Who's a gardner?

SO excited....

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to FINALLY see the announcement....

Can't wait to showcase this STUFF!!!

From March I will be on the DT!

And in March there's another sale!!!

So watch this space...for pages LADEN with LRR STUFF! and for sneaks of the March sale stock!

a bit of scrapping

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just two to kick off the month...

white with one - yellow and 3 pics

and

stuck! 1st feb sketch

not really sure about this one...like the concept...might give it another go.

her first day

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yes Isobel started school this year. She was very ready to go! We were all very excited for her to start. In the end she wasn't nervous, she told me she just wanted it to start!

I welled up a bit when in the classroom and saved my tears until I got home. She looked so cute AND so grown up!

So far so good. She has loved school and has a great couple of days.

A scrappy weekend away

2012-01-31T15:15:00.000+11:00

last weekend I had the pleasure of a weekend away in Daylesford with Jasmine Shea, Leonie Neal-Dawson and Melissa Millar...no kids, no husbands, just us and our arts and crafts!

It was great. I always come home tired from these things, too many late nights, long scrappy days, wine and too much food!

But I did do 11 layouts which is pretty standard for me...but about half of them were 8.5 x 11 which is not standard for me...and I must say I think I love the new size!

Can't show you all today...some are samples for next month...but here's what I can show...

Scrapbook Savvy CC puzzle challenge - flag, paper clip, splats, flower, heart

Anna's Craft Cupboard - January Sketch

Scrapbook Savvy Jan Quote challenge

Right well the others will have to wait till tomorrow or some till March...yep I scrapped for March as well LOL!

I dare you

2012-01-19T09:10:00.001+11:00

I love reading Fox in Flats blog posts. She's a mum of two who had fallen into a fashion rut.

Fox in flats is - a place to share ideas, tips and inspiration on looking stylish and feeling good, even while deep in the trenches of motherhood.

It's created by mums who are going through, or have been through, the fashion challenges associated with taking care of kids.

I've overhauled my wardrobe in light of her 13 wardrobe essentials every mother can't do without and I must say I am never stuck with what to wear each day.

I also follow the 4 minute face when you're fighting for time - best thing ever the eye lash curler!

So this week is the SCARF DARE. Yep so out of my comfort zone, but I gave it a go yesterday...and what a response...comments all positive, from people at work, on FB when I posted my pic

and I must say I felt great, special, like I'd made an effort to look good.

So do you ever wear scarves? No? well then take a risk, check out the DARE or just head on over to Fox in Flats and be inspired to get dressed everyday.

what do you think?

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of the new format?

suggestions?

criticisms?

12WBT

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yep I'm doing it!

http://www.12wbt.com

13kgs to lose...which will put me at my lightest in my adult life...I originally was going to go for 8kg but what the heck hey might as well put something there that I REALY want not what I'd be satisfied with.

I've seen a few of my friends do the program and the transformation IN and OUT has been amazing. Not just weight loss, it's also about changing your mindset, eating for the right reasons.

So today is day 1 of Pre-season. But for the past 10 days since I registered I've been slowly changing some habits such as making exercise a priority and watching what I eat. I'm still not completely changed, I still eat stuff I shouldn't but I'm at least conscious of it. And I'm doing the C25K running program and am up to week 3 day 3....it's hard but wow what a workout. We have to burn an extra 500cals a day 5 days a week...and the running doesn't quite get me there so I have to do another 10-15 mins...so 45 mins in total! Plus on a Saturday we have to do 1000cals...so I've joined up with a local group through FB who train at Duncan Mckinnon. I'm sooooo sore after Saturday's session. But feel good too.

Will blog about my progress each week...and at the end we go to Bali, so a huge reward for all the hard work!!!

SYL

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I recently read Tam Milborn's first post for 2012. I like Tam's blog. She keeps it real and writes about every day stuff that resonates with me as a mum to three young kids.

Her first post was about the 52 weeks to simplify your life challenge.

Do you find yourself dealing with the same issues over and over again year after year?

Do you struggle to get your home organised?

I don't make resolutions each year but those two statements are ME! I'm on a mission this year. To sort myself out, physically, mentally and to do the same to my house and family. We are a good family but I want to set us up physically and mentally to be a great family. Having Isobel start school has got me thinking about what the next 20 or so years hold and I want us to set in place some things to get us on the right path.

So I'm joining in!!

Week #1 Challenge: Create a list of everything that went “right” in 2011

My son, Henry was born. He was a pleasant surprise and now we are complete. I am forever grateful for three healthy, funny, gorgeous, creative, very bright, assertive children who make me think "what did I do with my days before kids?"
Nathan changing jobs. He realised he was underutilized and wanted to move up the corporate ladder. So he moved. I'm so proud of him and far he has come in the last 4 years.
2011 was about a new life in our family. We focused on Henry's birth, Beatrix becoming a real little person - yes she's crazy and a handful but wow she's an amazing person who already knows what she wants. And we focussed on Isobel at Kinder and her growth as a smart, creative, intuitive and very caring person. She had a magnificent year, grew emotionally, spiritually and physically. It was a tough year for me as President of the kinder but we achieved alot and despite some tough times I learnt that I am a good leader.
I have a great job, a place I like going to two days a week, great co-workers, a caring environment for me to work in and a boss who is very supportive of me trying to balance work and family. I enjoy what I do there.
My friends are very important to me, be they on line in in real life. 2011 was a year where some flourished and others faltered. That happens as you get older and move into different stages of your life. I don't have any regrets but I did learn some valuable lessons along the way.

So 2011 was a good year, but 2012 is going to be a great year, filled with many firsts, lots of smiles, laughter, tears (I know I'll cry when Isobel starts school) and many memories. Hope you'll join me for the ride.

Oh and please bear with me as I overhaul my blog...not all links/pages/tags work yet...I'm still getting there.

Have a great day....Mal

today I

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did the latest sketch at STUCK! sketches

pretty happy with how this turned out.

Gorgeous butterfly from Twiddlyebitz and lovely flower from Charms Creations.

Off to work on my Kraft it Up Jan page.

I've made a decision

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An important one too. Well to me. You might not think it's important. I know my mother in law and my sister in law won't. But to me it is.

Every year I say I'm going to stay on top of something and every week I fail, not every month not every year but every week. It piles up and up and up. Until it constantly looks like this.

Yep the ironing.

So I've decided. I'm not having an ironing basket. I've put it all away. I've hung it up. All 30odd pieces of ironing. Clothes we haven't worn in months. The only thing left, hanging in the laundry are Nathan's shirts which he irons either on a Sunday or each day.

I feel like a massive weight, a huge pressure has been lifted off my shoulders. No longer is ironing on my daily to do list. When we need something to be ironed I'll iron it.

My laundry is uncluttered. And I feel great.

Have a great day....Mal

All gone

2012-01-05T04:34:00.003+11:00

Yep christmas is all packed up at our house.

It was a nice Christmas. I wasn't stressed or rushed. That was good.

Now to get Nathan to put all the boxes in the roof. Sometime in the next week!!!

Next christmas we're getting a real tree. We all decided that we love the smell of a real tree. So a real tree next Christmas it is!!!

Before then I need more of these

I got them from one of those mags that get left on your porch. Great for holding all the lights. Makes putting them on very easy, no tangles.

Right now on to putting all the xmas presents/toys away....where do I start?

Have a great day....Mal

My top 10

2012-01-02T14:08:00.009+11:00

for 2011... did I do 10 layouts in 2011! Of course I did, mind you most of them were when I was pregnant with Henry so they don't even come into consideration....what happens to your scrapping when pregnant....shocking!

So my top 10 are, in no particular order

When they asked me...

Sleeping like a baby

Dare to be different

Scooter Girl

Poppy

Slip Slop Slap

Born 8:18am

Dancing with friends

Toot Toot

Funny Faces

I think i have a definite style!!! and it hasn't changed much over the year!

which is my fav??? tough one!

I love them all for different reasons...and surprisingly most of them were picked up for publication by either CK, SM or SC this year.

Which one is your fav?

Now should I show you the bottom 10 of 2011? I don't think so!!!

ooopppsss

2011-12-31T13:57:00.004+11:00

I forgot to change my header!

doh! that means I failed at my task to have a different digi header each month! so close!!!

on another note...i scrapped 3 pages today and 1 yesterday! helps that my style is sooooo minimalistic atm!!!

can only show you one today

Stuck! 15 Dec ch

and two more tomorrow...but here's some sneaks of one of them...my puzzle ch for Jan for Scrapbooking from scratch...check it out tomorrow!

OK well we have a party to go to tonight...yes we have a social life....and it's with kids too...so better get ready!

Catch you in 2012!

Short post

2011-12-27T19:56:00.004+11:00

Just a short post to show you some scrapping I did a few weeks ago when Nathan and I had a weekend away just the two of us. Yep I scrapped! It was raining so I scrapped and he watched the cricket - PERFECT!

Scrap the Boys Dec ch

Show us your Stuff Dec 1st Sketch - I moved the sketch over...I'm hopeless and sticking to a sketch LOL

Scrapbook Savvy Dec quote ch

close up

Beyond the Door Jan sample

Daring you to Scrap Jan sample

A couple more to get done before the end of the month...hopefully these kids will play nice for an hour so I can scrap!

Delighted to announce

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no I'm not pregnant!!!! trying to go a year without that!!!

I can announce that I am on a CT at....where you ask????

check this out...

http://challengeheaven.ning.com/

Look

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http://daringyoutoscrap.blogspot.com/

Can't wait to get stuck into my challenge for January.

