Getting Nervous....

Well only 4 days until I go under the knife. A little nervous but I am more worried about Blaine and how this is going to effect him. I am so anal when it comes to control and order and having Mum here without a car is stressing the crap out of me. I even gave her some $$ to put towards a cheap little car about a month ago and now she can't be bothered. I don't want to ask the x to do more than I want but it looks as if I am going to have to bite the bullet. I am sure she thinks its only while im in hospital for 4 days but I am unable to do anything for 6 weeks so how the hell am I going to do simple things like shopping, getting Blaine to school especially being 5 km's away with no paths to follow, cooking and cleaning in the 1st few weeks as well as the post op treatment that sounds as if it is going to be full on. It's a shame I don't have a single reliable friend that can drop everything they are doing and live my life for a few weeks but I am sure between the wonderful friends I have I will manage..... Bloody family!!! who needs them.

Well on a more positive note I won a multi fuction printer from Cartridge World a few weeks back and have decided to donate it as a prize at the retreat. Only 6 months to go and I can't wait to catch up with people and meet those I chat to on a daily basis. As for the major companies I have written to to donate something, what a bloody joke! I kid you not..... out of about 13 letters I have sent all I have got is 20 cakes of soap from Cusson's... Thank you to cussons for their generosity and BLAH to those others that could not dig deep enough to suport such a wonderful group such as the SES.

Looks like I will be on the move again in a few short months. Don't ask me how i am going to do that after a hip replacement but like hell am I going to cop another rise in rent. It will be $45 raise within 12 months and I don't know about you but thats out of my playing field and bloody greedy too. So I will have plenty to do when I get home from hospital don't you worry. So much for kicking back and catching up on scrapping.... hehehehe.

We had the April Cybercrop on on Friday night and yet again. a night of laughter and a bit of naughtyness. The 3 challenges were a sketch challenge, a key ring, and a 6x12 layout. You still have until Monday to get these done to be in the chance to win a voucher.

Becky Fleck "PAGE MAPS BOOK" will be in around the 23rd..... I have a super deal going on at the moment for this book so have a look to preorder your copy. These books are going to fly out the door.

KI Memories lace cardstock paper is now in and this range is gorgeous. Take a look in the shop for these gorgeous papers. Crate paper and new Kaiser range will be in next week so keep your eyes peeled for them.

Blaine had his 1st dentist appointment last week and he did well. Back on Wednesday for a filling but i did take a few shots... like any good scrapbook mother would.....

Fleur turned 30 last week and I must say I had a ball and no hang over!!! Happy Birthday SLURIE FLURIE!!!

Oh Dale, my birthday is in October so I hope you got a 2 for 1 deal on that camera you got Fleur. ;)

And Here is Blaine doing a bit of cooking for play lunch for school. Never too early to teach them how to cook, clean and look after Mummy I think....

And a few creations too.

Until next time.... keep on chatting.

summers gone...

Well after having a few 40 degree days last week, today we had a top temp of 14. I guess we can say goodbye to summer and hello to cold,wet, crappy weather and now watch me winge ;) .
3 weeks exactly for my operation and time is coming around real fast. Im a little worried, more so about who is going to help me with Blaine, the bills, the house and even work... sad to say!!

I just have to keep thinking i will be on my feet in no time and will be better than ever.

I have a bit of a busy weekend coming up with a house inspection tomorrow, Fleurs little boy, Lauchys 5th birthday on Saturday and Paperific on Sunday..... Hopefully between now and then i will have a chance to get 3 layouts done and otp... so theres a goal!!

SC had their Good Friday cybercrop last weekend and it was heaps of fun. A few girls managed to get the trivia done and scored themselves some yummy choccy just to add to their easter pressies. Well done to Julie, jacqui, Anthea, Sharon and Maria. Voting is now open to vote for your favourite entries from the CC. Please pop in and vote and help support the girls amazing talents.

We are up to round 7 of the BOM competition. This round is 'Family Tree'. For those playing, please make sure all your entries up to round 7 are in the gallery by midnight Sunday. Judging will comence next week for those rounds. Each round from now on will be required to be uploaded in the gallery to the date specified..... I cant wait to see everybodies layouts for the family tree and the next rounds coming up are going to be just as amazing so good luck to everybody.

OHHH nearly forgot.... I am having a massive sale at the moment and some items are below cost price. The sale finishes Friday so get in before its over or until stocks last.

