Birthday Party

Today has just flown by! We had Mr J's 5th Birthday party today at a local indoor playcentre, he had an absolute ball and was very spoilt. I think his favourite pressie was a superman suit, he insisted he put it on at the playcentre and hasnt take it off since. Here's a few pics from his party. The birthday boy isnt 5 until thursday so he hasn't recieved mummy and daddys presents yet =)

 Birthday cake.

 My favourite pic, he was so happy!

 Mr J dressed as superman!

 

Me & My darlings before the party

The weekend!

The weekend is almost here, well for me weekends start on a Friday because there's no kinder, daycare, tafe or any other thing we have planned. Fridays are our sleep in & relax for the morning kind of day. By lunch time I do have the house work done and have myself & the kids dressed but there's no pressure to be ready on time, hence why I love Friday's!

Our plans for the weekend are Saturday: We have our son's 5th birthday party (his birthday isn't till the 4th Nov) at an indoor play centre with 15 of his little buddies. I'm so excited for him, he hasn't stopped talking about it for weeks now. Its costing me an arm & a leg to have a party there plus his cake, a choc marble mudcake with superman design. But hey they only turn 5 once hey. I'll make sure I post some pics of his party so keep an eye out for that post later in the weekend.

Sunday: Think we will head off to the local markets bright and early and might even have a picnic lunch if the weather stays nice! Today's a nice 27 degrees with a slight breeze, just beautiful. 

Here's a pic of Mr J at only 5 days old. Oh brings tears to my eyes, perfect is an understatement of how perfect he really was as a baby.

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Polly Dolly 28-Oct-10

 

Thursday means two things for me shopping in reality & pretend shopping on Polyvore!! haha This weeks Polly Dolly challenge over at Danimezza is all about LACE. I'll quickly run through my look this week. Firstly you have the gorgeous lace top this is how I would wear lace, I love the flowy sleeves! My looks are always pretty much the same, I cant help but go for the skinny jeans and nice top look. I couldn't choose between the grey heels or the black so I chose both =) Threw in the pink hand bag for a bit of colour & that hairstyle I think would look stunning to top off the outfit.

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Wordless Wednesday 27-10-2010

 

Wordless Wednesday, Play along over at Faith Hope & a whole lotta love.

Point & Shoot 25-10-2010

The weekend flew by as it does every weekend when you have lots to do! Our weekend we attended the childrens Nannas 50th birthday party. The kids got to see their great-grandparents, which was lovely and the kids absolutely adore them & vice versa. Sunday we done the domestic duties of cleaning, washing, mowing lawns, weeding the gardens ect... Sunday evening we decided to head out to the Lake for dinner, its so beautiful out there with all the rain we have had lately the lake is now at 100% compacity! Hasnt been that way in 10 years!! So i took this chance to take some gorgeous pics of our lake and the kids =)

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Polly Dolly Challenge

That time of the week again over at Danimezza, Polly Challenge this week is about your dream bag plus your style. 

I got a little greedy & threw in 2 bags there, the first dream bag would have to be the Chanel flap bag. This bag is sophisticated & simply gorgeous. One day I will own one when I'm a famous photographer ( haha yer right, in my dreams!) The second dream bag is the Louis Vuitton suitcase. The love for louis started when I became infatuated with The Newlywed series with Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey. Pretty sad actually I mainly became infatuated with Louis because Jessica Simpson was and I idolised her lol. I grew up of course ;) 

A couple of relaxed looks there, t-shirt or singlet with skinny jeans, flats and stud earrings. It's basically what I wear on a day to day basis. So i consider it mystyle. What i would love to include in my style ( but cant because I cut my hair short ) are the gorgeous hair braids especially the one above, so chic! I never had enough hair to do that anyway when I did have long hair because my hair is thin! Last but not least is the Angus & Julia Stone album- Down the Way, I listen to this album daily and just love it. Gorgeous relaxing music.

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Next Year is the one.

Next year is the year I finally start my photography studies! I enrolled into a full time Cert 4 course at Tafe today and then I will do the Diploma the following year. I'm beyond excited and so thrilled I got into it. The only downside is 3 full days away from my darlings =( Makes me anxious thinking about it but I know it's time I got the ball rolling on what I want to do and in the end it will benefit my kids. Plus I'll have myself booked in for a few workshops down in Melbourne during next year, I'm just a sponge wanting to absorb as much information as I can, keen to learn. So yeah, that's my exciting news for this week. =)

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Wordless Wednesday

Play along over at Faith Hope & A Whole lot of Love =)

10 things I love right now...

My daughters love for jewellery & accessories, 16 months old isn’t too early for her to start right?

