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Yes, frivolous and silly is how my lovely husband has described my latest project! Thanks Hon!

I made this little owl purse tonight, as i was watching Top Model and Project Runway! (Boohoo- SweetP was eliminated!)

It is made from recycled tweed, felt, buttons and lined with a very funky brown/orange/purple vintage floral! on the back she says Hoot! I think she is cute! (and yes, she is a bit frivolous, but i like frivolous, so there!)She is designed to fray around the edges and get better with age!

We have a busy weekend starting tomorrow!  We are going to take the boys to a chicken show in the afternoon, then Jarrod and i are off to a Hangi at one of his clients house. On Sunday we have a wedding to attend! yay!  My girls have gone on their first ever holiday without us! I know, i know they go to Nana and Papa’s all the time, but they have never been AWAY with them! I am a bit sad!

Oh, and i have to show you the snow we had at our house! hehehe! OK, Just kidding, i was cleaning out the freezer! (that is from just 2 shelves!!!!! it is 25 y/o and a hand-me-down from Mum and Dad!)

 ATTENTION…….

I HAVE JUST NOTICED THIS IS MY 50th POST!!!!! Maybe i should do a give away? Keep your eyes here, i will update you!

I attended the HEART (Home Educators Annual RetreaT) over the weekend! I found out about it the Sunday before through a woman at our new church. I decided i would go on the Thursday and went on the Friday!

What a wonderful time. My initial fears of a cheesy beige brigade were soon put to rest. I met the most inspiring Godly women. It wasn’t really a “How to teach your children” conference….more of a “Come let us inspire, encourage and treat you” weekend!

I didn’t have to cook, there were no set chores, i slept ALL night without been woken up (once i finally got to sleep!) it was so relaxing!

I attended 3 workshops, one on Family Unity by Bronwyn Farnworth (She is a most amazing woman, loves the Lord and speaks scripture like no one i have ever met!), one on Marriage by Sue Abernathy and one on A family Mission Statement by Rosie Boom (I so want to be like her when i grow up)

I got so much out of it, i have not felt this refreshed since before i had kids!

They also had a book and curriculum fair (not that i use a curriculum, or even plan on doing so!) I got some fantastic books at fantastic prices! i also found a copy of our favorite Veggie Tales DVD, Lyle the Viking  (Move over Kate’s Family we are the NEW Veggie Tale fanatics!!!)

I will definitely be going next year!!! And i encourage any of you homeschooling, consider it!!!

Oh, and about the “beige brigade”, yes, most of them were wearing beige, but there were still a few Westie/ alternative/un-beige’s around! (No offense if you wear beige yourself, but, i definitely do not!)

BTW, check out Rosie Boom’s site, amazing woman, family and life. If you like music i so recommend her CD!!!

I have been busy i promise! We have had my Aunty’s wedding (pics to come). I have been crafting lots, visiting Karen,and looking after the kiddies! We have also had Liji’s 3rd birthday at the begining of June!

So for now, here are some pictures!

Do you recognise these chairs Rach? I bought these from Rach’s Silent Auction. Bought them home and recovered them in Mushroom print…they now have pride of place at the head of our table! (oh and i still owe you money Rach!)

Owl Atc’s for a Swap-bot swap…

This is only half the fabric i got at the Spotlight $2 a metre sale!!!! I went back and got 25 more metres!

A “just because your cute” photo of Joely!

A coffee table set for Swap-bot. Made from embroidered felt

A photo of my big 3y/o in his new Brum Jimmy-jams!

One last photo of Joel! The little pickle climbed in the bath before i could stop him! Clothes, Dummy and all! Lucky he’s so cute!

I am going away this weekend…BY MYSELF!!!! i am going to a Homeschooling conference! My first one ever…i am looking forward to hopefully meeting some other homeschooling families with kids our age! Oh, and i am also looking forward to 2 WHOLE NIGHTS SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!

I  have been re-igniting my sewing machine love this week!

Here is an apron i made for a Swap-bot swap….

With a cute ribbon scrappy rose (it looks better IRL!)

And RUFFLE SKIRTS!!!! So easy, so cute, i have made one the last two afternoons during afternoon sleep time! I was actually inspired to make these after visiting THIS site! Check it out! I LOVE her tutorial for the Reversible Pinafore Dress!

Ruby’s is made from micro cord ….(excuse the wrinkles, she wore it to kindy today!)

And Zoe’s….made from stretchy knit

I will post photos of the girls wearing them tommorow!

Hushabye Baby. Zoe singing to Pinkypie and kissing her goodnight…

Settling her baby down for Nunnighs….

 What a good little Mummy (ok, Aunty!)

So proud of herself!!

         This is Pinkypie! Ruby’s 8 week old kitty! As you can see from her face she is IN LOVE!!!

                  Zoe and Pinkypie                                    

Ruby opening prezzies with Daddy…

Pinkypie cuddling her  teddy!!!

Ruby thanking Aunty jenni for her BEEEYOOUTiful Jewellerys!  (We found out 6 weeks ago that Aunty Jenni has terminal cancer. A week later she announced that she was getting married! (to Hugh). The wedding is in May and she has asked the girls to be flowergirls! It will be an incredibly sad wedding, but also an awesome celebration of love, life and family. We love you Aunty Jen! xxx  )

I found the kitten asleep next to Ruby tonight! I had pulled the door closed but the sneaky little thing managed to get in and curl up with her!

I found the kitten asleep next to Ruby tonight! I had pulled the door closed but the sneaky little thing managed to get in and curl up with her!

All day long Ruby has been saying “This is my BEST birthday EVER!” So cute!

                                Happy Birthday little girl! We love you! xxx                             

Ok, Rach, i have made the change! I don’t know what i am doing…but, oh well! I will post properly later!

“Oreol” and “Big is better”

These are my first ever atcs(artist trading cards). Made for a swap on Swap bot! It was a “Fat girl art swap”! They are done using gel pens and water colour pencils, the one on the left had some marker used too.

Before i did this I didn’t realize how small these actually are. They are 2.5 x 3.5 inches!

Drawing is the one creative outlet i am not confident in. Everything else i have tried i feel comfortable doing, this puts me WAY outside my comfort zone!!! I have been practicing though…

Alice Revamp! #1 gel pens

Alice Revamp! #2 Pastels, marker

I am actually enjoying it! Great, another craft pursuit to occupy my time!

Karen gave me the knitting bug back! K, since i got home i finished THE purple cardie from last year!!! I will be sewing it up tonight with Rach. Pics maybe tomorrow!

Oh, and watch this space, we may have a new addition to the family! Hmmm, lets see how many of you are lurking out there! I will tell all on Sunday!!!

XXX

Well, for a weekend away, in a 3 bedroom house, with 8 kids ages 6 and under, it was quite relaxed! I wouldn’t say relaxING but it was so much fun!

*Joely (1.5), EJ (1.5), C(3.5), Liji(2.5), A (3.5), Roo(4 on Sunday!), O (6), Zo, (5)!!* This was the scene K and i came home to after Jamie kindly offered to babysit all 8 kids! What a man!! (And he has good legs!

Who needs a dog???

Hmm, an extra 5 kids! Our fave Whanga Family comes to visit!

Elijah and Joel on the tramp, with a bike and a screwdriver. You’ve got to have your screwdriver you know. (I didn’t know this was happening!!!)