Bub may be only the size of a small apple but my body must think he/she is already the size of a football! This is my seventh baby maybe my body is just assuming the postion!
Tuesday, 9 June 2009
10 weeks 4 days Preggy Belly
Bub may be only the size of a small apple but my body must think he/she is already the size of a football! This is my seventh baby maybe my body is just assuming the postion!
Monday, 8 June 2009
Happy Birthday Your Majesty
Here in Australia we celebrate the Queens Birthday with a Public Holiday.
It always amuses me as in Britain they don't get a holiday.
Many in Australia believe it's time for Australia to ditch the Monarchy, but not me.
I like the tradition and don't think we need to prove we've grown up as a nation by ditching our Mother country.
Fern and I made Afternoon Tea to celebrate.
I didn't have time to bake a Victorian Sponge.
We had Scones with jam and Cream.
Tim Tam biscuits, because we are Australians after all!
Ribbon Sandwiches.
Even the kids tried them.
There was Smoked Salmon and Egg; Cheese, Ham and tomato;
Olive paste and Smoked Salmon; Prawn, Avocado and cream cheese; Ham and cream cheese; Cucumber and cream cheese and cheese and pickle.
Pete and I had tea from the little brown tea pot which was Peter's grandmothers.
The kids had Iced Tea.
I wore my 1914 Afternoon dress to celebrate.
It always amuses me as in Britain they don't get a holiday.
Many in Australia believe it's time for Australia to ditch the Monarchy, but not me.
I like the tradition and don't think we need to prove we've grown up as a nation by ditching our Mother country.
Fern and I made Afternoon Tea to celebrate.
I didn't have time to bake a Victorian Sponge.
We had Scones with jam and Cream.
Tim Tam biscuits, because we are Australians after all!
Ribbon Sandwiches.
Even the kids tried them.
There was Smoked Salmon and Egg; Cheese, Ham and tomato;
Olive paste and Smoked Salmon; Prawn, Avocado and cream cheese; Ham and cream cheese; Cucumber and cream cheese and cheese and pickle.
Pete and I had tea from the little brown tea pot which was Peter's grandmothers.
The kids had Iced Tea.
I wore my 1914 Afternoon dress to celebrate.
The scones were a huge hit. I'm not sure the kids will want dinner after their Afternoon Tea.
James asked if we can do this every year. I think this may become a family tradition.
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Oh my! Oh my! Am I spoilt or what?
I was browsing through our local paper today and what did I spy?
Someone selling a Bernina Artista 180 for.....$950!!
I've resisted buying an embroidery machine due to their price, but this was too much of a deal to resist.
The same machine is listed currently on Ebay for $2200!
It's in perfect condition, recently serviced by a service agent with an excellent reputation, with all service records included.
This is my very first attempt at using my snazzy new machine.
Oops I did the colours the wrong way around.
I'm so happy with my new purchase and can see many hours and years of happy sewing to come.
Monday, 1 June 2009
I'm back from retreat.
Back Row: Me, Tas, Peta, Sara
Front Row: Carolyn, TraceyH, Cinna, Indigo and Pobie
Travel Log:
Left: Jamestown 5.30 am
Arrived: At Tas's place just after 9.30am back on the road by 10am
Arrived: Keith SA for a fuel stop and lunch at a great little bakery about 11.30am
Arrived: Kaniva, did a quick op-shop raid. Tas bought more than me! I picked up a couple of Top Kids magazines and a pile of vintage sheets. We won't discuss Tas's excesses in case Al (her DH) ever reads here. Back on the road.
Arrived Bendigo after 7pm. Mr Google got us lost and we had to pull over and get the laptop fired up to find our way to Rosa May Cottage. The cottage was fabulous. we felt very cared for by our host Dot. There was breakfast in the fridge, fresh flowers beside my bed, flowers in the bathroom, books and magazines to browse and the most amazing brass bed! I selected the bedroom beside the loo as any pregnant woman would do!
We went out for a walk to explore and find somewhere to eat. We fond a wonderful Thai restaurant housed in an old Colonial Bank building. Amazing building and food. We decided we loved Bendigo at this point. In bed by midnight after a nice hot shower in a claw foot bath.
We spent the morning exploring Bendigo and it's many delights. I was surprised how big Bendigo was. We first headed off to find the Woollen Mills, after a little Mr Googling and asking a couple of locals we tracked down the Mills and I happily raided the famous Back room. This time I spent more than Tas!
We headed back into town for a quick moring tea at the Bakery before heading off, on foot, to explore the town center.
The shopping is fabulous and I bought a book, natural Knits for babies and toddlers by tina barrett, from one of the book shops. Tas seems to have an internal compass for the best shopping and found a Shop called Doris that specialised in vintage clothing and another unique little shop called Bob Boutique, filled with handmade goodness and style galore.
After spending lots and grabbing a quick drink from a takeaway we got back in the car for the hour and a half drive to Sewjourn.
