tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80558722542626681392024-02-02T18:10:24.953+08:00Bread n Butter FactoryBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-69212762140238516572011-05-12T10:05:00.000+08:002011-05-14T04:35:42.279+08:00Paradise found....<strong><em>"Happiness consists in not having many things, but in needing few..." ~ Anon</em></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yippee!!!! Arriving in the beautiful North West! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Over the Easter/Anzac 5 day holiday break, we packed up our car and a trailor (to the absolute max!!) and trekked off to beautiful Shark Bay for a well deserved and much earned little break away. We went camping with my parents and my sister and brother-in-law and their cherubs!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magical Monkey Mia!!!! We arrived just in time to see the dolphins<br />
for their first visit of the day!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The grassed boardwalk area at Monkey Mia- it was a magical day!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids having a swim at MM, with Uncle Noel<br />
giving them all boosts out of the water!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss LuLu (aka Lacey) munching on a snack down the beach </td></tr>
</tbody></table>And boy!!! Didn't Mother Nature really turn it on for us, the weather was absolutely spectacular! I have never seen water so crystal clear and blue, days so mild and glorious, and we all had the best of fun! And thank goodness we all went along with my folks as they were well and truly equipped for the whole camping epedition! SO much you have to think of when going camping, and so many things you have to pack. And with Bridie still being little and my sister's 1yr old twins, a few extra considerations were needed as well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A family BBQ down the beach!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And we were stoked to be joined at the bbq by our besties and <br />
god kiddies, who were also up there for a break away! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then off for a heap of fun fishing off the jetty... squid galore!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Master MooMoo Extraordinaire!!! Aka- Max, cute boy nephew!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>But what a fab trip!!! The kids had an absolute ball, being able to just pack up and go for a swim whenever we felt like it (something we're not able to do out here on the farm obviously), or even just going for a wander, drive or for a spot of fishing (I got a pink camo fishing rod as my Mothers Day present on Sunday too bless!! Think they're trying to tell me something?! lol). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Denbi Mae collecting shells at Little Lagoon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just gorgeous!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Lagoon... shallow for miles, perfect for kids! And oh-so magical</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Eagle Lookout... my precious people!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I used to go up to Shark Bay/Monkey Mia on a very regular basis as a kid, but never do I remember it being that magical and the weather being so amazing! The Gods really were smiling on us for sure! And it was <strong><em>SO lovely </em></strong>just to get away from everything and everyone, away from the stresses and pressures and enjoy each other and not having to think or 'do'. And to be honest... I don't think even one person missed us or realised we were even gone haha! The people who really care were already with us :) But please check out the pics... it was well worth the trip and I highly reccommend it to all!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And at the Shark Bay Discovery Centre...<br />
full of history and really cool stuff!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the big lookout boardwalk, which stretches out over the cliff on the coastline!<br />
So much you can see and do!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At shell beach... just a shoreline of miles and miles of<br />
