Wow...That was quick!!

Can you believe that not only are Christmas and New Year's is over but, the school holidays are too!! 6 weeks has positively flown by! I am a little sad that the kids had their first day of school today. Not only is today the first day of my baby starting high school but, it tells me I only have him for 5 more years!!! He will be off to the big city going to University before I have had more time to sniff his freshly washed apple hair!!! I enjoy having the kiddies home. Well, even though Hannah is an adult and off doing her own thing most days....I enjoy them being here. We are all the little bit more casual in the mornings, no desperate running about the place, everyone trying to make their way into the same bathroom, no panic if someone sleeps in, no hurry for the kiddies to be in bed on time. Yes, I like school holidays! Just to be clear I DON'T like washing 27 glasses a day because Matthew decides he needs a clean one each time he has ANOTHER drink....I don't enjoy deciding what we are having lunch as well as tea.....thank heavens he can make him self something...which leads me to the next point.....I don't like cleaning up the kitchen everytime some decides to make themselves their 15th meal for the day! Teenage boys.....it sure does take a lot of fuel to grow!!!! Not a lot of crafting has been done AT ALL and I have been okay with that! I have managed to keep up with the signs orders (kinnnnnda...) but, thats about it! I started cutting up strips for a log cabin laptop quilt I want to make.....trying to use up some of those scrappy bits!! I even managed to applique some of Hannahs quilt I am giving her for her 18th (hmmm wasn't that LAST year????!!!! Maybe her 21st then!!!). I have about 40 new signs to make up.......reallllly looking forward to that!!! then I have to get them loaded onto the website....maybe I should be doing that instead of this...nooooooo it's much nicer here under the aircon!!! My Uncle served and was killed in Vietnam in 1967 and his Company are having a reunion here in town next month (they come from all over the country) so I am making up a sign for all of them (thinking about another 25-30 signs!!!) but, shhhhhh don't tell them it's a suprise!!! My Dad is helping to organise it all and I won't show him either...I wanted something they could hang on their walls with their photo's, while everything else will have 2009 reunion on it, I have left it off the sign. I am so excited about doing this for them, and of course a little nervous, I hope it is well received....I guess anything done with the best of intentions should be taken that way...but, fingers crossed!!! They will never be available to anyone outside of the
Company and while I am a little disappointed we couldn't use the logo (to complex to digitize) I hope the stars in the Company colours will suffice!!! Well.....guess it is time to change out of the work clothes and into the dags!!! Happy Tuesday to all!!!

TV questions....

Tuesdays TV.....



1. Name a TV show series in which you have seen every episode at least twice: This would be a toss up between Little House on the Prarie, Frasier and That 70's Show.

.2. Name a show you can't miss: There is not a lot that I get excited about missing but, probably Eli Stone at the moment.

3. Name an actor that would make you more inclined to watch a show: Hmmm there are so many hot people out there but, maybe Simon Baker (The Mentalist) or Craig Horner (Legend of the Seeker...mmm Craig Horner)

4. Name an actor that would make you less inclined to watch a show: The lead chicky from AlyMcBeal (just couldn't stand her! sorry!!) thats all I can think of, tho I know there are definately more lol.

5. Name a show you can, and do, quote from: Absolutely Fabulous without a doubt!.

6. Name a show you like that no one else enjoys: Well we all sit and watch Eastenders, but I cannot get any of them to watch Scrubs...so I can only watch it if I am hogging the TV or no one else is home!

7. Name a TV show which you've been known to sing the theme song: Well, not so much as sing but hummm...the MASH theme, oh and I still know all the words to Dads Army!!

8. Name a show you would recommend everyone to watch: The Mentalist hands down an amazzzzing show! Good old Aussie Lead too "Aussie Aussie Aussie Oy Oy OY"

!!9. Name a TV series you own: Felicity, Charmed, Heroes, Greys....and a few others lol

10. Name an actor who launched his/her entertainment career in another medium, but has surprised you with his/her acting chops in television: Actually Justin Timberlake! That guy is amazing as a singer, dancer, actor and comedian and he seems a genuinely nice guy (who's a tad hot too!!)

12. Name a show you keep meaning to watch, but you just haven't gotten around to yet: Ummm...Private ractice, I keep forgetting to check to free to air channels!!

13. Ever quit watching a show because it was so bad? I have given up on Heroes. The last season started good, loved that Silar was good, then BAM he was back to nasty again and I just gave up!

14. Name a show that's made you cry multiple times: Find my Family, about searching for missing family members and reuniting them...VERY soppy!

15. What do you eat when you watch TV? Generally don't watch TV until tea time, so I guess that would be my tea (about 6.30pm).

16. How often do you watch TV? I would say most days, but, if I am busy I would rather have music on.

17. What's the last TV show you watched? Ahhh that would be Desperate Housewives last night.

18. What's your favorite/preferred genre of TV? No particular one but, I don't mind a comedy/drama

19. What was the first TV show you were obsessed with? The Muppets.

20. What TV show do you wish you never watched? Hmmmm none really!

21. What's the weirdest show you enjoyed? In hindsight, I guess The Tommorrow People back in the early 80's but, at the time I thought it was pretty cool!!