We arrived at Sewjourn just after 3pm. Tracey was there to greet us. Tracey co-ordinated our retreat and did a fantastic job. Thank you Tracey. Soon after we arrived along came Cinna, Peta and Sara. Carolyn, Suzanne and Indigo arrived towards dinner time.
We sorted out the sleeping arrangments.Both Tracey and I shared a cold so decided to keep our germs to ourselves by sharing a room. Tracey did her magic and got the heating working. We set ourselves up in the Studio and got down to work.
We took a break and headed off to the pub for dinner. Where I managed to eat the biggest steak I have ever seen! I was pretty hungry we'd missed lunch.
Back to the studio we went and we crafted and chatted and laughed until midnight. The studio is really well set up. The table was amazing with enough powerpoints for all our machines. There is a little kitchenette and we made drinks and nibbled on sweet delights as we worked.
We got up to the mist of a beautiful morning. Helping ourselves to breakfast and starting the day in leisure. Some of us headed into town to explore. Once more the op-shop was raided and Tas bought more than me! Carolyn and Suzanne found some bargains too. Next door to the op-shop was a wonderful Book shop. I could of spent the day in there. I bought a book Vintage Baby Knits by Kristen Rengren.
We headed back to the studio and back to creating we got. A variety of crafts sat around the table. Knitting, crochet, knitting machines, doll making, bag making and dressmaking were indulged. We nibbled on a mountain of homebaked goodies. Cinn and Sara went off to pick up Gilly. who managed to evade them and catch the bus instead!
Lunch was around 2pm and Tracey had prepared it all. Tas gave her a hand making things up and we sat down to a well set table with bowls of chicken and spinach soup and turkish toasted sandwiches. Just as we were finishing Nat (henny Penny) arrived with a lemon Merrengue for desert.
Back to the studio we went for another creative session. Each working on her own projects, exchanging tips and tricks. We learnt from each other. I pulled out the lappy and we let the girls on Craftymamas know what we were up to, just to make sure they were not missing out on the fun.
Dinner was at the pub again. Another great pub meal. After which we headed for the studio and more home baked goodies, crafting and laughting. I was the first to head to bed at midnight. Early pregnancy makes me tired.
Tas and I had planned to be on the road by 10am but it was more like 11.30am by the time we had had a last chatter, were packed and ready.
We got up to the mist again and a magpie who wanted to be fed. We ate out breakfast in the lounge as we chatted.
Tas and I packed the car. There was a lot more in there for the return journey.
We headed off and were in Bendigo for 1pm and had lunch at the bakery we'd eaten at on Friday. We bought some special treats for our children. Back in the car and off we went. Tas did the driving. By this time I was finally missing my children. (it did take 3 days!) and I changed my plans of staying with Tas on Sunday night and wanted to drive home instead. Tas was very understanding and offered to drive to Adelaide so I could rest up to drive home from there.
The car drive went quickly as we chatted, learning a lot about each other and becoming good friends. we touched on topics such as motherhood, family, crafting and our wishes for our children. We have a lot in common. Thank you Tas for a very pleasant journey. we arrived at Tas's home just after 8pm. After unpacking half the car, a quick cup of coffee and detailed directions on how to get out of Adelaide I was on the road again.
Despite Tas and Al's great instructions including a map and Mr Google instructions I managed to get lost! and found myself in Hillcrest. I pulled ino a service station and grabbed something to eat and asked for directions. A rather burly biker managed to direct me to the Grand Junction road from which I found the Main North Road and I was back on track.
I travelled though the evening, going thought lots of sleepy towns and finally was home at 12.30am. Pete was waitng and was very happy to see me home. Michael had been unwell. Michael woke up and threw up all over me! I gave him a breast feed, which I was surprised he took as I hadn't fed him for 4 days and not expressed or been uncomfortable in that time. He threw up again. A change of sheets and a cuddle later he was asleep again and I crawled into bed for a well earned sleep.
I loved meeting all the Crafty Mamas. It ws a great weekend and we're already discussing the next retreat!.
More photos on flickr
Thursday 28th May
Left: Jamestown 5.30 am
Arrived: At Tas's place just after 9.30am back on the road by 10am
Arrived: Keith SA for a fuel stop and lunch at a great little bakery about 11.30am
Arrived: Kaniva, did a quick op-shop raid. Tas bought more than me! I picked up a couple of Top Kids magazines and a pile of vintage sheets. We won't discuss Tas's excesses in case Al (her DH) ever reads here. Back on the road.
Arrived Bendigo after 7pm. Mr Google got us lost and we had to pull over and get the laptop fired up to find our way to Rosa May Cottage. The cottage was fabulous. we felt very cared for by our host Dot. There was breakfast in the fridge, fresh flowers beside my bed, flowers in the bathroom, books and magazines to browse and the most amazing brass bed! I selected the bedroom beside the loo as any pregnant woman would do!
We went out for a walk to explore and find somewhere to eat. We fond a wonderful Thai restaurant housed in an old Colonial Bank building. Amazing building and food. We decided we loved Bendigo at this point. In bed by midnight after a nice hot shower in a claw foot bath.