teeny tiny shells, AND the bluest of water!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The shells that make up "Shell Beach"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Goodbye North West!!! Thanks for a magical and memorable holiday!!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Happy Days xxxBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-40329159227620120332011-05-12T09:09:00.000+08:002011-05-14T04:35:42.238+08:00Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slippin'....<strong><em>"Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry..." ~ Anon</em></strong><br />
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So... I must apologise! AGAIN! I just don't know where the last few weeks have gone. I mean, the WA school holidays were a bit different this time round as we coincided with the 5 day Easter/Anzac Day break, so we finished up on a Tuesday... and went back on a Thursday?! Go figure!!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Add into that mix a camping trip away to Denham (Shark Bay), a market day (with another to come next week), slowly teaching the kids the basics of cooking and all 'other' things kids... life surely has been getting away from us! </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLS8Q0xiOHKk2yL243TkKEXqrZxXMBX_TFB0cBcIop0qyM5VEacgvoBi6UsR3zQVZSJeGMwLHE9U4XsSMmJf1bSD_L8FY3i_FbJMTCS3ptGICFLHu7KkhlocJdUnwwBXxZzWgSRi3IGA8/s1600/Shark+Bay+Holiday+April+%252711+%252B+176.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLS8Q0xiOHKk2yL243TkKEXqrZxXMBX_TFB0cBcIop0qyM5VEacgvoBi6UsR3zQVZSJeGMwLHE9U4XsSMmJf1bSD_L8FY3i_FbJMTCS3ptGICFLHu7KkhlocJdUnwwBXxZzWgSRi3IGA8/s320/Shark+Bay+Holiday+April+%252711+%252B+176.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our bog boy Kaelin cooking Creamy Bacon <br />
Carbonara Pasta, with chicken nuggets and a <br />
garlic bread :)</td></tr>
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</div>But I am now head down bum up again, with orders to fill (I know I know... I keep saying "No more orders", but what do you do? I find it really hard to say no lol), market days to prepare for, tennis coaching, dancing lessons, tutoring, aerobic tennis classes for me, gardening and all the other stuff that make my days fly by! But I must admit, amongst all the caos and stress, I am finding joy and happiness too. I mean to say, what is the point of it all if you cannot step back and simply just "be" ...enjoy the moment, cherish your loved ones and take it all in.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIACpV1ClgU2hZP6aJfywXf0gUZmi1bVEVzwzYjtIG8ULXhRPQHZibgxkD1J55u-dBAaeo0PSYUEq_WzK4crK0Cpu2M0colA9U1fpylPClYBCIANhf_EUvrfhKPW5Db2Tr2dMIwPhD-Y/s1600/Shark+Bay+Holiday+April+%252711+%252B+178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIACpV1ClgU2hZP6aJfywXf0gUZmi1bVEVzwzYjtIG8ULXhRPQHZibgxkD1J55u-dBAaeo0PSYUEq_WzK4crK0Cpu2M0colA9U1fpylPClYBCIANhf_EUvrfhKPW5Db2Tr2dMIwPhD-Y/s320/Shark+Bay+Holiday+April+%252711+%252B+178.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not too happy with being photographed mid-action, but what an <br />
awesome job he did of his meal- great job Kaelin!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I've also turned another year older in the process of being awol these last few weeks (yay for me- not!! Lol), and now we are in the home stretch leading up to Miss Denbi's 6th birthday too (she's the 19th bless). This year I have gotten the kids to give me a Birthday Wish List... some of the items listed on Denbi's made me giggle!!! New makeup, new shoes (maybe with heels Mum!!), and a security camera for her bedroom!!! Funny little poppet! Then she's listed a heap of surprisingly practical things like a new lamp for next to her bed, curtains for her room (she had heavy blockout curtains over vertical blinds, but we had to take them down as they were too heavy for the verticals), and a new bedspread! Precious girl of ours... cannot believe she is almost 6!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris and the kids having a ball outside <br />
