A day at the fair...

TG and I went out for breakfast today. Not only was it yummy but there was a small street fair on about which I had forgotten. SO, of course, we had a wander...

We both had a great time - the weather was lovely, just warm enough with a cool coastal breeze, and despite it being small there was a lot to do. After picking up a free (advertising) showbag we sauntered among the few stalls until TG spied a jumping castle... Which was very good value (as Paddington would say...) as she was allowed to stay on it as long as she liked. Not sure they realised just how long that could be...

After that there was more stalls, a fire engine, a truck, a police bike and face painting however Princess Mermaid (formerly known as TG) thinks that the best thing was hugging the CFA koala...

xx J.

Hiatus

I've been away.

Doing lots of interesting thigs.

But now I'm back.

Will share more with you all later, but here is a pic of TG taken about a week ago.

It's interesting that even now (at 4 3/4) she still likes to sit in a basket... :)

xx J.

Finished!!!

And here is the finished product! I am pretty happy with it - it fits really well and is comfortable. I even wore it to a wedding on the weekend even though it didn't really go with the dress I wore... (Click here for pictures of the happy event...)

I have now started on some mystery socks from Sock Knitters Anonymous on Ravelry. Membership is still by invitiation but you can put yourself ont he waiting list. BUt be warned, it is addictive!!! And may involve inspiring you to buy much stash. Although we all know that sock yarn doesn't really count as stash.... :p

xx J.

Knitting update

Hello!!!

It suddenly occured to me that perhaps I should give you an update on my current project...

I am knitting Shetland Shorty by Gudrun Johston from Knitty in Morello Mash by Colinette. So lovely to knit with (and a Certain Person thinks I am so in love I am going to run away with it. Lucky he hasn't met my corner rounder yet... :p )

Will post a progress pic soon.

xx J.

FLYFEST!!!

I went to Warrnambool and I met... (from left to right)... (me) Anji, Trudi and Christina!!!!

Anji and I have met up before but I have never met with Trudi and CJ in real life, but as we said, it seems like we already know each other so well! Adn what a great afternoon we had. Let's hope we can have many more!

xx J.

Dorothy Concert

Well, guess who was a very excited little chicky on Thursday??? I have never had such a well behaved (albeit recovering form conjunctivitis and with a runny nose) little girl... lol

Enjoy,

xx J.

Theological quiz

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You scored as Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan You are an evangelical in the Wesleyan tradition. You believe that God's grace enables you to choose to believe in him, even though you yourself are totally depraved. The gift of the Holy Spirit gives you assurance of your salvation, and he also enables you to live the life of obedience to which God has called us. You are influenced heavly by John Wesley and the Methodists. Emergent/Postmodern 79% Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan 79% Classical Liberal 57% Neo orthodox 54% Reformed Evangelical 39% Charismatic/Pentecostal 39% Modern Liberal 36% Roman Catholic 32% Fundamentalist 18%

End of an Era

Today marks the end of an era. After almost 30 years, Lynn Johnston, creator and writer of For Better or For Worse has finally put down her pencil. I have been following the Patterson's many and varied stories for ten years now and have loved every moment of them. Poignant, funny, insightful and always relevant, Johnston has created a family whose daily life has become an important part of my own. I will miss following their lives further but am very much looking forward to reading the strip again from the beginning - especially those first 20 years!! :) Thanks Lynn for telling such great stories in your own inimitable style.

xx J.

Epiphany

I am going to let you all in on a little secret...

...I dislike Geelong...

Now, don't get me wrong, it's not personal... I am sure there are nice people in Geelong (in fact I know quite a few) and there is Anaconda and Spotlight and bead shops... but as a way of getting from A to B, efficient it is not.

However, on a recent trip through I realised it has one major advantage over all the other towns on the Princes Highway...

...it has the cheapest petrol.

And not just by a piddly few cents either - it is at least ten cents per litre cheaper and in some cases FIFTEEN!!

So, thank you Geelong. I have filled my tank for the first time in weeks.

xx J.

Lost....

....in my own library....

yes, shock and indeed horror....

We have weeded about 25% of our collection and MOVED ALL THE BOOKS...

I don't know where anything is!!! Thankfully I know my DDC (Dewey Decimal Classification) and I can find things if I look properly. WEll, that's the theory, anyway... :P

The upside of all this is, of course, that we now have more space for things like, well, library users and computers... I least I am told that is an upside...I would prefer more books myself....lol

xx J.

Hmmmmmm....

