Back to School :-(

Unfortunately all good things come to an end. And the school holidays have come to a screaming end. Kirsty went back to school today. She really didn't want to go. I think 3 weeks of holidays was just too good. Though we told her that it is a shorter term this one and at the end we go camping. She seemed slightly happy but I think only for that fact that we are going camping.

I was just looking back over the photos over the holidays and I can't believe I didn't take the camera out much. The girls had a great holiday. They spent a lot of time at Lake Ellen Park which they love. They made several batches of GingerBread Biscuits (Makayla's favourite) and Choc Chip Cornflake Biscuits (which is Kirsty's favourite). We spent watching DVD's together, playing cubby houses, having friends over to play and sleep overs, we even went Roller Skating and did a little bit of sewing.

I have been busy making cards. I love my Sunday outings to the StampIn Up workshop each month run by Gayle and Paula. We make some great projects and also cards. For just $20 for the day you come away with some great ideas. And the company is just great. I have put some photos of the cards we just made Sunday.

Holiday Photos:

I wasn't going to let Makayla skate but she was adament that she needed to have skates on. So we went and got them for her. Once I did the laces up she thought she could stand up. Until she realised that she had no control on her feet. So Mum took her around the rink a few times (as much as my hand would allow). She had a great time except for the above photo when she wanted to do it herself. They are so priceless.

Kirsty loves skating but enjoyed just running around the rink bare foot. Lucky for us, our group was the only one there when we went. Though I tried to get Kirsty to wear Roller blades. No way according to Kirsty.

I do think that I have the 2 most beautiful girls. But a mother can be bias. Kirsty is growing so much into a beautiful girl. Thank goodness she won't be dating till she is 35. LOL If only, in less than 6 years I am sure she is going to want to start dating. How on earth am I going to cope with that............

Thank goodness Makayla is 7 years younger. I have quite a few more years before I need to worry about her. She is just a stunner and cheeky.

This is the start of the fairy dolls that Kirsty and I have been making. They are a little more involved than what I thought. We have sewn the tops up but just have to do some hand sewing. I have no idea how people make Barbie clothes. These ones are fiddly enough.

I just recently bought this magazine as I am always looking out for more things to do. Like I have the time to do them but you know sleep is over rated. LOL. I do love some of the projects in this magazine but unfortunately they don't show much of them. If you go to Melissa Goodsell's blog you can see them so much better.

I am really loving the sewing craft. I find it hard to decide if I will scrap book or sew. Lately the sewing is winning but I do find time to scrapbook. The Friday night get togethers have been here and there lately but hopefully soon we will all get back to maybe fortnightly.

This Sunday is the scrap club and we are having a swap. Xmas in July is the Theme and we have to make a tag or a journalling spot for the swap. I have had a sneak peak at some of the girls swaps and they are looking pretty good. I think I have now worked mine out so I just need to get started.

I went to a pamper party on Friday night at a girlfriends house. The back of my hands have never been smoother. And after the party (at 11pm) driving home I decided that I would call one of my mates and see what she was doing. And lucky for me she was up just waiting for my call. Now how many friends would get away with calling someone at 11pm at night. Thanks for the stamps Lorelle.

Well I'm off to clean the house and maybe do some crafty things this afternoon. Not sure if I will sew or scrapbook.