washing Milo... lucky it was a warm day here</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And Milo... loving the attention!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And I sincerely hope you all you Mother Bear's had a superb Mothers Day on Sunday! This was one of the only years I have actually had my husband home for the special day on my calendar. It can't be helped usually, as it always coincides with seeding time obviously. But I was super excited when he was able to be home this year (we are waiting for the rain though unfortunately... c'mon rain!!!), he even made me a cup of tea and toast for brekky in bed! And I wasn't allowed out of bed until he'd organised it! And when asked why it was that he was doing this job instead of the kids, he said it was because he wanted to... and so that I could say he'd actually done it at least once! Haha. He and kids even washed the dog Milo! We all had a great day finished off with a fun visit from some fab friends! Thanks guys xx<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Biddy enjoying the watery aftermath of the dog washing incident :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And off he goes... a shaking and a spinning!!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So.... stayed tuned for some gorgeous holidays pics guaranteed to make you swoon :)<br />
Happy Days xxxBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-57826647183238472412011-04-18T15:43:00.000+08:002011-04-18T15:43:43.062+08:00Life...<strong><em>"This day is special, it is yours. Yesterday slipped away. It cannot be filled anymore with meaning about tomorrow nothing is known but this day, today, is yours. Make use of it. Today you can make someone happy. Today you can help another. This day is a special day, it is yours" ` Anon</em></strong><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I must apologise for my absence lately... but hey, don't they say it makes the heart grow fonder?! Lol. No but in all seriousness, life has simply swept me away over the last few weeks. We've had immense sadness in the tragic loss of a family member, happiness and joy in birthday celebrations and family get-togethers, and a whole lot of sporting, school, social and other sorts of commitments thrown in for good measure. Life has simply been holding me captive!!</div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fC-62hTk9_jf1D6_FUJSXPUDbzZFN_BboExvZ8eEHfQngWwRHYymrIPnf0VAid_otWUwzb-tgiCKG5pBxT8aieeLfHljxN-NHCVy_sRfzUhV4PjouKFwVf6qGZ5TRfmsjj0AiOTAaBg/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-fC-62hTk9_jf1D6_FUJSXPUDbzZFN_BboExvZ8eEHfQngWwRHYymrIPnf0VAid_otWUwzb-tgiCKG5pBxT8aieeLfHljxN-NHCVy_sRfzUhV4PjouKFwVf6qGZ5TRfmsjj0AiOTAaBg/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+609.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our gorgeous nephew Max (aka- Maximus Figitus)<br />
at his big sister Stella's 3rd Birthday Party</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aSj57NJ6j30IXdgHq9dp1mStur4dndRVlCdVUB_RGA5g82GAB4bQEacaiyGDX_bqw68J0qIrKqALW_kVTBhzIup5mE-DP3l4koO4o7GoIGlTNx6EH5LJgANZbogrdZuacfkVdbDcfL0/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5aSj57NJ6j30IXdgHq9dp1mStur4dndRVlCdVUB_RGA5g82GAB4bQEacaiyGDX_bqw68J0qIrKqALW_kVTBhzIup5mE-DP3l4koO4o7GoIGlTNx6EH5LJgANZbogrdZuacfkVdbDcfL0/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+610.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birthday Girl Stella on her beloved scooter</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I also had been working solidly (in the few spare moments at home I've actually had... I have been "out" every single day in almost a month now, and I am truly puffed!) towards the latest "Midwest Baby and Kids Market" Day, which was held yesterday at the QEII Centre. WOW!! What a fabulous day! So many new faces and products and stalls, and really well organised too. Thanks HEAPS Nat and the gang for yet another awesome day, we'll be back again for sure!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The drinks and lolly bag table.. how special does this look huh! My sister<br />
did amazing job of the decos- she is one clever chookie :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the main food table, complete with the whole red and white theme,<br />
a ladybug birthdya cake, tissue paper pom poms, gorgeous themed<br />
cake toppers (ladybug of course) and more... Well Done Liz!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4K9laylt6Aw_k0-EntoYyhjQDJcXR5GtrMnvJky3icy8fR-EQX-6Dm_r81-OBBDAAG8Oec0LnufxiQD2QuzrYRoCRNR8F3ZytR5Sn9BQLHPVXLpSPiPWrAUDR3P7VONxWuwpqDT-0vFo/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4K9laylt6Aw_k0-EntoYyhjQDJcXR5GtrMnvJky3icy8fR-EQX-6Dm_r81-OBBDAAG8Oec0LnufxiQD2QuzrYRoCRNR8F3ZytR5Sn9BQLHPVXLpSPiPWrAUDR3P7VONxWuwpqDT-0vFo/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+617.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the cake after the kids nailed it... SOoooo yummy!!!