Thursday, 16 July 2009
CAR BOOT SALE + BABY & KIDS MARKET
Bellarine Weekend
Buddy Walk
Wednesday, 8 July 2009
Buddy Walk
So far we have about 20 people on our team. Would love 200. Need to get out and about to let people know it's on.
Plan to make an invite today. See how we go. Illustrator got wiped of our computer when we changed it over recently. Need to install it again.
July. Garage Sale
We made some cash and still had quite a bit left. The auction idea hadn't worked as well as we had thought. A few people cam e and looked and bought prior to the auction but most were preoccupied. After the auction everyone left withing about 2 minutes. Apart from the new house owner! I guess they were all disappointed and didn't want to hang around. Anotehr thing that I only really thought of in the morning was that if they were really looking to move they probably wouldn't want to buy things from a garage sale.
As we had many things left and my FIL was not overly impressed about all the items left, it was decided we would hold a car boot sale and a baby and kids market. So there is now about 7 weeks to go until the event.
It will be a fundraising event for disadvantaged kids to go on camp. All we need to do is sell stalls, advertise and a whole bunch of other stuff. Have researched and found out all the things we did wrong last time. Hoping this one goes a whole lot better.
Three Months
That brings me to July.
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
be my brother
It was the winner of 2009 Tropfest.
The main male actor also won best male actor.
It made me cry
View the movie at ninemsn. Not too hard to find. Worth the effort. Link wasn't working.
Monday, 15 December 2008
Gift catalogue
Goings on
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Unfortunately my sewing machine has broken, my neighbour reclaimed hers and so I have been folding and refolding cut out bits and pieces and trying to find somewhere and some way to store all my bits and pieces without them taking over the backroom.
I have been a bit slack on gettign the machine fixed. i took it to one place and they told me it needed a service but it was going to cost more than I expected so I need to get some other quotes. Task to get done before the new year.
Oh ho ho ho
As for the gluvine, I know it is easy to make but I haven't made it for years. I also saw some in ALdi but haven't seen it the past few weeks. May be another closer to Christmas treat.
My little man is enjoying the Christmas lights this year and taking interest in the tree. He was so unsure to begin with. I am looking forward to celebrating over the rest of this period.
I was disappointed when the carols we usually go to were cancelled this year due to bad weather. I was looking forward to staying for the candles and fireworks. The last few years e have had to leave early because my son was on oxygen. It was such a stress when kids started running around with lit candles. Oxygen and flame mix too well. We didn't really want the night to go off with a bang!! This year he isn't on oxygen during waking hours so we could have stayed. Oh well, next year or we could find elsewhere to go if we really want to.
As for lack of posting- Washing, dishes and nannanaps have prevailed! I felt my computer time was taking over general day to day necessities. But time for a bit of an update.
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Bag giveaway
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Cup weekend
Day 1. Complimentary glass of smooth red at Annies Providore, Barwon Heads. Instead of the arvo coffe the Red was much enjoyed with an antipasto platter.
Thai dinner and a nice walk down the pier. Stopped in at the Port Pier Spanish restaurant for Churrios but they had none. Owner said he'd get the missing ingredient and make some for us the next day.
Watched movie: Outsourced. Had wanted to see this for a while but hadn't been able to find it. Just missed showing at Nova. Have been looking in Indian grocery stores as well as local video shop. There it was down at Portarlington video network! Brilliant. Really enjoyed it so that was good.
Day 2.
Short Drive to Lighthouse Olive Grove. Had a great coffee here. Service is always perculiar but the food and view are worth it. They also have a shop beneath the restaurant with some yummies and little handmade bits and pieces e.g. nice chocolate, olive oils, olive oil products, ceramics for marinating or dishing up olives.
Back to Spanish restaurant in the evening for the spanish donuts with a great chocolate dipping sauce. They were scrumptious. Our little man enjoyed his babychino. It was such a lovely night. The lighting was lovely. It was great to wwatch the birds over the water and enjoy another stroll down the pier to watch people fishing.
Day 3.
Trip to Torquay. Enjoyed a delicious pide at soulfuel. The highlight though was stopping on the way back to watch some kite surfers. It was so windy but it was great. I felt so wind swept afterwards. Our little man snuggled up in the ergocarrier while we watched a few guys take off.
Made a chicken pie that turned out great. Not bad for making it up
CHICKEN PIE
saute leek and onion in olive oil and butter. Add peppercorns and bay leaves, salt and pepper. poach chicken in above, adding water to cover. Cover and poach until done. I think it would have been nice to add some white wine to the stock but I didn't have any.
Make a rue (or however you spell that) with butter and flour. Add stock from chicken mix. Make it as thick or thin as you want your pie sauce to be. Add chicken, cut it up first, and leek/onion mixture (I strained the stock).
Put puff pastry (I bought the pastry as I couldn't be bothered making it)in pie dish or casserole dish. Put in mixture and cover with another sheet of pastry and cook until pastry is cooked.
Day 4.
A beautiful day spent washing and fingerpainting.
Have done fingerpaiting a couple of times with my little boy. This time I put him in his high chair and let him paint straight on the tray. Then I squirted some paint on the tray and let him go for it. I then took prints from the tray.
Had a few lovely walks down the street and bumped into a friend I haven't seen for about 20 years. Was lovely to have a chat. Think it was a timely encounter but more on that another time.
All in all it was a relaxing and enjoyable time away and I felt like I had a holiday. Now I need to fold and put away the mountains of washing!!
Banned
Back in action now but must be more mindful of those litle megabytes adding up to gigabytes.
