I haven't blogged in such a while. Lots of things have been going on in our lives. Joshua turned 10 last week. My big boy is now double digits. It took me a few days to get used to it I must say.





Above should be a photo of him opening his presents. He got a digital camera pack from DH and myself. He got 2 DS Games from Nanny and Grandad and a DVD from Aunty Andrea. He did pretty well I think.

We seem to have ended up with a couple of extra pets over the past few weeks. We have had a bandicoot coming over every night to pinch the cats crunchies (dry food) for the past couple of months. He's getting very tame and will even let me get very close to him to get a photo. But we got a surprise last week when we found he has a girlfriend (or could be a baby)



We took Joshua and Shane to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday for Joshua's Birthday. We had an absolute ball. Josh held a snake and had his photo taken with it. He volunteered but didn't look thrilled about it! lol. Ralph and Joshua fed the lorikeets at 4pm. That's like a scene from the The Birds.






I think that's it for now.

Jo.
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Do you like it?

Following in the footsteps of Terri and Niss, I too, have changed my blog around. I'm not sure if I'll keep this one. I found a beautiful orange one earlier tonight but can't seem to navigate my way back. Bugger!

I can't seem to find my mojo. If anyone sees it, could you please smack it's bum and send it on home to me? I have been doing some redwork stitching that Terri made up for me to do. It's quite therapeutic. I'll post some photo's when I get a chance.

I do have one to share though. You'd think butter wouldn't melt in their mouth would you? Think again. They are currently driving me up the wall this evening.




That's it for now.

Seeya. Don't forget to leave a comment on what you think of the new layout

Important!!

If you receive an email from my hotmail address, please delete it. Some lowlife has got into my computer and deleted my contacts list and proceeded to send an email to everyone on it about how they can buy ipods, iphones and assorted crap from a dodgy site. Obviously they have nothing better to do with their time. I am sorry this has happened and I'm taking steps to prevent it.

Consequently, I am changing my email address. I will send an email to the few people whose email addresses I remember from my contact list. Leave a comment if you want the new address for me.

Other than that, have a great day.

The Chuck Bug!!

There's at least one time during every Winter that a household encounters the "Chuck Bug" It must have been our turn last week. First Joshua, then Shane, then Ralph. I was lucky and only got the tiniest dose of it (which I would wish on my worst enemy)

Consequently, life has been a bit bland in this house this week. Nothing to report, I couldn't even get any scrapping done because I just didn't have the energy nor the inclination to do any. I am really interested in having a scrap day so if anyone is interested please email me.

That's it for now.

Jo.
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An Update......

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I spent some time last weekend updating the blog backgrounds but not the post. Sorry about that. I seem to be running here there and everywhere at the moment and most of the time, it's not for me. Boohoo!

A couple of weeks ago, we scrapped for the day at Scrapbook City for Ronnies Hens Scrapping Day. Not everyone turned up, but we had a great time anyway. I altered a lovely big frame that I had purchased at Ikea a while back. I got it for $19 in the "as is" area because someone had broken the glass. I didn't need it anyway.

Here's the finished product. It's not the best picture because it was taken very quickly on the way out the door one morning but you get the idea.



I also made some recipe cards with a bit of bling.





Ronnies Hens Night was a week later at Bronco's Leagues Club. I only have 1 photo from the night and that's one of Ronnie and Danielle


We bought a new car on Thursday for Ralph. He loves his new car. It's a Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab. I took it for a drive last night. It's bigger and higher than the falcon of course so it's an interesting perspective for driving. I'll post a photo when I get one. Probably today as it's such a beautiful day outside.

There's probably more to tell but I post again maybe tomorrow.

Jo.

Bras for Fiji!!

The ladies of Fiji need our help. They don't have enough money to buy bras over there and because of the humidity, they are suffering for it. Uplift Fiji is a site that gives information about sending our unused bras to this lady and she can send them on to Fiji. She is especially looking for Larger Size Bras. I am going through mine and sending some down. Why don't you do the same? I am sure it will be greatly appreciated. Worn out Bras can be used for spare parts. Keep that in mind.

That's all for now.

Jo.
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I'm having a Stampin' Up Party.

Yep, I'm doing it again. I am having a stampin' up party on Sunday the 24th of August at my house. A new mini catalogue is available. Jan is posting one to me this week. I can't wait. If you are interested in coming, let me know and I will give you my address. Not sure what the project is for that day yet. It'll be a surprise for you all.


Joshua's foot is doing very well. We went to the Mater for the first dressing change on Friday and the doctors all came over for a look. They are really lovely people. I have nothing but praise for the Hospital. We go back to see the Registrar on Wednesday afternoon. Josh may be able to go back to school for a couple of hours on Thursday and Friday.

Please leave a comment. I see I have visitors but I don't know who you all are.

