A very big thanks to thousand threads for giving me this award, I am belatedly saying thank you as I am having lots of trouble posting the picture! I was trying and then giving up, then I have been sick this week (gardening does it to me every time, I catch the flu!), so am finally able to respond, pic or not!
Blogging has been so much fun, just knowing there are so many people out there like me!
The rules of this award are:
1. Choose seven of your favourite blogs to nominate and link back to them
2. Link to the person from whom you received the award
3. Leave a message on the blogs that you've nominated
4. Post the award on your blog (optional)
So my favourite blogs so far would be, in no particular order:
ethel loves fred
3 red buttons
the small stuff
three buttons
stitchy britches
ric rac
mmmcrafts
I love reading any blogs, and hearing comments (sorry, reading comments). Thanks again for great blogs! More down the side, and will add as I go!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Busy Busy Busy
After procrastinating for a while (ok, the whole winter) I finally took a day off from inside duties (had to ask the boss- ie me!) and focussed on the backyard. the source of inspiration was the fact i'd have 3 kids to mind on Monday (today). So yesterday, Sunday, bright and early about 10am I borrowed a mower and got stuck into pruning, mowing and sand pit cleaning. The latter was hard, I had 2 bags of sand that had sat in water all winter, and it is heavy stuff!
This back tree was overgrown onto the lemon tree, the back was very dark and is now so open and light. I hate gardening with a passion. This is why I am raving about my efforts! My landlords complained a few months ago I was keeping it how they like it, I successfully argued with them and they didn't come for the threatened inspection. Now I kind of want them too!
Lovely short grass, and note the edges- Ikea scissors! Must look like a loon doing them by hand, but the edges make the yard, I feel.
After pruning back this tree, found a birds nest. have to prune this one back as it is almost under the clothesline (not good forward thinking on that one). I wasn't sure when the nest was made, but this morning found a blue egg in it! It must have been laid last night or this morning. Pity 2 5yr old girls found it and brought it inside to show me......
And a box of lemon and mint to give to friends. Still have heaps of lemons on the tree, hope the pruning perks it up a bit (probably the worst time of year to prune, but hey, I only have one day where I feel this energetic!)
My good friend had her 3rd baby Fri night, 3 under 3, 18mths apart-egads! Haven't met her yet, but seen pics- will prob visit Thursday. Off to make some new baby goodies!
This back tree was overgrown onto the lemon tree, the back was very dark and is now so open and light. I hate gardening with a passion. This is why I am raving about my efforts! My landlords complained a few months ago I was keeping it how they like it, I successfully argued with them and they didn't come for the threatened inspection. Now I kind of want them too!
Lovely short grass, and note the edges- Ikea scissors! Must look like a loon doing them by hand, but the edges make the yard, I feel.
After pruning back this tree, found a birds nest. have to prune this one back as it is almost under the clothesline (not good forward thinking on that one). I wasn't sure when the nest was made, but this morning found a blue egg in it! It must have been laid last night or this morning. Pity 2 5yr old girls found it and brought it inside to show me......
And a box of lemon and mint to give to friends. Still have heaps of lemons on the tree, hope the pruning perks it up a bit (probably the worst time of year to prune, but hey, I only have one day where I feel this energetic!)
My good friend had her 3rd baby Fri night, 3 under 3, 18mths apart-egads! Haven't met her yet, but seen pics- will prob visit Thursday. Off to make some new baby goodies!Friday, September 26, 2008
Come one Come all
Roll up Roll Up (that's my best Carnie folk speak) read here to see how to do 8hrs at the Royal Melbourne Show for $50. With a nearly 5 yr old. Not hard, really, don't know what these families are whining about in the Herald Sun etc, as my child said to me at lunch time "that boy has too many showbags Mummy". I had to agree. We agreed on 2 bags and 1 ride before we left for the day. And Bertie Beetle was $2. I think Bertie Beetle was necessary to keep said 4 + 3/4 yr old energy up. 
She wasn't that interested in the nursery animals- having seen chickens hatch at kinder, I suppose everything else is a bit old hat haha. I rather liked the baby emus. The pigs are always good value, we did miss the 'racing and diving pigs' but that may be for the best....have to agree with Jess on this one . I suppose this means animals are for food only! Which my child totally gets.
