I've also got a gorgeous photo of my brother and Will in the mirrored mosaic frame, a little succulent and my favourite pear ornament (I collect pear ornaments...weird I know!!!).
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Little Nooks...
Over the weekend I did a bit of re-arranging of the bits and pieces on our restored meat-safe and this is what I came up with. I wanted a stack of candles so I placed them on my glass cake stand. I'm going to add a few more to it. It looks gorgeous all lit up at night and anyone would think my kids had never seen candles before...they get so excited when I light them.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Blossom...
Couldn't resist posting some photos of our Plum Tree that's starting to blossom.
You can see from the photo below that we have these plum trees lining our fence in the back yard. We have two different varieties that we've alternated and we're hoping to receive fruit from them this summer.
Secrets about me...
I saw this on Melissa's blog and it looked like something fun to record.
1) LAST MOVIE YOU SAW IN A THEATRE? Kung Foo Panda with Chloe, Will and Glenn (Glenn loved it and the rest of us fell asleep!!!)
2) WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? The Complete Secrets of Happy Children by Steve Biddulph.
3) FAVOURITE BOARD GAME? I love Rummikub (Glenn and I play at least one or two games together most nights). And we're loving Uno Attack with the kids before bed.
4) FAVOURITE MAGAZINE? I used to be a magazine junkie, but haven't actually bought one at the shops for ages. My favourite though, is Donna Hay (I have a subscription!!!)
5) FAVOURITE SMELLS? I love my current perfume, 'Still' by Jennifer Lopez.
6) FAVOURITE SOUNDS? That's a tough one...probably my kids when they get that real belly laugh going...I can't help but laugh too.
7) WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD? Fear!!!
8 ) WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE? The first thing I think of and do, is open the blinds to discover what kind of day it is...our bedroom faces east so we get the sun shining straight in if it's going to be a nice day. Otherwise we look out over the park at the dark clouds.
9) FAVOURITE FAST FOOD PLACE? I do love a Toasted Chicken Teriyaki & Salad roll from Subway occassionally.
10) FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? There are definitely no future children on our horizon, but I still love picking children's names...strange hobby I have. Our new little puppy has been named my current favourite...Lola!!! And our kids names are very traditional...Chloe and Will.
11) FINISH THIS STATEMENT—’IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY I’D……definitely buy a holiday house on one or two acres down south near the Wineries. We'd have chooks and a huge vegie garden.
12) DO YOU DRIVE FAST? I'm probably more on the fast side than the slow, but I don't speed!!!
13) DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? Hahaha...no.
14) STORMS–COOL OR SCARY? I love the loud, crashing thunder but I'm not too keen on the lightning.
15) WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? A white Hyundai Excel.
16) FAVOURITE DRINK? It's hard to choose between a latte and an icy cold glass of champagne.
17) FINISH THIS STATEMENT-IF I HAD THE TIME I WOULD…teach myself how to crochet...big things...not just long straight rows to drape around the Christmas tree!!!
18) DO YOU EAT THE STEMS ON BROCCOLI? Yes and I enjoy them.
19) IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY OTHER COLOUR, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE? I'd probably like to a go a bit lighter than the darkish blonde that I am now.
20) NAME ALL THE DIFFERENT CITIES/TOWNS YOU HAVE LIVED IN?
a) Perth, Western Australia
b) Roebourne, Pilbra region of Western Australia
c) Kununurra, Kimberley region of Western Australia.
21) FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH? I enjoy watching tennis and swimming.
22) WHATS UNDER YOUR BED? Nothing....except Will right before shower time when he ALWAYS hides under there and we have to pretend we don't know where he is!!!
24) WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE BORN AS YOURSELF AGAIN? Weird question...yes.
25) MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL? Morning.
26) OVER EASY OR SUNNY SIDE UP? Sunny side up.
27) FAVOURITE PLACE TO RELAX? My current favourite place (because of the cooler weather) is on the kids couch in the playroom...it's so warm and sunny in there. But when the sun is shining outside, the best, best, best place is on the bench seat out the front over-looking the kids playing at the park, usually with the toasty sun shining on you.
28) FAVOURITE PIE? Lemon Meringue Pie
29) FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOUR? Need you ask...Chocolate!!!
1) LAST MOVIE YOU SAW IN A THEATRE? Kung Foo Panda with Chloe, Will and Glenn (Glenn loved it and the rest of us fell asleep!!!)
2) WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? The Complete Secrets of Happy Children by Steve Biddulph.
3) FAVOURITE BOARD GAME? I love Rummikub (Glenn and I play at least one or two games together most nights). And we're loving Uno Attack with the kids before bed.
4) FAVOURITE MAGAZINE? I used to be a magazine junkie, but haven't actually bought one at the shops for ages. My favourite though, is Donna Hay (I have a subscription!!!)
5) FAVOURITE SMELLS? I love my current perfume, 'Still' by Jennifer Lopez.
