New dresses!!

Hi all! Just thought I'd share my latest creations with everyone! Last week I booked the girls into schoolcare on different days to give them some "one-on-one" time with Mummy! Abbie chose chipmunks and then a trip to the fabric shop so I could make her a new dress. I also chose fabric for Caitlyn.

The pattern was $10 and has done both girls. The fabric was $7,50 a metre and I needed 1 1/2 for each dress. I'm really pleased with the results and so are the girls!!

Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays to all the teachers out there! Well, it's been a busy few weeks and I've been slack at updating my blog, but as they say, better late than never!!!

The last week of school was chaotic!! We had an excursion to Australia Zoo which was fabulous! The kids had the best time and the croc bus up there and back was awesome! I got lots of photos ready to display in my classroom. I was exhausted Wednesday night though!!!

Then Katrina went for an interview as a Sunshine Coast South numeracy coach and found out Thursday night that she got the job!! So that led to lots of tears, cleaning and me feeling very nervous about having a new teaching partner for 4th term! I still don't know who it will be!

This week has been crazy! Here's a rundown:

Monday: Took Harry for a "playdate" at Vicki's house with Bella (her new maltese x poodle) puppy!

Tuesday: Work. Cleaning and planning. Yeah!

Wednesday: Caitlyn to schoolcare and Abbie and I went to Chipmunks! Went to Eastcoast fabrics and bought material for the girls to make them a summer dress.

Thursday: Shopping centre with both kids (arghhh!). Printed photos from Aus Zoo.

Friday: Abbie to schoolcare and Caitlyn and I went scrapbooking. Lunch at coffee club. Went scrapbooking with Vicki at Blossies 7 - 12midnight!

I also made a fantastic purchase from House and Garden. I saw these tiles and just had to have them! They are hanging behind my couch. I don't normally like oriental designs, but I just thought these were gorgeous!!

Also, my Dad has been really unwell for a few weeks. The dr thought it was bronchitis but after further tests, it turns out that he has whooping cough!! Thank God my kids are immunised! He's been coughing for about 4 weeks now, so he's on the way to recovering thank goodness.

Now I have updated you all on my doings, feel free to update your own blogs!! I look forward to seeing what you've all been up to! Especially Toni and Deb, expect to see lots of photos soon!

Take care all and I hope we can catch up soon!

Father's Day '09

We had a busy but fab Father's Day! We started with presents in bed, then off to shops for a few last minute treats, onto my aunty's for a BBQ lunch and then a trip to an appointment at 2pm!!! By the end of the day, we are now exhausted, but have had a great day and got a few lovely photos... Happy Father's Day to my hubby and my Dad. xxx

Just a thought....

It is so easy to judge others, but much nicer to offer help and support. This is my thought for today...

A much better photo!

Here is another photo of "Harry"!!!

A new family member...

Hi all! Well it's been an exciting afternoon here. We spent a little time this afternoon puppy hunting and ended up at Puppy Palace where we met HIM!! Our new little man is called Harry and he's an adoreable ball of fluff who has got off to a beautiful start with our family and our other puppy Koda.

He's gorgeous! Hope everyone has a lovely week!

Scrapbook day!

Hi all. Well, yesterday was FABULOUS! My Mum, Vicki, Sasha, Paula, Shirley, Toni and I shared a table and had a great time talking and scrapping away. Toni had worked hard to ensure we all had a great time. I even won a competition - a lovely wine carrier set, complete with bubbly!

Anyways, it was a great day and night and I couldn't believe how quickly the time went! I did manage to get a lot done, so here are my creations from the night....

I think these cards were my favourite things to make as they were quick! I just used a sheet of owl stickers I got from the cheapie shop the other day and backed them on card. Easy!

I hope you are all having a great long weekend.

A great crop!

Hi all. Toni's article in the local paper today is lovely - that photo is great Toni! What a great way to raise interest in the crop! I thought I'd share the photo online for all to see. Good work Toni, you never cease to amaze. Your passion and enthusiasm are definatley inspiring! Can't wait for tomorrow!

Twilight continued...

OMG! I am about 1/3 of the way through the last of the twilight books and have been floored!!! No way is this happening. Isn't it funny how attached you get to characters after reading about them for a long time...
Otherwise, I'm pretty tired after a huge weekend and then got to work today and of course, music teacher was away so missed half of my non contact. I also miss next Mon and Wed (both non contact days) for days off! Anything else want to happen??
Well this was never going to be a long post, but will upload some photos of Caitlyn's party over the weekend. She seemed to have a ball! It's her birthday tomorrow, she's getting a real camera! A lot of money on one gift but she's really keen. Can't wait to take her scrapbooking with me, now that she's 8!!!
Hope you all have a great week.
Hugs and kisses,

Busy, busy, busy!

Hi all. Hope all is well with everyone. I am feeling a little stressed tonight, have a very big weekend coming up. Though it is made bearable by the fact that I get to go to the markets tomorrow and see what a success my friends are! I look forward to seeing their stall tomorrow!

Well, off to drs tomorrow, have to get Caitlyn's anxiety checked, she's a little worry. Then off to Wam for the stall, then to chipmonks with my sister and kiddies. In the middle of this I will shop for all Caitlyn's party stuff, make her cake, playdough, have all the activities set up and the house will of course, be clean! OH MY GOSH! I am going to be EXHAUSTED!!!

Also, I have the lovely guinea pigs this weekend (from my classroom). I guess the kids really love them, as well as I don't discover them in any beds!!!

Have had a fairly stressful week at school due to lots of behaviour issues, but now see a light at the end of the tunnel. I guess we all feel a little overwhelmed sometimes, thank goodness I have a few good friends there who listen to my winging and give good cuddles and neck massages!!!

Well, I have managed to finish reading Eclipse last night! It was AWESOME! I now have Breaking Dawn waiting for me. I can hear it calling from my bedroom. Edward has been frequenting my dreams - YUM! Hee hee!

Well, I hope you all have a lovely weekend. I can't wait to have a great gossip and catch up with all of you girls next Sat at the crop. I really miss our chats, and our little circle of friends at work has certainly shrunk! I must say though, I do tend to work through most of my breaks, which is probably better for my take-home load.

I had a parent come to me today, saying she has had a sore breast for a while, and just went to the drs today. They found 4 lumps and are doing tests/scans Wed. It made me really upset, so all of you better get your breasts checked!! With a family history like mine (Grandmother and Mother) I am very aware of this.

Life's short, appreciate every moment, even if the going is tuff....

Hugs and kisses....