Sunday

Still had the grandchildren today until midday. It was fun but also tire ring as they did not settle till quite late and we all got up early. We did manage to have fun though and even got to make mum and dad a surprise gift for Christmas. Can let you see as mum might see that would spoil it.

Finally got to upload some photos and a video with some help from my daughters. So here is a photo of my tree now it feels like Christmas.

Looks a little lonely without the presents but that will come.

This tree has no theme. But it tells the story of christmases past every ornament has memory behind it, weather it be the first ornament I brought when I moved into my own place or the ones that we brought when each of our children came along then the one when we brought our first house. It continues with decorations that my girls made most years at school. Now we are adding ones the the grand kids make this makes me feel so good when I look at my tree. At work they talk about what colour combinations they will have this year and all that comes to my mind is that all of my favourite ornaments would then be left in boxes and that just seems wrong to me.
Till next time

Family and Christmas

Some times I struggle with what to write on this blogg. Do you also feel that sometime we give too much of our self with what we say here. To me this is almost like a diary so I let you in to what is going on in my life weather it is wright or wrong who knows.

Life is still very hectic with Christmas to get ready for and mums cancer to keep us on our toes mind you my sister has taken over from my daughter and has taken mum to all of her appointments lately. This makes me feel a little guilty but work has been so hectic that time of is just not an option.

 I have done very little upcyling or crafting for Christmas. Christmas for me has always been a time to make new decorations for the  tree and the house but this year there will only be a few. We have taken a look at the old ones and mostly they only need a good dusting and they will do for another year.

No pictures to add to the blogg as my camera and the new mac do not seem to like each other maybe I can work out what is wrong tomorrow when there will be more time to go over everything.

Tomorrow I will look after my youngest daughters children we have missed them as we have not seen them for a few weeks.

ANOTHER HECTIC SUNDAY

Today we had to get up early as we needed to help set up the craft and plant stalls at church. Last weekend our church had a mini fete and Michael and I were in charge of the plant stall, had a really nice day even thought it was really hot

Not too many people maybe due to the heat but we still raised nearly $6000.00  this is most impressive.
But the best thing about the day was that my lovely Jessica had a stall of her own where she sold craft that was made by her with kids in mind so most things were 50n cents or a dollar. It is  a pity that we only thought to take a photo right at the end of the day when she had started to pack up.

Not a great picture but get a load of the owl's she only had two left.

She raise $51.00 I am so proud of her for giving of her self for a good cause, two whole weekends were spent making the craft then the Sunday to sell. Then it was home to pack for her school camp tomorrow. I
still need to learn how to edit the photo's on the mac but will get here .

Till next time

A DAY OF REST

Today was designated a day of rest for both Michael and Myself. As we have been so busy with both work and everything to do with the fate it was decided that no work would be done at home or outside today.

So we planed a day out visiting my auntie who would then take us to Cosco so that we can see what all the fuss is about. Before we got to my aunties we picked up the two rabbits that I ordered for her from a  lady that works with me. The rabbits are so meaty and healthy looking unlike the ones in butcher shops that always look like they were starving. We also picked up a couple of ducks for them from a place that slaughters them and supplies the shops, you can get them really fresh.

After arriving at my aunties and having coffee we decided that it was time to visit Cosco. I was not that impressed with it. The place is so cramed full of everything, although  did buy a few Christmas gifts so it wasn't a total waste of time.  There are some bargains but the problem is that you need to buy things in multiples so that you are spending money upfront and I am not sure that this would really save you money.  It was good to experience this but am not sure that I would do it again

Todays heat nearly killed me honestly couldn't bring my self to cook in this heat so we had takeaway.

Thats all for now.

Blogging Again

My last blogg was a long time ago and according to my daughter it might be karma biting me on the butt. According to her I may have offended some of you stay at home ladies by some of my comments on how lucky you are. If I offended any one I am truly sorry it was only envy as I have not had the guts to stop working and live life the way I would like.