6) FAVOURITE SOUNDS? That's a tough one...probably my kids when they get that real belly laugh going...I can't help but laugh too.
7) WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD? Fear!!!
8 ) WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE? The first thing I think of and do, is open the blinds to discover what kind of day it is...our bedroom faces east so we get the sun shining straight in if it's going to be a nice day. Otherwise we look out over the park at the dark clouds.
9) FAVOURITE FAST FOOD PLACE? I do love a Toasted Chicken Teriyaki & Salad roll from Subway occassionally.
10) FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? There are definitely no future children on our horizon, but I still love picking children's names...strange hobby I have. Our new little puppy has been named my current favourite...Lola!!! And our kids names are very traditional...Chloe and Will.
11) FINISH THIS STATEMENT—’IF I HAD A LOT OF MONEY I’D……definitely buy a holiday house on one or two acres down south near the Wineries. We'd have chooks and a huge vegie garden.
12) DO YOU DRIVE FAST? I'm probably more on the fast side than the slow, but I don't speed!!!
13) DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? Hahaha...no.
14) STORMS–COOL OR SCARY? I love the loud, crashing thunder but I'm not too keen on the lightning.
15) WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? A white Hyundai Excel.
16) FAVOURITE DRINK? It's hard to choose between a latte and an icy cold glass of champagne.
17) FINISH THIS STATEMENT-IF I HAD THE TIME I WOULD…teach myself how to crochet...big things...not just long straight rows to drape around the Christmas tree!!!
18) DO YOU EAT THE STEMS ON BROCCOLI? Yes and I enjoy them.
19) IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY OTHER COLOUR, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR CHOICE? I'd probably like to a go a bit lighter than the darkish blonde that I am now.
20) NAME ALL THE DIFFERENT CITIES/TOWNS YOU HAVE LIVED IN?
a) Perth, Western Australia
b) Roebourne, Pilbra region of Western Australia
c) Kununurra, Kimberley region of Western Australia.
21) FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH? I enjoy watching tennis and swimming.
22) WHATS UNDER YOUR BED? Nothing....except Will right before shower time when he ALWAYS hides under there and we have to pretend we don't know where he is!!!
24) WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE BORN AS YOURSELF AGAIN? Weird question...yes.
25) MORNING PERSON OR NIGHT OWL? Morning.
26) OVER EASY OR SUNNY SIDE UP? Sunny side up.
27) FAVOURITE PLACE TO RELAX? My current favourite place (because of the cooler weather) is on the kids couch in the playroom...it's so warm and sunny in there. But when the sun is shining outside, the best, best, best place is on the bench seat out the front over-looking the kids playing at the park, usually with the toasty sun shining on you.
28) FAVOURITE PIE? Lemon Meringue Pie
29) FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOUR? Need you ask...Chocolate!!!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Happy Father's Day...
We had THE most beautiful day today at Kings Park for Father's Day. There was a Festival going on across the lake so we set up our picnic over the other side, away from it, then wandered over for a look.
Almost everything was free, including rock climbing, woodworking, snake handling, camel rides, funky junk making, face painting and heaps more. Chloe has been wanting to go rock climbing for a while so this was her perfect opportunity.
And Will had fun making this tiger out of little bits and pieces of junk. They had a stall with lots of tables set up with all sorts of junky bits and lots of hot glue guns for the kids to get creative. Since Will loves creating so much, he had a ball.
And these creatures were wandering around the park all day. They're dressed up as flora and fauna from the park lands. You may or may not be able to tell the guy in red is dressed up as a Kangaroo Paw.
Will was soooooooo proud of himself for doing something his mum would NEVER do!!! Brave little man!!!
We're off to dinner tonight, just the four of us for our little family Father's Day dinner!!! Hope you all had a lovely weekend.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Early Signs of Spring...
Well, spring has certainly begun and the early signs are evident. Our baby cos lettuce is ready for picking and just in time for the warmer weather which means lots of salads and outdoor eating.
One of our first spring flowers on our Dietes...I love the purple and yellow.
And the first spring flower on our Cottonwood Hibiscus.
We're off to Kings Park tomorrow for a Father's Day picnic. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all you wonderful dads...especially mine!!! I love this pic of my dad and Will snuggled up on a trip up the river on our boat.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Lazy Day at Home with Sick Boy!!!
Mr Monkey has been home sick again today (this is his fourth school day off!!!) so I've had to take the day off work. He's been happily playing Lego in the playroom so I thought I'd use some of Anna Maria's GORGEOUS Garden Party fabric to make a cushion. That is one talented woman...her fabric is devine. It's the perfect weight too, especially for home furnishing.
I'm loving that mustardy colour...reminds me of the sand.
We've got Chloe's sports carnival tomorrow so I'm off now to make some Anzac Slice to take. Follow the link to find the recipe (that is...if I've linked to it properly??? I'm still not quite sure how to link to previous posts on my blog)!!!
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