Going Fishing...

These are my shots for Sky Watch Friday. I actually took it yesterday... The house on the hill is actually where Smuggler will be spending his holidays. The wonderful Rach is going to bird-sit for us while we are away. Silly me didn't take my camera with me when I dropped him out there. The view is 360 of amazing views. A storm was rolling in on one side and perfect the other.


The other image was taken just for fun... I loved the colour of the sky through the trees. Both images are untouched. I did sharpen the landscape for the net. Sad how the internet can dull an image... or is it just my computer? :)

We are going on holidays until early in the new year. First stop is fishing.... No electricity, telephone or mod cons... I am really looking forward to getting away. I will miss my computer... but that may be a good thing :)
After fishing we are off to Grafton to see in the new year with my dearest friend in the whole world. From there who knows where we may end up!
See you all in 2009! Cheers, Julie :)

Tonights the night

Well the cookies and milk are under the tree and the carrots are in the driveway.

Wishing you all the magic of Christmas. x

Cristmas Candy Container

I got the idea for these containers from the wonderful Mrs Rach. The container cost $2 from the local cheepie shop. It is a fishing tackle box. I used one sheet of Basic Grey double sided paper to cover the lid. Some stickers, Kindy Glitz and Dimensional Magic. Then comes the good stuff... lollies. The majority of these came from a local speciality shop where you can by each variety by the scoop. It is not an economical way to fill the container, but you can find candy that you normally wouldn't find at a supermarket and it makes for a more fun surprise! I am just waiting on the Mod Podge to dry on one I am making as part of a 21st gift. You can pretty much fill these with anything! I think they make a unique gift. They would be no good for me... one TV show and they would be all gone! LOL

I missed a day with my ornament posting sorry.
This one is Matt's. He is a Steeler fan. He follows them by all types of Internet browsing since we don't get the games on TV. I believe they are having a pretty good season.
Matt's arm is good. No more visits to the doctor, just salt baths. Hopefully it will heal soon. I work this morning and he took Shawn and Liberty Christmas shopping...
Tomorrow I am taking a family photo for some friends at the park. After that we are off to Matt's parents for Christmas. So a big day tomorrow.

New Friends.

This is Combi (Dalmatian) and Smuggler (Budgie). Combi will wait at the door as if waiting for Smuggler to come out and play. Can you see the dog slobber on the glass door? She gets a little excited our Combi... Today we let Smuggler out for a wonder about and she went straight over to the glass door and to Combi. I must have taken over 30 photos. I like this one as Combi looks to be smiling :)

Skywatch Friday

I quickly took this image of the moon at 10am this morning. I was putting the washing out and was surprised to see it. It is a very windy day and the clouds have started to blow in.
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A few posts ago I was tagged by the talented Lisa. So here it goes...
The Rules are:1. Add a link to the person who tagged you
2. Post the rules on your blog
3. List 6 random things about yourself
4. Tag 6 people at the end of your post
5. Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog

So six random things about me:

1. I want to do a photoshop course next year 2.I love Croc shoes 3.I wanted to be a fashion designer 4. I looove Honey soy chicken Red Rock Deli chips 5. I was a silver person, now I am a gold person 6. I was born in the Mojave Desert... If you are still reading and would like to play along...Tag your it! :)

Christmas Spider.

This is our handmade beaded Christmas Spider. The story behind the Christmas Spider is lovely if you are interested read HERE.

Liberty had another great nights sleep. Just what she needs to get better. Matt's arm is not so sore anymore, but still icky. They are both off to the doctor tomorrow...

This morning was Shawn's class Christmas party. I took my apple slinky over and the kids got to each turn the handle and peel and cut their apple. They thought it was pretty neat! While I did that Liberty made a clay ornament with the class. It will come home tomorrow so I will share a photo then.
This afternoon we went and had Santa photos taken in Armidale. Liberty did pretty good. Then we picked up 6 pizzas and headed back to the Baldwins for an early Christmas. I just then finished making some cards and now I think I will have a quick game of Facebook poker before bed. Night x

Mickey Ears.

I found out this morning that this page won me $35 to spend at Unique Scrapbooking. The challenge was to interpret a sketch and use Christmas pics. I had a great time spending my winnings. Such a great range of brads and ribbons, just what I need to replenish the stocks! :) Leading up to Christmas they are having some giveaways on their blog....
Night x

This time next week...

Today I cried happy tears! My Dad's cousin in America, Connie sent us these beautiful gifts. The angel and snowman are Hallmark. They are the 3rd in their series and we are so blessed that Connie has sent us the full set, so far. A few posts down and you can see the previous ones.
Tonight I went up and did a pretty big grocery shop. Mostly snack things to take away. It was great no lines, plenty of parks. This time next week it will be a different story!

