Remembering why...

Today is Good Friday.

The beginning of the Easter long weekend.

A day when many people are happy for the extra days off work and many start those long overdue DIY projects around the home.

The Easter bunny will visit and too much chocolate will be eaten.

This Easter, I'm thinking differently.

This weekend I am making a conscious effort to remember and reflect on what this time is really about.

I hope that you and your families enjoy this break together and remember why we are celebrating Easter.

God bless..xx

75 years young...

Today is a very special day.

It is my wonderful mothers birthday.

Almost 45 years ago she selected me as her daughter.

Almost 45 years ago I was given a fabulous mother.

She may not have birthed me but she surely has loved me.

She is such a great mum.

Loving,giving,caring and always there for me.

I can't believe that today she turns 75 years young.

How blessed I feel to still have my mum around.

She is super active and never sits still.

A wonderful mother and grandmother to boot.

Love you mum and thank you for choosing me..xx

Love...

Sending a little love to all my friends around this wonderful world..

Happy Valentines Day xxx

Shabby Union Jack Stool makeover..

Today I was in the mood for a little creating.

I had a plain little stool, that was yelling out for a redo.

I've admired all the gorgeous shabby styled Union Jack homewares, so I thought I'd give it a go.

I had some floral fabric scraps and plain white cotton,so to the sewing machine I went.

Such a quick and cute project.

Not perfect by any stretch of the imagination but I'm happy with it.

It adds a touch of shabby whimsy to my lounge.

                                    Hope you're having a relaxed Sunday..xx

Missing you..

My eldsest son, who recently turned 18 is on his first holiday without us.

Just him and a couple of mates.

They flew to Queensland 5 days ago and unfortunetly coped the brunt of the terrible weather up there.

He still tells us he's had a good time.

I haven't !

I've never been away from my child this long and I'm seriously missing him.

When he's home, sure I nag him about cleaning his room,helping around the house etc, etc,

But I want him home.

Thank goodness he flies home tonight.

I can't wait to see his face and hug him.

His brother has missed him a LOT and the dog has been sleeping on his bed, just waiting for him.

I'm not so keen on this" kids have to grow up business", it's hard on us mums and I'd keep them with me forever if I could.

So as one child enters adulthood and I slowly get use to the transition, all I can think about is damn it, it's all gonna start again in 3 years with my next one.

Please be gentle with me boys, your mums not use to this adult thing yet.

Oh yeah, by the way, when he gets home he's DEFINETLY cleaning up that bedroom!! xx

Drizzly Sunday

It's 9am in the morning.

The rain is steadily falling.

My sweet Winston is curled up on the lounge next to me.

A lovely cup of tea at hand.

Not a creature is stirring, (the beauty of having two comatosed teenagers, who don't rise before noon).

I love a Sunday off work.

My time to sit and visit blogland.

To be inspired,have a laugh and just plain relax.

Here are a few pics from some great blogs I visited whilst sipping my tea and listening to the rain quench my garden.

 

 Simply Me

 Shabby french for me

 Loveleigh Treasures

xxxx

Aussie,Aussie,Aussie...Oi Oi Oi...

The 26th of January is Australia Day.

A day to celebrate this countries greatness.

I came to Australia when I was 3 years old and it's been very good to me.

A country of freedom and choice.

I love living in Australia.

So, to this great nation I congratulate you on your special day and to all my fellow Australians, can I get an....

AUSSIE, AUSSIE, AUSSIE..

OI, OI, OI...xx