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">However... now that I have that one out of my hair I plan on nailing these few items I have to finish for clients, then back into the crocheting I go :) And maybe even some yummy knitting to go hand in hand with it as well. I have the <em>most delish</em> wool here just begging me to create something with. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJWbOqOWSKjx6Cv24A9tj8CEiJERzHzX5i6CtNjXao6h3kBraz4e18ewVQN8ZjVdFt25Pedb8AhMN5jo3GWx7feVwJaqQp4QlRHxwWy_XzcBR3L5XRaZj8nTDFHDcA2uhtNSg7Po72IQ/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJWbOqOWSKjx6Cv24A9tj8CEiJERzHzX5i6CtNjXao6h3kBraz4e18ewVQN8ZjVdFt25Pedb8AhMN5jo3GWx7feVwJaqQp4QlRHxwWy_XzcBR3L5XRaZj8nTDFHDcA2uhtNSg7Po72IQ/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+607.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And all the yummy wool I have been bargain hunting for and saving for<br />
a rainy day (or even a slightly less than cool day would suit me lol).</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDLr939anbU0tjNTB64lPqheGuXT0HUwi-dyEOqG1t4CWJ__J2162kfhC5KKwkuZQIlBg4ZNFtYM2A654LJlcqDam9XygjaAgKWlSWeXO47jGOZksykgcmmTd74j_WtbRZS2g2PJaWgc/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDLr939anbU0tjNTB64lPqheGuXT0HUwi-dyEOqG1t4CWJ__J2162kfhC5KKwkuZQIlBg4ZNFtYM2A654LJlcqDam9XygjaAgKWlSWeXO47jGOZksykgcmmTd74j_WtbRZS2g2PJaWgc/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+616.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And our Miss Ted Mae (aka- Denbi) at the party!!! Cuteness supreme!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">SO perhaps when we head off on our camping adventure over Easter, I might pack a small bag of said wool, along with a few needles and managed to nab a moment here or there to get creative with?! Who knows... the feeling might even hit me on the drive to and from (as long as the dreaded car sickness doesn't hit- I am terrible when it comes to reading or concentrating whilst travelling). But then again... we will be on "holidays"... in a tent... with 7 kids in tow!!! So maybe a little "relax time" might not even make it into the equation?! But hey, a break is a break and the kids are super excited!!! Can't wait!!!</div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic7tgx35Yxi7D8ZYx95XlxO2CcUNxdbPd0J_SFlP3-0I58dYwnbxGDr-0q9LCWTNAECziy-MYSXpSL672-aTsWmJmT2jrf2RR1ZY82zyA9jP2hhS6_ZOlUU2JyEOIQ373JuEtwku9gy8/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic7tgx35Yxi7D8ZYx95XlxO2CcUNxdbPd0J_SFlP3-0I58dYwnbxGDr-0q9LCWTNAECziy-MYSXpSL672-aTsWmJmT2jrf2RR1ZY82zyA9jP2hhS6_ZOlUU2JyEOIQ373JuEtwku9gy8/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+618.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And our Big Boy Kaelin's school assembly... fantastic job Buddy!!! <br />
SO proud of you (that's him on the far right in the blue top "says proud Mummy").</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVgdZYbESggIO0f2ePAEnFK-bF-t2US1jft_g3r72lyf_8vO4fSIqAV_7SuIy6qUjpcm1n7KXKTiR6AQAN2G1BJCUHw7PrzjnZQkn5PtUwbZt8TVBySNO1V9unBfWeC10MtYaXziWSjw/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVgdZYbESggIO0f2ePAEnFK-bF-t2US1jft_g3r72lyf_8vO4fSIqAV_7SuIy6qUjpcm1n7KXKTiR6AQAN2G1BJCUHw7PrzjnZQkn5PtUwbZt8TVBySNO1V9unBfWeC10MtYaXziWSjw/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+619.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another one of their super duper fabbo <br />
performance on the Weather. </td></tr>
</tbody></table>And having said that, I will obviously be AWOL over the Easter/Anzac break, but this time for some downtime, not because of a hectic lifestyle lol. Enjoying the fabulous company of our nearest and dearest. Spending time with those that love us most (and us in return of course!), and I wish you all the very best of good times over the 5 day break too. Stay safe, enjoy your loved ones and most of all... appreciate all that is good in your life! I certainly plan too...<br />
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Happy Days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-79596278447492640982011-03-25T13:14:00.000+08:002011-03-25T13:14:16.482+08:00Diary of a bad blogger...<strong><em>"Do not save your loving speeches for your friends til they are dead, Do not write them on their tombstones, Speak them now rather instead" ~ Anna Cummins</em></strong><br />