9 Sleeps!

This shoe I picked up at Erina Westfield on the Central Coast. We were on our way to Andy & Casseys wedding in Canberra and stopped for a retail break. I just thought it was cute! :)

Today.... has been a long day.
Liberty now has a dreadful ear infection and is on 2 antibiotics for that. She was up all night crying in pain. So when Matt went to the doctor we took her. Family discount!
The good news is that they both don't have to go back until Friday.
Mum came and stayed with Liberty while she napped. I had to go and play Santa for 200 wonderful Primary school kids. Each child got an icy pole. I think my scissors will be sticky forever :)
Tonight, because Liberty had a huge nap, we went and looked at Christmas lights... It is beginning to look alot like Christmas...

Last week of school for 2008!

Hello!

This is Shawn's last week of year 2 at school. I am pretty sure this week is party week. Today he watched 2 DVDs, Tomorrow is a party at the pool and a visit from Santa. I get to play Santa's helper and hand out Zooper Dooper icy poles to the kids. Thursday is his class party and I think Friday is another rewards party... Life is good when you are 8!

Matt had his visit to the doc this morning and is now on another type of antibiotic for infection.... He will go back again in the morning. Life is not so good when you are 32 :)

This blurry photo is of a tin. 'Santa' left me this one year by the fire place. It contained 3 pieces of black soap. I have had the tin ever since. At a guess I was 8. Do you remember Mum, sorry I mean Santa? x

Some scrapping.

It has been awhile since I posted some scrapping. This is my last entry for the 8 weeks of Christmas challenge at Scrapbooking Top 50. I have enjoyed all 8 weeks, they have been great challenges. This week the criteria was to make a present and a Christmas tree.

Thanks to everyone who has shown concern for Matt. He had a much better day today. The doctor is very happy with the progress and doesn't think the abcess has made it to the bone, which is great news! Matt will go and see him again tomorrow.

This is Combi's Christmas ornament. Mum found it in Myers and I just added her name, perfect!

Rain, Rain...

Hello! Hope you are having a great weekend!

Matt isn't. He went to the doctor this morning about his arm. The abscess had to be drained. My Matt is a tough guy and can handle his share of pain. So he must have been in a lot of pain when the receptionist commented that she could hear the pain in his sounds from where she was down the hall... It is all wrapped now and he will have to go back again in the morning for another painful session. He is so pale, you can see the pain on his face. Between him and Liberty being sick with a cold and cough, no one is getting any sleep...except Shawn, maybe he can be on medical duty tonight :)

Maybe I will just stay up all night and scrap... or not...

Sky Watch Friday

This may be the best I can get tonight. The rain is picking back up.

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Watch This Space

Tonight is meant to be the biggest moon we will see this year. 12% larger than the smallest time...
Unfortunately we have had a wet and cloudy day. It seems to be clearing so hopefully I may get a chance! Watch this space! :)

This photo of Liberty was taken tonight. She loves her new felt ornament that her Great Grandmother made for her this Christmas. Liberty asked for blue and white and that is what she got!

Hershey

This is Shawn's ornament from Hershey PA. We got this in 2002 when he was 2. We also have one that has 'Grandpa' on it.
Today has been busy, busy! Pam, Molly and Rach stopped in this morning. Liberty and I went up to the swimming pool to see how Shawn was doing. The school has been running swimming lessons for the past 2 weeks. His teacher is very happy with him, so that makes me happy!
Liberty decided that she didn't need a nap today and was full of energy. So in between tending to her beck and call I did some P&C paperwork. We are trying to get some shade shelters put up at the school. I am hoping that the local council may hand out some $$$$$ so I am putting together a nice little package of info for their next meeting.
Matt was away last night for work. Today he called and asked me to make him a doctors appointment... I have only been asking since Monday for him to go. He has an abscess on his arm.... just to gross you out it looks like bugs will start crawling out of it any minute now! But what a good idea of HIS to go to the doctor........
Well I am off to school presentation tonight so I better get these children of mine ready for the evening!

Happy Birthday Mum!

These are Shawn's Hallmark ornaments. If you pull the strings they move. Very cute!
Today is my Mum's birthday. After Shawn was home for school we went up for birthday cake. Birthday cake always tastes so yummy!
Now I am working my way through piles of laundry that needs to be put away... such a fun job!

Tuesday... this time in two weeks...

These are Liberty's lovely Hallmark ladies. My Dads cousin, Connie has sent them to her for the past 2 years. I think it is so lovely of her to do so. They are part of a series. Shawn also has some that I will post another time.

Today has been quiet busy, running around and actually getting things done for a change! I am off to Armidale this afternoon. Hopefully I will be able to say my Christmas shopping is done! (hopefully) I have a list and as long as I remember to check it twice I should be OK. :)

Happiness is...

This is the sweetest little book. It has hung on the Christmas tree a Mum's and now here. I must ask Mum where it came from.... Don't tell Matt that I don't know.... lol