It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas

We ventured into the city today to the Sydney Christmas Parade along with the rest of Sydney by the looks of it. It turned out to be very hot but there was a bit of a breeze near the water. Here we are on the ferry (well not me because I'm taking the picture)

Of course Charlotte couldn't see so Daddy's shoulders became a great seat
There were lots of floats, bands, dancers and of course Santa.
It all got a bit too much for Lucy!
We had a great time though and look forward to next years.

Softies for Mirabel - Superheros

I finished my softies and they are on the way here. Overall I was pretty happy with them although they were supposed to look like monster superheros but Charlotte thinks they look like cats! next time I think I am going to make them look more like people.
Charlotte is pretty happy with the small one I made as the test so I think I will make her and Lucy one and put a superhero emblem on them. They have a cape on the back as you can see here.

My Baby Turns 1!

This year has gone incredibly quickly. I can't believe that this time last year I had a newborn in my arms. Lucy was born via c-section at 9.30am on 16th November 2006. A few problems with the epidural but then our beautiful girl was in our arms. It's been a year of ups and downs with Lucy and she is still has a bit of a problem going to sleep but her cheeky smile and infectious giggle warm our heart every day. (p.s. she has a tshirt with a number 1 on it here but I just couldn't get her to stay still)
Our family is now complete with our two beautiful girls and we couldn't ask for anything more.

The Lurkers Unveiled

Welcome to my new commentors (I'm sure that's not a word by the way). It was lovely to 'meet' you. I have decided to send something to each of you so if Sue, Mands, Charlene and Cath could email me your addresses something will be in the post as soon as possible.

Flashback Friday - Family

I can't find my photo album so I will just have to do a photo of my brother and I. This must have been taken in 1972 as he was born in November 1971 and he looks to be over 6 months. I loved my long hair (why did I ever cut it). I love the bow mum has put in there too.

Lurkers remember to de-lurk to win a prize.

My baby is growing up

This week Lucy started walking. She has only taken between 5-10 steps at a time so far and then she seems to realise she has walked and plops down on her bottom and laughs. I've been trying to upload a video but it won't let me so you will just have to make do with this action shot.

I have also just noticed I have has 5000 visitors to my blog and I would really love to hear from all the lurkers out there. So if you have never commented on my blog before and do so before next Friday I will send you out a little surprise.

Then I saw this post here about these shrinky sheets and just knew I had to get some. I had a play around yesterday and boy are they fun. I am definitely going to get some more of these.

Flashback Friday - My Stylish Mum

This week's theme is my stylish mum. I looked through a few photos and found these two. The first is my beautiful mum on her wedding day, so of course she was looking very stylish. She married late but I can't remember the year but it was probably about 1963/4.

The next picture shows my mum (on the right) at my cousin's wedding. "Love those white shoes, mum!" . On the left is my aunt being very 70's in the long white dress (I bet it was cheesecloth). I'm sure if I dug harder I could have found some great 'stylish' photos. Love you mum xx.

Thrifting

I had a great day yesterday. After I took the girls swimming I dropped them home and headed off to pick up this vintage towelling I had purchased on Ebay. While I was there they woman mentioned she was selling some other fabrics soon and would I like to have a look. I then got this kids seersucker.Then taking advantage of the child-free time I popped into Vinnie's and scored this pile of books all 50c or $1. A large selection of vintage Golden Books. A beautiful book with turning pictures inside which Charlotte loves. A Better Crocker Kid's cookbook, an Eddie the Worm book and a Heidi book.
I had so many books I didn't even look at the fabric. I was feeling rather guilty because I had been gone for a few hours and I was going out for dinner as well, that is until I got home and found out Lucy had a 3 hour sleep!

Flashback Friday

The theme for this weeks is favourite toys and I had a great picture for this week but I can't find it. Here is a picture of one of my favourites though. She was a Chrissy Doll and you could make her hair longer or shorter by pushing a button on her tummy or turning a dial on her back. I named her Audra after the character in the tv show The Big Valley. Unfortunately this is not my original Audra but one I purchased on Ebay just after I had Charlotte. Even though she is not supposed to play with her Charlotte loves playing with the hair.


And just to keep my Pay It Forward winners in suspense. Here is a sneak preview of something on it's way ot one of you.

SL Shopping

I got to SL last night and luckily I knew where most of the fabrics I wanted were as there were quite a few people there. Luckily I managed to secure a trolley as there is no way I would have been able to carry everything.

