Time to Scrap....

Well I have found some time this week to do a few pages and finish off some of those pages that I had started but just couldn't finish. These are a few of my favourites:

I used several different embossing templates for the titles. I like the effect it gave. I also used glitter. Not a huge fan of glitter as it comes off and goes everywhere. But I sprayed it with a vanish and the glitter doesn't rub off. I think I might be using glitter a bit more often.

I finally finished this layout. I wanted it just right. This is my family in America. I created the flower journalling shapes from my Craft Robo. I got the inspiration from some journalling pads Petrina had at a Sunday Scrap. I also played with some Flock. Look close they are on the brads. I love the effect that it gives.

These are just a few of my favourite pages. Click on them to enlarge especially the "Asleep" page. I love these photos. Children are so precious.
Till next time. Sandra xxxx

Sports Day...

The last 2 days of school were full of sports and fun. Kirsty competed in many events. She totally enjoyed these days. No places but it is a bit hard when most of the girls are nearly 12months older than her. We all had fun thought.

Kirsty ran the 800m race. I thought that was great. I could walk 800m but not run. She also did High Jump, and a few other sprint races. It was a great way to end school.

Kirsty is now on holidays for 3 weeks. So I am planning a few mummy and daughter moments to spend together. We are heading off to Brisbane for the second week the of school holidays. Spending the week with my parents and visiting family and friends.

And Makayla was very pround of her big sister. When given the opportunity she was sitting and cuddling her big sister.

Help me......

What was I thinking when I decided to go back and study. Clearly I was not thinking straight. For those that don't know I - in my wisdom decided to do some study in order to work for my old boss Kathy at RetireInvest here in Bundaberg. So I have started a Diploma in Financial Services (Financial Planning). Far out. There is SO much to know.


But is it all relevant????????? Only time will tell.


There are 10 modules and I am only half way through the 3rd module. And for those that are interested Economics is what I am trying to get a grasp at the moment.


YUK, YUK, YUK.





But it will be all worth it in the end.





I took a break yesterday and designed something up for the first time from scratch from my Craft Robo. Let me know what you think? A Friend (Petrina) had these journalling tags on the weekend and I really wanted to get some but couldn't wait so I thought I would design something up and presto......

On a sad note, my Aunty and cousin go back to American tomorrow. Have a safe trip guys. Missing you all and looking forward to seeing soon. xxxxx

Sandra

Busy, Busy, Busy........

Well it has been a very busy month since I last blogged...... I have been busy with the usual family events as well as trying to get a few projects done.


My Aunty Christina and my cousin Kellyn arrived a few weeks ago from America. We have just gone down to see them and it felt like I needed more visits as really one day was not quite enough. I really should have stayed longer. They were here in Australia only about 5 years ago so hopefully they will be back again in another 5 years. My Aunty Christina has always been my favourite aunty. I still remember her leaving Australia on a TAA plane (I'm sure that is what it was called back then) and waving at the top of the stairs. I was only 7 at the time. It is amazing what you remember from your childhood.

Christina we didn't have enough time together, I am missing you already.......

I made for my Aunty a calendar with lots of photos of the family for her to remember us. I also made up a few Kaiser wood items with photos for my cousins in America. Then I had to make my mother a Mothers Day present and being that she is nearly hopeless at remembering birthdays I made her a calendar for the wall with hopefully all the birthdays on it that she needs to remember. She just needs to look at it. Hey Mum..........



I have also finally finished my BESTEST Friend's wedding album (that I started last year at the Scrapbooking Retreat). I will be seeing Katrina, Brenton and Prudence in July when I take the girls down. I am sure they will love it.

A sneak peak at the album....... Not giving too much away....

I start my studies on Monday. Well I have sort of been studying the last couple of weeks but with all my projects I just couldn't concerntrate on the studying. Monday is the day I start, head down. So I will have to put all my scrapbooking gear away out of sight as I am sure if I am sitting at my table and see a page or two I won't be able to concerntrate again.


So Friday nights will be my escape and probably the only time I will get to scrapbook. Maybe I will be able to squeeze a page or two in during the week and the weekends. And I have the second Sunday of each month at the Scrap Club. Looking forward to tomorrow scrappin with friends.


The children are doing great. Kirsty has finished exams for this semester and Makayla is doing more and more each day. I think we will have the toilet training down pat in the next couple of months. And she is great little talker, I wonder who she gets that from........




Well that's me, I will hopefully not take so long for my next post. Keep well and keep smiling.

xxxxx
Sandra

Back to reality......

I am back from the Scrapbooking Retreat. And I had a GREAT time. The food was just scrummy. And I was indeed a PORKER. You were not wrong there Cassie........ LOL. Though any food prepared, cooked for you is just perfect. And then the dishes are done for you. What more could you ask for. Except if she would come live with you.......

A huge THANK YOU to the girls - Petrina and Cassie for organising yet another great weekend. There were so many prizes and the work these two put into this event is huge. And we even got chocolates on our pillows. Is there nothing these girls can do????????

My dress up for Friday night didn't go to plan as my false eyelashes didn't want to go on. And I couldn't find the right outfit to wear. But I did find some Flamingo style skirt which I thought sort of suited. I could have passed as either a Drag Queen or a Dance Queen. You decide?




I even won a challenge. At the last minute I found a layout that I thought I would hang up and well it won. I was a little surprised but very happy. Thanks Cameron for taking these photos.





I went with 30 pages to do which I had sorted paper and designed. At the end of the weekend I got 10 pages done. But on Sunday I only got 1 page done. I think I dragged my heels a bit as I knew the weekend was coming to an end.













I came home to 2 girls that missed their mummy. I got HUGE hugs from both of them and Makayla said to me "Miss Mummy". I had to ask Cameron if he had been telling her this and he said "No". They just make you melt don't they. (the children that is). And I think Cameron missed me a bit too.

Looking forward to the next retreat. Only 362 more sleeps...... LOL As if I would count down the sleeps now... or would I........

Sandra xxxxxxx

Challenge for May......

I have been a little busy today. I have completed the challenge for May already for This n That Scrap Shack. I wonder if there are any prizes for finishing so early........

So if you are passing by This n That Scrap Shack be sure to pop in and vote. Of course for mine.

It's my BIRTHDAY......

And what a great day. Thanks to all those that remembered and to all those that just remembered. 21 again apparently or is it thirty something. I keep forgetting. I will be having a delayed birthday as I will be childless tomorrow so I can do just about anything I want. And I think I may want to scrapbook.
We went out to celebrate, Hungry Jacks style that is. Not my first choice but who is to complain, food is cooked, no dishes and no mess to clean up. Plus the kids where kept amused for most of the evening.
We had A-la-Surprise Chocolate Cake. A recipe I'm sure you will all be fighting me for. Kirsty was eating a piece of the cake and I noticed that some of the bottom of it looked like it had not cooked. Kirsty mentioned that it tasted like sausage. Well you know what it was. Funny that as I was cooking sausages last night and I dropped a few. As it turns out one must have landed in the cake mix and I was not aware. A friend also had the surprise of biting into a bit of sausage surprise chocolate cake. Very sorry Teresa.
All in all I had a great day.