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- Very busy at work, stocktake coming up next weekend, so lots of extra hours preparing for that. Just got home from stocktaking the Cambridge store, so hoping the kids will co-operate tomorrow....... ooooops, today, so I can catch up.
- Soccer started Saturday, Braden had a ball, but unlike Ruth I didn't get any photos. It was actually pouring half the time, and I wondered if it was to be on, so thought I would get some photos next week when it's a bit finer.
- Kids are back at school, which Cameron is not too impressed about, although he seems to be better in himself about going to school, which makes it a lot easier on our end.
- We are starting our group back up again, for those interested in coming along to scrap. It will be the first Saturday of the month, no product for sale, just half a dozen of us having a good time, contact me, or leave a message, for more details.
Right, that's about it for me, I'd better head off to bed, try to get a bit of sleep before the house wakes up!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Monday, April 23, 2007
Tagged....
....by Tracy! Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog!
1 I don't drink tea or coffee (and only very rarely drink milo!)
2 We don't have soap in our house. Before you get grossed out, we only have flowing soap in the handbasin, and shower gel in the shower/bath. I can't stand the mess and the soapy smell that soap has.
3 I can't stand being, and others being, late. I think it shows the utmost disrespect.
4 I have a feet fetish, and no, not in that way. I can't stand people having dirty feet, or long toenails. Along with that, I like to have nailpolish on my toes, and that can't get chipped or it has to be touched up/redone.
5 I am shocking at washing my oven trays, in fact, they get put back in the oven, away from view, and stay there until needed (obviously the really bad or fatty ones get washed)
6 I love Lego, and have spent tons of $$$ on it, but my boys only use the plain blocks, so I take great delight when the neighbours boy or my nephew use the accessories.
7 I just asked my husband to help me out, and he said 'You're not very good at gardening', which, I have to agree with. I get all energised, and then lose interest, and don't water them.
And I don't think there is anyone else to tag, so if you haven't already, DO IT!
1 I don't drink tea or coffee (and only very rarely drink milo!)
2 We don't have soap in our house. Before you get grossed out, we only have flowing soap in the handbasin, and shower gel in the shower/bath. I can't stand the mess and the soapy smell that soap has.
3 I can't stand being, and others being, late. I think it shows the utmost disrespect.
4 I have a feet fetish, and no, not in that way. I can't stand people having dirty feet, or long toenails. Along with that, I like to have nailpolish on my toes, and that can't get chipped or it has to be touched up/redone.
5 I am shocking at washing my oven trays, in fact, they get put back in the oven, away from view, and stay there until needed (obviously the really bad or fatty ones get washed)
6 I love Lego, and have spent tons of $$$ on it, but my boys only use the plain blocks, so I take great delight when the neighbours boy or my nephew use the accessories.
7 I just asked my husband to help me out, and he said 'You're not very good at gardening', which, I have to agree with. I get all energised, and then lose interest, and don't water them.
And I don't think there is anyone else to tag, so if you haven't already, DO IT!
Monday, April 16, 2007
So much happening
Well, it's just been non stop for the last 2 weeks, and I am so looking forward to tomorrow, when I have nothing on. I'm going to drop the kids at Craft & Creations, and have a couple of hours to myself!!
I've done quite a few extra days work this last fortnight, and am feeling it now.
We made it to Auckland on Friday night. Left home about 5.30, stopped in at Pokeno Bacon for dinner, and then onto Auckland to our hotel. The best bit of our hotel...... the KINGSIZE bed, LOL.
After chilling for a bit we headed out to the Casino, although we didn't have much luck there, and headed back to the hotel about 12/12.30. We wanted to order some room service ('cause there is a room service menu in our room) only to ring, and ask, and find out that the only thing that is available is 'stew' or something or rather, I'd given up listening at that stage. We wandered up the road to Dennys, and had a midnight snack, don't ya just love that you can do that when you don't have the kids with you, and finally got to bed about 2.30.
We had a late check out of 12, so got up about 9.30, wandered down town for breakfast, and a looksie, and then back to check out. After playing a game of 10 pin, and some pool, we went to see Lisa at her new store, Scrapbook Studio. She was so lovely, and very very helpful, and I would definately go back again (I hadn't been before, because someone had told me something that led me to believe it wasn't a very good store).
Then it was shopping at Sylvia Park, (although we didn't buy much, just wandered, again the sort of thing you can't do with kids,) and lunch, and by now it was 6pm, so we jumped in the car and went to Manukau to the movies, Wild Hogs, a definate must see, absolutely hilarious.