Have a great day....Mal

Wondering

2011-12-03T12:22:00.001+11:00

As I sit here at another swimming lesson for isobel, she's been going since she was 7 months old and is 5 now, when is it appropriate to say something about her progress?

She can do backstroke really well, can do arms for freestyle well too but the side breathing part she is struggling with.

Is it her? Is it the teacher? Is it bc she's had two weeks off bc of dance photos and concerts?

With her starting prep next year I'm wondering if she should stop swimming but I'm reluctant as she enjoys it and I feel it's very important for safety obviously.

When I talked to her the other day about her activities and school she said she wanted to continue. She knows she's going to get tired next year, that it's going to be a full on year, especially in the beginning.

So I suppose I'll just sit here and keep wondering. See you next week.

Have a great day....Mal

last minute

2011-11-29T15:22:00.002+11:00

scrapping...

whipped this up in 20 mins for nov 15 stuck sketch!

This week's theme is

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Construction

Last week was Animals

And the first week was Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

I got the idea of a themed play area from Katie Toland (check out her fantastic photography at

Www.katietolandphotography.com.au)

Each week I collect everything to do with the theme. Toys, books, DVDs, activity books etc and set it up in the play area. The kids love it. They aren't bored, not sitting in front of the tv, in fact they play for longer and bc there's stuff for all ages and both sexes everyone is happy.

This week was Isobel's choice. Next week will be in the kitchen. Other themes will be babies, fairies, outside.

I normally rotate toys, when I remember but this forces me to do it. All our stuff is stored in our study atm whilst our unit was being built and painted so this has forced me to sort more of it each week. I know Katie sets hers up for a fortnight, mine must have a shorter attention span, they only want it for a week.

How do you keep your toys fresh? Theme?

Have a great day....Mal

I've caught the bug

2011-11-21T20:20:00.007+11:00

yay! back scrapping...5 layouts in 4 days!

can only show you 3...

The first 3 are using the fantastic AUTHENTIQUE KIT from Scrapbooking from Scratch...I seriously think this is my all time fav kit!!! Boy or Girl, young or old...it's unreal!

look at this

for KRAFT IT UP November...

I loved it until I did the string border...but was trying to do something different with the journalling...different for me...it's missing something but I don't know what...maybe some ink splatters...

Show Us Your Stuff - 1st Challenge - sketch - loving printing my instagram and photobooth pics at home at the moment...

using a MASSIVE lollipop from Charm's Creations...plus some extras from Purple Pumpkin

and the Second challenge at Show Us Your Stuff - using a quote

and a sneak of my sample for Beyond the Door for December

plus I have done my sketch sample for SFS for December....

well scrap stuff is still on the dining table, packed up but still there...but am pretty tired...big day today and just got faster modem today so might watch a movie on new tv.

and the last few

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Show us your stuff

and one I did for Crystal

and one she did for me

plus i did my WW1 november sample and my sample for SFS for November quote....

now to find time to scrap with kids around!!!

more to share

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more pages from my scrappy weekend away...

OUT OF THE HAT - using complimentary colours, paper tearing and felt (in the lollipop from Charms Creations)

one just because
Stuck! 1st sketch

A scrappy weekend away

2011-10-24T10:07:00.012+11:00

Yes I was lucky enough to go away for 3 days child and husband free!!! and I got to scrap with 9 fantastic creative women!!! We stayed at a house that slept 10!! in Barwon Heads. Drank alot, scrapped heaps, ate way too much and laughed and laughed and laughed!!!

Clockwise from me - Bronny Koch, who drove over from Mt Gambier, Crystal Goulding, who flew down from Brisbane, Raquel Pert, Laura Overdyke, Melissa Millar, Marelle Jackman, Leonie Neal-Dawson, Jasmine Shea, and Kerry Murray, who flew over from Adelaide,

It was perfect timing for me, and, I think, everyone else too. I really needed a break. And a full night's sleep lol. Mind you late nights and my body used to getting up early meant I probably got less sleep than when at home, but at least it was 6 or 7 hours straight and not broken.

We're already talking about the next one...perhaps in January sometime!

I scrapped 11 pages which I'm super happy about. Will show them over the next few days.

Scrap the Boys -criteria - handmade embies - love the flower from A Lil Somethin'

Kraft it Up - criteria - one of

* Monochromatic

* Minimalist
* Vintage/Romantic/Shabby Chic

I chose minimalist...i think.

Black with two - criteria - black with BABY PINK AND AQUA

Tuesday is shopping day

2011-09-13T12:07:00.002+10:00

well online shopping day...so on the menu for the next week is:

Tuesday - Spaghetti carbonara - made enough yesterday for twice

Wednesday - Chicken and mushroom green curry

Thursday - Thai chicken patties

Friday - Marinated chicken drumsticks and fried rice

Saturday - Takeaway

Sunday - Margaret Fulton's Melt in the mouth Beef Casserole

Monday - Pie made with leftovers from casserole

what's on your menu this week?

What are we doing Wednesday.

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A new regular post from me.
This is what we are up to today

YouTube Video

Playing at the park. Not 18 months old yet and so confident.

Watching and dancing to barbie movie. I feel terrible today-sore throat, achey body, so girls will have a quiet arvo and I can rest.

Feeding, feeding and getting Henry on track with sleeping. Going well so far. He self settled 2/3 sleeps yesterday and his sleeps today. Only did a 45min naps but at least he self settled. Bit frustrating but he'll get it.

Did some baking with both the girls.
weetbix slice for snacks. Isobel, Nathan and I have already made a serious dint in it tonight.

Popping bubble wrap. Hard work for a toddler.

Have a great day....Mal

SPRING is sprung

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SPRING is here!!!

yay!!!

can't wait to be outside, watch the girls play, have washing dry on the line and a happier household all round!

so I'm joining the 30 day photo challenge...as suggested by Felicity Wilson (her blog is amazing...I love reading it!)

So day 1 - self portrait - this was hard LOL

right off to feed the little man - we're having a much better day today...thanks for all the comments of support...in fact I think things are finally coming together for him...bit of tough love yesterday and he's sleeping much better!!! will enjoy it whilst it lasts LOL

girls are at MIL's for sleep over so about to pick nathan up and head out for dinner...hope the little man behaves himself...

have a good night.

Struggling

2011-08-31T04:59:00.003+10:00

Now before I get a whole lot of comments saying hugs mal and don't worry it will end, it's just a stage etc etc. I know all this...I just need to vent.

I didn't want anymore kids, two was enough. I struggled with the sleep deprivation with Beatrix and was very happy after 3.5 months to know I was in my bed for a good 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night.

I was also happy to see the end of
Bottles
Burping
Wind
Spew
4 hourly feeds
Etc etc etc

So whilst I do love Henry, and how could I not love this

YouTube Video
I am struggling. I'll admit it, i don't feel like I'm coping very well atm. As each child has come along I have let go of a bit of control when it comes to housework stuff so it's not like I am upset that my house is a mess. In fact I've taken a leaf from another blog I read Tatum Woodroofe's

From Somewhere in my Imagination

Who says

I don't attempt to keep my house spotless at all times, that would be crazy and really wouldn't be fair on the kids...kids are kids and they make mess, trying to keep the house in perfect condition all the time would, to my mind, be nothing short of insanity.

What I'm struggling with is just when you put everything together. And the noise. And having a toddler, who is being a full on toddler. Whinging. Teething. Damn eye teeth.
And then as Nathan says I over analyse things. Like should I premake henry's thickened formula bottles? I didn't last night. Is that why he didn't sleep as long last night? Why isn't he settling during the day? Does he have a reflux? Is the Zantac a help or a hindrance? Etc etc. That's my problem. I overthink things. Lol

And I can't find 30 mins to myself atm. I get to sit on the couch of a night. For about an hour. I should be folding clothes but I just want to sit there. I could scrap then but I want to spend time with Nathan.

I need to scrap. I have DT and CT commitments. But I NEED to scrap, for me.

I'm also over having activities to go to, to drive kids to everyday. We were meant to go to swimming today for isobel but she had a pain in her chest so it didn't take much convincing from her for us not to go. Just couldn't be bothered.

So what am I going to do???

My mum is OS atm which means I don't have the support I normally do during the day. So in 7 weeks she will be home so that will help. And my ILs whilst 40 mins away will take the girls overnight, which they are doing on Thursday and Friday.

And yep in terms of Henry I just have to go with it. It will be over soon. He'll grow out of somethings and if he doesn't we'll just go insane. Haha

Me time? So whilst I was letting Henry cry, doing tizzie hall's method, I scrapped. And I love it. So I'm just going to have to fit it in and not have a nap in the arvo.

And not overthink things. Easier said than done. Lol.

Not really enjoying today. That seems to be a common occurrence these days. But Only 8 to go. Then tomorrow is a new day. Right? Two are asleep ATM. Thankgoodness Henry id sleeping.

Hope you're having a better than me.

Some scrapping

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yes shock horror...don't know where I found the time...and believe me I want to find some more! struggling atm with no time for ME!

but nonetheless here they are...i love one, and am ok with the other two LOL!

love this one for the 1st BONUS SKETCH AT STUCK!

and this one for the 2nd BONUS SKETCH AT STUCK!
see the blue and orange cogs? how cool are they!!! from A lil somethin'
AND THIS ONE....just some sneaks

as it's my sample for BEYOND THE DOOR for September.
the tag and GREEN paper flower again from A lil somethin'

ALL OF THESE ARE USING THE GORGEOUS BOY AUTHENTIQUE KIT from Scrapbooking from Scratch....only 1 left....get in quick!!!

right...well need to get my WW1 sample done for September....but that might have to wait until tomorrow....oh and my sketch sample for SFS for September!

there's going to be a GREAT SKETCH COMP HAPPENING OVER THERE IN SEPTEMBER-stayed tuned!!!!!