My son finally at 5 years of age can finally blow his nose! Yes its taken 5 years for him to blow his nose, he would only sniff, this is a huge thing for me right now!

Garlic Prawns. Served on jasmine rice... mmm... had the delight of trying this dish for the first time whilst out for dinner with some friends. The best meal I’ve had out in a long time. Have been craving it ever since i left the restaurant!

Chocolate spiders. I am unfortunately a chocoholic it’s just one thing i cannot give up. Heard of chocolate spiders? Dry Noodles, bar of chocolate & peanut butter melted and mixed together then refrigerated... delish!

Adobe lightroom. I love learning new tricks found a couple this week to tweak my photos the more subtle way. I definitely need to learn not to make my pics so “overdone” . practice makes perfect.

Angus & Julia Stone. Their music makes me relaxed and is the best album to listen to whilst doing housework.

My bridesmaid dress.  I’m going to be a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding next year and I can’t wait!! Tried my dress on the other night and fell in love instantly, gives me curves i don’t even have! Haha if that makes sense?

 no pic of the bridesmaid dress yet.

My short hair.  Not trying to sound vain but it feels so nice not to stress about spending so long doing my hair in the morning, with my fantastic hair straightner only takes me 5 mins to do a nice style. All it needs now is another colour in it, dark brown as usual.

Owls. For some reason I’m just really into owls at the moment, whether its jewellery, ornaments or just anything with an owl on it. Beautiful creatures they are, even though I never have seen one in person =\

White vintage furniture. Oh my just looking through Google makes me want it even more. I find it more charming than plain furniture, more character.

 I'm heading out for a lunch date tomorrow, garlic prawns here I come!! =)

Point & Shoot 19-10-10

Yesterday we made a day trip to Melbourne which is bout 4 hours from where we live, to visit my sister and her 3 adorable kids. Mr J is just in awe of his cousins and was pretty upset ( hysterical actually) when we had to leave. Broke my heart, the poor boy loves his cousins so much and has alot of fun when we go to visit them. Managed to capture a cute pic of them with my point & shoot camera. Mr B is two weeks younger than Mr J, Miss T is 7 years, Miss K is 2 and a bit =)

Love the pic below, I told the kids to pull a funny face and this is what I got. I love that Miss A did it too!

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Our Weekend

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The weekend has started in torrential rain, Our towns streams and rivers have burst their banks and flooding has begun, more torrential rain has been predicted for tomorrow so looks like another day of keeping indoors. And to stop myself & the kids from going insane from boredom from staying home think we will head to the indoor playcentre, Fingers crossed the rest of the town wont have the same idea =) ( haha yer right, in my dreams)  

The only major plan this weekend is a day trip to Melbourne on Sunday to visit my sister and my 2 nieces and nephew! Cant wait, its been months since we have seen them and I miss them like crazy. Other exciting thing, getting a new desk tomorrow, a thrifty buy from a friend for $40 its gorgeous although I want to put new handles on it, its going to be perfect to sit at and hopefully start to help me be more organised as it has shelves I can store books, diary & other bits and pieces =) I'll take a pic once its set up looking pretty.  Hope everyone has a lovely weekend whether its rain. hail or for the lucky ones SUNSHINE!

Polly Dolly Challenge

 

This weeks Polly Dolly Challenge over at Danimezza is the Mini Skirt. I also went for the casual look, the items I chose aren't exactly matchy matchy but I know it's what id find comfortable wearing ( apart from the hat) but i know the hat would look nice but I'm the type of person where i don't think i look good in a hat haha.

The lose fitting shirt with bangles would look so stylish =) All in all I just think its comfort I went with this look. And those earrings.... oh my would I love a pair!!

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Self Portrait

Decided to join in the self portrait challenge over at Tinniegirl. I loved to join in on other peoples ideas something fun to do and share. My pic below is before I went to my friends place for a couple of cocktails over the weekend. Me with my new short hair! Havent had my hair short since I was pregnant with Mr J 5 years ago and lets just say that short haircut wasnt flattering at all =\ I am liking it so much more this time around. 

Quotes

I often read them to try find one that best suits my mood and how I feel. I am not creative AT ALL so I personally have never tried to write one myself. I can never get the words out properly with anything I write or do, hence why sometimes my blogs might seem a little confusing and messy so please excuse my grammar and sentence structure! I feel pretty un-educated when I try to write =( I feel as though I talk like an awkward teenager who doesn't know what they are talking about half the time. I think that's why I haven't blogged much lately is that I don't know what's interesting to blog about and if anyone is actually interesting in hearing it haha. *awkward laugh* Anyway, back to my topic... Quotes. I found this one below and I fell in love. Words don't always make sense to me but photos speak volumes.