We got home just before 11, very tired, but having had a great night. I was a bit disappointed we could only stay the 1 night, but I had already said I would work for someone else on the Sunday, and I guess I still have Aussie to look forward to.
I've done quite a few extra days work this last fortnight, and am feeling it now.
We made it to Auckland on Friday night. Left home about 5.30, stopped in at Pokeno Bacon for dinner, and then onto Auckland to our hotel. The best bit of our hotel...... the KINGSIZE bed, LOL.
After chilling for a bit we headed out to the Casino, although we didn't have much luck there, and headed back to the hotel about 12/12.30. We wanted to order some room service ('cause there is a room service menu in our room) only to ring, and ask, and find out that the only thing that is available is 'stew' or something or rather, I'd given up listening at that stage. We wandered up the road to Dennys, and had a midnight snack, don't ya just love that you can do that when you don't have the kids with you, and finally got to bed about 2.30.
We had a late check out of 12, so got up about 9.30, wandered down town for breakfast, and a looksie, and then back to check out. After playing a game of 10 pin, and some pool, we went to see Lisa at her new store, Scrapbook Studio. She was so lovely, and very very helpful, and I would definately go back again (I hadn't been before, because someone had told me something that led me to believe it wasn't a very good store).
Then it was shopping at Sylvia Park, (although we didn't buy much, just wandered, again the sort of thing you can't do with kids,) and lunch, and by now it was 6pm, so we jumped in the car and went to Manukau to the movies, Wild Hogs, a definate must see, absolutely hilarious.
We got home just before 11, very tired, but having had a great night. I was a bit disappointed we could only stay the 1 night, but I had already said I would work for someone else on the Sunday, and I guess I still have Aussie to look forward to.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
10 YEARS AGO TODAY
(First I have to apologise for the quality of photos, I had to take photos of photos in my album)
Tauranga Historic Village
The girls.
We were ready at least half an hour early, and I just couldn't wait to get on with it. I wasn't nervous, just excited to meet up with my husband to be, and to share with friends and family.
The ceremony. We choose to have an outdoor venue, as we didn't want a religous service in a church. We had a celebrant, who was very casual, we designed the whole service ourselves.
The wedding party.
We didn't want it big or flash (remember, we had been living together for 5 years), so I chose my cousin, who I am very very close to, for my bridesmaid, and the best man was Jon's best friend, and the flowergirl was my little sister. We got some cool photos around the Village, however I was a bit disappointed we didn't get more of our guests. If I could do it different I would supply those disposable cameras for guests to use while they were having some nibbles, while we were off having photos.
After photos we had dinner at the village, and that was beautiful and very reasonably priced. There weren't really any facilities for dancing or after dinner entertainment where we were, and as we are definately not dancers, (and wanted to do something different) we took our guests 10 Pin bowling. The sad part is, the photographer had problems and we have no photos, so we have to rely on our memories. I bowled in my wedding dress! (Ooops, tell a lie, I have one photo, which I must find)
It was a really great day, it was exactly as I had imagined it, there wasn't a thing I would change.
Tauranga Historic Village
The girls.
We were ready at least half an hour early, and I just couldn't wait to get on with it. I wasn't nervous, just excited to meet up with my husband to be, and to share with friends and family.The ceremony. We choose to have an outdoor venue, as we didn't want a religous service in a church. We had a celebrant, who was very casual, we designed the whole service ourselves.
The wedding party.
We didn't want it big or flash (remember, we had been living together for 5 years), so I chose my cousin, who I am very very close to, for my bridesmaid, and the best man was Jon's best friend, and the flowergirl was my little sister. We got some cool photos around the Village, however I was a bit disappointed we didn't get more of our guests. If I could do it different I would supply those disposable cameras for guests to use while they were having some nibbles, while we were off having photos.
After photos we had dinner at the village, and that was beautiful and very reasonably priced. There weren't really any facilities for dancing or after dinner entertainment where we were, and as we are definately not dancers, (and wanted to do something different) we took our guests 10 Pin bowling. The sad part is, the photographer had problems and we have no photos, so we have to rely on our memories. I bowled in my wedding dress! (Ooops, tell a lie, I have one photo, which I must find)
It was a really great day, it was exactly as I had imagined it, there wasn't a thing I would change.
Monday, April 09, 2007
EASTER SHOW
After reading Sharon's blog and her view of the Easter Show, I thought I would share my thoughts.
