Mothers day Gift (Kaiser Craft ribbon mini)

For Mothers day I decided to create this little book for my Mum who unfortunately hasn't had the pleasure of meeting our little Annabelle yet.

Here are her cute little hands and feet

She is growing so fast and is really alert for 4 months....

Bath time well..... She has out grown our basin in the bathroom .Nanny had to go out
and buy a big girl bath
She has such an intriguing little face ...

Annabelle is such a great baby. She has slept through the night since birth.
Just like her mummy.

Love this photo

This is a rare photo of Annabelle cranky.

Wow what a smile

Finished yahoo. Amy and I sat up until 4am in the morning scrapping so I could finish this off and send it. It was a great night. We had LHOP playing , heaps of nibbles and great company. What more could we want.

I'm really happy with the way the whole thing turned out. It's just a matter of giving it up now. Yes you say.... just make another one. That's the thing I never end up doing it.

Must have (Score-Pal)

Girls if you are into card making or just do a lot of paper scoring. This is the product for you. Check it out at http://www.bluebazaar.com.au/ They are really affordable at only $49.95 .
Be quick to pre-order. Also check out the Score-Pal website for great examples of cards and uses for the Score-Pal http://www.scor-pal.com/

You Must Check Out Jody-Lee's work

Whilst surfing the net today I came across this amazing scrapper. Check out her work.

http://www.jody-leebain.blogspot.com/

Being a 3D scrapper it's a great inspiration to find someone with such talent. We all love Carole J and I'm sure she inspires the 3D in all of us.

Just had to share this

BITCHOLOGY

When I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch.
When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch.
When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do
they call me a bitch.
Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart.
It means I live my life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.
When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak against it,
I am defined as a bitch.
The same thing happens when I take time for myself instead of being everyone's
maid, or when I act a little selfish.
It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and
won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I "should" be.
I am outspoken, opinionated and determined.
I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that!
So try to stomp on me, try to douse my inner flame,
try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me.
You won't succeed.
And if that makes me a bitch, so be it. I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.

B - Babe
I - In
T - Total
C - Control of (THIS IS ME)
H - Herself

B = Beautiful
I = Intelligent
T = Talented
C = Charming
H = Hell of a Woman

B = Beautiful
I = Individual
T = That
C = Can
H = Handle anything

Back to work

Mum looks really happy in this photo which is great. Been a bit worried about her. When you call her she is really quiet and with drawn. Ewwww yum this cake looks amazing.

The weekend was a blast I ended up going to see ABBA lanch at Revesby Workers with Michelle and the girls. What a blast we danced all night and had a great time. The boys didn't think it was much chop but you wouldn't expect them to get off on it. Friday we did try our new cafe in Panania. The food was great. Amy & James seemed to enjoy getting out. Bit sad this weekend as it's Mum's birthday and I'm not there but oh well not alot I can do about it. My sister and all of Mum's friends went over to a BBQ which she would of loved.

Yahoo It's Friday

Wow thank god it's Friday. Suppose I can't complain as I have just returned from a 2 hour lunch with my clients. Amy and James are coming over tonight so we are all off to dinner with Laurie and Michelle which should be nice.

Have to give my Mum a call for her birthday today.... Ah that's why I feel so glum. I hate not being with them when it's their birthday. Dad has arranged for Mum to go for a ride on a Harley. She will love that. Last year it was a chopper.

Anyway another full on weekend so I wont be posting any scrapping unfortunately.

Jimmy's birthday (10/04/2008)

Thursday night was Jimmy's birthday so he, Amy and Annabelle came over. We had to go to soccer training first but after we came home, ordered pizza and had a lovely night. We have so many lovely times now since Annabelle has arrived. Every event seems all the more special.

Like mother like daughter. Isn't this just the most precious photo of my 2 special girls.

I Love this photo of Annabelle and James. Jimmy loves Family guy so Annabelle went on eBay and got daddy this set of figures. He loved them.

Had a lovely night topped off with Cake..... yum.

James and Amy decided to stay till Saturday as James is playing soccer for the same club as me so we all decided to make a day of it on Saturday. We packed a picnic basket full of nibbles and junk and headed down for a great day with friends. Kat, Harry and the rest of the crew were there so it was a great day. Bloody hot though.... got roasted.

James had a great game. He set up the first goal and scored 2 more. They drew but it was a great game anyway. Had a quiet night. Amy and James had to go home as tomorrow is Jame's nephews christening.

