19 Years of Marriage

Christmas Tablerunners

Over the weekend I made a start on some Christmas sewing. It's never too early. That time of the year seems to come around faster and faster each year. Especially when you want to make lots of handmade gifts. I made three table runners using Countdown to Christmas by Sweetwater by Moda Layer Cake from The Sproutz Etsy Store

My big girl

I adore this photo of Kayla and I am actually happy with my page. That doesn't happen very often.

Paper creations

Well what can I say..............it's been a very long time. A VERY LONG TIME!! The urge has been building and yesterday I sat down and played with some paper. It felt so good. In my true tradition, I made a layout and then did a few cards.

Birthday Day and Fathers Day

It was a big weekend for the man of the house. A birthday on Saturday and Fathers Day on Sunday.

After Basketball on Friday night we had an early birthday cake, to celebrate Chris's birthday. I made a vanilla and chocolate custard filled sponge and a Chocolate mousse cake. Early Saturday Chris opened his presents had bacon and eggs for breakfast, then we hit the road and headed to Warrnambool for the weekend.

Sunday morning - Fathers Day

Last week I took this photo of the kids and framed it for Fathers Day. This will go to work with Dad, to always remind him how much he is loved.

Pinwheel Quilt

Yay it's finished!!! This quilt has been a work in progress for a few months. I broke all the rules of quilting. I made it up as I went along. Bought fabric and had to buy more, not once but twice. Experimented along the way, learnt a lesson or two, maybe even three. It's taken awhile but it's all done and I am really pleased with the end results.

Last night as I was stitching the binding, Kayla told me that Kloe wouldn't mind at all, if she had it. I really didn't think it was her 'thing' but she has fallen in love with it and really wants it. I don't think Kloe will be giving it up to her big sister, anytime soon. I think I will be making another one, very soon.

Trying to take a photo was not easy. The breaze wasn't helping

I gave up on this idea

I tried under the verandah and had to deal with another issue - The Dog!!! He rather liked the look of it too

Wet underfoot Wednesday

Ready for a day in the garden

This makes me want to cry. Due to all the rain we've had and a lot of frost, we've lost almost all our Lemon Scented Gums, that lined our driveway. We cared for these trees like babies and they decide to die on us.

Very wet and muddy paddocks

When we moved into our house over 4 years ago we were in drought. We didn't have one blade of grass. Now look at the mud!!

Thanks to Tatum for this recipe - Salted Caramel and Vanilla Baked Cheesecake

Terrific Tuesday

7.30am - Another beautiful day. The days are getting longer

House frame being delivered. Gosh we are sticky beaks.

Making lemon cordial with the sunshine streaming through the window

Lemons from our tree and our friends Bruce and Sandy.

My lunch today.

Signs of Spring

Washing on the line, blowing in the breeze

Homework time, complete with hot chocolates (Aunty Mish we wanted to make one for you too!!!!)

Homework finished, time for drawing

Move it Monday

Another beautiful day

Lots of action on the blocks of land down the bottom of our hill. Pouring slabs and gas pipes going in

Biggest Loser Bootcamp DVD. I have been so good with the exercise and I am still continuing to fit it in most days. This is the latest DVD from the library.

New Runners

Weights that get very heavy

Painting skirting boards. Lots of bum sliding!!!

And Helen to answer your question  - it's a never ending cycle of maintaining!!!