Like Sharon, my eldest is now at the stage that it is 'not cool' to get your photo taken with TV characters,
however Junior was not worried.
He is also not worried about going on the rides with a little fear factor!
We also enjoyed the Circus, just thrill after thrill, excitement the whole time, not one bit was better than the
other.
And again, like Sharon's family, Cameron loved the Bumper Cars
Low points; there used to be a nice grass area, where you could sit and eat, and there was often entertainment (magician, fire-eater, etc). That area has gone in favour of a big building. We were also disappointed by some of the prices, Cameron saved his money all day, because he wanted to buy a shark balloon, however, when we enquired on the price, and discovered they were........ $15 and we talked him out of it, he was very disappointed.
I shouldn't complain, as we were there for 7 hours, so it was a good day in all.
Like Sharon, my eldest is now at the stage that it is 'not cool' to get your photo taken with TV characters,
however Junior was not worried.
He is also not worried about going on the rides with a little fear factor!
We also enjoyed the Circus, just thrill after thrill, excitement the whole time, not one bit was better than the
other.And again, like Sharon's family, Cameron loved the Bumper Cars
Low points; there used to be a nice grass area, where you could sit and eat, and there was often entertainment (magician, fire-eater, etc). That area has gone in favour of a big building. We were also disappointed by some of the prices, Cameron saved his money all day, because he wanted to buy a shark balloon, however, when we enquired on the price, and discovered they were........ $15 and we talked him out of it, he was very disappointed.
I shouldn't complain, as we were there for 7 hours, so it was a good day in all.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Help, Haircut & Holiday
HELP - I started a page a while ago, which I absolutely love so far, but haven't got a title for it. It's just a photo of the kids and Jon feeding the ducks, but I don't know what title to use. All the obvious ones are sooooo tacky, give me some ideas.
HAIRCUT - I've taken a leaf from Janines book, and have been getting photos taken when I've had my haircut. Only problem was today the light was fading quickly, and the kids were not much help, even my 'reach the arm out' didn't work very well, so I am quite disappointed, but this is one that I thought was Oooookay
(Don't ask about the photo lighting, I don't know what happened there, I tried to lighten, so hit the 'equalize' button, and this is what happened, it lightened it, but also did funny things to the background)
HOLIDAY - It is our 10th wedding anniversary next week, and we are having the night in Auckland by ourselves (we actually are trying to get to Aussie for a few days, but just can't fit it in at the moment), what can we do? All you Aucklanders, apart from the Casino, which is a must, and the movies, what else is happening in Auckland?
HAIRCUT - I've taken a leaf from Janines book, and have been getting photos taken when I've had my haircut. Only problem was today the light was fading quickly, and the kids were not much help, even my 'reach the arm out' didn't work very well, so I am quite disappointed, but this is one that I thought was Oooookay
(Don't ask about the photo lighting, I don't know what happened there, I tried to lighten, so hit the 'equalize' button, and this is what happened, it lightened it, but also did funny things to the background)HOLIDAY - It is our 10th wedding anniversary next week, and we are having the night in Auckland by ourselves (we actually are trying to get to Aussie for a few days, but just can't fit it in at the moment), what can we do? All you Aucklanders, apart from the Casino, which is a must, and the movies, what else is happening in Auckland?
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Some more for you........
And, because it's my blog I can post what I want, so don't be offended if you don't like some of these (they aren't that bad!!!)
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Saturday, March 24, 2007
I'm back
Wow, what a week that was!
Thanks to everyone who commented and emailed about our friend. What a huge loss, we were just so devastated at the shock of it all.
Monday I took DH over to Hamilton for a regular check up for his eyes, due to diabetes they need to be checked to irregularities and changes. On the way home I dropped him at the airport, as he was away down South for 3 days.
I haven't been feeling to well, most of this week, just a head cold, but it really knocked me, so have just been chilling. No housework. Caught up on videos.
Thursday night saw us at Trivial Pursuits night at DH's work, love these events, they do them regularly, even more fun when ya win :) Unfortunately, DH decided it was a night to party, and we consequently didn't get to sleep till 3am. Now, don't get me wrong, I didn't go out till 3. I had to get home to the babysitter at 9! He did. And I couldn't sleep till he got home (which was 12 not 3) but of course we had to have the customary row after, grrrr, men!