Friday 29th May
We spent the morning exploring Bendigo and it's many delights. I was surprised how big Bendigo was. We first headed off to find the Woollen Mills, after a little Mr Googling and asking a couple of locals we tracked down the Mills and I happily raided the famous Back room. This time I spent more than Tas!
We headed back into town for a quick moring tea at the Bakery before heading off, on foot, to explore the town center.
The shopping is fabulous and I bought a book, natural Knits for babies and toddlers by tina barrett, from one of the book shops. Tas seems to have an internal compass for the best shopping and found a Shop called Doris that specialised in vintage clothing and another unique little shop called Bob Boutique, filled with handmade goodness and style galore.
After spending lots and grabbing a quick drink from a takeaway we got back in the car for the hour and a half drive to Sewjourn.
We arrived at Sewjourn just after 3pm. Tracey was there to greet us. Tracey co-ordinated our retreat and did a fantastic job. Thank you Tracey. Soon after we arrived along came Cinna, Peta and Sara. Carolyn, Suzanne and Indigo arrived towards dinner time.
We sorted out the sleeping arrangments.Both Tracey and I shared a cold so decided to keep our germs to ourselves by sharing a room. Tracey did her magic and got the heating working. We set ourselves up in the Studio and got down to work.
We took a break and headed off to the pub for dinner. Where I managed to eat the biggest steak I have ever seen! I was pretty hungry we'd missed lunch.
Back to the studio we went and we crafted and chatted and laughed until midnight. The studio is really well set up. The table was amazing with enough powerpoints for all our machines. There is a little kitchenette and we made drinks and nibbled on sweet delights as we worked.
Saturday 30th
We got up to the mist of a beautiful morning. Helping ourselves to breakfast and starting the day in leisure. Some of us headed into town to explore. Once more the op-shop was raided and Tas bought more than me! Carolyn and Suzanne found some bargains too. Next door to the op-shop was a wonderful Book shop. I could of spent the day in there. I bought a book Vintage Baby Knits by Kristen Rengren.
We headed back to the studio and back to creating we got. A variety of crafts sat around the table. Knitting, crochet, knitting machines, doll making, bag making and dressmaking were indulged. We nibbled on a mountain of homebaked goodies. Cinn and Sara went off to pick up Gilly. who managed to evade them and catch the bus instead!
Lunch was around 2pm and Tracey had prepared it all. Tas gave her a hand making things up and we sat down to a well set table with bowls of chicken and spinach soup and turkish toasted sandwiches. Just as we were finishing Nat (henny Penny) arrived with a lemon Merrengue for desert.
Back to the studio we went for another creative session. Each working on her own projects, exchanging tips and tricks. We learnt from each other. I pulled out the lappy and we let the girls on Craftymamas know what we were up to, just to make sure they were not missing out on the fun.
Dinner was at the pub again. Another great pub meal. After which we headed for the studio and more home baked goodies, crafting and laughting. I was the first to head to bed at midnight. Early pregnancy makes me tired.
Sunday 31st May
Tas and I had planned to be on the road by 10am but it was more like 11.30am by the time we had had a last chatter, were packed and ready.
We got up to the mist again and a magpie who wanted to be fed. We ate out breakfast in the lounge as we chatted.
Tas and I packed the car. There was a lot more in there for the return journey.
We headed off and were in Bendigo for 1pm and had lunch at the bakery we'd eaten at on Friday. We bought some special treats for our children. Back in the car and off we went. Tas did the driving. By this time I was finally missing my children. (it did take 3 days!) and I changed my plans of staying with Tas on Sunday night and wanted to drive home instead. Tas was very understanding and offered to drive to Adelaide so I could rest up to drive home from there.
The car drive went quickly as we chatted, learning a lot about each other and becoming good friends. we touched on topics such as motherhood, family, crafting and our wishes for our children. We have a lot in common. Thank you Tas for a very pleasant journey. we arrived at Tas's home just after 8pm. After unpacking half the car, a quick cup of coffee and detailed directions on how to get out of Adelaide I was on the road again.
Despite Tas and Al's great instructions including a map and Mr Google instructions I managed to get lost! and found myself in Hillcrest. I pulled ino a service station and grabbed something to eat and asked for directions. A rather burly biker managed to direct me to the Grand Junction road from which I found the Main North Road and I was back on track.
I travelled though the evening, going thought lots of sleepy towns and finally was home at 12.30am. Pete was waitng and was very happy to see me home. Michael had been unwell. Michael woke up and threw up all over me! I gave him a breast feed, which I was surprised he took as I hadn't fed him for 4 days and not expressed or been uncomfortable in that time. He threw up again. A change of sheets and a cuddle later he was asleep again and I crawled into bed for a well earned sleep.
I loved meeting all the Crafty Mamas. It ws a great weekend and we're already discussing the next retreat!.
More photos on flickr
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