Sunshine never lasts long....

Thast for sure! Have had such a great week catching up with my cousin and his family. This morning another of those dreaded phonecalls, my Aunty passed away during the night! This is my mums sister. She was only 59! If its not enough to go through one death and one funeral, now two within 5 weeks. Not sure if my poor ole heart can cope! I am very sad and down today! Can someone please tell me the meaning of life??????
Lisxx

Catching up with Jono!

It has been a great week catching up with my ole cuz Jono and meeting his family! Really 20 years has flown so fast, I can't believe it! We have been out to dinner, lunch, hung out at mum and dads, the kdis have got on so well together, we have had a BBQ where Jono & his family are staying, and today we had the best day going 4WD at Stockton all day! The kiss had a ball playing in the sand, playing in the waves, 4WD over the dunes. We then ended up at Anna Bay Tavern for a late lunch. Was great! Though seemed a little strange going to Anna Bay Tavern without Netty as that was her spot! Alot of memories there with her! Though we had a ball! Uncle Ian even came with us, he came down Friday to see Gran and meet up with Jono and his family, stayed at mum and dads Friday night, and we all had a BBQ for tea, and then of course the dunes today! What a blast! So have to do it again!

Here are a few pics of our day!

Jono letting his tyres down!

Here comes the boys through the track...

Here is my trusty ole Subi waiting for the big rigs to catch up...

Dads big rig coming down a huge dune - So Much Fun!

Another Big Rig

Dads big rig and my little ole Subi - taking 5 out..

Jono, Samorne, Gracie and baby Laura - visiting the SignaJono, Gracie and Laura
Jono & Laura - gotcha Cuz!
The Signa - over 30 years now since it ran aground.
Uncle Ian having a smoko break at the Tavern

Really was a great day! Jono don't take 20 years next time, we miss you! It was great having you here with us! Get your truck license, that way you have a job waiting. LOL!

Love Lisxx

The rising of a new day....

I just couldn't resist this mornings sunrise to take a few snaps! What a gorgeous sunrise, looking out my front door. Grant was on his way to work and I was waving goodbye out the front and thought, quick get the camera. Luckily I got to snap a few before the sun was too high! Lets hope this is the dawning of a fantastic day!

I have my cousin from Port Augusta - South Australia over today, so very looking forward in seeing him again. We spent a bit of time together as kids when I went over on the Indian Pacific with my grandmother to visit for three weeks I think! Anyway, it has been twenty years now since I saw him last, and can't wait to catch up! Can't believe how quickly time flies. He is married with two little girls - Gracie who is 4years and Laura who is 12 weeks.

And while I had the camera out thought I'd take a few snaps of Mo, so you all can see how quickly he is growing. What a handsome little boy he is! Luckily he is mummy's boy, he loves me to death, but doesn't like anyone else, quite happy to have it like that! He He He!

Well that is me for the moment, still taking things day by day, some days easier than others, some days harder than others. Though we are getting there together. Until next time, take care and chat soon!

Love Lisxx

School Holidays are over.....

We have had a pretty good two weeks! Travis has got to do alot of things during his days off. He went on a train ride with Nanny, had play dates with his mates, we went to Sandy's for a visit and played with Em & Ben, we went to Blackbutt and took Harrison, we went to the Circus at Woodberry, had a few luncheon dates at Macca's, went to the Skate park, went the the park and played, had swims in the pool, and even helped Daddy out in the backyard! It has been great having Travis home, I have enjoyed it! I miss him when he is at school, though I am sure Cooper will like to see him back at school and I am sure Travis will enjoy the break away from his brother. Gosh how bad do two brothers fight! I really wish they would be great mates but at the moment all as they seem to do is fight and annoy each other! Charming!

A day at Blackbutt Reserve with Trav's mate Harrison...

Yesterday I managed to complete my DT work for October with SBS, and also managed to create 5 cards to send to Jane Jones. Jane JOnes is helping a friend of hers raise 100 handmade cards in order to sell. She is wanting to raise money for her friends mother who has breast cancer. The plan is to make 2-3 Christmas cards and send them onto Marelle and she will sell them to put towards the fundraising. Also October is Breast Cancer Awareness so what a great way to help someone else. (okay the catch - Marelle needs the cards ASAP so the deadline to have cards to her is 17th October 2008.) I bought a card Kit from Kazazz a few months back and what a great way to use it! Here are my 5 cards I am donating! Such a great cause! So come and join us!!!!!

My 5 Cards for the cause....

Its another beautiful day here today, so might go and relish some of it outside for a little while! Chat to you all soon! Take care!

Love Lisxx

Happy Sweet 16 Tess!