I started having problems with internet access on Monday afternoon, and after listening to the pre-recorded message on the xtra helpline, decided there was nothing to do, they were having problems and I would just have to wait. It took till Wednesday morning before I got back online (up until then I did at least have email), so I surfed for a bit before school, caught up etc, only for it to go down again about 2pm, this time it was email as well.
After moaning to my friend, who lives around the corner, also on broadband, I rung to see when they would get their sh!t sorted, only to find out it was my modem. When the new one hadn't turned up yesterday afternoon, I was gutted at the thought of spending the weekend without it, but fortunately for me, Telecom uses Saturday couriers.
The parcel turned up just as we were on our way out the door to the funeral for the friend I mentioned earlier. I don't do funerals. This is only the second non family member funeral I have been to, but am pleased I went. It was a nice service, very hard under the circumstances, but a very fitting send off.
After dropping off our old bedroom suite to the Trade Me buyer, in Hamilton, (yay, I can finally get some order to my house now that this extra furniture that has been cluttering my bedrooms, has gone), we came home for a 'nana nap', still feeling a little off from the other night.
You would have thought all the time away from the internet I would have scrapped heaps?!?!? NO, nothing, zip, zilch, nada. I hope to tomorrow! Mind you, tomorrow is another day. With the week that I have had, who knows what tomorrow brings!
Although, talking scrapping. This photo is the start of a page. My new
shoes. It's not so much the shoes, but the colour. Everything is red in my wardrobe, and when I saw these, and Jon commented how cool they were (which I really did not expect him to say) I had to have them. And, they are soooo comfortable.
Keep an eye out for the rest of the layout :)
Thanks to everyone who commented and emailed about our friend. What a huge loss, we were just so devastated at the shock of it all.
Monday I took DH over to Hamilton for a regular check up for his eyes, due to diabetes they need to be checked to irregularities and changes. On the way home I dropped him at the airport, as he was away down South for 3 days.
I haven't been feeling to well, most of this week, just a head cold, but it really knocked me, so have just been chilling. No housework. Caught up on videos.
Thursday night saw us at Trivial Pursuits night at DH's work, love these events, they do them regularly, even more fun when ya win :) Unfortunately, DH decided it was a night to party, and we consequently didn't get to sleep till 3am. Now, don't get me wrong, I didn't go out till 3. I had to get home to the babysitter at 9! He did. And I couldn't sleep till he got home (which was 12 not 3) but of course we had to have the customary row after, grrrr, men!
I started having problems with internet access on Monday afternoon, and after listening to the pre-recorded message on the xtra helpline, decided there was nothing to do, they were having problems and I would just have to wait. It took till Wednesday morning before I got back online (up until then I did at least have email), so I surfed for a bit before school, caught up etc, only for it to go down again about 2pm, this time it was email as well.
After moaning to my friend, who lives around the corner, also on broadband, I rung to see when they would get their sh!t sorted, only to find out it was my modem. When the new one hadn't turned up yesterday afternoon, I was gutted at the thought of spending the weekend without it, but fortunately for me, Telecom uses Saturday couriers.
The parcel turned up just as we were on our way out the door to the funeral for the friend I mentioned earlier. I don't do funerals. This is only the second non family member funeral I have been to, but am pleased I went. It was a nice service, very hard under the circumstances, but a very fitting send off.
After dropping off our old bedroom suite to the Trade Me buyer, in Hamilton, (yay, I can finally get some order to my house now that this extra furniture that has been cluttering my bedrooms, has gone), we came home for a 'nana nap', still feeling a little off from the other night.
You would have thought all the time away from the internet I would have scrapped heaps?!?!? NO, nothing, zip, zilch, nada. I hope to tomorrow! Mind you, tomorrow is another day. With the week that I have had, who knows what tomorrow brings!
Although, talking scrapping. This photo is the start of a page. My new
shoes. It's not so much the shoes, but the colour. Everything is red in my wardrobe, and when I saw these, and Jon commented how cool they were (which I really did not expect him to say) I had to have them. And, they are soooo comfortable.Keep an eye out for the rest of the layout :)
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
FEELING A LITTLE DOWN
We got a phone call to say a friend had committed suicide. He had been having problems with his wife, and as far as we knew, though they were living apart, they were working on it.
We saw him Sunday afternoon, first time I'd seen him for a couple of months, and I was so impressed at how good he was looking, he had cleaned himself up, lost a lot of weight, had given up smoking and drinking, in an attempt to settle things with his wife. The scary thing is, we may have been the last to see him. The worse bit is, now I think back, he didn't seem himself, I just put it down to stress with his wife, but he just wasn't his jovial self.