Meal plan

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Ooopppsss I forgot to post this

Wednesday - ran out of time after playdate at the park so Red Rooster $19.95 chicken chips gravy garlic bread. Pretty good value

Thursday - cutlets with potato gratin and steamed carrots and broccoli

Friday - sausages with mashed potato, carrots and beans

Saturday - Nathan cooked. Slow roasted lamb with roast Veges and mint aoli. Yum.

Sunday - sausages with mashed potato, carrots and beans - had sausages that had to be used

Monday - roast chicken drumsticks in Maggi bag with Veges

Tuesday - slow cooker chicken curry

What's on your menu for next week? I need some ideas lol

Have a great day....Mal

The best way to fold clothes

2011-08-22T21:52:00.001+10:00

A perfect day in Melbourne today, in fact most of this week is going to be gorgeous.

The girls were playing outside and I didn't want to be stuck inside folding clothes so I took the baskets outside along with the baskets I use to put the kids folded clothes in.

See the white baskets, one for each child.

So I folded two loads already brought in, in the wicker basket and then the load on the line. Brings new meaning to folding straight off the line.

The end result:

Will definitely be doing this again.
I could still chat to the girls, watch them play and enjoy the sun, all whilst doing my job!

Have a great day....Mal

I failed

2011-08-20T03:42:00.001+10:00

And I can live with that.

I did iron one day and it felt good, but I just couldn't find the time on the other days.

So my goal is to get it done this weekend.

After that there won't be much, as I said I'm not fussy, and I am going to reinstate ironing as Nathan's job. He's going to love that.

Have a great day....Mal

Easy week

2011-08-17T23:25:00.001+10:00

In more ways than one.

Firstly the girls go to my mil tomorrow arvo for a sleep over and the day there on Friday.

Then Nathan and I are out for bday drinks for my friend bronwyn on Friday night. Am really looking forward to going out. Haven't been out with friends drinking in, um, no idea how long. Could be years if you don't count weddings.

So menu for the coming week is

Wednesday - marinated spicy chicken pieces with Veges

Thursday - no kids, so I'm thinking bento box

Friday - night on the town

Saturday - Nathan will cook

Sunday - zucchini slice

Monday - zucchini slice

Tuesday - chops and Veges, including potato gratin.

What's on your menu this week?
Please post on your blog, then I can borrow ideas.

Last time I shopped I did it for a fortnight. And I'm getting my fruit and Veges (and milk, bread and cheese) delivered again, through Aussie Farmers Direct, which is making life very easy.

If you haven't already guessed it, I'm all about making life easy.

I'll post more things I do, shortcuts I have to make life easier in different areas around the house.

Would love to hear tips you have for meal times, shopping etc.

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This was yum

2011-08-16T04:16:00.001+10:00

I normally wouldn't condone the use of something other than real spices etc to make a curry what with my background lol, but mum of three, newborn in the house, kids have to eat at a certain time, so some meals can't be out of the gourmet cookbook.

This was sooo yummy.

Much yummier than the McCormicks ones. You could actually taste real spices. I think it's so good bc it's a wet meal base.

Definitely having this again. In fact we're having it tonight lol. Made enough for twice. Yay.

Coles have these meal bases on special atm 3 for $5. Always good to have in the cupboard.

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Lists

2011-08-15T11:08:00.001+10:00

I'm a lists person; paper, computer, iPhone don't care just have to make lists, daily, weekly.

I use to write everything on the list too, not just JOBS but scrapping, nap lol. Now I still write scrapping on it lol but things like dishwasher, tidy kitchen, make beds are a given, I have to do those everyday.

The difference bwn me now and me 4 or 5 years ago, apart from 3 kids lol, is that I don't feel like I have to get all of the list done today. I just plod away at the list over a week or so.

Right well as you can see I have 13 tasks on my to do list, 3 or 4 of which involve the PO and I want to go there after kinder pick up, so better get moving.

Are you a lists person?

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2011-08-14T21:06:00.001+10:00

I'm enjoying blogging more but I've decided not to blog everyday, just 3 or 4 times a week.

I want the focus of my blog to be on my thoughts and experiences as a wife and mum of 3.

My experiences are not that different to others, most in fact, but I think I do have an outlook on certain things that differ from most.

So until next time, perhaps tomorrow, have a great night.

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Thankgoodness for grandparents

2011-08-13T06:15:00.001+10:00

I think I'm coping really well with having three kids, the sleep deprivation and all that comes with a newborn. Nathan said today how He though just that. I'm very calm with the kids, I'm not worrying about stuff like mess, jobs or routine. In fact a GF is not coping with having an 11 month old and I was saying today that as I've had each of the kids I've coped more and more.

But from 3:30pm today for the next 2 hours I thought I was going to lose the plot. In fact it was really only 4-5pm!!!

What was wrong you ask??? What caused me to ring my mother 5 times in 2 hours to see where she was and why wasn't she at my house????
My 17 month old that's what!!!

She's adorable yes she is but oh my goodness she is driving me crazy. I can deal with some of the behaviour such as climbing on everything, that's ok, we'll get over that, but the screaming at the top of her lungs is unbearable. Now I know it's just bc she doesn't have words yet but she's also a high maintenance child, highly strung, obstinate child.

Then you couple that with her waking in the night a few times and just wanting to be cuddled and not going back to bed.

It's driving all of us insane.

So thankgoodness for grandparents!! Mum took both e girls last night. I told isobel to stay here and have a quiet night but she wanted to go too, and apparently Beatrix doesn't wake up at night at nanas!

I know it's all a stage. I know her world has been turned upside down with the arrival of Henry, even though it was happening before he arrived. But it has got worse since we moved her into isobel's room and into a different cot. So I'm thinking of moving her back to her room, move Henry into isobel's room and swap cots as well.

Right enough on this issue. My adorable little man has just woken up. Time for a feed and some cuddles.

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2011-08-12T09:04:00.001+10:00

I forgot to post our weekly food plan on Wednesday which is when I'll do it bc I have time to plan and shop on a Wednesday morning with only 1 child and we also get our fruit and Veges delivered on a Wednesday arvo.

Wednesday-Katrina and amie from the Block chicken and corn chowder, I used half normal corn half creamed corn

Thursday-chowder

Friday-quesadillas

Saturday-Nathan will cook or takeaway

Sunday-whatever we didn't do on Saturday

Monday-chicken curry in SC

Tuesday-either chicken curry if enough or roast chicken and Veges using Maggi roasting bag

Love having our meals all planned out.

Do you menu plan?

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It's been too long

2011-08-11T05:48:00.001+10:00

Too long since I did any ironing.
Seriously I can't remember when I last tackled my ironing basket.
And therefore this is what it looks like

Yes I know it's huge. And yes I know the clothes are crumpled and it will take me twice as long.

I'm not someone who is fussy about what gets ironed either. I don't iron sheets, well just the fold over bit, nor slot of tshirts, unless really crumpled, and definitely not boxer shorts or pjs!!!

So how has it got to this stage??I'm spoilt!!! Not generally, just when it comes to help. My MIL used to come one day a week to look after the girls whilst I worked And most days she would do a fair bit of the ironing.

But she we os for 5 weeks towards the end of my pregnancy and I couldn't stand and iron at that stage so it just piled up.

So I'm giving myself a challenge:

1 week to empty the basket. Starting today, iron everyday if I have to, at least 15 items each time.

I'll let you know next thursday how I've gone. Or earlier!!!

Now I don't want to hear how you iron off the line lol. That's my SIL and MIL and I'm not them. But I do have to come up with a better system so that it doesn't pile up. And ideas? Perhaps twice a week, designated times to doing it. On the calendar so then it's part of my routine. What do you do???

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Middle child syndrome

2011-08-10T03:53:00.001+10:00

Is it a myth?

Beatrix is a great kid. Sooo funny. Heaps of personality. Very cheeky. Defiant. Yep 17 months old and very defiant.

She's also very high maintenance. Already.

Tonight she decided to scream the house down for nearly an hour. Poor isobel was in the same room as her. It was bad enough being in bed or then feeding Henry at the other end if the house.

So is the middle child syndrome?

She's in our bed now. Her wriggling warm body has been asleep in between us for the last 3 hours. That's something we said we would never allow!!!!

She's not sick. Well she's got a runny nose. But nothing serious. And this is not the first time this has happened.

It's just a stage. It's just a stage!!!!

Off to put little man back to bed, yes I'm sucking it up and going with the flow with him lol.
Then need to pick up that warm wriggling body and put her back in her bed. I need sleep without feet in my back

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Babies need a manual

2011-08-09T12:20:00.001+10:00

Just for some of the stuff, like feeding and sleeping, the two main bits.

So Henry is a big boy, think he's nearly 5kgs and just on 3.5 weeks. He's sleeping well during the day and at night but he's doing 4-6 hours sleep after dinner then feeding 3 hourly after that till breakfast. I know he really can't go longer than 4 or 5 hours yet but how can I get him to do more than 3 hours as I'm just struggling having to get up at least twice in the night?

I was waking him about 10ish.
Lately I've been waiting till 11.
Then yesterday I decided not to let him go more than 4 hours bwn feeds during the day.