“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.”

Not that it would ever happen, I love photo's one thing I will never get sick of or tired of creating. =)

I love this picture above of my son & I. Just a quick snap on my point & shoot camera. The happiness on his face is the best feeling in the world. That right there makes me the happiest I have ever been. They will get the childhood I always wanted, full of love, affection & encouragement.

“Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.”

Point & Shoot

Well what a lovely (exhausting) weekend. Bit of everything really, drinks with some gf's, baby shower, kids birthday parties, children's fair! Mr J & Miss A enjoyed our day out on Sunday to the children's fair, as you can see from the photo, both the kids enjoyed doing some crafty colouring in stuff and loved the Ben 10 show. I bought Miss A the cutest little dress for summer from a lady who hand makes her items. All in all it was a great weekend. 

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Weekend =)

I feel like I've neglected my blog this week but I've been so busy I haven't even had time to blog or read up on my fav blogs =( This weekend is jam packed, I love busy weekends! Tonight I'm heading to my best friends place for cocktails and singstar! My darlings will be with their daddy tonight out at Nan & Pop's place. Tomorrow I have a baby shower to go to and one of Mr J's preschool friends birthday party at McDonald's. Saturday night quiet night in watching movies no doubt. Sunday we are taking the kids to a Children's Fair they have running for the day ALL FREE! which makes it ever better. There's going to be rides, arts & crafts, Ben 10 and other characters & heaps more! So should be a great weekend, hope everyone enjoys their lovely weekend =)

For some reason I have a fascination with Owls at the moment. They are so adorable. I am actually going to attempt to crochet my daughter one for her room. 

Polly Dolly

Its that time of the week again!! =) Polly Dolly Challenge over at Danimezza, check it out.This week it all about Yellow. So what would my dolly wear? Something along the lines of whats above. I really love ray bans but unfortunately for me they don't suit me =( Probably a bit matchy matchy this outift but ah well I'm a perfectionist and something that doesn't match makes me anxious haha, yep I'm a little weird.

Oh My Goodness!

Wow! Is the first word I mouthed to my friend when Sarah Blasko performed her first song last night at her gig. It gave my shivers down my spine and goosebumps. Her voice was the most pure 100% authentic music I've ever heard live. I bought a cute t-shirt from her merchandise table, loose fitting so I know its going to be comfortable as. If she ever tours around here or Melbourne again I will definitely be going back to hear her live again, what an experience that was. Worth every penny =)

I've tried uploading a pic of the shirt but for some reason it wont work =( I'll try again later.

Sarah Blasko!!!!

Think the title sums up my excitement!! Sarah Blasko is performing tomorrow night in our local Entertainment centre and I am beyond excited =) A friend & I just purchased our tickets, we're going to get all dolled up and enjoy our little outing without kids or partners just two gf's enjoying some gorgeous inspiring music.

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Point & Shoot

What a superb weekend we had! Lots of sunshine and playtime. Was so happy collingwood won the grandfinal, even though they aren't my team. Was just happy to finally get one thing right! My prediction =)

My Point & Shoot this week was taken Sunday night after dinner, the only upside to daylight savings is being able to have a play after dinner. Found this to be quiet cute, Mr J scooting his little sister around. Mr J was back at pre-school today, he was so excited to give his pre-school friends invites to his 5th birthday party which is only a few weeks away! Every year Ive always had birthday parties at our place and go overboard with birthday snacks, treats, cakes.... This year I've booked his party at an indoor playcentre and purchasing Mr J a superman style cake from the Cheesecake Shop, can't wait! Think i might be more excited than my son!

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And the weekend my friend is almost here.

I love Fridays, the working week is almost finally over and the weekend is finally upon us! Plans for this weekend are :

• Playdate with a friend- taking the kids to an indoor playcentre.
• Nap time, then off to watch the  AFL grand final rematch in the arvo. Last weekend we went to the same friends place for BBQ and drinks & i made a yummy pavlova for our friends =) This time I'll be making a cheesy bacon cob loaf!
• Saturday night- quiet night in watching TV or movies, snuggling on the couch.
• Sunday- catching up with a high school friend who is back in town for the weekend. I love this girl, we can go weeks, months without a word and when we do catch up its like we never have been apart and we just chat for hours on end =) Daddy is taking Mr J to monster truck show out of town, so the day will be me & Miss A, shopping & lunch date with my friend.

In between all the fun stuff of course there will be cleaning, washing & any other house duties that need to be done. I can't go a day without cleaning my house. OCD at its finest!

Oh how nice it would it be to relax like this on the weekend.. hmmm...

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