In Thailand people!!!

 I love this place!

The people are beautiful, the food is gorgeous!

And I'm sweating my ass off while you are all so cold!! 

We have swum by the pool, the beaches aren't so flash at the moment, but we went in anyway!!
Elephant ride was amazing!

In a new hotel today. The first one was gorgeous but this one is too!!

Missing my cyber world maybe a little TOO much now that I have had a chance to drop back in!

Look out for photos when I get home!!! 
Maybe see you on Facebook!

xxxx

Yesterday Lexi amused herself for quite a while in her big sisters room, finding all sorts of goodies in there. She likes to open and close the drawers putting things in and taking them out again... A few weeks ago I found lost thongs of mine and Mia's, a stray baby monitor and a couple of other things in one of the bottom boxes of the Expedit that my scrapbooking stash is held in... sneaky little bubba!! Funny though!

Yesteday mornings coffee and cake!! And yes Tatum, it was DELUXE!!! I was dubious about how it would taste, but it might just be my new signature cake! 

Last night Mia was on her Dad's lap playing her DS, Lexi just wants to do everything Mia does...  

She is still not walking...I'm not fussed and neither is she. I sit on the floor and hold her up, she could probably stand if she wanted to, but she just cracks up laughing and sits straight down... She's furniture cruising and even wall cruising, but I just don't think she cares about walking too much! We all pick her up when she makes the right sounds anyway... I wouldn't walk either if I didn't have to!

Last night we had tea early-ish, and I was all inspired to scrap it up! This one is a bit of a scrap lift from a LO in the Scrapbooking Memories mag I got yesterday in the mail... I took my inspiration from Shannon Johnston's LO, Cute on page 45...They certainly don't look much like each other, but I have to give credit!

And this LO is my favourite for a while I think... I took some of the E2C clothes pattern, scrunched it up, stuck it on the Sass paper with some blue paint, I couldn't find my modge podge... then I found some gold paint in my stash and painted over the pattern.... when it dried I tore it abit, then put a bit back.... ribbon down... then I got stuck. So I thought I'd have a look at Tatum's blog to see if anything inspired me and sure enough as soon as I saw her LO of Charlotte with the hearts, I took that idea and ran with it.... on my way again, I distressed edges, inked and added bling and little letters... Voila, finished. I am pretty happy with the result!!!

I sploshed some paint around on some cardstock last night too, inspiration from Tatum and Lauren once again and have grand ideas for another LO tonight!!

 

I just remembered it is early closure at school today so I had better get my skates on!
TFL!! xxx

Mia and I at her Mothers Day morning tea at school on Thursday. They were all really cute... singing songs and a couple of books were read, then outside for morning tea. The 3 different classes that were in our area had made chocolate chip cookies, scones, and there was a dip and bickies, carrot sticks etc... 

It was cute! Mia was so happy that I was there.

How I found Mia asleep Friday night... she even had a beanie kid stuffed up her pj top!! Funny girl!

The tupperware cupboard called for a clean out on Sat, Lexi had lots of fun amongst this lot.... 

 Today, flowers and a card were given. I appreciated them but if you have ever read the 5 Love Languages, I am an Acts of Service kind of person, and to have been able to sleep in, not do the dishes, and all the normal Mum things would have made me a very happy Mum. I feel as though if I can't get a break on Mother's Day what hope is there for me??? I am feeling a bit under-rated and under-appreciated in my job as a Mum... And probably sound ungrateful. 

Tell me what your family did for you today??

 I made myself a cake that I saw Karen Martini make on Better Homes and Gardens Friday night... Choc, Honey and Yoghurt cake... It was delish...

 And because I was responsible for getting tea, it was plain old bangers and mash.... Yum though!

Thanks for popping in, hopefully I will be in a better mood next time... Off for some sleep!

xx

Sue's sketch and Amanda's Challnege.. E2C blog.

 I used lots of Etsy bits and pieces, some dodgy sewing, some of Lou's white out pen that she gifted me, scrunched up dress pattern, some of the gorgeous bag, the pin (LOVE LOVE THE PIN) and other yummies! 

And to be honest, I really quite like how this one worked out, so off Etsy shopping I go, I really did love all the bits....

Thanks again girls from E2C!!

Can I book for next year yet?? LOL!!!
xx

Sunday morning we took the girls to the playground near us. I popped Lexi into the swing for the first time and she loved it. The fun stopped though when she kept leaning forward and almost falling out!! Look at all those teeth. She has a little nibble on her sisters toes at times, but has only bitten me once so far. 

We are off to Thailand in not so many days now (21st of May) and have a new little point and shoot to go with us, so I was snapping away while at the park. A not so flash pic of us!  It's all memories, right? No matter how crap you look in said photo!! 

