02.29.08
Day 28 of 29
One more day to go!
Day 28:
Mr 6 & Lou
Ok – you’ll need to forgive me – this one was taken way earlier in the month and I forgot to use it. Darn it all! Mr 6 is just cleaning Lou’s face up after the picnic lunch we’d finished. He just loves his dogs to bits. Awwwww. 
02.28.08
A Simple Affair
I’m very pleased to have this layout finished. I had had trouble with the final touches as the things I was planning to use on it just didn’t work. After seeking some advice from some on-line scrapping buddies, I realised I was going to need to do a spot of shopping. Oh dear, how sad. NOT!! I still couldn’t find what I’d decided I wanted to use (some dusky teal velvet ribbon), but as I went from store to store, I collected bits and pieces I thought I could use.
Donna came over tonight for a spot of our regular Thursday shot of craftiness. (darn: she remembered to take home her new stash of very cool pumpkin cardstock and ink!!) While she was busy making her nearest and dearest a card for his birthday (it’s really nice!), I thought I better get on and get some of these newly acquired bits and bobs on this layout. And I have to say, I’m pretty pleased with the end result. That’s always got to be a good thing 
It tells the story of how my Nana and Grandad did not have a big wedding, but a very simple ceremony at the registrar’s before returning to the farm to milk the cows. This was so my Grandad could use the money to pay for his sister’s wedding instead. I just loved finding out stuff like this when catching up with my Dad and my Aunty Orma last year.
Now, for those of local girls that might be interested, ScrapbookCentral is having a stocktake sale beginning on Saturday. Apparently there will be a discount on most things in store.
………I’m thinking I might have to take a wee look
Day 27 of 29
And it is time for another Di Hickman sketch.
I’m really amazed at the variety of designs that came out of this week’s sketch. It seemed to really inspire lots of different creative juices. My take is for a friend’s hubby that is turning “9″ this year. Yes, he’s a Leap Year boy and he is lucky enough to actually have a birthday this year.
Day 27:
Birthday Driveby
And this was the sketch:
Thank you too for all your well wishes in regards to the last post. I’m sure T will appreciate them greatly.
And on a swift turn left:
As part of an overall revamp of me that is currently underway, I’m excited that bits and bobs that have been on the back burner for simply ages are finally coming to the forefront and getting done. I’m really enjoying the sense of achievement that is coming from little things.
I had a turning point in mid-January, which I may or may not get into here at some point, where it really mattered with my health and well-being. Thanks to the love and support of some very amazing friends, I find myself on a journey back and able to tackle things that have just gotten away on me after some health issues. One of the things that I found was the over-all declutter and organisation around the house. Now this is being chunked down into small (very small!) pieces and is slowly but surely taking shape. It’s feeling really good to have a little control back in my life.
Another biggie was re-enrolling last week for my last 2 papers in my Legal Executive certificate course. With all that was going on, I knew I was letting it slide – perhaps trying to get to a point where I wasn’t going to get re-enrolled at all. Finally I reached the point where I could see that I could achieve this and got onto that final step of re-enrolling. I’m still waiting for the material to arrive – but it seriously feels good to know it’s another step on my journey back that has taken place.
Things are good right now – and for that, I’m grateful. 
02.26.08
Just a quick one
…and today there is no photo. I just learned earlier today that a friend’s mother passed away over the weekend unexpectedly. It was a nasty, nasty stroke and she was gone just two days later. I had had lunch with June and G on Tuesday (G and Mr 3 being swim buddies). I am devastated for my friend who has lost not only her mother but also her friend.
02.25.08
It’s all about ME!
Another BOM page (Book of Me). The prompts have started back up at Scrapbook Essentials and, although I have been quite good at adding to my album on my own, it’s good to have some prompts to get you started.
Having done 2 challenges for the forum in the past 24 hours I’m feeling pretty pleased. Never mind I had a whole month in which to get my BOM page done. I consider it an obligation to fulfil in my role as Queen of Procrastination. I’m still hoping to get the fortnightly sketch done but as that deadline is tomorrow, it’s not looking so hot. Oh well – it’ll be the first one I think that I’ve missed for the year. And as I have the photos for it, I’m very likely to get the sketch itself done – just not for the deadline. So all is well in the pretty paper land of ScrappyDo.
Now, I’m off to drool catch up on Prison Break. And probably should think of doing a tidy in the lounge as I have Widdleshamrock and the teenage one over tomorrow evening for a spot relaxation and de-stressing. Bring it on!!
Day 25 of 29
Just a few more days left of this wee challenge set by Janine. So far we’ve hung in there! Today’s photo is Mr 6 – looking particularly mischievious I might say. We’re not doing anything in particular – just playing with the timer on the camera.
Day 25:
Pure energy
I would like to find his source of energy. Just being around him will often leave me dazed and drained. I’ve tried to find his off switch – but no luck so far. To be honest, perhaps I need to hook myself up with some intravenous dark chocolate energy. That would do it, I’m sure!
02.24.08
A deluge of Photos is upon us!!
That would be because I have been MIA in posting my random pics over the weekend. C’est la vie! Here’s a catch up.