22. What TV show scared you the most? Actually that would be Lost in Space haha...I used to have nightmares from that!

23. What is the funniest TV show you have ever watched? Probably That 70's show or maybe even some Frasier, or even How I met your Mother...EVER? I really can't think back that far!

My baby has graduated!!

Well....where has the time gone!! Honestly I still feel like I am in the beginnings of September, but, sadly no..it's the middle of December eeekk!! Have been so busy trying to get organised for that one big day!! My youngest has finished up at primary school and will be off to high School next year....now I feel old! He was quite nervous about going for his 2 day visit, but, fortunately has all of his little posse will be in his class and fortunately he absolutely loved it!! He is a fan of most things science, so when they had a chance to use the old bunsen burners, well...lets just say I think he may have wept tears of joy haha...Here are some pictures we took from his graduation, hope the parents don't mind me sharing this picture!!!!

More importantly where have the past 18 years gone!!! They were just babies a heartbeat ago!!!
Hard to believe that Hannah is actually 5 years older! yes, OLDER...though he is already a good foot taller!!

Well, time to get some orders sorted....will be having a massive change to the website during the first week of the new year, and I have soooooo much to do!!! here is hoping that you are all alot more organised than I!!

It's soooo nice to be home...and I have been tagged!!

Returned home last night from spending a few days in the city with some of my in laws. Had a lovely time, spent waaaaay more money than I wish I had....but, grabbed some great Christmas treasures for the family. My niece Sophie is off to Japan for 60 days...and she has only been 18 for 4 weeks!! I thought I was brave travelling to WA on a bus on my own, but, Japan? Just becareful Soph! And make sure you have an amaaaaazing time!! Mwah!!

And I have been tagged, by the lovely Christina from Rustic Tarts! Hey Christina *waving frantically* Thanks!!!

I'm It!

I have been tagged by Christina of Rustic Tarts - thank you!

The rules of this tag are:
1) Link to the person who tagged you.
2) Post the rules on your blog (copy and paste 1-6)
3) Write 6 random things about yourself (see below)
4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them.
5) Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog
6) Let the tagger know when your post is up

1/I have a little dog who thinks she is a Rottweiler AND a cat.
2/I am a secret sook. I cry at the drop of a hat and am very emotional BUT I do not show this to other people, pfft..I don't do crying!!!
3/I spend far to long on the internet! Whether I am looking for supplies, presents...whatever....I can waste too much time!!
4/I am a Twilight ADDICT! And I am team Edward allllll the way!!
5/I used to be a total party animal..tho you would never know it too look at me!!
6/I have been watching Eastenders for over 20 years, tho I do not fret if I miss it.

Wow...that was really hard!! Nothing like trying to think of 6 completely random things lol....now...off to follow the rest of the instructions...hmmmm who can I tag!!??

I think I might tag these lovely ladies!!

http://anniescupboard.blogspot.com/
http://birdinthehandprimitives-robin.blogspot.com/
http://imseeingraggedies.blogspot.com/
http://theprimitivepear.blogspot.com/
http://auntmannys.blogspot.com/
http://oldglorysoldiers.blogspot.com/


Have fun ladies!!!!

Yeah....I think I actually have to kind of agree with this one!!!

What Kim Means

You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life. You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip. People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated. You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want. You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Usual Story...so much to do...so little time!!

Christmas is literally just days away. I don't think I am ready for that!!! Infact I KNOW I am not ready for that. I also know that it is going to come no matter how much I am UN ready for it!! *sigh* it kinda takes the fun out of it when it becomes all rush rush rush....and I have to confess I am more than a little of a 'Bah-humbuger'. I don't like that waste of money that everyone seems to think makes Christmas Christmas and I don't like the Chrismtas clutter!! I personally would rather have Halloween go on for another 6 weeks lol. Anywho...I had a lovely catch up day with an old girlfriend today. K and I were as thick as thieves in our teenage years...she was there when my DD decided to make an early aquaintance (by about 3 years!!) and she was a bridesmaid when I married by Dear Hubby. And that was kind of it!! We just stopped being in contact...before I knew it, it had been years..even tho I used to ring her at work every year on her birthday and we would promise that 'yes, we would catch up'....my family was young, she was working and blah blah blah...cut forward to Darling Daughter turning 18, I sent her an invite via her Hubby who I know through my work, she couldn't make it but, we made a firm time and date to catch up, and today was the day!! She bought her young boys with her (thank heavens we still have Dear Sons Thomas the Tank Engine Train Set!!!) and she stayed for almost 3 hours!! It was sooooo good. We laughed about some of the crazy things we had done, she got to 're-know' Dear Daughter.....we swapped mobile No's. The distance is not going to happen again!! had all of my jobs done early (in preparation for my visitors) and once they had left, I had a chance to actually sit down and do some painting!! I have discovered that I love painting on fabric!! And not to toot my own horn here but, they actually look pretty darn good!!! They will be framed for this coming month on The Chocolate Crow Trader, even though Christmas will be 10 days away by the time they are listed.....some people (tho obviously not me!!) are huge fans of the Christmas Chaos!! Well...time to go and ready myself for movie night!! Time to snuggle into my jarmies and time to get out that chocolate!!! Tonight's movie is Max Payne I believe....hope its OK for Dear Son!!! Till next time 'mwah' x x

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