another month gone!

Another month has gone without those extra postings I always say I will do! but I do have a good excuse tho, we all came down with the awful flu that is going around plus with the end of financial year Mark was working overtime plus! but thankfully we are all better now and things are settling down again for Mark, even tho Mark had been working so much he was still so much help to me when I wasn't very well and struggling a bit - what a blessing he is to me!!

Anyway I have tons of layouts (not literally!) heres a few that I have photographed first up is 'My daddys loving hand', is of Ella holding Marks hand,

next 'a toddler moment' is of Ella again throwing one of her tantrums, which she is famous for especially at the shops, I had one of those moments with her the other day at the shopping center, we had been there a while as I was birthday shopping for my Mum and by the time I was in the last shop she was out of the double pram wanting to walk so I had to pick her up which started one of her screaming rages and as she went all stiff I had to carry her under my arm while pushing this awful pram, every now and then I had to put her down as my arm was killing me and I thought it may stop her crying but no she proceeded to scream and lay down on the ground - by this stage I was past caring what people were thinking! and I was a bit like Moses parting the sea with her as everyone just got out of my way!! thankfully Bethany was as quiet as a mouse and just sat in her seat!

'feel the sunshine' is of Bethany, she loves looking at my layouts, especially the ones I do about her,

'you make me happy' is of Jacob,

and last one 'my dear children' is obviously my children, Bethany is on top then Ella then Jake - I love that photo! and the paper, its one of the new Sassafrass Lass lines, I loved the dear, reminds me of Bambi.

Thanks for looking!! and a big Hello to Leanne, wheres your blog hey?

I cut it!!

Well I cut my long locks of!! A week ago I went to the hairdresser for my usual colour and word had got around (thanks mum) that I was ready to cut my hair, so as not to dissapoint my hairdresser I said 'ok we can cut it today!' - I was going to dwell on the thought for a couple of weeks! she really thinned it down and layered it, and now a week later I love it! I have had it so long for over half my life, it took a few days to adjust to my reflection and not see so much hair! I do miss my long ponytail though, like when Im at the gym and Im doing high impact stuff and my ponytail resembled a horses mane running a race and now my tiny little ponytail begins to fall out during my workout! anyway enough of my hair, or as Mark says stop looking at yourself and stop taking pictures of yourself!!

Here are a couple of older layouts first is Blessed is what I am, the photo is of Bethany and I, I was taking a self portrait of us 2 and I accidently took that photo of us and I love how happy I look!

Very ladylike is of Bethany, you probably cant tell through here but her little jeans are halfway down her little bum and I couldnt resist taking a shot of it! I also loved the new Daisy Ds range of paper which I used for this, I also have journalling on the side of the photo but I dont think its that noticeable through here.

I do have so many more layouts to upload and finish, I tend to leave the journalling to do at a later date, so at the moment I have quite a few that need journalling as their finishing touches.

another post!

Im back within 2 weeks of my last post!!

I'll start first with some layouts first up 'precious' is of Ella (obviously asleep!) I have been having some 'trying' times with her lately - you wouldn't guess by her 'sweet' chubby little face!!

Next 'you shine' is of Bethany, I have been taking some real gorgeous photos of her lately, and shes starting to tell me to get the camera to take a picture of her if shes doing something!

'Cherish the moments' is a photo of Mark and I on the balcony of the Rendevous in the city, where we stayed for our anniversary back in April, because of Marks dark complexion its hard to make him out! - or its my poor photography skills!

Next another one of Bethany, she was behind a pole which is why theres only half of her in the photo, I love her whispy (unbrushed) hair and her delicate features.

last up another one of Bethany I think I titled it Happy, just another beautiful photo of her I just had to scrap!!

Not alot to mention, I am contemplating on getting my very long thick hair cut - and I mean CUT! - more on that on another post maybe!

Little 20 month old Ella has been testing my patience, when something doesn't go her way she throws whatever is in her hand (or whatever is close to her) then throws herself to the ground - at first I thought it was cute but now its starting to test me as it is happening more and more!

Well thanks for reading, will be back soon!!

After a long absence...

I have returned! I thought that maybe a month had passed since I had last blogged but I was surprised to see it is nearly 2 months!

So what have I been up to lately? not a great deal, a fair bit of scrapping! on last count I had finished about 40 pages so far this year, I think I have come to the point where I just need to get rid of all the new accumulated products that just seem to find a way to my desk!

I have posted a few photos of the kids, Jacob turned 9 a couple of weeks ago, we gave him a couple of hermit crabs - another thing to add to my feeding and cleaning list! the kids and I have grown quite fond to 'herbie and hermie'!
Ella is growing so quickly and I seem to get asked if Bethany and Ella are twins! they are so cute together although I have noticed lately that they are starting to annoy each other a bit, I usually hide in another part of the house! lol! I am so blessed with my kids especially Jacob and his sweet natured spirit - he is such a blessing in helping me with the girls and keeping them entertained.