He's totally formula now.

Any ideas? Or are you going to just tell me to suck it up mal!!!

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Easier said than done

2011-08-08T21:20:00.001+10:00

I started a post whilst feeding Henry in the middle of the night after I purchased the blogpress app. But it's not there now:(

Oh well!! I think it was a bit long winded anyway.

And what I was going to do today I haven't even started. But that's the story of my life atm. Life with 3 kids, 2 cats and a husband doesn't leave much time for much else.

Oh but I did scrap. Nearly two pages. About to go and finish it off. I decided to enter SBM Masters. Only decided on the weekend. Nothing to lose hey??

So what was my task going to be today???? Oh yeah that's right, clean out my handbag. My handbag is actually a nappy bag by OiOi that I love.

And inside well let's just say it has
Nappies-in two sizes now
Hair bobbles
Hair clips
Receipts
Muesli bar wrappers
Drink bottles
A digi slr camera
Wallet
Phone
Bobby pins
Coins
Wipes
A scarf of isobels
Socks-odd ones of beatrix'
Costume jewelry of isobels
Pink cd
Pens
Sunglasses
Tampons
Plastic container
Rennie tablets
Cheque book
Hand cream
Baby cream
Toy plane
Bull dog clip
Blank cd

right!!! Well I am going to go and clean it out. I can accomplish this today. I have 2 hours and 40 mins left. That's enough time isn't it.

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a change

2011-08-07T08:39:00.004+10:00

7 days in to August...
and I haven't blogged...I haven't told you about our new addition...

HENRY EDWIN GARDNER was born on 15 July @ 8:18am by CS weighing 9lbs 5oz, 52 cm long and 38cm head circumference.

My eyes well up just writing this...I am totally in love with him...I didn't realise how excited I would be to have a boy. Don't get my wrong, I would have been just as excited to have a 3rd girl...I was quite excited to be able to say I have 3 girls...thought it sounded cool LOL.
But now that he is here I am just so overwhelmed whenever I look at him and it's been 3 weeks since he arrived.

He put me through hell for a while...the last week was very hard, he was posterior, spine to spine...labor started, stopped, started again and stopped again, there was bleeding and horrendous pain...why pain? well unbeknown to us he decided to turn around and was feet down when my OB opended me up! So you can imagine how uncomfortable I was having a 9 pound baby turning around inside me.

So life with 3 kids??? is amazing! I love it! I love that the kids outnumber the adults. As Nathan said the other day if he knew how great it was having 3 he would have decided to have 3 LOL! Yes Henry was a surprise. A pleasant surprise....NOW!

So what's my title of today's post all about? Well I have decided that I want to change my blog...I want it to not just be for my scrapping...I want to blog daily, put down my thoughts, my experiences and what is going on in our family. I have been following a few blogs lately such as Picklebums and the Organised Housewife and The Small Notebook and I am inspired by their openess as well as their ability to organise AND let go of certain stuff.

So in an effort to let go of stuff I am going to blog every day and put my ideas down here...that probably doesn't make sense to you LOL.

Ok well we are all still in pjs, Nathan is out riding...I need to have a shower, clean another pooey nappy and somehow get the girls to pick up all the duplo that is strewn all over the floor. Duplo is the toy of the week atm...great for fine motor skills...but it really hurts when you step on it without any shoes!

where did june go?

2011-06-30T11:34:00.005+10:00

don't know and don't really care....lol...all i know is when tomorrow kicks over I can say I'm having a baby this month WAHOO!!!

so bit of scrapping last few days to get some DT and CT stuff done!

and one for STUCK! 15TH SKETCH

THE rest you will have to wait until TOMORROW to see!!!

been a bit slack

2011-06-14T20:18:00.005+10:00

yes I have when it comes to blogging...but then again I haven't done ALOT of scrapping either, until the long weekend...I have done a few canvas'
This was week 2 of the SHE ART course

and this one is for SCRAP AND CHAT RETREATS....which I have started.
then there's been some DT/CT samples for June

firstly the JUNE Sketch for Scrapbooking from Scratch - - using the SFS Echo Park Dots and Stripes Kit.
I must admit I left this until the last minute...and whipped it up in about 30 mins...can you tell LOL.

Next is my CT sample for Beyond the Door - using the SFS Echo Park Dots and Stripes Kit.
and last but not least was my White with 1 sample for June....red, spots or circles and white of course. I had done another one but I used too much black so had to do another...fair enough hey. I do love this one...another I did in 30 mins...and a portrait one too...amazing!
Right well what did I do on the long weekend...apart from deal with a terrible toddler...who is teething...and who has a rash on her torso...we think it's viral, i scrapped!

Both of these are using the GORGEOUS ECHO PARK STRIPES AND DOTS KIT from SCRAPBOOKING FROM SCRATCH in the shop HERE
You HAVE to get one...I've done 4 layouts now and have enough still for another 4...plus I did a card as well...but forgot to take a pic. There's also a BOY version.

So this is the 1st June Sketch over at STUCK!

and this is for Black with 2 - teal, string and black of course
ok that's it from me...Beatrix has had a shocking day...I don't want to relive it...but i'm off to bed! Tomorrow is a new day...thank goodness!

My first CANVAS

2011-05-11T22:22:00.002+10:00

yep week 1 done...and 1 canvas done!

i'm in love!

this is sooo up my alley...messy messy messy, random stuff!!!

what do you think?

I'm addicted too

2011-05-10T13:56:00.004+10:00

and it's only week 1!!!

yep I'm talking about Christy Tomlinson's SHE ART course!!!

so i've done two backgrounds for the canvas' so far...but haven't even done the girls yet LOL...and already I am addicted!

crappy pic...hopefully I will get to the GIRLS tonight!

decided to use some of the same techniques on a LO...for Kraft It Up May Challenge...which was NO PP!

what do you think?

3 bits of news

2011-05-04T19:07:00.007+10:00

I have a new DT spot over at Scrapbooking from Scratch. Very excited to be on the team there at Peta's shop along with KATE Middleton LOL

Check out a few of my LOs using the gorgeous MME Good Day Sunshine Kit....available HERE in the shop! great value!

Currently working on ANOTHER LO using the kit...which will also be for STUCK! May 1st Sketch.

Ok news No. 2????
Catie Unger has started up a new Challenge Blog...and asked me to be on the CT!

Check out beyond the door! and my first sample...loved that room! Great samples from the CT. Can't wait to see all the samples in BTD's first month!

And last but not least I am a returning CT member of WW1! This month's challenge is
white + orange + scallops.

Check it out here. Gorgeous samples from the CT

right, bed time for kids...better go.

Last day of April

2011-04-30T19:49:00.003+10:00

so last two pages for the month!

was hoping for more today...but the 3 hours we spent walking to and from Chaddy and all around the place took away from scrapping time LOL.

So can only share one...will show the other TOMORROW!! I have lots of NEWS tomorrow!

Here's my take on the STUCK! sketch for April 15
I DON'T do PORTRAIT pics!!! so this was a stretch for me! loved using bits and pieces from WIOIN kit and some stuff from OLD FAVOURITES VINTAGE SUPPLIES....plus some TWINE and BRADS from SCRAPBOOKING FROM SCRATCH

ok well off to watch the MIGHTY TIGERS win!!! they better!

catch you tomorrow...with NEWS and new challenges!!!

Easter 2012

2011-04-26T15:02:00.005+10:00

The annual Cumberland River Easter camping trip was on again this Easter weekend...great time was had by all...weather wasn't great, but wasn't bad either.

It was hard this time...Beatrix couldn't be left to her own devices and my pelvic instability was bad!
Here Beatrix is HELPING Mark fix one of the camp stoves.

Kids had a ball. Whilst there Isobel decided to try riding with no training wheels.
So she went from this

to this
in TWO minutes...that's it!!! and hasn't looked back! what a STAR!!!

I did scrap 3 LOs...

here's a sneak of two...
just realised I missed 3 extra criteria for this one...better go and fix it up HAHA
both of these are SAMPLES for NEWS i have on 1st May.

and then this one for PENCILLINES sketch 231 for April
right...well I have a shocking cold...so going to lie down! hope you are all enjoying the long long weekend.

great weekend

2011-04-10T16:13:00.004+10:00

first nath and I had 24 hours to ourselves...no kids! they went to nath's parents!

so we didn't do much...enjoyed the peace and quiet...what did we do before kids?
i started 4 pages...and finished 3 today.

STUCK! sketches 1st April
think this is my new fav LO!

then the APRIL puzzle sketch over at Scrapbooking from Scratch
this was hard!
these are the things you MUST use....

1 x circle
1 x square
1 x rectangle
1 x strip
1 x heart
1 x star

you may add 3 other things to your page of your choice - but ONLY 3....and you know I LOVE to just add a whole lot of crap! haha

and lastly KIU for April which was a numbers ch.
1 piece of Kraft cardstock
2 photos smaller than 6x4
3 different Alphas
4 different patterned papers (yes you can use the reverse side of one sheet as long as the pattern is different)
5 different embellishments

again VERY VERY hard for me....4 PP...come on..I'm lucky to use ONE on a LO...but 4!!!

ok work tomorrow....but I do love it! and now it's school holidays so YAY no early mornings, no making lunches, no swimming etc etc etc...so more scrapping time! haha

right off to eat some banana cake!