Jo.
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Back from Hospital

Joshua had his operation on his foot today. We spent 8 hours all up there and most of it was waiting time for the op to happen. He has done brilliantly and I am very proud of him. His Daddy was there with him for the whole time while I came home to get Shane from Daycare. We have to go back on Friday Afternoon to get the Dr's to check it out.

That's all for now. Daddy has a headache from looking up at the TV screen all day.

Jo.
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I've got a banner!!

I am so happy. I've got a banner on my blog! I have wanted one for so long but don't know how to do it. Thanks to Terri, I have a banner. She kindly did one for me on Sunday Afternoon.

Not much to say at the moment. Just work, work, work! I finish today for nearly 2 weeks as Josh has his operation tomorrow afternoon. Should have seen the look on his face when I told him he couldn't have breakfast tomorrow morning. Priceless! Mummy is not going to have breaky either so he doesn't feel left out.

Back in a few days with an operation update.

Jo.
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Sorry I haven't been here for a while. Have had heaps to do and not much time as usual to do it. Things have been quite hectic at work and I have been doing extra hours. I'll do dot form I think.

* We finally got an appointment at the Mater Childrens Hospital for Joshua and his foot is being operated on at midday on the 16th of July. He gets nearly 2 weeks off work and so do I.

* Shane is going great guns at kindy. He has his mates to play with every day and never wants to come home.

* I am still trying to find the time to scrap. Probably when I'm off work with Josh I'll give it a good go.

* It's absolutely raining cats and dogs outside and we're supposed to move Mum and Dad tomorrow to their new house. I don't like my chances of that happening.

I'll post more during the week.

Check this out!!

This is just too funny!


http://members.shaw.ca/anabw/grease.htm

Garage Sale!!

Just a reminder that the Scrapbook City Garage Sale is being held on Saturday the 31st May 2008. I think it goes from 10am-2pm from memory. Check the site for details. I am selling a whole heap of stuff.

One for the Funny Bones!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9o7TWxGxs0

My Poor Baby!

I got the phone call yesterday that every mummy dreads. My 2 year old had had an accident at the park. I raced over there because his Daycare Mum was a bit panicked. She never panics so I knew something was wrong. When I got there, he ran over to my crying. It nearly broke my heart. I calmed him down and took him to the doctors for an assessment. He's got 2 front wobbly teeth, a cut top lip which today looks like he's been punched in the mouth and a cut on the gum above his top teeth. Suffice to say he's very clingy so I'm not going to work today and he's not eating as well as I would like. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to get him to eat?

Other than that I haven't been up to much. I am going to start going through my stash and culling some/most of it for the Scrapbook City Garage Sale. I have packs of embellishments that I have bought thinking to myself "that'll look great on a page" and then by the time I get around to using them I don't like the look of it at all.

Anyway, must be off. I have 2 children to drop at school and when I get home, the first load of washing will be ready to hang out.

Jo.
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Happy Mothers Day!!

Happy Mothers Day for yesterday to us all. I got a few beautiful things from my boys and a game for my Nintendo DS. I'm a lucky girl. My most favourite thing is the necklace that Josh picked out all by himself. It's red with different colours fired over the top of it.




We went out for tea at the Hogs Breath Cafe at Cleveland on Saturday night. I would highly recommend it. Beautiful food and fantastic service. We didn't want for anything at all. Should do it more often.

That's all for now.

Jo.
xx

My work from the Retreat.

I promised that I would put my layouts etc from the retreat up here once I had photographed them.

So here they are:




The top one is a 3d layout from a workshop run by the talented Carol Janson.
The bottom layout is from a workshop run by Kerri from Scrapbook City.
I'm pretty pleased with them both.

Then there's this one:






That's from a Family Album Workshop from the Retreat.


Hope you like them. Please leave me a comment. I really don't think anyone reads this blog at all.

Ahhh, long weekends are so nice aren't they? Well, when I get one I'll let you know. But then again I've had the best 2 long weekends in quite a while. Last weekend was the Scrapbook City Retreat. Ladies, gotta tell you again, I had the greatest time and when they call for deposits for next year, I'll be on the phone quicker than I can write a post on my blog.

Saturday Night Mum and I went to the Ascot Taxi Co-Operative Reunion. I worked there in the Radio Room from 1989 to 1993 when the company was absorbed by Black & White Cabs. They were the days where everything was NOT computer orientated and we had great fun telling Men where to go. I wish I could go back to those days. We got to see so many people we had not caught up with in about 10 years. They are hoping to do this again next year. Maybe I should start rounding up the crowd for that. There were a lot that weren't there that should have been, but stubborn ego and pride got in the way (and you know who you are)

Yesterday I went to the 60th Birthday Party for my Gorgeous Friend Kaye. Her birthday isn't for a couple of weeks though. Here's a photo of her with her cake.