Here is also a layout of the girls I did a while ago titled A priceless photo, Bethany was all dressed up in her princess outfit and Ella was in her wiggles tights, her squeky shoes and a fairy skirt (a mismatched outfit!) they just looked really cute but really daggy at the same time!!

Well I better be of, Mark just got home from the footy, I dont want to find out if his team won - because I really dont care! lol! and he just told me they did, doh.

I am planning on returning regularly to the cyber world after a bit of a break, I will also be off to Qld in November for the Scrap of Faith retreat which will be quite exciting!

Anyway till next time - and it will be within a couple of months! lol!

I survived the heat wave!!

I am so glad that the weather has returned to a very comfortable temperature! it was the first time last night that the ceiling fan wasnt on while we were asleep in over 2 weeks, and I was awoken by the sound of quietness! I woke up around midnight and it was dead quiet!! I had got so used to the humming of the ceiling fan that I forgot just how quiet it does get at night - until Ella woke! my nights lately are so broken with her waking, it is becoming so tiresome.

Here are some more layouts, they are of the girls, I seem to be scrapping Ella more than anyone else, she features in all my layouts here, I love the photo in 'Lean on me' Bethany (the older one) is leaning on Ella, I know I have said this before but I just love watching them play together they are the best of friends!!

Well it is a quick update tonight its 11pm - way past bedtime, one day till the Easter break and from tomorrow night my hubby and I will be on opposite sides again! lol! footy is back!!! my team plays tomorrow in a rematch of last year grand final, and as like any other Port fan I do not want to relive that awful moment!


I will leave with a message for my Mum, it is so nice to have you home again, I did miss you when you went on your long holiday! (and it wasnt because I needed a babysitter!) I love you Mum!!!!

back again-

with some more of my creations, first up is one of Jacob titled Be of good character Jacob, I used Romans 5 v1-5 for the journalling and used the gorgeous Basic Grey two scoops paper,

next is Silly but Sweet, I was preparing tea when I turned around and found Jacob had sat himself and Bethany up on the kitchen bench - I had 2 options - tell him of or scrap it! lol!

next, you & me is of Mark and I, photo was taken last year sometime, I cut out the flowers from an American Crafts paper after I bought it at Spotlight, as I didnt need any more paper I bought it on the condition I would use it straight away! hence a real easy layout!

Found You is a layout of Bethany, I took the photo of her while she was trying to hide in one of the trees out the back,

last one Vision of Beauty is another one of Bethany, she posed for this beautiful photo, she was pretending to be asleep while she was sitting on the back step - it is one of the most gorgeous photos of her!

I still have heaps more finished layouts, Im amazed at how much I have been scrapping lately - I think I have found my groove!

I am settling in to the gym, I absolutely love it! I love hopping on the treadmill with my new ipod that Mark kindly bought me, I love the time out and the freedom to just exercise, I am having a couple of sessions with a personal trainer so I can do some weights and build and reclaim my toned body! LOL!!!!!

Its the start of a long weekend here and we are in a heatwave at the moment, we are starting to lose quite a few established plants now due to the water restrictions and the fact we have had no rain for months, our front lawn is gone and out the back I have lost a few rose bushes, sob sob. so over this heat!!

Nothing much else to add, I went to the Clipsal a couple of weeks ago with Mark, poor man, he usually goes with his work mates in a corporate box but this year because I asked he took me, and as he said to me when we left before it had ended (because it was a bit boring) he said 'now you know what this is like, next year I can go back with my mates!' and I said 'thats fine dear!'

Once again....

sorry for being a slack blogger! lol! it either means my life is rather busy or rather boring! - well its not really boring anymore so it must be because I lead a busy life!!!

I had my first acceptance with Scrapbook Creations yesterday, it wont be till issue 57 which I dont think will be till August or so, I was pretty chuffed when I first read the email! and I guess I better delete the layout after I post this! its one of Bethany asleep titled Sleep (strangely enough!)

I have some more layouts, first up is '2 sisters' I love these photos of Bethany and Ella, the main photo looks like a mirror image - and yes I do like to dress them the same!

Next is 'Good things', the sub title reads God fills my life with Good Things, and the journaling reflects the title, its an oldish photo taken about 6 months now, of Mark with Jacob and Bethany when we went to the beach.

'Beautiful' is of Bethany,






'Loving the moment' is of Ella, I took this photo of her a few weeks ago while she was playing around on our bed - she just looked so cute!

and last one 'marvel' is a baby one of Ella.

Life has pretty much settled back in to a routine of work (for Mark) and school, its hard to believe its nearly March! I joined a gym! I go in on Monday to have a tour and the girls are having a trial in the creche - which Im sure they will love, I have become so unfit since Ella and I knew if I didnt start exercising again
I would soon regret it.

Well thats it for now, I know I say this all the time but I will be back soon with more layouts, theres still about 6 I haven't photographed yet!