First for april

2011-04-07T16:33:00.002+10:00

yep haven't scrapped at all this month YET! until today!

so first up
my 123 Challenge for April - criteria was LIME GREEN, fabric and the word REALLY.

and then I was doing the Scrapbooking from Scratch Puzzle Ch for April when I realised that I added TOO MANY objects...so unlike me to not read the criteria! so luckily I was able to adjust it to fit with Once Upon A Sketch April Ch.
can you tell what colour is my FAVOURITE to scrap with!

I DID IT!!!

2011-03-31T19:35:00.007+11:00

YEP 10 LAYOUTS IN 10 DAYS!!!

LAST 3 LAST NIGHT AND TODAY....yes 2 look very much alike...but i did one...and liked what I did so I did it again...is that wrong? have you done that???

Scrap that Baby where the prompt was I'm lucky to be your mummy.
then MARCH 123 where the criteria was

the word "to/two/too", the colour light/medium blue and Doilies!

using the NEW Echo Park Playground collection that I preordered at SCRAPBOOK SAVVY!!!
and finally
MARCH Kraft It Up
criteria was KRAFT of course and to incorporate the following saying on your layout, this could be using it as your title or in your journaling...

"There is no greater gift than today"

Well that's it...I'm pooped!!!
and all new challenges tomorrow!
wonder how many I can do in April???

Possibe retreat place

2011-03-30T15:24:00.003+11:00

yep i visited a place today!

Now for those of you who hang out at CWC I went and visited a possible retreat place for next year's retreat in last weekend April/first weekend May.
What do you think?
The Country place
cost is no more than $350 and minumum numbers would be 30...The place looks fantastic and the food amazing, I saw lunch whilst there...and was also served morning tea...yummo! accomodation was also great! Website doesn't do the place justice which is a pity!
If you don't already have your name down then head on over to CWC here and put your name down!

On a positive note

2011-03-30T15:06:00.008+11:00

no more negative notes for today....had enough crap in the last week! luckily nothing scrapping related!

so been scrapping a bit...charm at chat with charm challenged us with 10 days of march to go to do 10 ch's!

so i have done 6 now, and have started another 2 last night...should be able to finish them tonight...leaving me 2 to go...hopefully thursday arvo ( i have kinder duty in the morning DOH)...here's the latest 3 all based on sketches from around the place!
OUT FOR PUBLICATION IN UPCOMING SM

taken from the March 15 Sketch at STUCK!

hehe I just can't stick to a sketch....but i do love using them...maybe that's why...bc i can change it around to suit my style!

Next was the PENCILLINES sketch 230
and last a new sketch place/ch for me...over at Crafty Sketches.

time for a change

2011-03-23T20:18:00.004+11:00

Miss B turned one last week...more of that tomorrow!

yep most of you will already know that I resigned from the DT over at BONSSCRAPS about 2 weeks ago...or was it a week, i think it was only a week ago...geez time flies!a myriad of reasons...but the short story is Bon really wasn't into the shop/forum anymore and there wasn't anything for the DT to do...so now I am foot loose and fancy free...and not on a DT (but if you would like to offer me a DT spot go ahead...make my day)...and hanging out at the FAB new forum CHAT WITH CHARM

NO shop advertising...just scrappers (not scrubbers LOL) hanging out chatting...about challenges etc...and it's great...now I can chat AGAIN with OLD friends and make new ones too!

And ALL the ch sites are there too! i can't believe how many ch sites there are that i hadn't heard of!!!

did a couple today...

this is for Scrapping the Music - new ch site for me!
had to take inspiration from the Indigo Girls song Closer to Fine

then a LO for Out of the Hat where the criteria was

Use twine
Use a number in your title
Make your own Journaling spot (use stamps etc)

oh shite i just realised I didn't stick my twine down....does hessian count??? will have to fix tomorrow! LOL

and then a regular one I do...STUCK!
which was based on this sketch
and last but DEFINITELY NOT LEAST...I put my hand up for the CT call at ..................

and here's a snippet of my sample...

right...well very very tired...this third pregnancy is really taking it's toll!!!
so off to put my feet up!

MARCH

2011-03-02T19:33:00.005+11:00

new month...and it seems that I have a new interest in scrapping again! helps when you do two pages you like! lol!

so firstly...
my sample for BONSSCRAPS ROTM

which was done after seeing this room

and then my MARCH SAMPLE for White With 1
go on have a go...this one will get you thinking...aren't the CT's samples AMAZING!!!

and look! i'm up to date with my BLOG HEADERS!!! you like?

and finally a few pics of the girls...

look they're playing barbies together...geez never thought i would have that in my house!

and little miss after her arvo sleep!

mmmmm

2011-02-27T17:28:00.005+11:00

i think the dreaded curse has hit! the one that stuffs up all you're scrapping when pregnant!

just can't be bothered...and when I can it is terrible!

will show you anyway...
FEB ch over at Scrap the Girls
happy with this one...but this one...well??? feb 15th sketch over at STUCK!

both are using the BONSSCRAPS FEB GIRL KIT!!!

and these two are using the BONSSCRAPS BOY KIT

Have just started two new pages...perhaps I will get to finish them tonight!
is there anything on tv...haha i don't need much of an excuse NOT to scrap atm!!! haha

A slow start

2011-02-06T14:42:00.007+11:00

to February scrapping wise...I just couldn't scrap for the first week...we were busy with all the usual term activities starting...and i just didn't have the desire to mess up my desk LOL.

But I made up for it yesterday! 3 layouts!

STUCK! Sketch - 1st Feb based on this sketch - love how this turned out.

AND

Kraft it UP Feb Ch based on this colour combo.

Loved this colour combo...just love it.

And had to share this pic I JUST took...how perfect is it...no editing either...do you think it needs it?

What do you think of my HEADER? I'm going DIGI banner's this year...maybe I will stay up to date LOL...I think they will all be from Basic Grey...check out their backgrounds and headers...for FREE here!

not much to report

2011-01-29T19:35:00.004+11:00

just the usual happening here

bit of scrapping, work, swimming, visiting friends, generally enjoying the holidays and no running around everyday...and loving the fact that isobel is always playing with kids from our street...I barely see her! haha

wonder what these are for???
you'll have to check out BONSSCRAPS on 1st Feb to find out!

STUCK! sketches - 1st Jan...of course I had to change it a bit, not too much actually!

and did this today for COLOR COMBOS GALORE FOR CH #177. love how it turned out!

ok well going to be a scorcher for us tomorrow...40! so i will probably be scrapping tomorrow as well! don't have ANY ch's left to do:(
oh yes I do...i can do skye's cc sketch
or Tara's Jan Sketch.

Ok off to watch TV....cricket I'm sure!

lovely weekend with family

2011-01-25T15:54:00.009+11:00

right....so what's news? not much...had a massive weekend. So quite tired this week already!

Went with Nath's family on a picnic at Montalto winery...gorgeous setting...3 course meal, linen table cloth, full laid table...picnic rugs, wine (only one glass for me)....gorgeous day. and isobel took this last one....pretty good isn't it...no direction from me!

Scrapping wise...I've done a bit...can't show you some of them until next month...

this was for Bon's Colour Ch for the Jan CC...purple, white, cream and black...plus butterflies, and a pic with no face.

this is for the DT ch at BONSSCRAPS and I used the TCR #42 colour combo...not my colours usually...but do like how this turned out:)

Have also done my CT sample for Feb WW1....shhhh here's sneak...

I'm changing my blog a bit atm...I'm getting soooo frustrated with the fomatting....aaagrrrggghhhhh!!!!!

so hopefully I will have a bit of luck soon...sorry for the pics not lining up with the words!

ok kids need food...better get dinner on the table!

Scrap Night

2011-01-16T13:59:00.006+11:00

went to Bon's for a scrap night last night....had a great night with Leonie and Raquel who came all the way from Geelong, Mel, Kerry, and of course BON!

Was a bit slow in the scrapping area...I was doing the STUCK! sketch for 15 January...but just couldn't get into it...I don't do a lot of portrait pics...

but quite happy with it in the end...even if it did take me 2 hours (and the paint was already dry when I got there!).

Then I whipped up this for Scrap the Girls January Ch...criteria was summer moment!
using the new flocked range from MME available at BONSSCRAPS.
Originally the girls at the scrap night set me the ch of not using paint...but I just couldn't do it LOL!

a few challenges

2011-01-14T11:40:00.011+11:00

found a bit of time to scrap lately...but hoping for a lot more this weekend...

so first up...JANUARY POTM @ Bons....I didn't think I would use this side of the PP....the other side is spotty...soooo me...but I decided to give it a go...

then i had a go at 123 Challenge...criteria was
purple (not in love with that colour), the word beautiful and punches...

and now this for KIU January...love this! bit different to what I normally do...but still lots of me in it...criteria was summer in the title...and kraft of course!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-01-10T20:28:00.006+11:00

we spent NYE on the beach watching the fire works with the kids at Myola, near Callala Bay at Jervis Bay. and then played 500 till it chimed midnight.

Had a fantastic trip away...here's a pic, still haven't had the time to get to the rest of the 160 pics from the 6 days away!.... but we had a great time, beach, great weather, great company...and all in all a lovely time.

been having a play with actions in PS thanks to the very talented SM MASTER Tara Scobie who has also been playing around with actions.