Today all I've done is the washing and it's been great. Although I have the Wiggles coming through my left ear and DH is watching Alien vs Predator 2 in the lounge room so that's coming through my right. Ahhhh, domestic bliss. At least I have my music on my computer. LOL.

Back From The Retreat.

I'm back from the Scrapbook City Retreat. It was the most fabulous 3 days of scrapping that I have done in quite some time. Thanks to Kerri and Leisa from the shop for all their organisation.

I also loved being part of the "Room 20 Group" - There was Terri, Milly, Meg, Niss, Sue, Ronnie, Deb, Sandra, Carol and of course the lovely Jen. We dressed up for the Party Night - The theme of which was "come dressed as your favourite Movie Character" I don't have any photos yet but we went as the cast of the "Wizard of Oz" When I get the photos I will upload some here. We had a great night.

I did a bit of scrapping (of course) I started the Family Album which was a workshop, I did 3 layouts (1 was a workshop by the very talented Carole Janson) some Easter Cards (yep, too late for this year, so pretty early for next year)

All in all, I had the best time and thanks to the Room 20 girlies, bring on Next Year!!

luv,

Jo.
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Yay!! Only 5 more sleeps to go till the Scrapbook City Retreat!! I am so looking forward to it. I have to get through this week though. We have a House Inspection on Wednesday. I really don't like them as I feel that my life is being looked over and it makes me uncomfortable.

So what's happened this week?

1. Joshua went on his First School Camp. He had a great time, came home filthy dirty (and that's just from the last day - he actually did shower each day) and every item of clothing in his bag needs washing. He can't remember if he used everything so I'm erring on the side of caution and washing the lot!.

2. Ralph turned 40 on Thursday. Yes, he made it. There were days where I had my doubts because I wanted to strangle him for various misdemeanours but all in all, he arrived safely. We are going out for dinner tonight to celebrate and if I receive 1 more telephone call saying "honey,so and so is coming on Saturday night" I think I'll scream. We're up to 27 people so far. The restaurant only holds about 50 I think. I'm pretty sure they cringe when I ring to add more people to the list. I told him no more. lol. I know he's a popular boy but I'm starting to think maybe a backyard bbq might have been the way to go.

3. I got to be the boss at work this week for a couple of days. It was interesting but definitely not something I would do on a regular basis.

4. I finally learnt how to burn photos to cd. Mind you I had to take the laptop to work to get the boys in IT to help me. Thanks Glenn. And he even said that I could come back and ask for help again. Probably take him up on that at least once a week. Vista is not something that I would actively seek out to put on my computer.

That's it for now.

Till next time.

Jo.

Please read and sign - Pensioners need a fair go.

This story was on Today Tonight this evening. The average pensioner is surviving on $270.00 per week. That won't even pay my rent. They need and deserve better than what they are getting. Please read and sign - Petition for a fair go for pensioners

I was number 2067 but we need heaps more signatures for it to make a difference.


Jo.
xx

School Holidays are here!! I'm on holidays too. Started them a bit early though as DS#2 got the vomiting virus. I do not like being chucked on several times in the one day.

We aren't doing much this time as they are only a week but going to the movies tomorrow with a friend and her 2 boys. Also off to Southbank on Thursday for a swim and lunch/ice cream. The weather had better warm up though!

We have gone ahead and booked our family holiday - August this year at Ashmore Palms. It's one of the Big 4 Caravan Parks but this one does cabins instead. I fully intend to have a look at the Scrap Shops on the Gold Coast whilst down there. If you know of some that I can go check out, please let me know.

That's it for now. Stay safe.

Jo.

Scrapbook City Blog Challenge no: 5

"Sweet or Savoury - which one do you eat?"


Well, It's a toss up as to which I will eat. I lurve jam & fresh cream donuts and will happily eat them but not all the time. I also have become addicted to Dreamy Donuts (especially the ones with Lindt Chocolate on them - Yum!)

Savoury stuff always gets me. I love spinach and cheese anything. The local bakery makes a lovely spinach and cheese quiche. Anyone got a recipe?

Wonder what's for next weeks challenge?

Seeya

Scrapbook City Blog Challege no: 4

"What's in your handbag?"

I posted this one on my previous blog but didn't have any photos. I have photos just haven't uploaded them to the computer yet. I'll come back for that one.

Let's start again.

I had to delete my previous blog last week as someone I didn't know started to freak me out with the way he was "stalking" my blog.

I'm over that now. Not much to say this week. Lots of things to do over the next few weeks though. DS#1 goes on his first camp mid April and the week after that I get to go to the Scrapbook City Retreat. I can't wait. I have seen some of the great stuff we will be doing and am very excited.

That's it for now. I'll blog later when there's more to say.