By lunch time she was tired and having nothing to do with the photos- note my mismatched Tupperware lunchbox, I originally found a green one for $3 at Savers, but it had a cracked lid, so when it got replaced for free, as it should with Tupperware, we have an very original green and red one. With fresh carrot sticks 10 hrs later!
After a while in the craft pavilion (where else) I am determined to have entries next year. As Little Miss said 'you can make that, Mum!' Not this cake below, I'm sure she was talking about the sewing and knitting etc. The cakes blew me away, could look at them for hours.
And of course the animals. My sister recently returned from Peru with an Alpaca fur hat for my little one, so it was nice to show the recipient the animal up close. They are so cute, they kept rolling in the hay and are so alert, so sweet looking.
We had 1 ride, during 2 for 1 time, so I went on as well. I think society today thinks others will judge their parenting on how excessive they are, wheras I am SO proud today of my daughter and how mature she seemed in understanding that there are limits and we have to stick by them. She has gone to bed (very late, big treat for her) cuddling her Farm Trail Book in which you collect stamps. And Mummy won't be far behind her!! Ciao
She wasn't that interested in the nursery animals- having seen chickens hatch at kinder, I suppose everything else is a bit old hat haha. I rather liked the baby emus. The pigs are always good value, we did miss the 'racing and diving pigs' but that may be for the best....have to agree with Jess on this one . I suppose this means animals are for food only! Which my child totally gets.
By lunch time she was tired and having nothing to do with the photos- note my mismatched Tupperware lunchbox, I originally found a green one for $3 at Savers, but it had a cracked lid, so when it got replaced for free, as it should with Tupperware, we have an very original green and red one. With fresh carrot sticks 10 hrs later!
After a while in the craft pavilion (where else) I am determined to have entries next year. As Little Miss said 'you can make that, Mum!' Not this cake below, I'm sure she was talking about the sewing and knitting etc. The cakes blew me away, could look at them for hours.
And of course the animals. My sister recently returned from Peru with an Alpaca fur hat for my little one, so it was nice to show the recipient the animal up close. They are so cute, they kept rolling in the hay and are so alert, so sweet looking.
We had 1 ride, during 2 for 1 time, so I went on as well. I think society today thinks others will judge their parenting on how excessive they are, wheras I am SO proud today of my daughter and how mature she seemed in understanding that there are limits and we have to stick by them. She has gone to bed (very late, big treat for her) cuddling her Farm Trail Book in which you collect stamps. And Mummy won't be far behind her!! Ciao
Monday, September 22, 2008
Meltdown Monday
I must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed. Even though I sleep in the middle of a queen size, I was seriously grumpy this morning. Little Miss wakes me up, as usual, with kisses, cuddles and elbows in my boobs and ribs, ow! She ain't as light as she used to be. Once I got up, I was ok, until I realised the shower hose had split! A bath doesn't have the same refreshing start to the day, does it? Have run out of espresso coffee too, what a start to the day!
And while in the bath, I got to see all the mould from a different angle......
I started these little tops last night, deciding on a t-shirt ban this summer. Last years t-shirts all fit the little one, but they are old, I'm sick of looking at them, but can't justify spending money on more when I have a fabric stash! Little Miss got to pick her own fabric, and here are her choices....
They came from this pattern I got for 99c at Savers. I made the size 5, the easiest pattern- 2 pieces and some bias binding.
I tried it on for size this morning, and was hurried up to finish it! My first attempt at machine sewing bias, worked a treat. I think this used to be sheet, and the bias is vintage too. A very happy girl
Playing with her barbie's I gave her yesterday. I despaired she would never be interested in them, and have had this campervan and horse in my wardrobe for about 2 years! I also gave her the babrie someone gave her when she was 2 (go figure), it is a Cinderella one with a flashing mirror etc. Happy hourse of imagination ahead. PS At nearly 5 she is having trouble putting the shoes on, would have loved to see how she went at 2! haha
I think my bad mood today is related to my dog- he is still freaking me out, he is actually depressed too! Has sat in the basket all weekend, i've had a jacket on him but he looks cold. I miss my shaggy haired crazy pup, just can't get used to this newer, slimmer version. Need to bond all over again, I think.