Even managed a bit of scrapping...
this was for the DT ch over at Bon's...and was also for STUCK DEcember....but no internet meant I couldn't upload it...but I really really love it!

did another but can't show you yet...it's for the JAN CC scraplift....
And did another yesterday....here's a sneak...
you'll have to come along to HERE to see it on FEB 1st.

and tonight I whipped up my 123 ch....but will show you tomorrow...too dark now...sorry.

right...been at work today...so need to veg! you do know I'm pregnant with no. 3 don't you...so very very tired! 12.5 weeks...scan tomorrow! wish me luck...hope all is ok with bub...I hate this scan...i get very very very worried...no doubt I will be dry retching and feeling terrible all day tomorrow!

ok better rest...bye!

Morning

2010-12-26T09:07:00.006+11:00

good morning...merry christmas...did you have a good one? we did...breakfast at mum's then lunch at MILs...lovely day!

got some fantastic pics...but no editting yet...will put up later.

quick post with some scrapping...

firstly my december 123 entry...not 100% happy with this...love the paint and the tissue paper...think it's the cluster...

KIU December - using BONSSCRAPS Boy kit

and then I think this is one of my FAV pages of all time!using the GIRL KIT from BONS!!! this kit is FANTASTIC!!!

AND HAVE YOU SEEN...BON IS HAVING A 2010 KIT CLEARANCE!!! CHECK IT OUT HERE

well we are off to Jervis Bay tomorrow for 8 days with friends....can't wait! so better get packing!

have a good one...will be back later...with the cutest photos of xmas day...and a certain LITTLE ballerina!

December daily...

2010-12-03T13:10:00.008+11:00

well I WASN'T going to do one...but those girls over at BONS SCRAPS, Charmane Koch, Felicity Wilson, Leonie Neal-Dawson and Tara Scobie - well they've gone and inspired me!!!

Only photos so far...will get an album out this weekend and start!
So
1st Dec
no pics - just got the xmas tree down and all the stuff that goes with it...can't find the advent calendar tree:(

2nd Dec

Sticky beak! has to watch/see everything that is going on!

Geez

2010-11-30T10:00:00.003+11:00

all this blogging will kill me!!! haha!

ok so been scrapping quite a bit...I seem to have got into a pattern of an evening...when Nath reads Isobel a story I go to my scrap room and scrap and then Isobel reads herself a story so I scrap then across from her...and then I stay there after we turn the lights out in case she comes out...so I actually get most of a page done in that time...how cool is that!

so the last two days this is what I've done:

this one is for STUCK 15 NOV sketch...of course I had to change it a LITTLE bit LOL!

and this one is for KIU NOV ch! decorative borders....can't say I love this idea LOL!

ok so last day of the month...and I think I've done ALL the ch's I can do!!!

Bring on December and some NEW ch's!!

NO PAINT?????!!!

2010-11-27T13:07:00.005+11:00

you've got to be kidding me...but yes that was ONE of the criteria set for the DT CH over at Bonsscraps for the NOV CC!!!!!!!

here's what I came up with...which is my entry for the STB Nov ch!

the other criterion were:
no PP - that bit is easy for me...not a big user of PP
tissue paper - up top and down the bottom
something clear - clear dymo
and NO PAINT! - I used crayon instead

So after NO PAINT and having withdrawals from PAINT I had to do this one for STG

The criterion for this one was a whole lot of puzzle pieces. I did use some creative interpretation for some bits LOL but they are all there.

STUCK! 1st nov sketch

2010-11-21T19:52:00.006+11:00

BEEN SCRAPPING A FAIR BIT LATELY....but can't show you most of it...haha

this one's for STUCK! 1ST NOV

and this is for my GUEST DT spot over at Scrap 'N' craft with T (don't worry it was all cleared with Bon!)

so better get back to it....twenty20 cricket is on...so i'm going to scrap!

we love

2010-11-11T19:22:00.011+11:00

CAMPING!!!

Yep as a family we love to go camping...we started a couple of years ago. Our first try was not fun, everything went wrong...but now we are decked out in all the gear we need...self erecting tent, proper mattress for us and camp beds for the girls...and tubs tubs and more tubs...all labelled and full of what we need...plus chairs, warm and cold weather clothes and of course bikes and scooters.

So we went camping last weekend, at Cowes Caravan Park in Phillip Island, with two other families, The Roberts, Kell, Jase, Jade and Josh

and The Rossato's, Mel, Michael, Nicholas and Olivia

and Kell's Mum and Dad, Judy and Michael also joined us, Perfect spot and perfect weather!

The kids were perfect too...they just played, rode their scooters and bikes, played in the playground at the camping ground or hung out at the beach - the camping ground was on the beach. And of course the parent sat in the sun, drank wine and beer, read mags and the newspaper and watched the kids hoon around.

Does it get any better than this?

Retreat 2010

2010-10-31T21:02:00.002+11:00

yep home from Bonscraps retreat!!! and what an amazing time!

scrapped, laughed, ate, drank, scrapped, scrapped, laughed....and not much sleep!

will share pics later in the week...but here's a few of the 11 LOs I did...and 3 cards!

off to bed...i'm soooo tired! haha

I was lucky enough to have DANNII BEST and CRYSTAL BOWMAN both scrap pics for me!!! just love love love these two!

This one is for KRAFT IT UP October - criteria was Kraft and a sketch.

The DT CHallenge for October's CC at Bonsscraps was BLUE MONOCHROMATIC, HAND MADE ALPHAS and STARS...

AND this is for the October 1st sketch at STUCK!

Now to finish editting the 154 pics I took on retreat...and to finish my MINI ALBUM taught by BON JOHNSTONE....it is amazing!!!

first of all...catch up on some sleep!

It's back

2010-10-25T22:50:00.002+11:00

yep White With 1 is back!!!

and I'm on the CT...yep that's my announcement!

check this out!

http://whitewith1.blogspot.com/

P.S. I hate taking photos of myself LOL

QLD - warning - picture overload

2010-10-24T19:43:00.005+11:00

YEAH so much for beautiful one day perfect the next!!! it rained non stop for 4 days, we were house bound! and Melbourne had beautifull HOT weather!

So yes we went to Stradbroke Island for 11 days, spent the first 4 inside....the girls were soooooooo good...just perfect! They just played and slept, and watched tv...just angels....Nath and I were going insane being inside! I did manage to scrap 3 LOs and start a fourth!

So that was friday-Monday...Tuesday we decided to get out, caught the ferry to the mainland and went to Seaworld ...we had a great time...but wow what a rip off!!!

Then Wednesday - Saturday we spent on and off at the beach, not hot enough for me to actually go for a swim, but I did get in up to my waist.

Sunday we left and went to stay with my Aunt and Uncle in St Lucia in Brisvegas. That was great. I think they loved having us stay, especially the girls! A big thank you to them for their hospitality.

Monday was home time...and whilst we had a lovely time away it was nice to come home! I do love our home!

Now I will be making a blog post on either tomorrow night, or Tuesday morning...I have an announcement!

SALE TIME!

2010-09-28T09:13:00.002+10:00

YEP it's sale time on all patterned paper over at BONSSCRAPS!!!!

35% off all PP!!!!(not including die cuts and speciality papers).

I'm about to head over....hope there's some stuff left!!!!

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well

2010-09-22T21:16:00.009+10:00

I suppose if I want to enter comps on challenge sites I have to start my blog again! that's the only way I can link my work!

so here's some scrappy stuff

the first 2 LOs are for the latest STUCK! Sketches - one using the BONSSCRAPS BOY KIT
and the other using the GIRL kit!!!! love BOTH KITS!!
This is also using the BOY KIT

REALLY love this page OUT FOR PUBLICATION .This was for SEPT ROTM at BONSSCRAPS...

actually these are both using the BOY KIT too!!! it is sooo yummy! but you'll have to wait till next month to see the whole thing!

Hey did you know I am now an official DT member at BONSSCRAPS???? very excited to be asked to be part of the team!

This was my first OFFICIAL CC CH...I scraplifted the gorgeous NICOLEE'S LO...
I love love love this LO!!!

Been doing a bit of scrapping...this is for the SEPT Scrap the Girls ch...
and this is the SEPT 123 ch! - orange, bloom and hand made flowers - not 100% in love with this...but it works LOL
personal news:
*started Lite n' Easy - amazing food..and have lost 2.5kg ALREADY!
*Isobel is not well...something's not right...trying to sort that out...she's 4 on Sunday and her party is Friday (2 days away) so we need to get her feeling a bit better by then!
*Beatrix is now 6 months old...and what a cherub! sitting up, not rolling - too lazy!, started on solids - I really need to get committed to that...I'm lazy!, sleeping through - THANK GOODNESS we are over that crazy waking a few times a night stage for no apparent reason that she was going through...nearly killed me!
*working 2 days a week - love it!

Ok, I will endeavour to keep this up to date...suppose I should start by updating my header hey?!?!?

the end

2010-06-18T12:53:00.003+10:00

I'm not going to be updating my blog anymore....for the time being! No time with 2 kids and everything I do in up at Bon's or on FB...so updating this is not a priority.

Quick final post:

*Beatrix Molly Gardner was born 15 March 2010 weighing 7 pounds 3 ozs and 48 cm...so she was small in length...but just perfect!

*She is 3 months old now...and an angel. I had to wean her due to reflux and a few other reasons, but now she is a very happy and content baby. With a rollover feed she is sleeping through sometimes. This has just started so hopefully it will become a regular occurrence. Fingers crossed!

*Isobel is nearly 4 and is such a big girl now. She is a great help with B.

*I am happy being at home with the girls...scrapping, playing with them, organising a house etc.
You forget how much CRAP comes with a baby, the house is NEVER tidy! But I am enjoying being at home *for now* and am loving life as a SAHM again.

here's some of my latest scrapping and some photos of the girls...I've been fortunate enough to be picked up for publication for a lot of my work lately...so can't show you many haha.

