Sorry Blog!

I'm sorry for neglecting you little blog. ..

It has been a long time since my last (ahem, second) post, but I have my two little one who have been keeping me busy busy busy!! Since my last post we have celebrated little Bear's first birthday! Cannot believe he is now 14 months old! 

We had a lovely party in the local park with family and friends, it was a bit overcast but thankfully the rain held off until it was time to pack up. We themed it cookies and milk and based the colour scheme on a blanket I used to take monthly photos of him on. 

Mmm, milk...

Cookies & Cupcakes

Cookies and party favours for the toddlers and big kids

Cake table

Slices and cookies

Love this little wagon I found at a local vintage shed and Larlie bear was Bear's first Christmas Present

Monthly photos of our Bear

Party favours for the babies

Flavoured milk

LOVE my drinks dispenser!

Bear and his smash cake

Triple layer cake, chocolate, vanilla choc chip and plain vanilla

Bunting and photos, a little wind blown

Something was mentioned by a few party guest about me going a bit overboard with all the bits and pieces for his party, but wait till they see Button's 3rd birthday party coming up in July!!

xx

Inspiring Ladies

Nellie & Dot....


Nellie is my maternal grandma (Granny, or G.G) who taught me to crochet (unfortunately I have now forgotten how) and nurtured my faith in the Lord. She is a wonderful lady, who has lead an amazing life (ah, the stories she has from her army days) and I love her dearly. 


Dot was my paternal grandma (Gran) who sadly passed away in 2010. She was also an amazing little lady who made the most amazing chocolate cakes for our birthday each year and chocolate chip cookies that are making my mouth water just thinking about them! She was such a quiet soft spoken lady who was fiercely independent. I miss her.

Nellie & Dot

 

First post!

I'm finally getting around to writing my first blog post! Its something I've been meaning to do for a long long time, but its amazing how quickly time flies, especially when you're busy running after kids!
A bit about me, I am a secondary science teacher, currently on family leave (thank you Victorian Government for giving me 7 years!). I have two beautiful kids, Miss Matilda (Tilly), who is 2 and a half and Hamish-Bear (almost 10 months). I also have a wonderful step-daughter, Tashabel who lives with us full time and absolutely adores her little sister and brother.

A small basic quilt I made from a couple of charm packs of reproduction 1930's prints. My first quilt!

I have a passion for all things crafty, sewing is my utmost favourite (and embroidery). I also love to bake and this year must learn how to knit and crochet.
In 2009 I met a beautiful mum at my mums group and we have since started a small business together advocating the use of modern cloth nappies.
Hmm, after reading over this, I wonder how I'll have time to keep up with it?