I can't believe that you are 16 already! What a truly amazing girl you are! Tessie is my next door neighbour, she is so sweet, she comes over for visits regularly, plays with the boys, sometimes babysits, gossips with me, and just hangs out and chills. She also has an amazing voice that when she sings it sends chills down your arm. Very talented! She can play the piano and the guitar as well as sing! Well Sweet Sixteen Tess! What can I say except the world is at your feet, you are a truly amazing young lady that has the biggest heart I have ever come across. You have the time of your life! We all love you! Kiss Kiss Hug Hug! Lets enjoy the circus today! He He He!

Tess (Brown Hair) & Lauren (Blonde)

Well the weekend flew by in a blur..... literally! What a weekend. Once of the best weekends I have had in a long time. Grant went fishing Saturday Arvo, Night, so I got alot of catch up housework done. It was great. Sunday I got ready for a BBQ. Made a potato salad, marinated some steaks and tomatos. The boys got home from fishing just after lunch! Then the fun started. We had an awesome BBQ for tea, followed by putting the kids to bed, then numerous drinks and we played cards until 3am! A Blinder! It was fantastic to let my hair down! I drank 1/2 bottle of wine, and 1/2 bottle of Kahlua, Grant drank carton of beer and 1/2 bottle of Wild Turkey and Rod drank 1 & 1/2 bottles of Beam! OMG! Blinder would not be the word for it! Poor Rob having to put up with us drunken idiots. Was the best fun! Can't wait until we do it again! Looks like its your place next time Rob! We had our first cards arvo at Rod's a few weeks back and that was a great arvo too, but I drink or get to chill! Really really enjoyed the BBQ and cards at our place, so much easier when you can put the kdis to bed and then let loose! Just like the good ole days....... He He He!

Can't wait until next time! Though it takes a while to recover these days! Must be old age! Though least I wasn't sick just really really tired, poor ole Granto was seedy as all day! Poor old guy! Wonder how the boys pulled up? Glad Monday was a public Holiday!

Well Happy Birthday again Tess! Hope you had a brilliant day!
Love Lisxx

I have a new Toy.......

Oh Yes Baby! I am so excited! OK girls minds out of the gutter pleeeasse! I know what you girls are thinking........ I finally received my new Laptop - George! Yeh happy dancing! OMFG how good is this!!!! I can sit in bed and surf, I can sit at the table and watch TV at the same time, oh I am loving it! I bought a Dell Studio 4GB, 2x320GB Hardrive, with all the perks. I didn't hold back! I got the silver one as I love all the swirls in the silver, where the other colours were just flat colours. It has taken a little to get it up and running, had to connect the wireless internet, get my emails up and running, install the TV tuner and program that, you know, blah blah blah, though it is going now, just have the boring task of transferring my important stuff of the old tower computer onto George! Also have to install my camera driver etc, but I ham having to much fun surfing. Have become addicted to Facebook, now once you start there, thats it, my daily ritual starts with check emails, the check facebook, how sad is that! Too sad! But loving it! Keeps my mind occupied.

So meet George! He is my boyfriend, the other guy who I play with! He He He!

OK, so the introductions are aside, you have all met George, no doubt drooled over George, I know, I can't help it either..... Apart from George entering my world, we are in full swing of School holidays here. Grant has taken a few days off to hang with the boys while I work! Nice change! Have really enjoyed it! Looking forward to the weekend too! Will keep you posted!

Until next time, chow!

Lisxx

October is Pink Ribbon Month!

Well this is a very special month for a lot of people in the world, and if you are not aware, this month October, is Pink Ribbon Month in association for Breast Cancer. Such a good cause! There is so much Cancer in the world these days, and not just Breast Cancer. I know with being recently touch by Cancer with the death of my Mother in Law, it is a very special month to pay tribute to all the people out there who have either survived or passed on from this terrible disease.







So for my contributions this month, over at Scrapbook Shelf, I have dedicated my monthly Stamping Challenge to the Pink Ribbon Month. My challenge this month is to stamp on an object other than cardstock or paper. I have chosen to stamp on acetate using Staz On, to create see through Butterflies. Also I extra challenge you to scrap in pink for Pink Ribbon month and to create a layout in tribute of someone special in you life that has been touched by cancer. Now this could be a person who has survived, passed on, a relative of, or your personal story of what you feel inside, or someone special in your life that you feel needs to be paid a tribute. Now if you would like to join in with the wonderful challenge this month, the winner will receive a $10 gift Voucher from Scrapbook Shelf to spend in store. But also I would be truly honoured, grateful and proud to see such wonderful tributes up there in the gallery with mine. So come on girls, get scrapping......... You have until the 31st October to get your layouts up in the gallery!

MISS YOU!

Close up of the acetate butterfly made from stamping with Stazon!

Big hugs and kisses to you all! Today is important! Make sure you do just one thing today to make yourself happy!

Love Lisxx