Friday afternoon I popped across to my neighbour’s house. We have had regular catch ups for quite some time up until Christmas. And usually over a quick, cold drink. A wee beer, or a couple of vinos. It was a great way to unwind. Then something happened in my life – and in hers too. Her news was way more exciting: she’s expecting #4… albeit unexpectedly. So the wee unwinding sessions had fallen by the wayside a little. Catching up at swimming lessons on Thursday, we were bemoaning this fact and decided we should catch up the following day. So we did. I brought a bottle of grapejuice. And it really was as pleasant a way to relax and chat as usual. We both wondered at the therapeutic and pyschological effects of holding a wine glass itself… at least with grapejuice it sorta felt like wine. Not so sure it would work with just water somehow! So, in honour of great friendship and our little ritual, I took a picture below. I swear to you all, the bluriness is not at all related to the content of said bottles!
Day 22:
Great Rituals
Saturday dawned as hot and muggy as it has been for a while. Relentless almost. I don’t know about anyone else, but it sure zaps the energy out of you. Great excuse to have a truly relaxed-don’t-get-much-done kinda day. And because you all know how I am the Queen of Procrastination, I waited until after the Mr’s were in bed before I decided to actually start the project I needed to have done. That would be one costume for the party the next day. Luckily it was decided a Wizard’s cape was the way to go.
It was loved! Mr 3 is no ordinary Sparkly Wizard. Noooo. He is a Bat Wizard! Notice the batlike way he wraps the cloak around him. Now, to find somewhere to hang him upside down…..
Day 23:
The BatWizard at home
And finally today. Well, having had a “day off” so to speak yesterday, I decided it wasn’t a good look to waste away yet another day. So housework was done attempted, party was attended and some scrapbooking was completed. I also cooked what is becoming a traditional Sunday lunch for us at present. Pancakes! Yummmm!! The recipe in the Edmonds book does not lend itself to fluffy and light pancakes sadly. My ones are enjoyed and I am told that they all like them. Still, feel free to link me to fool-proof light and fluffy recipes if you know of them! Luckily noone noticed that I have no idea of how to wield a melon baller either.
Day 24:
Welcome to Mama’s Cafe Special
I also got a bit of blog hopping and notice there are a lot of Saturday Smiley posts out there. It got me thinking – and also because Hannah tagged me waaaaay back when to name those things I am grateful for. So I’ve made a mental note to myself to ensure I get that done sometime this week.
I’ve also noticed that I have captured Mr 3 alot in these random pics. That is because he is the one at home in the afternoons when I typically have been snapping away. I’ve mentally resolved to randonly capture a couple more of Mr 6… if I can!
Oh, and by the way… I did go on my own little cicada hunt – and here is one of my little noisemakers. I won’t mention the creepy way they like to hang out one our back wall in the late evening sun – and make a din!
02.21.08
The Sounds of Summer
At least one of the sounds of summer is still in full swing in our little neck of the woods. For some reason I never even thought about it to date this summer. But the last couple of days, it has gotten soooo noisey, it reminds me that yes, indeed, it is that time of year.
I’m talking Cicadas.
I’m truly grateful that they are not so loud this year as they were last summer. Yet. Last summer, you needed earplugs – even with your doors and windows closed. This year, I can hear them fine inside, but different rooms will lessen the sound. For those of you that don’t have a cicada population near you, can you let me know? I want to move there for the next few weeks. Alternatively, listen here and you can see what you are missing. Once this sound reaches a certain volume, it’s like you have it inside your head and you hear it even when you are asleep.
My mission today was to try and get a photo of one – there are at least 50 Billion-Trillion in my backyard alone (don’t forget, my greater backyard is bush reserve). I know they are there: I hear them! But do you think I could get a look at a single one??! While trying to direct my ears to a likely spot, I could make out the different clicking, and frequencies these little blighters are transmitting at. Or else, they are just determined to drive me insane as I imagine I’m hearing differences!
So today’s picture is one I’ve pulled directly from Wikipedia – and I hope to get one of my own. I feel the beast that invades my senses so much deserves to be recognised on my February page after all.
Day 21 Stand-in:
…and they are jolly ugly too!
02.20.08
Day 20 of 29
One of the many reasons I love Summer is the pure simplicity it brings to life. This would be one of my {many} favourite simple things of summer.
Day 20:
Afternoon tea in Summer
And for dinner we are having burritos. Simple. Love it.
Days 18 and 19 of 29
Still with the lack of uploading pics… still taking them.
Noticed I haven’t taken many sneak peeks of my circle journals of late. I keep forgetting to take photos before they get bagged up and out the door. The one I have just received is a gorgeous circle album for TanyaLeigh – who wants to find out about our scrap spaces. Have to say, I’m very jealous of all the entries so far! Some really lovely spaces the girls have got.
Monday was the start of a new school week – Mr 6 was looking forward to getting back especially. We’d just gotten news that he got a place in piano lessons through the school. He’s been wanting to start learning for over a year now. He has said he wants to learn to play a brass instrument just like dad, but until he gets enough adult teeth through, that’s not advisable. In the interests of keeping his interest in music up, we did a music skills class last year and this year tried to find a spot in keyboard lessons. So I was thrilled to get the place via school. He came home from school and spent teh afternoon practicing on and off – and then it was the first thing he did after breakfast on the Tuesday. Now, I know the novelty will wear off, but I love the enthusiasm shown so far.
Day 18:
Piano Boy
Yesterday was a glorious day up our way – I just love the sky when it is like this. Blue – sunny – cloudless. I would love it just a tad more if the cicada song wasn’t there. The song of summer? And at least so far they are not as loud as they were last summer.
For those that may be interested: that’s Widdleshamrock’s place – the teensy bit of white you see are their tanks… I reckon we could do the flying fox thing. From her kitchen to our office
Day 19:
My ever changing picture window