Here a few photos to share with you.

Here is Blaine on Easter Morning:

A few family shots: This is only our 2nd and I think it is very important for Blaine to have something when he gets older to see HIS family unit:

A photo I took for a layout I need to do for BOM

And a few layouts I have done:

Until next time be safe and keep on chatting!

time flies

I can' t believe it has been nearly 3 weeks since i have blogged. Not alot has been going on personally apart from a date set for my hip replacement. I was physically ill when I got the letter with nerves. But i have done the pre admission so now waiting for the op.

On a brighter note, only a little over 7 months for the retreat and the girls have decided on a fancy dress, so this is going to be so much fun. There are still spots available (not many) so get in now to reserve your possie.

We are up to round 6 on the Book Of Me Competition. Round 3: was if friends were flowers, Round 4: 5 Senses, Round 5: My Family and Round 6: what makes you smile? The gallery is looking amazing and its not too late to catch up and get in for the chance to win $300 worth of scrapbook product.

Easter Cybercrop is on this Friday and there will be 4 challenges and 1 overall prize, as well as a few smaller prizes snuck in over the weekend. As well as the cybercrop, I will be having a clearance sale to make way for new stock. The sale will begin Friday and will go through until Monday or until stocks last. Some items will be reduced to less than cost price.... Get in early to avoid disappointment.

Yesturday we went tro Crop 4 Kids to raise money for The royal childrens hospital. There was 11 of us and it was awesome. A few of us went out for dinner afterwards and I had a ball. Thanks to all of you that came along and made my day so wonderful.

My mojo is like a caterpillar, in a little cacoon sleeping the time away... I am hoping that when it breaks out it will be big and beautiful like a butterfly because some of the layouts i have done a terrible. But here they are just to keep up to date.

The 1st 2 are for the top 50 layout comp this month. Scrap a pet.

The next few are from BOM competition, March Sketch and layouts i did at c4k.

Until next time...take care xxx

oops

I am so sorry I didnt realize it had been so long since I last left a post.
So let me briefly tell you whats been happing in the last month.

Well to finish off the holidays we spent the day at Frankston beach with kelly, Danny, Fleur, Breanne and Lauchy. We 1st went to the sand sculptures then fish and chips and a dip at the beach later. Here are a couple of pics of the day. The 1 of me with the screwed up face is me nearly spewing cos if you look closely i have a jelly fish down my top thanks to danny....

We also spent a day in Melbourne at the hotrod and cutom car show followed by a picnic in the Alexander Gardens.

Blaine also started Primary School and his 1st day went very smoothly. He was bouncing off the walls when he got home as he was so excited but after 4 weeks, he is still loving it and he is doing really well so I am very happy with my decision on sending him.

Well apart from work work work, life has been demanding in itself juggling work, school and the business. Organising the BOM competition which was launch last fortnight to the final details for the retreat which has been finalised and will be on Friday 24 October - Sunday 26 October 2008. It's going to be so much fun and I am so excited to be meeting everybody and hope that everybody will be hapy with what I am planning. Deposits are required in April to reserve you position. This is limited so please make sure you reserve your spot now!!!

The BOM comp has been lots of fun. Round 1 was a time line of yourself. Round 2 was what colour are your and we are currently doing round 3 which is your best friend. There is still plenty of time to join in on the competition for your chance to win $300 worth of scrapbook products. The gallery is looking amazing and i can't wait to see more entries.

Also kaiser has been launching some beuatiful products to which i have in store. I have made up very affordable kits so please take a look in the whats new section to see whats arrived and what might take your fancy.

I have done a couple of layouts to share..... until next time.... keep on chatting.

week 1 holidays

Well it has definitely been a busy week. Monday was a quiet day at home and we both needed it especially after such a big week before. Tuesday we went to Weribee Open Range Zoo. Sadly my car broke down just as we arrived so a big stressful day with a migraine didn't help. I had never been to that zoo before and i loved it. They take you on this safari bus around to see the animals and i was so surprised how close we got to them. Here are a few that I took. I love the rhino pic....