After a slippery dip with big sister Mia. They both loved it.. Because Lexi still isn't walking I am a little bit hesitant at times to hand her over to do new things... But I have been just letting her do things, and she loves it. But it is a bit hard to come to terms with her growing up. She is still so snuggly, and such a time waster, I could spend half my day playing with her and watching her!! WAIT, I do spend half my day playing with her and watching her explore!! LOL!!

They are both just gorgeous girls...

 I scrapped this photo last night. I really quite like it. I went to a garage sale in Lincoln while I was there and picked up the music book paper in the background, which I love for the red in it. I just like how this ended up! Alot of my LO's to come will more than likely have a lot of Sassafrass on them.Tatum organised us some from the US, think it was a clearance type package... Such good value, and I love it all!!! So Sass it is for a while!!  And of course, my obligatory thickers and ink edging! I just HAVE to ink! It's just what I do, OK? LOL!!  

 Had such a busy day today... Feeling pretty knackered... 

BUT before I go.

Lucy I have to apologise for being such a slacker with your CJ!!! I make no promises, but soon, ok? I have not one excuse.. I want to make it special for you, but to be honest, circle journals don't hold the charm for me they once did... I imagined getting back gorgeous CJ's full of wonderful work... Truth be told, I've only got one out of four home... So sad.. BUT I promise you will get yours and it'll be fab! (with lots of Sass, and no pink)
xxx

Mia and I in our bed two Winters ago. I was pregnant with Lexi. We had a scheduled power outage so I stayed where it was warm, Brenton made me a cup of coffee from boiling water on the gas stove.. It was quite cute how Mia hopped into bed with me and read her book too. She looks quite little in this photo. Well, she was. 3 going on 4, but I thought she was bigger than she was.. Do you expect more from your first born?

My wonderful friend Kylie and Lexi. From the minute we were pregnant with Lexi, she was my biggest support, (along with a few other special people too). And once we found out about Lexi's heart condition while I was pregnant, she looked after me. Always ringing, cooking us tea. Just caring.... And she just loves Lexi so much. Very Special. I don't mind this LO, but I just can't seem to get back into scrapping. I have been feeling so tired at night... 

Better go, bubba has had enough of the high chair and is covered from head to toe in vegemite, and a few maltesers thrown in too!!
xxx

Family Photos..

 Mia is a creative little thing. She loves painting, colouring in, beads, what we call crafty stuff ( paddle pop sticks, sequins, coloured matchsticks, etc) toilet rolls and paper towell rolls.. Today she made a jungle out of the toilet and paper towell rolls. She made flowers and animals, then stuck them to the rolls, and voila, they stand up!  Love you my little girl!

This little bubba is a mischief maker, she can get into any cupboard, and lately is injuring herself more and more with her sense of adventure. Bruises, banging herself.. daily. A cuddle and a kiss and generally she is off on her little way again. 

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Random photo of my kitchen that I took for the 365 project. I love this space, Brenton gets into trouble if he tries to come in and 'help'.

On my way with the girls to Pt Lincoln, not too far down the road from home, the scenery was just awesome after the fabulous storm we had the night before.. I was in awe as I was driving down the road. 

This is the hallway in our house in Pt Lincoln. 10m long x 3m wide... I love the idea of having a library and scrap area in here. I have some plans for this area that's for sure. When we ever get there.....

My Dad has just painted the WHOLE interior of the house.. It looks so beautiful, I love my Dad so much. He wore himself out big time, but would not stop and have a rest until it was all done. The jarrah floors will be resanded and polished again... the house will be a dream come true... LOL, when we ever get there!!

 Having such a lovely time with these two precious little people lately. Have had my struggles with Mia, she has done my head right in, in the recent past.. Pushing the boundaries in a big way. But at the moment and for a while now, I have been having what I could call a beautiful time with both the girls. Mia is a huge help, and full of love for her family, and is very big on having family cuddles, family time, anything family orientated. She had Lexi on her lap as I was about to vacuum, and she was playing with Lexi. Mia loves to hug and kiss Lexi goodnight in the evening and goodmorning in the morning, and any time in between. Not sure what it is, but it seems easier or peaceful at the moment... 

Lexi rolling around on the sheets that we about to go on our bed... Anytime there is bedding, quilts etc.. on the floor she is straight over for a roll, play and general good time... Weird but she loves it! 

Lexi and I were playing 'poke your tongue out at each other' but every time I tried to take a photo of her with her tongue out, I missed it. This is as close as I got... Cute though!

Off to bed shortly, so will be back with some LO's that I have done... 2 I need some advice on, they are not finished, one meeds something to finish it off and one I have only done a tiny little bit on it, but need major help... 

I could go on and on, have lots to say, not much of it too interesting to you probably, but lucky for some I'm tired and feeling cold and off to bed I go!
xxx