I went to bed last night, and flicked through a little book (that my youngest had 'flogged' from Grandmas garage sale last weekend). It's called First Aid for a Woman's Soul. It has little verses of wisdom in it. The second verse hit me.
Looking forward beats looking back. Any time. (Frances Weaver)
While I don't profess to know what goes through the mind of someone considering suicide, I thought this verse was something worth keeping in mind, always. It is so relevant. It is so true. Looking back only brings back regrets and bad memories.
Life is precious, please let your loved ones know that you care.
We saw him Sunday afternoon, first time I'd seen him for a couple of months, and I was so impressed at how good he was looking, he had cleaned himself up, lost a lot of weight, had given up smoking and drinking, in an attempt to settle things with his wife. The scary thing is, we may have been the last to see him. The worse bit is, now I think back, he didn't seem himself, I just put it down to stress with his wife, but he just wasn't his jovial self.
I went to bed last night, and flicked through a little book (that my youngest had 'flogged' from Grandmas garage sale last weekend). It's called First Aid for a Woman's Soul. It has little verses of wisdom in it. The second verse hit me.
Looking forward beats looking back. Any time. (Frances Weaver)
While I don't profess to know what goes through the mind of someone considering suicide, I thought this verse was something worth keeping in mind, always. It is so relevant. It is so true. Looking back only brings back regrets and bad memories.
Life is precious, please let your loved ones know that you care.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Pinched this from a blog I visit it, thought it would be fun on this yucky day, sitting here not feeling well. The trick is, everything has to be a three word answer.
1. Where is your cell phone? On the bench
2. Boyfriend? I married him
3. Hair? needs a cut
4. Your mother? Lives in Te Awamutu
5. Your father? Lives in Hamilton
6. Your favorite item(s)? George Foreman Grill
7. Your dream last night? Boss got shot
8. Your favorite drink? Anything wet/cold
9. Your dream guy? Funny, relaxed, helpful
10. The room you are in? Computer/scraproom/office
11. Your fear? Losing my family
12. What do you want to be in 10 years? Happy, healthy, comfortable
13. Who did you hang out with last night? Just my hubby
14. What are you not? Losing this weight!!!!
15. Are you in love? Nearly 15 years
16. One of your wish list items? A bigger house
17. What time is it? Half past eleven
18. The last thing you did? Gargled salt water
19. What are you wearing? 3/4 pants and t-shirt
20. Your favorite book? Probably prefer magazines
21. The last thing you ate? pancakes and pizza
22. Your life? Currently in limbo
23. Your mood? Right now? Blah
24. Your friends? Too far away
25. What are you thinking about right now? What's for lunch?
26. Your car? Dark blue Honda
27. What are you doing at this moment? Tidying my house
28. Your summer? Where was it!!!
29. Your relationship status? Very happily married.
30. What is on your TV screen? Kids watching DVD
31. When is the last time you laughed? At this website
32. Last time you cried? My husbands redundancy
33. School? Pleased I've finished!
ETA:- Sorry about the hard to read writing, I didn't realise how hard it would be to read, I changed it once, and I can not be bothered going back to change it again.
1. Where is your cell phone? On the bench
2. Boyfriend? I married him
3. Hair? needs a cut
4. Your mother? Lives in Te Awamutu
5. Your father? Lives in Hamilton
6. Your favorite item(s)? George Foreman Grill
7. Your dream last night? Boss got shot
8. Your favorite drink? Anything wet/cold
9. Your dream guy? Funny, relaxed, helpful
10. The room you are in? Computer/scraproom/office
11. Your fear? Losing my family
12. What do you want to be in 10 years? Happy, healthy, comfortable
13. Who did you hang out with last night? Just my hubby
14. What are you not? Losing this weight!!!!
15. Are you in love? Nearly 15 years
16. One of your wish list items? A bigger house
17. What time is it? Half past eleven
18. The last thing you did? Gargled salt water
19. What are you wearing? 3/4 pants and t-shirt
20. Your favorite book? Probably prefer magazines
21. The last thing you ate? pancakes and pizza
22. Your life? Currently in limbo
23. Your mood? Right now? Blah
24. Your friends? Too far away
25. What are you thinking about right now? What's for lunch?
26. Your car? Dark blue Honda
27. What are you doing at this moment? Tidying my house
28. Your summer? Where was it!!!
29. Your relationship status? Very happily married.
30. What is on your TV screen? Kids watching DVD
31. When is the last time you laughed? At this website
32. Last time you cried? My husbands redundancy
33. School? Pleased I've finished!
ETA:- Sorry about the hard to read writing, I didn't realise how hard it would be to read, I changed it once, and I can not be bothered going back to change it again.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
A BUSY WEEK
But not much to show for it.