Back to School

Well we are back in the school routine, Jacob was more than happy to be back at school, hes in a year 4/5 class this year, it doesnt seem that long ago when I had to run out the classroom while his teacher held him because he was so upset at me leaving him! and Bethany is excited as she knows that playgroup starts up again on Friday.

Here are some layouts I completed a week ago before I had a few days of a big slump! I had been doing so well with my scrapping that I knew it was only a matter of time before I would hit a wall! lol!
I have done a 11 x 8.5 layout 'enough with the photos mum' is of Bethany and I, she was getting fed up with me taking shots of us both!

'Real Beauty' is a layout of Ella,

'Love U' is of Mark and I taken on Christmas Day,

'me & daddy loungin around' is of Ella and Mark,


and the last one 'my big baby' is another photo taken on Christmas with Ella - whos not really a baby anymore!

now that my scrap urge has returned, I will return at a later date with more of my stuff!

more layouts!

Back with some more layouts, I have been neglecting the computer a bit lately and have spent my extra time scrapping! lol!

my first layout 'we adore you' is one of my favorite ones of Ella as a tiny baby,

next one 'devoted' is of my devoted husband of mine, I used a few of the Basic Grey Christmas line paper with that one,

another favorite photo of mine is of Jacob holding Ella titled 'he loves her this picture says it all', when I showed it to Jacob he wasnt impressed that I used pink on the layout!

this bright one of Bethany titled 'your deep blue eyes' is a close up of her pointing to the camera, which is why half her face looks distorted, I love how blue her eyes look,

and last one is of Ella title 'sweet, not always', such a sweet looking photo of her but I journalled about her mood swings, I used My Minds Eye paper with this one- beautiful paper!

Well better go do some housework, Mark has been back at work this week, trying to get back into a routine, we are back to getting out of bed at 7.30 and after a few weeks of sleeping in Im feeling rather tired at this time of the afternoon!

layouts!

Thought Id update with some layouts I have done over the past week or so, I have been able to do heaps of scrapping lately with Mark still on holidays, the kids unwell and with the weather we have just been hanging out at home lately, hes back to work next week so it will be back to getting out of bed at 7ish (this morning we got up at 9am!!! even with 2 toddlers!!) and back to a routine of housework, shopping and cooking! Mark is a bad influence at tea time lol, I cant count how many times he has said in the afternoon 'do you just feel like getting takeaway for tea tonight?' - what a very dear man! lol!

Anyway the layout 'Cool' is of Ella, she likes to wear Marks sunnies and hat,

'family' is of us taken at Christmas time, I used Autumn Leaves paper for that one - gorgeous range that line,

'1 empty box, heaps of fun' is of the girls playing in the box that our new washing machine came in, a very simple layout,

'The sweet things in life' is a photo of Ella with my mum, a photo of them both taken at Christmas, trying to take a photo of my mum is as hard as taking one of Mark!

last one 'Charmer' is of Jacob, the photos of him were taken back in April when it was his birthday - and he really is a charmer!!

Well thats all for now, I still have a few more layouts to upload so hopefully will do that over the next few days!

scrapjack entry

Heres my entry for Aussie Scrapjacked, a sketch from Kim Archer, I love these photos of Ella taken last week, the main one she is poking her tongue out, I managed to capture some cute shots of her!

Christmas Catch up

A New Year has begun, the celebrations that occur in December have all been celebrated, so now we are all in relaxation mode!!

Mark is still on holidays till the 14th Jan, it is nice to have him home, and we have been spoilt with sleep ins, usual get out of bed time at the moment is 8.30am! although I wont mention I have had a few sleepless nights with the girls, Im hoping it was the heat and them both going through one of those stages!

Our birthdays were good, that was a few weeks ago now! mine was on the Saturday of Marks Christmas work function, so we stayed in a hotel in the city, we managed to have a wander down Rundle Mall and spent too much money in Haighs! - anyone from SA who loves chocolate would know all about Haighs! (not to mention how expensive it is, but well worth the money, lol!)

We had a beautiful day for Christmas weather wise, and our lunch was enjoyed by everyone, the photos here are all from Christmas, Jacob is in one opening up one of his Doctor Who toys, I could here him around 5am, going through his stocking which I filled with lollies, and at 6.30am he was so happy it was time we could all get up, I did have to tell Mark a few times to get out of bed lol! and I had to wake both the girls up, which explains why Beth and Ella both look bleary eyed!

The other shots is our family photo, and one of Ella and I, wish I had taken more of Jacob and the girls.

Well thats an overview of my life over the last week, I have begun to scrap again after a bit of a break, not to my doing, but the business of life! lol!

I wont mention our New Year celebrations, not after Mark got out the shower with a few minutes to the countdown and told me he was going to bed cos he was tired!!!!! needless to say I wasnt very happy with him, and as Ella had awoken beforehand and was up (it was VERY hot still) and Jacob wanted to stay up for midnight, I took them out the back to hear all the cheers and see if we could see some fireworks, but it was very quiet and we didnt see anything, so Jacob said it was the most boring New year ever!!!!