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I really am a bad blogger... I will admit it! But sometimes life just gets away from you, and between the kids many sporting activites, and their dentist appointments, birthdays, our sports, bill paying and general day to day stuff, running a busy household AND trying to prepare for an upcoming Market event, and all the rest of it... I am spent!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So here are a few piccies from my gorgeous sister's birthday....</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVd1csuHMBPiH1nfmUc7r4-8yh7rPJ56zBCB8vec2RBAfU97-OFIy_0X3Mp6KEvDarK3qY0jd5WukV91Wy4-sILspdjkG0oFKGU9uBrg4I-yujG8q8v_W0EIn7HVWZ8hlWifvx71iiZ4/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCVd1csuHMBPiH1nfmUc7r4-8yh7rPJ56zBCB8vec2RBAfU97-OFIy_0X3Mp6KEvDarK3qY0jd5WukV91Wy4-sILspdjkG0oFKGU9uBrg4I-yujG8q8v_W0EIn7HVWZ8hlWifvx71iiZ4/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+577.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pile of crocheted coasters I made for Liz <br />
for her birthday pressie!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONF9L0TjET4S27YTCUVZCfFEhHGQvBdO4Iv3y-t5XKjt16dvPzD7-tOnKGiAs7KINLBSpNIYAZIvIDNs9qCNOyo2Zg4B2R-D9cwpMgUxwBkyEJbXgY21peM4qNQFBNeGTlPuZMeEnDCk/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONF9L0TjET4S27YTCUVZCfFEhHGQvBdO4Iv3y-t5XKjt16dvPzD7-tOnKGiAs7KINLBSpNIYAZIvIDNs9qCNOyo2Zg4B2R-D9cwpMgUxwBkyEJbXgY21peM4qNQFBNeGTlPuZMeEnDCk/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+578.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the Handmade Crocheted Coasters in real life :) They have <br />
a felt backing sewn on as well</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KGQPPO-Y4SwNi3MowY7at7l6oGDdDr3POCnMpGAijCkM9cf04jxW9ITNm-2dfzPB18h9K92EyI0LZKxy_esqfXV5At84g-dWDB8Ke0_Lgm6hYxKI6QAo9Qv9TmMSQZMxIQM7g0ih0Ps/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5KGQPPO-Y4SwNi3MowY7at7l6oGDdDr3POCnMpGAijCkM9cf04jxW9ITNm-2dfzPB18h9K92EyI0LZKxy_esqfXV5At84g-dWDB8Ke0_Lgm6hYxKI6QAo9Qv9TmMSQZMxIQM7g0ih0Ps/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+581.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the gorgeous flower brooch I made for her too</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmRXxhppgqXfn1jEINnZvN0kDRP5IeL-tuvt1-YRBpyTSxXUIRu6h_CVzhRmpeUC2DxqS5i33x_LuJHT_2pgqoVd4M12PGgDUnzWDoiRc9BNG_I9ze4BfwD1CH4pgmawMWoNzZHLlYoU/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwmRXxhppgqXfn1jEINnZvN0kDRP5IeL-tuvt1-YRBpyTSxXUIRu6h_CVzhRmpeUC2DxqS5i33x_LuJHT_2pgqoVd4M12PGgDUnzWDoiRc9BNG_I9ze4BfwD1CH4pgmawMWoNzZHLlYoU/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+587.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And my darling little blis opening her goodies on her special day!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtuDPvzgFy4SMstni0iplZfuY4ffuonDSqMJtGPeyBnfL0Bf1UUWNYtzWatBGr4ysTB3GVnwKBs0izFjWjHOxAx-ZBRd-PyJvOWbRRKo6L0x-_joHnzbi5eZ4zbS17ssSRP_PdPf0xxRQ/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtuDPvzgFy4SMstni0iplZfuY4ffuonDSqMJtGPeyBnfL0Bf1UUWNYtzWatBGr4ysTB3GVnwKBs0izFjWjHOxAx-ZBRd-PyJvOWbRRKo6L0x-_joHnzbi5eZ4zbS17ssSRP_PdPf0xxRQ/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+591.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz, surrounded by my children, blowing out her candles on <br />
our "usual traditional" ice cream birthday cake ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYtp6tAuKqNPB6qlG1Klx0XO7DnJx6giEDothjhGbUcOgWIha0RhDk_ab2YLiZWUQCiSnQKjB6QoCVaLZJBeZVL_JGvEiIlwLGJGLSLn2dQ9-7pkGeu3h7YppcaxNPFgU09mA8LXv7n8Q/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYtp6tAuKqNPB6qlG1Klx0XO7DnJx6giEDothjhGbUcOgWIha0RhDk_ab2YLiZWUQCiSnQKjB6QoCVaLZJBeZVL_JGvEiIlwLGJGLSLn2dQ9-7pkGeu3h7YppcaxNPFgU09mA8LXv7n8Q/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+597.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the OMG Lemon Meringue Cake as requested by the birthday<br />