I ended up working for basically 6 days in a row, and having not worked for the previous 3 weeks it was a bit of a shock to the body, I'm still getting over it now.
Cricket, athletics, (Junior got a red ribbon, and also received the free drink for sportsmanship, so he was beaming from ear to ear) helping at the op shop, school athletics (which was cancelled after I got down there) moving my mother in law into her new unit ...... all amongst the usual things.
Then today, we headed off to Auckland, for my cousins baby shower. Baby wasn't due till mid April, and was born 2 weeks ago, with another 4 in hospital before she can come home, so it was nice to catch up with my cousin, although it would have been nicer if baby (no, she still does not have a name!) could have been there .
On our way up we stopped for lunch at the Autobahn Cafe. We had just sat down when a very friendly face was waving coming closer to me. Karen was on her way to the wedding out Waitakere way, so hopefully the weather fine for her.
This week is not much better, just found out that Jon has to work tomorrow, then off to Hamilton on Monday for an eye appointment for him, I have to chauffeur as he gets his eyes dilated and can't drive. Drop him off at the airport on the way home, for a South Island visit, back to extra hours at work, Trivial Pursuits night at his work (yay, love trivial pursuits), deliver our old bedroom suite to Hamilton........ ummmmmmmm....... that should take us through to the weekend, where I hope we can relax and just spend some time at home!
And..... I don't even have 1 single photo to share,........ just 'cause I love photos in my posts.
Edited to add:- This is a photo of Mr 6, not long after he went to sleep, but obviously soooo tired, he doesn't even feel that he is about to fall out of bed!
I ended up working for basically 6 days in a row, and having not worked for the previous 3 weeks it was a bit of a shock to the body, I'm still getting over it now.
Cricket, athletics, (Junior got a red ribbon, and also received the free drink for sportsmanship, so he was beaming from ear to ear) helping at the op shop, school athletics (which was cancelled after I got down there) moving my mother in law into her new unit ...... all amongst the usual things.
Then today, we headed off to Auckland, for my cousins baby shower. Baby wasn't due till mid April, and was born 2 weeks ago, with another 4 in hospital before she can come home, so it was nice to catch up with my cousin, although it would have been nicer if baby (no, she still does not have a name!) could have been there .
On our way up we stopped for lunch at the Autobahn Cafe. We had just sat down when a very friendly face was waving coming closer to me. Karen was on her way to the wedding out Waitakere way, so hopefully the weather fine for her.
This week is not much better, just found out that Jon has to work tomorrow, then off to Hamilton on Monday for an eye appointment for him, I have to chauffeur as he gets his eyes dilated and can't drive. Drop him off at the airport on the way home, for a South Island visit, back to extra hours at work, Trivial Pursuits night at his work (yay, love trivial pursuits), deliver our old bedroom suite to Hamilton........ ummmmmmmm....... that should take us through to the weekend, where I hope we can relax and just spend some time at home!
And..... I don't even have 1 single photo to share,........ just 'cause I love photos in my posts.Edited to add:- This is a photo of Mr 6, not long after he went to sleep, but obviously soooo tired, he doesn't even feel that he is about to fall out of bed!
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Hellooooo..... anyone there??
Not much happening here. I've been called into work quite a bit this last week, which is why I am also up at the strange hour.
My niece turned 1 during the week so we had a little family get together for her.
And thats about it!
No really, I don't think I can think of anything else.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
A BORN LEADER
Just had to share this photo of my 6 year old. All these kids you see, from around the neighbourhood, are older than him, 2 7 year olds, and 2 10 year olds, and he is completely under control. He is organising mini putt in our backyard, hopefully it will be a trait that will see him through.
ON A HUNT
What albums do you use? I've used these, and to be honest, have no idea of the brand. I used to get them from KMart, but they don't have them anymore, inapparently they went on clearance. Does anyone know where to get them, or something similar?
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
CHALLENGES
Been doing a little bit of challenges lately, more to just give me a kick in the right direction. NZ Dares latest one was Black & White with a colour pop. I had lots of ideas for this, and will probably do another couple as I like the way these look, but this is the one I've finished.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
MY AREA
Janine challenged us to show pics of our scrap area.