Ok, I thought mice were supposed to be clever...

I came home from my nice five days away from my workplace (but I WAS working, honest!) to a subtle smell and being not quite sure where it came from...

I took me a while to find it...

And it is well and truly STUCK... I am going to have to leave it there for a day or two or else break it in half.

And the blasted cat doesn't even LOOK at it when he comes in the door...

xx J.

Stuff by us...

Here is my first layout for at least twelve months - maybe more (I think anyway). And of course one by TG too. Both done for the Scrapbook Divas July CC.

Enjoy!

xx J.

Party, party, party!

TG and I went to a 5th birthday party today. It was a cold cold day but so much fun! Even after too much chocolate. Highlights included Pass the Parcel, a Fairies cake and face painting. She waited so long and was so patient - the party was half over before she finally got it painted. But apparently it was worth it! Hope you all enjoy it as much as she did!



xx J.

New project

Yes, yes, I know.... I haven't blogged for AGES! Well, that's what happens when one has a visit from TD&H... :p

Have you all missed me???

Anyone?????

Oh, just one of you - thanks Mum... :p

Apart from our visitor, I have also been busy studying Auslan (Australian Sign Language) at TAFE. It's fun - but time-consuming! Plus all the normal everyday Mummy and household tasks...

I have found some time to knit however. Here is a photo of my latest project. I am halfway through so will post a progress pic soon...

xx J.

Lucky shot...

It's been really cold recently. I have no idea why this rose is still blooming, but I was lucky enough to wake up earlier in the week and see this beautiful frosted bloom. I was also lucky enough to catch it at just the right time and in just the right light.

Well worth getting my slippers wet... :)

God's Creation is truly wonderful...

xx J.

Socks!!!! Stash!!!! Silly!!!!

Yes! I have finally finished my first pair of socks. And very comfy they are too...



I also received some new stash!! Such gorgeous colours!! The first four skeins are from The Knittery (Moonlight, Warm Pinks, Vineyard and Merlot) and the fifth is Lilac Ranco Solid from Araucania (bought at The Wool Shack). I bought some new knit picks needles too. So expect to see more socks in the near(ish) future!



And finally, a couple of photos of TG being silly...




Enjoy!!

xx J.

Good Weekend

TG and I have had a good weekend... (and it's about time!!!)

We put her new birthday doona cover on TG's bed...



Tested out some faerie wings...



Had fun at a 4th birthday party....



And enjoyed a wonderful (and fun) visit from TD&H... as you can see the tower goes "all the way to the roof!" Oh the benefits to being tall.... :p



xx J.

Sock!!!

I know, I know... I have left you alone for a whole week!!!

Bad Blogger!.... :)

Thought I would drop in with a couple of photos of my completed sock... The second one is about 5 cm in...

Enjoy!
















xx J.

CBCA awards

Well, it's that time of year again when I go crazy trying to read all the books on the Childrens' Book Council of Australia awards shortlist in order to disagree with the judges when the winner is announced on the 15th of August. The Older readers list is as follows:

• French, Jackie. Pharaoh: the boy who conquered the Nile
• Hartnett, Sonya. The Ghost's Child
• Heffernan, John. Marty's shadow
• McDonald, Meme. Love like water
• Metzenthen, David. Black Water
• Norrington, Leonie. Leaving Barrumbi
  

For once I have not actually read ANY of the shortlisted books so that is interesting in itself. Normally I have read at least two on the older readers list and sometimes more.

So I am starting with Pharaoh: the boy who conquered the Nile by Jackie French (yes, that is the same woman who used to be on Burke's Backyard!) and so far it is ok. Nothing earth-shattering though.

I am quite miffed that Joel and Cat set the story straight is not on the list - but at least it has been made a notable.

Anyway, in other news...

• I am still not 100% - am awaiting results to see where we go from here. I am hoping that it is jsut the minor infection they think it is rather than something chronic.
• TG has had her 4th birthday - time has just FLOWN! Photos here.
  
• School has started again - it has only been a week and reality has already hit us like a Mac Truck! Only 11 weeks to go!!! :)

xx J.

Home again!

Well, here I am after 2 weeks of travelling. And am so very tired. :)

Aren't you supposed to relax and recharge on holiday??

It wasn't helped by getting sick with some sort of bug in the middle of it all (and still having it now!). But I still had a good time away and I will put up some pics sometime soon (just as soon as I can find the connection from my new camera!!!)

Work tomorrow (if I am well enough!) Wish me luck!!

xx J.