My absence from blogging was not intentional but rather a series of mishaps. Firstly my computer crashed and after paying someone to fix it the darned thing did it again.
Now I am the owner of a brand new Mac and could not be happier.

I have missed two slow living updates and will try to make up for it soon.

At the moment I need to concentrate my energies on my mum as she has been diagnosed with cancer of the vulva, unbeliveable we didn't even know it existed.  So for now there is plenty to concentrate on so no promises as to when I will blogg again, just when there is time or a need.

By the way my camera is also playing up so no photos at the moment. Maybee santa will bring me one for Christmas.

Long Time No Blogg

I have been so busy with life that there has been no time to blogg, it's not that there is nothing going on far from it. Too much is going on.
August was busy with a few Birthdays including my dad's 80th which saw a big family gathering at mums and dads house.

September is even more hectic. It started with fathers day which we spent at the Rouse Hill Recreational park. The day was glorious and everyone had a wonderful day with a barbecue  and lots of ball games and bike riding.

On the 4 was my grandsons 5th birthday so we celebrated at their house. Dad and Dida (grandad) put up his new bunk bed which we brought for him. He sure loved it and he has worked out that if he moves out the desk part he has a ready made cubbyhouse. Haven't had time to get any photos sent from my daughters camera will add later.

Thursday we celebrated Jessica's 11th birthday with lots of family and a pizza night, this is Jessica's favourite food.
In between all of this there is still work and lots of things that keep me busy. I will try to make blogging more of a priority in the future.



Can you believe she's 11



One day of Summer

Today was such a surprise summer temperatures with August winds what a combo. Whilst the warmth was welcome the devastation the wind created was not. On the way home from work there were branches and trees down all over the place. Then the storm hit but it didn't last long.

After work I went to my daughters house to visit. Jessica is doing so well at this school it is so good to see and how Harper has grown she's so long now I didn't take any photo's though.

Really winter has not been good as far as up cycling is concerned I just don't seem to have the energy. The only thing that I have been able to keep up with has been the garden.
Now the weather is warming up maybe I will get my mojo back.

Till next time

A Day Off

Today we decided that we really needed a day off for a change. So we went to the South Maroota Muster and had a great afternoon. There were lots of stalls and plenty of rides and show bags for the kids. I brought a lovely hand knitted blanket from the the ladies raising money for the local hospital. My husband enjoyed the vintage cars and machinery displays and managed to find a real bargain, a mulcher for $90 dollars. It's hardly had any use and isn't at all scratched. We will test it next weekend. Our neighbour always takes part in the tractor pull  and everyone has a good time. The proceeds go towards the Maroota public school so its for a good cause.

On the way home I made Michael stop so that I could have a look at some of  the native plants that were growing in the bush.

After dinner I plan to bath our two dogs as it is still cold and they dry quickly while the fire is on. Then an early night so that I am refreshed for work tommorow.

Till next time

Finding Time to Blog

I have a confession to make. I thought bogging was going to be so easy after all how hard can it be? My answer is really hard. It's not so much that it is hard to blogg but that it is hard to find the time. I find life and work just get in the way. So I do envy all you lucky ladies that stay at home and manage to blogg every day.

Today was spent gardening at my elderly parents house. They are no longer able to do the gardening them self's and I really want them to enjoy their flower and vegetable garden for a while longer so my sister and I are going to take turns at doing this for them for a few more years so that life at home feels normal for a little longer.
I did the front garden which is full of old fashioned cottage garden plants and rose's. It is a challenge to work in someone else's garden as our ideas are different. But apart from being really sore as it was a little too much for one day, But it does look good and wont need any work for a few months now. Sorry so busy all day that I did not even consider taking any photo's.

Lazy Sunday at Home

Today has been a bit of a lazy day for me firstly I stayed in bed a lot longer than is usual but it was so windy and horrible outside. When we finally got up we had our breakfast, this is something my mother used to make for us.

Sauteed leek and scrambled eggs served with toasted Afghani bread

Some crafting and sewing but really didn't feel like doing much today.

Now we are being lazy by the fire. This is the life.