I'm very lucky as I have a 'nook', off the side of the lounge. It's out of the way enough that most people don't know it's there, but it's close enough for me to supervise the children, hear the phone, and..... watch TV.
Lets me just say, I'm forever moving things around, changing storage, etc, so in a month it might be all different.
On the left is the official scrap area. I have large shelves which we made (it's just out of sight in these photos), but they tend to get junk put on them, but there is also photo paper, magazines, stationary tools that the kids are allowed to touch (stapler, etc)
I have a sewing cabinet that I had planned to actually work on, (but more often use the computer table) which has storage. I use the pizza boxes and concertina files down the bottom for papers, and current albums. In the drawers are my tools, and chipboard letters, (which when I pulled the drawer out for the photo I found some stuff I didn't even know I had)
My sewing machine stays out (notice the clothes that need mending, they have been there for 6 months despite me having used the machine several time for scrapbooking)
In the door is my paints.
On the little shelves up the top is rubons, HS chipboard letters, foam stamps, and tools.
On the right, is the computer desk. It has the compulsory pile of junk on it, everything gets put to the side, and every couple of weeks I have a tidy up.
Now believe it or not, amongst all that we run our own little business from home. At the moment it is low key, but last week we got some news that may change that. Jon is probably going to get made redundant, so we may take the business up a notch and it will be our sole income. Therefore, you will see the shelf above the computer is being cleared because we are going to have to have a more area for all the business stuff (which is currently in the filing cabinet behind the paint door)
Points to note:
- the Pringle containers have been saved over several/many months, they are for a friend, and for some reason behind the screen is a nice spot to keep them until I see her
- the layout on the wall, (there were a couple, but one fell done,) is there, because it needs something more, but I just don't know what
- the little bags pinned on the corkboard, that is my way of reminding me of the product I have, if I don't it gets put away and I never know what I have
I'm very lucky as I have a 'nook', off the side of the lounge. It's out of the way enough that most people don't know it's there, but it's close enough for me to supervise the children, hear the phone, and..... watch TV.
Lets me just say, I'm forever moving things around, changing storage, etc, so in a month it might be all different.On the left is the official scrap area. I have large shelves which we made (it's just out of sight in these photos), but they tend to get junk put on them, but there is also photo paper, magazines, stationary tools that the kids are allowed to touch (stapler, etc)
I have a sewing cabinet that I had planned to actually work on, (but more often use the computer table) which has storage. I use the pizza boxes and concertina files down the bottom for papers, and current albums. In the drawers are my tools, and chipboard letters, (which when I pulled the drawer out for the photo I found some stuff I didn't even know I had)My sewing machine stays out (notice the clothes that need mending, they have been there for 6 months despite me having used the machine several time for scrapbooking)
In the door is my paints.
On the little shelves up the top is rubons, HS chipboard letters, foam stamps, and tools.On the right, is the computer desk. It has the compulsory pile of junk on it, everything gets put to the side, and every couple of weeks I have a tidy up.
Now believe it or not, amongst all that we run our own little business from home. At the moment it is low key, but last week we got some news that may change that. Jon is probably going to get made redundant, so we may take the business up a notch and it will be our sole income. Therefore, you will see the shelf above the computer is being cleared because we are going to have to have a more area for all the business stuff (which is currently in the filing cabinet behind the paint door)Points to note:
- the Pringle containers have been saved over several/many months, they are for a friend, and for some reason behind the screen is a nice spot to keep them until I see her
- the layout on the wall, (there were a couple, but one fell done,) is there, because it needs something more, but I just don't know what
- the little bags pinned on the corkboard, that is my way of reminding me of the product I have, if I don't it gets put away and I never know what I have
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
BETTER
This morning was the first morning when I was able to just get up and get moving. The actual cuts are still a little tender, but the stomach itself feels a lot better.
Jon is away this week, yes, I know, but at least it wasn't last week like originally planned. The boys have been so good for me, and who said bribery doesn't work??? LOL
But....... I can't have been too bad. We did go to Rotorua on the weekend. Jon's work was supposed to have a conference which was cancelled, but the accomodation couldn't be cancelled, so they offered it to staff. When they first offered it, I said no, under the circumstances, and we also didn't have a babysitter, but when they rung us back and said there were so many rooms free that the boys could have their own room, we thought we might aswell go, and just take it slowly. We had dinner, and the boys had a swim, and a wander around the shops. On our way home I went to Spotlight, which has so much more stuff than the Hamilton store. I got some American Craft letter stickers, but I was so distracted by them I forgot to look at the papers, oh, well, have to go back!