And while in the bath, I got to see all the mould from a different angle......
I started these little tops last night, deciding on a t-shirt ban this summer. Last years t-shirts all fit the little one, but they are old, I'm sick of looking at them, but can't justify spending money on more when I have a fabric stash! Little Miss got to pick her own fabric, and here are her choices....
They came from this pattern I got for 99c at Savers. I made the size 5, the easiest pattern- 2 pieces and some bias binding.
I tried it on for size this morning, and was hurried up to finish it! My first attempt at machine sewing bias, worked a treat. I think this used to be sheet, and the bias is vintage too. A very happy girl
Playing with her barbie's I gave her yesterday. I despaired she would never be interested in them, and have had this campervan and horse in my wardrobe for about 2 years! I also gave her the babrie someone gave her when she was 2 (go figure), it is a Cinderella one with a flashing mirror etc. Happy hourse of imagination ahead. PS At nearly 5 she is having trouble putting the shoes on, would have loved to see how she went at 2! haha
I think my bad mood today is related to my dog- he is still freaking me out, he is actually depressed too! Has sat in the basket all weekend, i've had a jacket on him but he looks cold. I miss my shaggy haired crazy pup, just can't get used to this newer, slimmer version. Need to bond all over again, I think.Sunday, September 21, 2008
beautiful fabric
This is my most coveted fabric at the moment. I have 50 million things I could do with it, or I might just look at it folded for a while. The problem is I can't seem to find it anywhere! Just the picture is enough....for now. Other gorgeous fabric on there- haven't used flickr before, very tricky for me so far, have to practise haha
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Poor doggy
I knew Murray needed a haircut, I have tried for weeks to have spare money to get it doen, finally I bit the bullet and took him- the poor dog! This is the before shot.....
and now. She said it's the second time she's done this to a dog! he was very matted underneath, and had fleas- he doesn't look like my dog any more! This coat was too small for him a while ago, now it's too big! Have done the flea treatment too, but still felt like the worse mother EVER!
He tries to sit but his bottom is cold on the ground, so he kind of squats. Poor bubby.
We picked him up then had to run off to a 5 yr old b'day party, a fairy party, such fun!
A very tired and sooky girl on the couch now, ready for bed soon. At least one of my kids looks happy!
and now. She said it's the second time she's done this to a dog! he was very matted underneath, and had fleas- he doesn't look like my dog any more! This coat was too small for him a while ago, now it's too big! Have done the flea treatment too, but still felt like the worse mother EVER!
He tries to sit but his bottom is cold on the ground, so he kind of squats. Poor bubby.
We picked him up then had to run off to a 5 yr old b'day party, a fairy party, such fun!
A very tired and sooky girl on the couch now, ready for bed soon. At least one of my kids looks happy!Friday, September 19, 2008
Stuff
I got the usual help from Ace yesterday. I had a pattern/measurments for making the fitted sheets, it turned out way too big, even though the sheet measured smaller than they suggest the fabric be. wierd. So I just got the mattress out and fitted it and sewed, fit 'like a glove'. 
So mismatched with the new doona cover, but she loves it. I am going to make a few green and blue cushions as well- so far they have all been pink, but we are both so in love with the doona cover we will decorate around that. She slept beautifully too, always a good result!
Due to the beautiful morning I suggested a dress, thinking of the new one I finished the other. Here's one I prepared earlier- I made this last year off New Look 6195.
It fits exactly the same as last year, has she grown at all? I know she has, but...... I made style B from that pattern too, it will obviously fit her as well. Damn, I have to curb this years sewing as her wardrobe is bursting! Maybe time to start a shop.......
So mismatched with the new doona cover, but she loves it. I am going to make a few green and blue cushions as well- so far they have all been pink, but we are both so in love with the doona cover we will decorate around that. She slept beautifully too, always a good result!
Due to the beautiful morning I suggested a dress, thinking of the new one I finished the other. Here's one I prepared earlier- I made this last year off New Look 6195. It fits exactly the same as last year, has she grown at all? I know she has, but...... I made style B from that pattern too, it will obviously fit her as well. Damn, I have to curb this years sewing as her wardrobe is bursting! Maybe time to start a shop.......
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