8

It was Charlotte's 8th birthday today, it's hard to believe she is 8. She is bright, funny and beautiful. A little bit cheeky and sometimes a little bit shy. She loves sport, especially soccer and swimming, she has great friends and loves school.

It's a busy year this year - Year 3 which means NAPLAN and 1st Communion and first year in the band (can't say I'm looking forward to trumpet practice).

We had to postpone Charlotte's party because of Jeff's foot (he's still getting around in the wheelchair) so I organised a surprise with her best friend Sophie. I sent Sophie a letter, which she was very excited to receive, telling her what time to arrive at our place. She rang the doorbell yesterday amid much excitment and stayed for a sleepover. They had pancakes with icecream for breakfast, birthday cake for morning tea,

present opening, a swim and then we finished the day off with a surprise trip to see Disney Live at the Entertainment Centre.

Apparently the best birthday ever.

Happy Birthday to my darling girl who is very much loved by everyone especially Jeff, Lucy and I.

Very excited

Look what the postie bought today.

New Melody Miller Ruby Star Rising fabric. I love it all . I've been patiently waiting to use Nikki's Medium Slouch pattern but now I don't know which fabric to use for it.

Flood Crisis

Once again the crafting/blogging community is pulling together to raise money for those that have been hit by Mother Nature's forces, this time the flood appeal.

Check out Toni's blog for all the details

http://tonicoward.blogspot.com/

and also Bondville for stores offering to donate from purchases
http://blog.stephbond.com/2011/01/shop-flood-qld-flood-appeal.html

I hope all my friends both real life and online stay safe

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Baking

Charlotte got this for Christmas and decided to try it out today.

We used the recipe that came with it and she did everything herself, measuring, creaming, mixing - with the help of Lucy of course. And the result was these.

The machine was super easy even for the kdis to use, battery operated and with the push of a button different shaped biscuits.
Lucy couldn't wait to try them which is why she is blowing on them to cool them down. Yes she is wearing a glove on a steamy, humid day. Apparently it's so the toy dog doesn't do a poo on her hand.

Christmas

I've finally gotten around to uploading photos from Christmas.



We had a lovely day, the girls apparently had the best day ever and the look on Charlotte's face when she opened her iPod Touch from Jeff and I was priceless. Lucy got a Leapster Explorer so she doesn't feel too left out.

Lots of little things from Santa including a Blythe for Charlotte.
Apparently I didn't drop enough hints for an iPad although with Jeff's injury I just got a voucher for a massage and facial. Mind you I did just make him pay for some Melody Miller fabric. There's a moral to this story don't leave your Christmas shopping until the last minute
Cass

PS no photos as they won't upload for some reason




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Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone. We had a lovely Christmas and a very quiet night last night. We are in to week 4 of Jeff's ankle resting. I'm going to upload some photos and do some blog posts this week but we are having computer problems so I've resorted to doing everything on my iPod touch

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Christmas Presents

Luckily I started these lap quilts early and finally finished the last one this week. They are for 2 friends of ours and also for my aunt. I used the tying method to quilt them so I hope they last ok.

I also I made tea towels for all the teachers and we put them together with some chocolates. I used a Cosmo fabric along the bottom.

A Little Quiet

I think things are going to be a little quiet on this blog for a while. Jeff has actually broken his heel bone. No operation and no plaster but no weight bearing for 10 weeks so needless to say I think I am going to be a little tied up on my holidays.

I've been feeling pretty down about it and haven't been doing any sewing although I had heaps to do. Hopefully I'll have some things to post about soon.

I did help Amy out at Mathildas last weekend and I got some lovely goodies from her (one that I can't show you yet)


and Sheridan bought me some fabric in Japan so it was fun to pick out my favourites.


I got these decorations from Lisa but haven't had time to make them yet.Lucy and Charlotte both had their Christmas concerts this week, Charlotte got a wonderful school report and there's only 3 days of school left, bring on the holidays.

Charlotte's class did that song from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang when they are the wind up toys

Christmas

The tree went up today amid much drama. Charlotte and I popped out to go to Big W, we had just gotten there (great parking spot too) and we get a phone call from Jeff asking us to get some ice and Nurofen on the way home as he had slipped off the ladder while he was bringing Christmas decorations down from the roof space. Hopefully it is only a bad sprain but it means he has been propped up on the lounge all day, thank god the cricket's been on.

The girls were still anxious to put the tree up and decorate it and I think they did a great job.


I'm off to Mathilda's tomorrow to help Amy so make sure you say hi if you pop by.

Progress

When I was looking for photos of Lucy for my last post I was having a chuckle to myself about my sewing progress over the year so I thought I might show you some shots of my stuff over the years. I picked the closest date to Lucy's birthday (16/11)

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Happy Birthday to my gorgeous, funny, stubborn, snuggly girl

We all love you very much.

A Crafty Package

I received a lovely little crafty package in the mail on Wednesday from Cam. I lent her something recently and when she returned it all these goodies were packed inside.

These gorgeous cards that I won during Blogtoberfest. I'm thinking I might frame some especially that snail I can just see it sitting over my sewing machine.

This fantastic pouch featuring Cam's fabric. This is probably going to be a gift as I already own one of Cam's pouches but I can't say more on here.
These felt flower brooch kits which I know my two are going to love but I am saving them for a rainy day, which could be very soon the way the Sydney weather is going.

These badges which are hidden at the moment - turn away Charlotte if you are reading this!

And these crafty bits and pieces that I can't wait to use.



Oh and there was chocolate too but that didn't make it in to the photo. It was hidden immediately and is now half gone.

A Crafty Weekend

I had a lovely weekend with a wonderful group of crafty girls last weekend, thanks Bianca, Sheridan, Belinda, Jade and Sophie.

I really felt I got a lot done this time sewing from morning until very, very late at night (not as late as this girl though).

I managed to get all but one of the tote bags for Lucy's party done.

An Oliver and S Ice Cream Top completed and I was so much happier with it this time as I had Sophie there giving me some tips. Unfortunately I made an 8 for Charlotte but she really needs a 10, I forgot I thought it ran a little small when I made Lucy's up. So I think I might give it to her friend Sophie and see if it fits her.

I also bound this lap quilt which is going to be a Christmas gift. I actually tied it when I quilted it (thanks Peta for that suggestion) and I loved doing it that way, very quick and easy)

I also made two adapted Miss Madeline dresses, as tops for Charlotte and Lucy but I forgot the elastic so they still need to be finished off.

Thanks again girls for a great weekend

I'm in Love

Check out this fabric line.

I read about it here (and this is where the pictures came from) and I am in love. I'll be first in line to buy it when it comes out. Fingers crossed the dollar stays good or maybe some gift vouchers to myself might come in handy.

Winners are grinners

Sorry I'm a bit late but here are the winners.

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 22 Powered by RANDOM.ORG -
Peta - Seams to Me

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 18 Powered by RANDOM.ORG -
AJ - Bend the Rules

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 5 Powered by RANDOM.ORG -
Vic - Creative Family

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 7 Powered by RANDOM.ORG -
Fran - Crafters Companion

Congratulations Ladies. I'll drop you an email when I get home from work to get your addresses or if you get in before me send me an email with your address.