This is actually one piece just wanted to show the colours on it.
The next photo shows a blue for bags, a truck one (only $3) and a strippy one. The some more Japanese fabrics and finally two which were only $6.99 before the discount.
And lastly a picture of Lucy feeding herself!

High Tea

It was a beautiful day here today and I set off with great anticipation to meet Corrie, Belinda and Ingrid for High Tea at The Tea Room. We had a wonderful morning talking, eating, drink and talking. The time went so quickly and I find it hard to believe that such friendships can and have been formed via a sewing group on the internet. I just have to say I find myself very lucky to have stumbled upon this group and to have formed friendships across the country. Corrie and Belinda spoilt us with some gifts and put Ingrid and I to shame. I just had the best time, thanks girls.

Bag Help

I have been working on this bag for weeks in between making things for the stalls and finally it is finished. I have been experimenting with an adjustable strap for a bag for a gift so I did a trial run. I am really happy with how it turned out and I managed after much deliberating to work out how to do the strap, with lots of help from my brother and other bags, BUT in my excitement over the straps I forgot to add a magnetic clasp so if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can close it up now it would be really appreciated.

To Market, To Market

It was a beautiful day here today and perfect weather for a market stall. Michelle and I had a good day and we both made some sales so we were happy. It's great fun watching everyone wandering around the market and so of course the book I took to read didn't see the light of day. I managed to sell 2 bags before 9.30 and the magnets were very popular. We are going to give it a go next month. Now I just have to get ready for Pink Ribbon Day morning tea on Friday (luckily I didn't sell out today!)

Slack

Another Flashback Friday is passing without a relevant post from me, sorry. I have been so busy preparing for the market tomorrow I haven't had time to think. So if you are in Sydney and looking for something to do pop down and visit us.

Tagged & A New Hat

Charlotte needed a new hat so I decided to make her one. The first attempt from a pattern was too small so I decided to unpick a free hat we got with the Sunday Telegraph ages ago. I made it a bit bigger because my kids have big heads and I love it. I used some vintage fabric I won on Ebay recently and I think I might need to make her another one so I can keep this for myself.

Also I have been tagged by Ingrid. So here goes:
Here’s how it works:1. Players must list one fact, word, or tidbit that is somehow relevant to their life for each letter of their first or middle name.2. When you are tagged you need to write your own post containing your first or middle name game facts, word, or tidbit.3. At the end of your post choose one person for each letter of your name to tag.4. Don’t forget to leave a comment telling them that they have been tagged, and to read your blog.5. If I’ve tagged YOU (see below), please join in on the fun!

C - cuddles - I love getting and giving cuddles from Charlotte and Lucy and ok Jeff too!
A - active - something I want to do more - be active
S - sweet tooth - I could eat sweet things all day. Needless to say I should stop.
S - sensible - sounds boring but apparently I am.

I am tagging: Angel, Belinda, Tigerfilly, Bec

My baby is growing up

I can't wait until tomorrow! My little big girl is finally coming home from her stay at her great aunts. She stayed behind when we came home from Bowral on Monday so it's been 4 nights without her. I can't wait to see her and hear all about her week (it's not the same over the phone). She amazed me that she stayed the whole time and I am so proud of her. Whilst it has been nice spending alone time with Lucy I have really missed Charlotte's constant chatter, questions, play and of course fighting over the computer. See you tomorrow my little baby cakes.

A Long Weekend

We have just returned from a lovely weekend in Bowral at my aunt's new house. We had a very relaxing but windy time and came home one child short, as Charlotte decided to stay down for a few extra days. On Sunday we braved the wind and took Charlotte's kite to the park. We kept it on a short string as it was so windy. The park was at Bradman Oval so Jeff visited the museum and off course we had to get a picture with The Don.
The winners of my Pay It Forward comp (drawn by Lucy as Charlotte is away) were: Helen, Fiona and Karen. I promise something will be in the mail very soon but it probably will be a few weeks.

More bags

Guess what more bags! I have been busy making bags for the upcoming market stall and also for the pink ribbon morning tea at the school. I am also planning on making a few more pencil rolls especially for the school stall. Most of these will be up on Made It soon. We are going away for the weekend so don't forget to comment to go in the running for some prizes as part of Pay It Forward. Lurkers come out of the closet.

Flashback Friday

I've missed a couple lately but I am back today with some funky hairstyles. Not sure if this is the theme but I was following Helen.

The first one I was a flower girl for my cousin (not sure how old I am) and the second one was in Year 12 so I was 17. Looks like I'm a bit out of it actually. Don't forget to comment so you can go in the draw to win a handmade gift.