The LONG road home...

... But we made it. Safely. Thanks for staying with me while I was away.

Happy New Year Everyone!!! I hope it is prosperous and memorable...in a the best way possible!

New discoveries...

Huh?...

"What's this green stuff?"...

Yep. Grandad Jim's grass is very lush!

Merry Christmas!...

Jingle Bells...jingle bells...jingle all the way!! Merry Christmas Everyone! We wish you all the very best for today and the coming new year.

We are currently melting in the tropical, summer heat of North Queensland, Australia. A beautiful place to be while spending time with family.

Here's what we've been up to lately....

My Mum has recently come out of hospital, having been diagnosed with two bleeds on the brain. This seems to have resolved itself...for now. Investigations are still ongoing. But while we have been spending time with her during her hospital stay, we have also been introducing the kids to their local surroundings.

The first few days after travelling north were spent in Townsville. While Mum was recovering, we visited The Strand and the pool. There were some gorgeous views of Magnetic Island from the beach.

We then travelled west to Charters Towers...and decided that after all the running around we had done recently, it was time to relax...

...even if it was only in a tree!

Our little boy has been practising sitting up...

...and there has been total madness using the hose at Nanny and Grandad Jim's house!

So that brings us up to today...Christmas Morning!

They were up nice and early...of course! So early, we even had to wake Cameron! We hope you are having a wonderful and magical day! Many blessings and best wishes to you all! Mwah! Merry Christmas.

Family Emergency...

Hi everyone... Just posting this short note to let you all know, that I am taking an enforced blogging break. We are in North Queensland for the next few weeks quite unexpectedly. I am hoping to post once or twice but I really am uncertain as of this moment.

I hope everyone has a wonderful and magical Christmas. Enjoy your time with family as you never know what is going to happen tomorrow.

Thanks for visiting. xx

Scrapboxx newsletter...

Hi... I just wanted to share a recent layout that came out in the Scrapboxx newsletter today. I got to play with the "Boxx of Scraps" kit which, for a first timer, was a lot of fun.

This kit was perfect for Ethan. He is always walking around the house with either a hammer or screwdriver or spanner.... just looking for something to fix! When this photo was taken, I'd just caught him in the garage next to our "new" car, with a screwdriver in the back pocket and wrench hidden behind his back! I'm not sure what he was planning, but it probably was going to be expensive! LOL!

note to self: Ask Santa to give this boy a tool box for Christmas!!

I also made this card. The cardstock reminded me of a blackboard and the ruled lines and pencil patterned paper seem to agree! hee hee...

TFL... More to come soon.

Teething...

There's the runny nose... the mild temps... the constant shoving of things in the mouth...the biting of Mummy's shoulder...

It might be a sign of "gummy" things to come...?

Create...

It's a small step into the big world of scrapbooking but... I've been published for the second time! It's an older layout. One I had forgotten that I'd submitted.

*blush* I know it's silly, LOL! But I'm excited, and so are the kids! (Who incidentally, like to see themselves in a magazine!!) TFL.

Create...

New layouts .... Sorry, what was that? Yep. I know. It's been a while. But here they are. Two of them. Yay!!

This layout was one I did about Cameron's hand print. I really wanted one before he got too big and I let time get away on me. That's been happening a lot at the moment. Does anyone know the secret to putting more hours into your day? If you do, PLEASE share!! LOL!

The second layout is also about Cameron.... Surprise, surprise! :)

I love this patterned paper. I think I've always liked orange. I seem to use this colour a lot with my boys. The little touches of blue and white are indicative of a new baby boy... *sigh*

And what's that? Is that a glimpse of ME??? I'll have to stop popping up in these photos! LOL! Tahlia took this photo and I think she did a pretty good job. :)

TFL...

Guess WHAT?!...

"I just found out that it's getting close to Christmas!".....


"Does that mean what I think it means?!!!".... LOL! Hope you are being good!!!

Happy Birthday Uncle Ian...

Hope you have a wonderful day!!!

Yesterday...

Our littlest boy enjoyed some fresh air....

I managed to get in front of the camera?!...

And we said good-bye to my brother, "Uncle David", who had been staying with us for a few days...

Hope your weekend is a happy one!

Create...

The new challenge is up over at Journal It! This challenge is all about numbers...

I hope you will go on over and give it a go! TFL...

My little ballerina...

The end of year recital is coming up very quickly... In 3 weeks actually! And these girls are all very excited to show friends and family what they have put together this year.

Here are "Brunette" Tahlia and "Blonde" Tahlia... Camping buddings and ballerinas (it explains a lot of dancing photos around the campsites we visit! LOL!)

And do you remember these two... Tahlia and Miss Amber?

Well... Look at them now!

Still going strong and loving every minute of it!! Goodluck girls! xx.

Cameron...

This little man is now 6.9kgs and an impressive 64cms in length! *sigh* Why do they have to grow so quickly!

Create...

Have you ever just fell in love with a photo? One that has just perfectly captured a special moment? One that screams out to you ... "Just scrap me and tell my story!" ...? It doesn't have to be perfect but all the elements are there for the story....

I love this photo...

It's the hand-holding. The big brother guiding and including the little brother. It's the amazing imagination games and playing pretend superheroes...

...and this is what it told me to do...

SORRY.....

OUT FOR PUBLICATION!!!

journalling: {sometimes} even our greatest superheroes need some love...

TFL. xx

Happy Birthday Liam!...

A birthday montage to Liam...

Today is our big boy's 7th birthday!!! It is crazy how quickly time flies and the changes that occur during that time...

He has grown so big...

... and had a few costume changes along the way...

...but he has still remained our lovable rascal, who is a brilliant big brother...

...and not too shabby at being a little brother as well...

Happy Birthday Liam!! We love you lots and lots! Have a fun-filled day...

Well, as much as you can, while at school (sorry the birthday fairy -aka Mummy, didn't grant you the day off! LOL!!). Mwah! Mwah! xx

Rain, rain come and stay...

It's a raincoat and gumboots kind of day here today...

How's the weather where you are?

Four Months!...

This little monkey is now four months old! And he gives the cutest smiles! He is very alert, recognizes faces and is tracking everything that moves!

How fast does time fly?! I wish it would slow down some what....

....But he sure does have the cutest smile!