Final weeks

2010-03-01T10:02:00.005+11:00

Yep final weeks now of this pregnancy....36.5 weeks now and counting...well I am having a CS so I know when the date is (and so does Nath, Mum and MIL) but apart from that we are keeping it a secret....let's just say in about 3 weeks our little bundle pink or blue will be here!

I'm over it, completely over it....in fact I am trying not to read too much into aches and pains and other PRELABOUR symptoms I've had over the weekend and today! LOL!!!

So apart from waiting for this baby what have I been doing? NESTING, NESTING and MORE NESTING!!!
Dining:
Sideboard 1 - clean out - DONE
Sideboard 2 - clean out - DONE

Lounge/Dining:
Clean backs of curtains and top rails
Coffee table - tidy drawers - DONE

Kitchen:
Pantry - redo - DONE
Clean all fronts of cupboards and drawers - DONE
clean inside of kitchen drawers

Laundry:
Cupboard - sort - DONe
Linen cupboard - tidy up DONE
Middle cupboard - bottles out, vases sort, general tidy - DONE

Passageway:
Clean out bag nook - DONE

Wash Isobel's car seat - DONE
install baby capsule
clean rangehood - DONE
clean splashback - DONE
clean top of fridge - DONE

so today I need to pack my suitcase (just in case) and clean the drawers and curtains...

I have done SOME scrapping....I did a heap for Bon's Game On...

here's a few....and there are a couple that I'm not putting up...just shocking!!!

The new STUCK! sketch is up today...check it out!
http://stucksketches.ning.com/

So that's about it....just hanging out for the new ch's up at Bon's that should go out today! COME ON SANDIE, CHARM, FLIS AND SKYE!!! I actually feel like scrapping!!!

OH and I know I need a new banner...will do one today! Yes I know I missed February LOL!!!

i {heart} today

2010-02-06T13:28:00.004+11:00

Hanging out at Bons scraps sooooo many challenges (especially at the moment LOL) and fantastic STUFF in the shop!!!

Masking tape and paint on a LO!
This is for the FEB sketch over at BONS

and of course I am IN LOVE with my husband Nathan....who is supportive, very funny (makes me laugh a lot), the love of my life and my best friend!

what do you {heart}

my 9 favourite things from 2009

2010-02-05T20:53:00.005+11:00

My 9 fav things of 2009 are (in no particular order).

Our trip to Sunshine Beach/Noosa...

Isobel starting Ballet at Dance Desires with Miss Allanah, also one of my fav LOs of 2009

Our 3rd round of IVF and yes I am pregnant...love being pregnant!
12 week scan, so magical!
Finally getting our carport and driveway done
Bon's Retreat - had a fantastic time!

I hadn't been scrapping much before the retreat...this LO took me most of Saturday to do but I LOVE it!
Isobel started swimming lessons on her own.
Camping at Cumberland river.
So what are your 9 favourite things of 2009?

Get your game on!!!

2010-01-28T21:05:00.004+11:00

yep new comp over at BON'S....seeing as Bon is away in WA for 2 weeks the DT are running a new comp with DAILY challenges, games, bingo, and $50 voucher to use at Bon's is the PRIZE!!!

Game On started TODAY...and I am already chatting like crazy to get points LOL.

Check out ALL the challenges HERE

In other news
*32 weeks today
*starting to retain some fluid:(
*done a little scrapping - about to get off here and do some more:) Not very happy with the first one ...bit hit and miss atm... but like this one LOL
*went to Pt Lonsdale over the weekend.....here's a few photos....will do a proper post over the weekend

new post

2010-01-16T09:45:00.005+11:00

yep that's the title...nothing fancy....just thought I would do a NEW post....

had a good week....Isobel had swimming everyday which was great for her development and progress but it was NOT good for her behaviour at home...OMG what a terrible week....every night crying etc etc!!! So she has promised that today will be a better day - so far so good!

Scrap wise this is what I have done...

I have the JAN GIRL KIT and wow I think this is my FAV kit ever.

and this is the latest IB sketch which is also the Jan Sketch ch over at Scrapbook Savvy.

and I am now 30 weeks....so only about 9 weeks to go....yay!!! we are all sooooo excited about the bub and can't wait for it to be here. Isobel told me the other day she wants it to come out now! Unfortunately it needs a little more cooking!

BON'S January Cybercrop starts this TUESDAY....check out the timetable HERE. I'm not on the DT now...so watch out girls....I can win bingo again!!!

OK off to pilates and then to Spotlight to get some material to make a skirt...

Have a good day:)

Isobel's new room

2010-01-08T08:56:00.006+11:00

Well I was in panic mode before Xmas but not ABOUT xmas, but about the mess and furniture that was in the playroom which is to become the baby's room and about redecorating Isobel's room. But what a fantastic husband I have...he worked day and night for 6 days straight and now the playroom is ready to put the baby's stuff in and Isobel has a new room!

Just the one LO to share for the last few days...been very tired...and CLEANING...will definitely scrap this weekend!

Off to the beach for the day today, it's going to be 38 here!

Final format and STUCK! Sketches

2010-01-07T21:24:00.005+11:00

I think this is my final format...or I may get rid of the spots and ribbons....don't know if they are me! What do you think?

Did I tell you I made the CT of STUCK! sketches??? Love those sketches and applied for the CT and got accepted VERY VERY VERY excited about this!!!....check out the other successful CTers HERE and here is the Sketch for January 2010.

Been scrapping, but very very tired so will upload tomorrow, before we go to the BEACH!

New format

2010-01-05T20:50:00.003+11:00

what do you think?

I've decided to do a banner each month (stole the idea from CHARMANE KOCH) and then the next year they can be part of a calendar....

and each month I will make the banner out of the kit from BON'S from that month.

So this month, most of the banner is from Bon's Jan Kit....available here

Just did this

2010-01-04T18:00:00.003+11:00

this arvo....using the JAN GIRL KIT from Bon's....mmmmm love this kit!

and this is only using ONE of the PP plus a small snippet of another textured piece...PLUS i added in some gorgeous BG rubons from Bon's as well...

off to do ANOTHER layout with this kit!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2010-01-04T13:43:00.004+11:00

We had a lovely, not too busy, not crazy Christmas and New Year. Lunch at Mum's and then Boxing Day at In Laws.

I got 2 things for Christmas...
this which Nath built for me...isn't it fantastic. We have NEVER had a TV unit in the 11 years we have lived together, just mismatched tables and a jungle of wires!

and a new Canon 450D which I am in love with! and thanks to my sister's boyfriend Andrew I am already in Manual mode, setting ISO etc etc and wow how my photos have changed. Here's a few I love from the last week...

We had Kelly and Jase and their two kids and Mel and Michael and their two kids over for New Year's Eve and had a blast...what a stinker of a night which then turned into a big storm. The kids loved it.

2010 promises to be a great year for us, with us finally completing our family. Don't get me wrong we had a good year in 2009 but we happy to see in 2010.

Being crafty.

2010-01-02T20:55:00.007+11:00

I swear I did a post yesterday...but obviously I forgot to press POST!

So what's up? What's been happening for the last 6 weeks? Um I am now 28 weeks pregnant, baby is good, very active, getting a bit uncomfortable and HEAVY!

My time as Guest DT over at Bon's has finished:( but now I can enter the comps again YAY! Have you seen the Jan kits - OMGoodness!!! I just ordered the girl one, but could have got the boy one as well...still might! Check them out here.

I am applying for the new DT spot over at Scrapbook Savvy, lots of good scrappers applying so I probably won't get it, but got to be in it to win it hey, and Sar runs a lovely shop and forum over there.

Scrapping wise I've done a fair bit, not too much, and I have only been scrapping when I want to, and I've been very happy with what I've come up with. I've got 6 LOs with SC and SM atm so pretty happy with that.

I've also been doing a lot of sewing, yep you heard correctly. The first thing I made was a dress for Isobel - of course I didn't start with an easy one did I.

Then I made this for Isobel one day and I also made myself a maternity top and a strapless top for NYE. Working on a couple of dresses for me as well atm.

Christmas was great too....but will blog about that tomorrow:)

CYBERCROP TUESDAY!!!

2009-11-14T08:01:00.002+11:00

over at Bonsscraps!!! Tuesday 17th November!!

It all kicks off at 8:30pm VIC time...check out the timetable here

Bingo and general chat happens in CHATZY and don't forget to get your BINGO words in!!!

So a little from me...have to be quick, off to Pilates soon, before we head to Sorrento/Blairgowrie for Ian (Nath's boss and I went to primary school with him) and Sam's wedding...should be a nice night...looking forward to a sleep in tomorrow morning:)

Had a heap of work accepted for publication lately and I can't put up the rest just yet as it is DT work for over at Bon's...

I've been using Bon's BOY kit (and the girl kit too)....I think these are my fav kits ever of hers!!!!
There's one kit left if you want to snap it up...I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it!!!!!!!

what?

2009-11-06T16:50:00.004+11:00

another post by me...something must be wrong LOL.

nah just think I've finally caught the blog bug!

So we went camping at Sandy Point for the Cup weekend with Kell, Jase and their two kids, Jade and Josh. Had a great time, weather was a mixture of everything, but the kids had fun...especially Jade and Isy who played sooooo well all weekend!!!

WHAT A MONTH

2009-11-05T18:24:00.003+11:00

yes it's been a BIG month -it's been a VERY BUSY one!! and we've hardly been in Melbourne so a bit hard to blog!

