons!!!


9. What would scare you about being in the jungle?

Answer: All the horrid bugs


10. After leaving the jungle, you go to a luxury hotel. What would be the first thing you did on reaching your hotel?

Answer: Shower & a glass of bubbly





11th mission should you choose to accept it is to tell us why the person who tagged you is a star. (For the uninitiated, stars play a big party in the television programme)

Answer: Because she's my beautiful talented sister & I love her  very much xxx




Pippa - I tag you to have a go - I know you'll have great answers; and enjoy the fun. Any one else who passes by - you are more than welcome!

Book week & school masquerade disco

Last week the girls had book week at school & had to dress as a favourite character, Milli went as Dora which was easy enough as she only had to wear shorts & a t shirt & I made her bag, "backpack" from scratch & just from a picture, was very pleased with the result!!

Kenya went as Izzy the indigo fairy, her outfit too was nice & simple but effective.

The same week they had a masquerade disco at school where they had to wear a mask. Milli made hers in class x

A Spiced Up Rug

I saw a simalar rug in a haberdashery store called Spotlight (for those not familiar with the shop) it was larger & very expensive, so I got on my hands & knees & studied how they did it & a lightbulb appeared above my head & I realised I could probably do my own take on one & as it happens I think mine is better not so gaudy as the store one. I did it on a smaller scale & used silk or nylon scarfs as they were easier to use & lovely & soft on the feet.
Before,

After...

Long weekend in Jervis Bay

Last weekend we had the good fortune of spending a few days in a house 2 minutes from the beach at a gorgeous spot called Jervis Bay, its about 3 hours south of Sydney, we went with my bestie Jo & her husband Tim & kids, the house belongs to their next door neighbour who is away in Europe for 6 weeks & left them the keys..

It was sooo lovely, we left friday morning after I went to the Dr to get anti biotics for my swollen face because a spider or something horrid had bitten me on the face & caused my eye to swell up, I looked like Quasimodo, so that put a bit of a dampner on the weekend a bit but once the drugs kicked in it was a lot better. We moved into the shack at the back which was divine & very beachy & Jo etc were in the house, we too were in the house most of the time & slept in the shack which was very comfortable,thanks very much..The weather wasnt the best but luckily we only had one downpour & that was at night, we had lovely long walks on the beach, collecting shells & other interesting things Jo & I drove to Berry for a spot of shopping on Saturday morning, what a fab place with lots of curiousity shops, we were in our element, lots of Oohing & arghing, got a couple of bits & bobs..

We had lovely food cooked by Tim & lots of wine & a few cheeky Gin & Tonics with fresh lemon picked from the tree outside, delicious few days had by all, cant wait for the next one!!