Sunday was a huge day. I got up about 7am and quickly did Craig's books. Then I rushed off to indoor soccer where we had to play our semi final and then the grand final which we won both. Then off to outdoor. It was poring down. So much so that the ref nearly called it off. We ended up playing and won 1-0.... didn't deserve it as we played like crap but a wins a win. Went home and crashed out. Can't believe how the weekends fly past.

This Weekend

I am really looking forward to this weekend. Tonight is the usual. Get home from work, do the invoicing for Craig, eat take out and relax. Saturday morning Amy and Annabelle are coming over and we are going shopping for Jimmy's present as it is his birthday next week. Then we will come home and start our roast dinner. Wow I really feel like a Nana now.... off to Nana's for Sunday roast.... oK Saturday this week.

Sunday is going to be a huge day. We have indoor soccer at 10.30am then we have to rush off to outdoor and take the field by 12pm so that's going to be a rush.

After a good win I hope off to Panania Pub for tea with the girls. This has become a weekly thing now which is great as the food and company are the best.

So as you can see it's full on. In between all of this I have to prepare presents for Mum, Dad and Sharon to be sent in the post on Monday to make Mum's birthday.

Wow I'm tired just thinking about it. I should also have some creative to share after the weekend fingers crossed. So to all who read..... have a great weekend.

April to do list

OK Girls this may be wishful thinking on my part but I have decided to create a monthly list of what I want to achieve each month.

1) - Create a page or off the page project with my monthly tarisota pack. (I have 7 un opened packs) Check out this months http://www.tarisota.com.au/index.php
2) - Finish Annabelle's welcome party book.
3) - Take Easter photo's of Annabelle in her bunny ears and scrap them.
4) - Clean my craft room (maybe that should be #1 as I can't see the top of my desk)
5) - Sort & print photo's for next months list.
6) - Spend more time on the forum and attempt the monthly challenge http://www.scrapbookcity.com.au

Stay tuned to see if I actually achieve anything on this list.

Happy Easter

Wow what a huge weekend. Thursday Craig's Ma & Pa arrived for the weekend (Watch a blessing). Friday was just a preparation day for Craig's birthday party tomorrow. What a bummer the shops are shut. Amy arrived about lunch time and yes without my beautiful Annabelle..... Not happy Jan. Saturday morning was a mad rush to get the rest of the food shopping done for tonight. I have 30+ people coming. Pa and I put the pork and chicken in the webber about lunch time so it will be ready in time. Everything else could wait. James arrived about 2pm with Annabelle. Craig loved his clothes I bought him. He's so funny. Anyway people started arriving about 5pm. By 6.30 the place was packed and the food was flowing. It was a huge night it more ways than one. Kids everywhere.... Tell me folks what is it about people who just dump there kids and run. I spent the whole night trying to keep some form of control in the house. Live and learn I say... Next time the invite will read ADULTS ONLY. Place got trashed.

Sunday was just a lazy day. Woke up and Craig had cleaned the place up. I'm so blessed. Pa had cleaned the webber (I hate cleaning that thing) and Ma had done the washing. They are such a great help. It was lovely having them down. Annabelle, Amy & James also stayed which was lovely.

Monday Amy and James had to go to a poker day so I had my first grand baby sitting day. Tell you I surprised myself. I even managed to bath her without making her cry. I was really proud of myself. It was the most satisfying day I've had in a long time. She is so beautiful and such a great baby.

Well I'm Hoping after next weekend I will have some scrapping to share.

Another lovely weekend.

Aunty Chrissy bought Amy and Annabelle ove to spend the weekend with Nanny. We spent the day just hanging out. Aunty loves the computer games so she spent the day playing games and relaxing. Had a great lunch of sausages & salad on rolls. It was so nice just sitting together and relaxing. We hardly ever get time to spend together. She is so busy with work and running the kids around from here to there.

Here are the new photo's of our precious little angel. She is the most beautiful precious little girl. I just love her so much. The weekends we get to spend with her are something I will cherish for ever. Amy is such a good mum and I am so proud of how dedicated she is to her.