So what's news?

1) I'm pregnant - 20 weeks today.
We are very very very excited! It has been a very long road to get to this stage, but after a couple of years of hell, and some mishaps along the way we can say we have a very healthy baby on the way, due March 23rd 2010!

AND NO WE DIDN'T FIND OUT THE SEX!

2) I am the guest DT member until the end of December over at Bon's Scraps....

Here are some of my latest creations....scrapping is a little hit and miss at the moment...I think it's the pregnancy hormones!!!

3) We spent 2 weeks on the Sunshine Coast, staying at Sunshine Beach, hanging out there and in Noosa....weather was perfect...27 - 29 everyday...and all we did was relax, go to the beach and swim in the pool!

and we just got back from 5 days camping at Sandy Point with Kell and Jase and Jade and Josh...but I will blog those in the next week i promise!

mmmm i think that's it...

Isy turns 3

2009-11-05T17:36:00.007+11:00

Yes that's right 3!!! what a big girl...and here are just a few shots from her b'day. We had it on Grand Final day and at Murrumbeena Playgroup. From us she got a bike...that's all she wanted...and she loves it. She had a great time and I think all the other kids did too.

WAHOO!!!!!

2009-09-29T17:44:00.002+10:00

CC NIGHT AT BON'S TONIGHT...and the NEW DT will be revealed!!!!! I'm SUPER excited as I was in the last 5 for the DT spots....so all will be revealed tonight...will I get in or not!!!?????

Have you seen these sneaks?

Yep, Bon's kits go on sale in 36 hours!!!! They look fantastic!!!! Better hurry if you want one...they sold out in 12 mins last month!!!
Ok better get Isy in the bath and fed so I will be on time for the CC...see you in CHATZY...PM bon if you need the password...

Head on over to BON'S

2009-08-25T19:04:00.002+10:00

Late notice but

CC Night at BON'S!!!

Check it out here.....

AND

It's Bon's 3rd b'day today and she's having 30% off her gorgeous stock (except What's New, Kits, subscriptions, retreat payments)....check it out in the SHOP

I'm off to the CC....come on over!

Bon's DT comp!!!!

2009-08-20T08:50:00.003+10:00

Bon's Scraps DT Comp will commence on Monday 24th August!

If you are interested in applying make sure your name is in the DT registration thread here:
http://www.bonsscraps.com.au/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=7606

First and foremost forum interaction is a big part of being on the DT...

Whilst the competiton is running please try to interact on the forum the amount that you would usually...

There will be 2 spots up for grabs each with a 2 month trial leading to a 12 month contract.

The comp will run for 4 rounds.

If you make the design team you will recieve an exclusive monthly kit and also a store discount, in exchange you will create an average of 3 set pages a month.

Full Design Team expectations will be posted shortly."

Well no surprises here...Of course I will be applying!!!! I love it at Bon's and I think I am ready to not only try out but actually be on a DT!

So wish me luck...saying that though....there are a huge number of very very talented scrappers trying out too!!! SO it is anyone's game!

A day out with friends

2009-07-22T16:47:00.004+10:00

Today was a lovely day....not a very long one but a lovely day nonetheless...

We don't get to spend as much time with Flynn and Jodie atm, due to Jodie's work committments but Jodie didn't have to to work today so we decided to take the kids to Myuna farm (just near Dandenong).

The kids loved it, the weather was pretty good (got a bit chilly towards the end) and we saw heaps and heaps of animals!

Just a few snaps from today....

Scrapping wise what have I been doing...NOT MUCH!!! just been busy and very tired....I think I've lost my mojo!

and the last few pages I've done I've not been happy with AT ALL...but i'll show you anyway!

Thought I would share...

2009-07-15T11:11:00.003+10:00

I stole (hehehe) this off Felicity's blog (thanks Felicity and GOOD LUCK getting that bub out!!!!)

Outside my window.... cloudy sky but not too cold
I am thinking... I should get off this computer and clean the bathrooms
I am thankful for... my family...everyday!
I am wearing.... new jeans, new top.
I am creating... a LO for Bon’s July Write Now.
I am going.... to ring Chevaun today
I am reading...Twilight Book 1, just bought it.
I am hoping... the next month or so goes quickly
I am hearing... Isobel singing Postman Pat, Postman Pat and his black and white cat
Around the house.... is clean! Thanks Alice!
One of my favorite things...is reading! I’m going to bed early tonight (before 10) and reading!
A few plans for the rest of the week... take Isobel swiming tomorrow, visit hospital for tests Friday and see Dr.
A picture to share....just a few of my LOs and photos from the last few weeks.

123 BLOG PARTY

2009-06-12T17:36:00.002+10:00

YEP MONDAY 15 JUNE...CHECK IT OUT HERE

There are 12 sponsors ...wow!!!! and some are donating more than one prize!!! wow soooo many challenges and prizes up for grabs!!!

I'll be there....hope to see you there...

Nothing much...

2009-06-12T17:06:00.009+10:00

has been happening...just hanging out, scrapping....oh AND I FINISHED MY DIPLOMA OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT!!!! very very very excited about this!!! now we have Tuesday AND Thursday nights free!!!!!

Oh and have you seen the latest edition of Scrapbooking Creations (it's #67)? Well I'm the Artist in the Spotlight this month....let me know what it's like...I haven't seen it yet, as I haven't' got my contributor's copy yet :0

Loving the lack of pressure at the moment! So I'm playing around with my camera, loving the way my photos have changed now I know how to use my camera LOL....here's a few of my scrapping creations I've done recently!

This was for the May Write Now challenge over @ Bonsscraps

This was a BC done with the lovely Peta MacBeth....just love her BC's. I used the May Boy Kit from Bonsscraps. I was AFRAID of this kit...but just LOVE how this turned out! Aren't those flowers gorgeous - from Bon's of course (they're sold out now but check out her shop for other yummy goodies!).

I'm not a 123 Challenge CT member anymore (just have too much on now) but I did manage to do the June Challenge this month...criteria is material (my background), more than 6 buttons and handstitching....I was loving this until I added the buttons...I'll blame Gigi for that one LOL.

And this is one of my favs at the moment...did this for the June Write Now at Bon's....

Of course I can't leave without sharing some photos of the most gorgeous girl around.....

BLOG PARTY!!!!

2009-05-16T17:52:00.013+10:00

CHARM'S HAVING A BLOG PARTY TONIGHT - SATURDAY 16TH MAY!!!!!!!!!!!

CHECK IT OUT OVER HERE AT HER FANTASTIC BLOG.

I've been scrapping a bit...here's a few of my latest layouts...all for monthly challenges over at BONS SCRAPS!!!!!!!!
This was using the monthly room HERE as inspiration. Just love how this turned out. I've finally learnt how to change the AWB, ISO and EXP on my camera....wow, the photos are sooooo much better!

Did this one yesterday....thanks to Niq for the "kit".

Actually this one was "just for me"....

This was for Becky Fleck and Page Maps - a vertial halp map sketch....for the May Pagemaps.

And the CUPCAKE AWARD goes too....

http://www.ourbrightstarsandus.typepad.com/

http://giovanna-shesgotissues.blogspot.com/

http://creatingimages07.blogspot.com/

http://simplytam.wordpress.com/

Go on over and visit these blogs....women I find inspirational NOT JUST FOR THEIR SCRAPPING!

Why?

2009-04-26T16:35:00.005+10:00

The question needs to be raised....why do I have a blog?

I'm so bad at updating....How long ago did I blog?2.5 months ago...that's shocking! Ok so settle in, here's an update.

1) Work is fine....a few minor issues but nothing I can't sort out IYKWIM.
2) Nath is great. Job is good.

3) Isobel is great. No more crying when we leave her at Day Care (yay). Toilet training all done, she is such a star. She's also moved rooms and is in love with her big bed and new room.

4) We went camping at Cumberland River (Lorne) for Easter. It was out first time camping as a family and whilst it was a bit of hard work, we had a great time, despite the zip on the tent (Dad's tent) busting on Saturday. So we are going to get a new tent with separate rooms, a new mattress (NOT a lilo) for us, a camp stretcher for Isy and a camp stove and we are going to try and go camping at least twice a year as a family. Great, cheap, relaxing holidays!

5)We are on the IVF train again. I won't be writing too much about it as it is such a long process and we are trying to not think about it all the time, let me just say it is going well, I have lost my mind, can't remember things at all, been quite silly but we are definitely on our way to having another baby. The next time I update this blog, hopefully I will be pregnant!

6) Scrapping wise, haven't done a lot! March I only did 4 LOs, no not in a week...in the whole month!!! April has been slightly better.....went to a crop with Bon's - did acouple of LOS there and I am hanging out for the CC over at Bon's this Tuesday, have some great photos to scrap and need a challenge or 2 or 3. Here's my latest stuff.

Have a great week....

An apology

2009-02-11T08:01:00.002+11:00

Honesty is the Best policy!

I want to apologise to Christine Millar....my first ever published LO was in CP this week and I have to apologise to Christine as the work was not solely mine. I did not know that the LO she did for a class for Scrapping with CF was copyrighted and I thought that if I changed some of the work then it would be ok to publish the work.

I WAS WRONG!

I really didn't know I was doing something fraudulent and have written to CP to ask for a retraction to be printed as well as talking to Christine and apologising.

I feel absolutely awful about this and am preparing myself for the ramifications. I know that I may lose some scrapping friends over this but I need to post this apology to try and make things up to Christine.