My Car ended up being towed to my Nan's where it was left for the night. A couple of trains and a bus and a long trip and we finally made it to Mum's where we walked to work and picked up another car to get home. We slept so well that night i tell you. My uncle went and had a look at my car and apparently it took him 3 minutes to fix. I always have my car serviced but lets just say i will be going else where now to have it done. Apparently a spark plug had fallen out and 1 was just about out. All that and the cost of a tow for a bloody spark plug. Thank god it was only that. Wednesday was another long trip to the other side of the city to pick up my car. We made it a family trip and took mum with us. Wednesday night found us at Fleur's for a BBQ (thanks Fleur) and a couple of games of bowling. Blaine got his 1st strike..... He was so blown away and excited and kept calling himself the dude..... Here's a couple of pics.....

Thursday we went to Pakenham Inn for lunch with Kelly. It was so good to catch up. I even scored a yummy meringue dessert for free. Great food, great atmosphere and the best company. I had a really great day. Then we went shopping for Blaine to spend his 'cash' from his birthday and as you would guess, plenty more matchbox cars, a race track and DVD's. Friday was back at work for the day and Friday night went to the drive in to see walk hard. Don't bother, it was crap. DVD movie only.... a few laughs but expected so much more. I have done nothing all weekend apart from a layout I just finished. I plan to scrap a couple more tonight and cook the boy and I a BBQ.

Check out the website as i have just launched a new comp which you could win $300 worth of scrap book products.

Until next time...... xxxx

No baby anymore...

Have you ever gone to bed and woke up the next morning to see that the baby you have raised is all of a sudden a big boy/girl over night? It happened to me yesturday. Blaine turned 5 on Thursday but as I was looking at him last night, the baby i once saw was no longer there. There was this little boy standing in front of me and for a second I was sad. But I am sure this next stage in his life will be just as exciting as the last 5 years has been.Thursday was a fun day for Blaine but an absolute shocker for me. We had to wait over 1.5 hours for our meals for lunch, we went bowling and my camera was stollen, lit my brand new BBQ to burn in and I definetely did that. Flames from the gas connection.... Smashed my sunglasses while putting out the fire and Blaine's puppy he got for his birthday was fitting and vomitting all night (we think she ate a bee). I obviously did something wrong cos that was Kama biting me on the arse... I'm sure.

Saturday was Blaine's party. We went to Timezone and the played laserquest and the machines for a few hours. From there we went to Hungry Jacks for lunch. Was a great day, long day but heaps of fun.

Today was housework and gardening day and man i hate gardening. I am ellergic to most weeds but there must be 1 there that is worse than others because for hours later I had a burning sensation along my arm and my hands felf like they were raw. I should invest in some gloves and wear a shirt next time.

Well I am on holidays for the next 2 weeks. I still have to work Fridays but I can deal with that. I am planning to go phillip island to see the penguins, werribee open range zoo, custom car show (blaine loves cars), movies, Frankston foreshore to see the sand sculpting and hopefully to Noogee waterfalls. That will definetely fill up the next 2 weeks and Blaine has his 1st day of school the following Thursday..... Everything is organised, just need to iron on the name labels and thats that.

Until next time.... take care......xxxx

Happy New Year

Well its a few days in now for 2008 and back at work for me. I am so busy only becasue i am taking a couple of weeks of to get organised for Blaines 1st day of school.
Apart from work, not a lot really happened on the social scene. The 27th we went to the pier with Mum so she could remember Dad on the 2nd anniversary of his death. Seems so long ago and the kids really are missing him. Took a few shots while I was there. My little bugger spent the trip home nude because I am sure he purposely fell in the water.







New years eve was a bit of a flop. We headed in to the city to see the family fire works at 9pm and we sat along the yarra, all we got to see was a reflection of a building. We would have been in the perfect spot if we stayed for the midnight fireworks which really bugged me when i seen it on tv. I was not very happy. Then trying to find somewhere open for us to eat.... what a joke. Ended up at KFC in Springvale and half our order was missing after a half hour wait.
Here is a couple of pics from NYE. 1 of mum and Blaine and the other just a pic of the city.









Thanks to Fleur and Dale, we counted down the end of year at Fleurs and the kids had a slip 'n' slide and midnight. It was so hot here but the kids had a ball.









I also managed to get a layout completed as well on Top 50, which you can vote for me with this link.... hint hint.... (shamayo). Here is my layout. 1st in a month and you can tell.lol.
Dont forget to pop in at www.scrapbookcapital.com.au to check out the 2 new competitions going at the moment. Also next Friday 11th is the 1st Cybercrop for the year..... 7.30pm start so pop in and check out whats going on. Until next time.... take care....sweet dreams