Lovely weekend. (Pauly's Wedding)

Saturday Craig & I had the pleasure of attending Craigs friends wedding. I had never been to a Greek wedding before and let me tell you I had the best time. The church service was amazing. It was held in a Greek church at Redfern. From start to finish it was an experiance. The church it self was just beautiful then came the priests in there black head gear which sang the whole service. Sonja looked absolutely beautiful in her traditional dress. Then it was off to a whalf at Darling Harbour where the food never stopped and the greek dancing was amazing. It was the most fun I have ever had at a wedding (other than my own of course). Yes I know what your going to ask??? Where are all the photo's? Well I got these two then the battery ran out. Didn't worry me too much though as I don't think I will ever forget it.

Today I was really tired. I still managed to drag myself out of bed for indoor soccer. Then back home to do some much needed house work. Well that was until some old friends of Craig and mine dropped in for a chat. We hadn't seen then in years. Big surprise was they also had a beautiful little 6mth old daughter. What a spin out how things change and how people pop in and out of your life. Hopefully now we are back in touch we will see more of them. Well that's it for this week.

New "Must Have" Punches

Hi Girls, Whilst shopping at my Favourite scrap store (Scrapbooking HQ) I found these punches. They are three different sized corners. As you can see there's sml, med & large. They are absolutely great. I never knew you could get them. Check them out.

My new bling (eee PC)

Today I bought myself this little gem. It's a third of the size of my laptop and is so light. I was finding the laptop to heavy to carry around at work. My friend mentioned to me the eee PC and wow I fell in love with it. I can access all of my emails either by wireless or my 3 plug in. It also has a built in webcam and microphone so you can video chat through MSN no matter where you are.This little machine is going to make my daily life at work a whole lot easier. Suggest you check it out girls if you are required to lug around a PC all day.

What a lovely day.

The day started with Amy and I playing our weekly game of indoor soccer. We had another win and remain un defeated as we played the team coming second today 2-1 we were stoked. After that we had to rush home cause the girls were due about 12.30 to scrap. We just got into it when some old friends popped around for a swim so that was that for the scrapping for me. The girls didn't mind they just loved the fact that they were having sometime to them selves. So after the little ones went for there swim they decided that they would like to make some cards for Easter & mothers day. So that's what we did. I had so much fun just pottering with them. It's good practice for when Annabelle gets bigger. They are such lovely children. There Mum is a lovely Irish woman (Can't spell her name either) She's a school teacher at Sutherland.

Linley and I go way back. He actually introduced me to my lovely husband Craig. We are working together again for the 4th time. We always seem to end up at the same companies and then he moves on again and leaves me there.

Annabelle's Welcome to the world party

Tired out after a big day. Annabelle just needed forty winks. How beautiful is she. You just want to eat her up

We sat around and ate all day. Had a great day. Annabelle was so spoilt.

Nichol & I. A pair of ruff diamonds. Great girl..... Has 4 lovely children. Her middle boy David is like a nephew to me. He's my nephew Jesse's best friend.

Bubba & Friends.

This is Amy's friend Laura who she met in young mothers pre natal classes. She also has a little girl called Chelsea. Really lovely girl

The proud Mum. Amy was so excited. We went to the party shop and purchased ballons & banners. Everything has to be just right.

All set for a coffee....

Betta Electrical in O'Connell Street had a closing down sale today. I just had to buy Daddy the grinder, banger (?) & squisher (?)thing we have been looking for these since we got the coffee machine last year. I'm not much of a coffee person but Daddy thinks himself a bit on a guru & loves it. I can't believe it but I'm actually enjoying buying things for the house. I was never like that & never cared about house stuff. I can relate now to people who have nice homes.... you do want to make them as clean and as nice as you can.

A Big Job Ahead.....

Who's going to be busy tomorrow night. I have to put together the 15 gifts for the baby shower..... Wow when I am I going to get time between that and the cooking, cleaning, shopping for food ???? All this house proud crap & socialising is doing me in. Oh well have to get used to my new leaf.

OOps Blue Bazaar

Blus Bazaar had a huge sale and of course I just couldn't resist. The order arrived today. Wow I couldn 't believe how much I got for the price.... what a bargin (Nothing over $10.00). I really love the Elsie house book and the Heide crown stamps.

Love this photo of Annabelle

This is the photo which I am going to use on the thankyou cards for this weekend. I just love this photo. She is such a little angel. You just want to kiss & snuggle her. Once I get back into scrapping I'm not going to be short of photo's to use. Unlike with Amy I'm not going leave it 18 years before I start her baby album I'm going to start this Sunday at the crop. (All good intentions???)Whether I actually get anything done will be the issue.