This is another page I have done with the product from Lisa at SBD. I have to admit it is a sketch from Basic Grey because I have been a bit quiet since the op, and needed something to get me moving.
Jon is away this week, yes, I know, but at least it wasn't last week like originally planned. The boys have been so good for me, and who said bribery doesn't work??? LOL
But....... I can't have been too bad. We did go to Rotorua on the weekend. Jon's work was supposed to have a conference which was cancelled, but the accomodation couldn't be cancelled, so they offered it to staff. When they first offered it, I said no, under the circumstances, and we also didn't have a babysitter, but when they rung us back and said there were so many rooms free that the boys could have their own room, we thought we might aswell go, and just take it slowly. We had dinner, and the boys had a swim, and a wander around the shops. On our way home I went to Spotlight, which has so much more stuff than the Hamilton store. I got some American Craft letter stickers, but I was so distracted by them I forgot to look at the papers, oh, well, have to go back!
This is another page I have done with the product from Lisa at SBD. I have to admit it is a sketch from Basic Grey because I have been a bit quiet since the op, and needed something to get me moving.
Friday, February 16, 2007
I'M BACK
A little worse for wear, but I'm here in 1 piece. Thank you all for your well wishes and messages, much appreciated to know you were thinking of me.
After the huge muck up with the times, we decided it was better to arrive earlier, than later, so checked in at 12. After discussion with the nurse, she informed us that I wouldn't go into surgery until at least 5, maybe 6pm, so I sent Jon home. I had really wanted him to be there with me up until I went in, but it was ridiculous him waiting for 5 hours. I spent the afternoon dozing, doing sudoku (my latest obsession) and watched a bit of TV.
They came and got me at 5.15, and the next thing I knew it was 7.05 and I was in the recovery room. I felt fine, hubby, kids and my sister were waiting in my room by the time I got back to it about 7.30. They stayed about half an hour, and then I just dozed off and on through the night, still feeling OK, still a bit dopey from the drugs, and had a decent sleep from 12 -4, and then dozed again, waking about 5 and not able to get back to sleep. The worst bit was I was right outside some of the 'staff rooms' and because I am such a light sleeper every noise jolted me awake.
By 7.30am, I was starving, as I hadn't eaten for 24 hours, so was looking forward to brekkie. Had breakfast, a shower, and was discharged, still feeling not too bad.
24 hours later, I'm quite sore, the rest of me is OK, although I didn't sleep too well last night, so am a bit tired.
Because I like to have photos in my post I'll show you the beautiful
flowers I got from my hubbys work, a nice treat, even though I'm not a flower person, these are just what I love.
Anyway, peace is about to be shattered, hubby will be picking the kids up soon, so I'll go and get myself settled in my chair.
After the huge muck up with the times, we decided it was better to arrive earlier, than later, so checked in at 12. After discussion with the nurse, she informed us that I wouldn't go into surgery until at least 5, maybe 6pm, so I sent Jon home. I had really wanted him to be there with me up until I went in, but it was ridiculous him waiting for 5 hours. I spent the afternoon dozing, doing sudoku (my latest obsession) and watched a bit of TV.
They came and got me at 5.15, and the next thing I knew it was 7.05 and I was in the recovery room. I felt fine, hubby, kids and my sister were waiting in my room by the time I got back to it about 7.30. They stayed about half an hour, and then I just dozed off and on through the night, still feeling OK, still a bit dopey from the drugs, and had a decent sleep from 12 -4, and then dozed again, waking about 5 and not able to get back to sleep. The worst bit was I was right outside some of the 'staff rooms' and because I am such a light sleeper every noise jolted me awake.
By 7.30am, I was starving, as I hadn't eaten for 24 hours, so was looking forward to brekkie. Had breakfast, a shower, and was discharged, still feeling not too bad.
24 hours later, I'm quite sore, the rest of me is OK, although I didn't sleep too well last night, so am a bit tired.
Because I like to have photos in my post I'll show you the beautiful
flowers I got from my hubbys work, a nice treat, even though I'm not a flower person, these are just what I love.Anyway, peace is about to be shattered, hubby will be picking the kids up soon, so I'll go and get myself settled in my chair.
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