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
yummy sandwich
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
The twig and two berries
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
The strangest things
The Emperor's new clothes (and a bit more)
Am now looking through the wardrobe and the recycle bags at my parents to see what other clothes I can find waiting to be transformed into a spring/summer collection for my boy.
Monday, 6 October 2008
this is....
Friday, 3 October 2008
to top it off
I feel we have passed the teddy bear phase (not that we ever really got into it anyway) but I am not really wanting to dress my little man in skulls and cross bones, it's just not my thing.
Why is there a need to over embellish with cutesiness or nastiness for toddler boys. Just give me the striped polo top.
I know there are other options so I will just have to either look around a bit more or make my own.
Friday, 26 September 2008
Down Syndrome Awareness Week October 08
The hunt begins
time for a cup of tea
Japanese morning dew and a jasmine tea
The morning dew tea is lovely. It was so nice yesterday to sit outside on the picnic rug and drink tea with MIL, SIL, baby niece and my little man (He had the plastic tea set)
Easy peasy lemon squeasy. stick on velcro
Wisdom from MIL Eucalyptus oil bottle close by to get rid of glue from needle (mind you I haven't got onto this and it's been almost a week (oops) )
My words of wisdom to others who may have missed this one along the way. Buy the sew on velcro if using a sewing machine. It really is easier in the long run!!!!
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
this is....
a cup of tea
read
sleep-nanna power nap of course
stare at the sky and trees
dream
ponder on things
a shower
lunch or snack
phone calls to friends
read junk mail
read local paper
download photos
stare at my calendar and wondering how life can be so crazy and remembering what i have on that day
wonder what i was doing and where i was going with that thing in my hand
take a deep breath
just doing nothing of anything much
Monday, 8 September 2008
pic's of little man
this is...... fav band
Always love to listen to a bit of bebel gilberto. She has such a fresh, breezy, cruisy, dreamy kind of sound. It puts a spring in my step with a pinch of mellow and cruise.
My mid to later teenage weekends were filled with stagediving, moshpits and ringing ears at local gigs at Croydon EV's mostly with local thrashy bands and some other visiting bands I also enjoyed a bit of Jazz (Melbourne pubs and jazz nightspots often situated down dark lanes) and U2 (remember concert at MCG where I was really quite close to the stage- crazy looking around at all the people). Haven't been to any gigs of late but I love listening to my friends bands and supporting them- accoustic, jazz and electro pop. I like variety depending on what mood I am in- whatever gets the batteries going.
Sunday, 24 August 2008
this is .... my favourite children's book
Thursday, 21 August 2008
33!!!
Good on her I say. She scored a medal too.
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
this is ..... how I like to spend my weekend
A cooked breakfast at one of the many cafes is a great way to start a weekend away followed by a trip to the local newsagents to pick up the paper. A short wander down the street to collect a few groceries before spending the rest of the morning reading, drinking tea and playing with our little boy. An afternoon nanna nap is always a good thing followed by a walk down the street or to a nearby park. We went for a lovely late arvo walk down the long pier at Swan Bay which was very pretty. Was very cold though. Usually we love to spend some time on the beach but this time we decided on taking some drives and spending time in a few cafes in between the rainy periods.
When in Melbourne I like to visit the local Farmers market, catch up with family and generally try to relax and have enjoyable family and friends time.
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
this is ...a work in progress
I happened to also fins a shirt that I was making that only needs buttons attached. Not sure if I like it or not and if it fits thats a bonus
I like ironing and swearing
Wednesday, 6 August 2008
131.9 cents per litre
A friend of mine made this movie. He does tha acting, singing, music, filming, directing- the works. It makes me smile. It won a movie making prize. I think the flake film festival or something like that. I think a new one may be in the making but not 100% sure on that. He and his wife are gifted by God with loads of creativity.
Monday, 4 August 2008
Toy for a special boy
Wild and Woolly
This is....
Friday, 1 August 2008
This is My Sunday
A family portrait is a traditional part of these family gatherings. It is such a joy to see my son's excitement and the sparkle in his eye when he sees the newest additon to the family. My baby niece, Jasmine Hope.
hearing aides and headbands 2
He now has a plethora of headbands for all seasons.
Friday, 25 July 2008
Hearing Aides and Headbands
I am not looking forward to people potentially calling him a girl because he is wearing a headband. I suppose it doesn't really matter in the big scheme of things and I can always tell them it is for his hearing aides if I'm in the mood to educate. Had some strange looks from people in the shops when I said I was looking for a headband for my son until I told them what it was for.
Monday, 21 July 2008
Loud and Clear
No idea how he will keep a hearing device in place but we can only give it a go. We may have to get grommits inserted down the track but until then we'll give this a go and continue with osteopathic treatment to see if we can get some fluid draining. Given his history grommits may not be a good long term solution at his age and also we are not keen on putting him under anaesthetic unless it is crucial due to his respiratory condition.
Friday, 18 July 2008
Taking the plunge
In order to begin I have decided to start in the present. I am sure the memories of past days will interweave with the new and fresh.
My son has been quite ill for a few weeks which lead to me staying with him in hospital for 11 nights. Often after a hospital stay it can take me a little while to reconnect with the 'outside' world, as opposed to the insular world that can exist within the confines of the hospital walls. I find it helps to brave it and get involved in community activities. This morning I attended MOPS (a group for mum's of preschoolers). It took me a little while to feel connected but thanks to some caring friends I was able to relax and not feel so isolated. It is a strange feeling to feel isolated even though you are surrounded by people. I am thankful that this feeling is not a constant but is somewhat of a coming and going. The ebb and flow??