girl!! What a doozie huh! We barely even ate half between us all- YUM!!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And some of the orders and makings I have been busy completing lately, while on the road to the next Midwest baby and Kids Market Day....<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcGGyNmLTqgIE1ViKGqbTop9oGdvxoKtj5vG0wf7S6VIFmihX7PPNZwtiGPLan5vx1NSm0KUl5bcuppq26TrkKXM_0t6Ls_8ZWLNX8I5BaRVMONxpHTVSNesVe_fCmPedIJfXjWFwQ-4/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcGGyNmLTqgIE1ViKGqbTop9oGdvxoKtj5vG0wf7S6VIFmihX7PPNZwtiGPLan5vx1NSm0KUl5bcuppq26TrkKXM_0t6Ls_8ZWLNX8I5BaRVMONxpHTVSNesVe_fCmPedIJfXjWFwQ-4/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+583.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some new winter brooches... ideal for beanies, scarves, headbands and more...</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduPrjhW-8DGdFO-nJvO99YhpzY2Kx_trOCVZnLtrg2qPZs3O9WRUlIRxD3XuBaedaQ7QypOTADKI8e9PnnvFYmgzkt4LJ7oY6C2RYe1d0R3ISc_4UD2tlG4nurYe9yVsujFoexho0bRk/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgduPrjhW-8DGdFO-nJvO99YhpzY2Kx_trOCVZnLtrg2qPZs3O9WRUlIRxD3XuBaedaQ7QypOTADKI8e9PnnvFYmgzkt4LJ7oY6C2RYe1d0R3ISc_4UD2tlG4nurYe9yVsujFoexho0bRk/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+603.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the many crocheted flowers (I've taught myself to make) <br />
ready for some new creations</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlesztHaGKrBp7ttnZ7LYTDi0h2LHbKiciF9hBH3rEILnve6F_dxKduiOu8KLFxYzVgjEboRHzkLUjWe5G-7lzpfTHlie84rKGTZuQgBuKNpPF_QiFhY7AxhzJWUz1UscKYxw5t7-4BTA/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlesztHaGKrBp7ttnZ7LYTDi0h2LHbKiciF9hBH3rEILnve6F_dxKduiOu8KLFxYzVgjEboRHzkLUjWe5G-7lzpfTHlie84rKGTZuQgBuKNpPF_QiFhY7AxhzJWUz1UscKYxw5t7-4BTA/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+604.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few more "newbies" in lovely lolly pink n red colours...</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEt3RxalDBz5cEJ9OhZu0gOyzUvvnXqzZQBIPr1q5A-nqv7RtxeoqTcLkEyvS3_Mxzxrl2wkqA7icfh_2aN5XwxBpZn6Vb9rj1OJciD0IbOjnq6xAIoRiHoEomlKas5GEO6ExPHikZ0ko/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEt3RxalDBz5cEJ9OhZu0gOyzUvvnXqzZQBIPr1q5A-nqv7RtxeoqTcLkEyvS3_Mxzxrl2wkqA7icfh_2aN5XwxBpZn6Vb9rj1OJciD0IbOjnq6xAIoRiHoEomlKas5GEO6ExPHikZ0ko/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+605.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 comnpletely hand stitched (yes, top to toe)<br />
JimBob softies... Love him!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And a few more newbies, created with us older <br />
girls in mind ;) All mainly with brooch backings etc</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Plus a HUGE Happy Birthday to my Mother-In-Law for Wednesday also, hope you had a beautiful luncheon with your friends Merry, and enjoyed your special day!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And a pile of the CHEAP AS CHIPS wool I managed to score <br />
from Spotlight recently... can't wait to sink into it!!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And I'm not sure about you, I say thank goodness it's Friday again! Tomorrow we have a busy day ahead again, with our eldest son Kaelin being assessed for tutoring, and a Memorial Tennis Day for one of our greatly missed mates Daryl. It's been almost 3yrs since his passing and there is still the gap there that no one else will ever fill! Hope we do you proud tomorrow Vinnie, and it's one helluva Tennis Day for you!!! <br />
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Happy Days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-53556514011321801152011-03-14T16:10:00.000+08:002011-03-14T16:10:18.085+08:00A post in pics....<strong><em>"Love is, above all, the gift of oneself" ~ Jean Anouilah</em></strong><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The pics from our Miss Biddy's birthday as promised...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbVuHiHgtCtYQ2OW2CRlC_iU-8mmWkdR0RtifWxIRvYT6t1MfJORkdfqEYSK_uDqKN8M3W43qyOu_Ry9NKnyavwmlKJeI4QZR2jOQzL-t7Yzw_nVPfKZATgItUc_bPhTrmvgpdch0TmY/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbVuHiHgtCtYQ2OW2CRlC_iU-8mmWkdR0RtifWxIRvYT6t1MfJORkdfqEYSK_uDqKN8M3W43qyOu_Ry9NKnyavwmlKJeI4QZR2jOQzL-t7Yzw_nVPfKZATgItUc_bPhTrmvgpdch0TmY/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+567.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her pressie haul from us</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-PitgorHBacbFx3abTOD2U8s6oDQx-02w491nSLP2rqpKWOzn5s6hbxsV3Iw607yFdDw8Qme57hjEHWzNcYjwRPvJKjm3rpZwmQuWgxMJo3SAArzwTsD6ZuN1K32jxUnDU0M5hVZc24/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-PitgorHBacbFx3abTOD2U8s6oDQx-02w491nSLP2rqpKWOzn5s6hbxsV3Iw607yFdDw8Qme57hjEHWzNcYjwRPvJKjm3rpZwmQuWgxMJo3SAArzwTsD6ZuN1K32jxUnDU0M5hVZc24/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+568.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starting to open her gifts...</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEk0qp6nOAaNmXIknk1VyfJ9pGNKjG-cZC9oNS_mm0wRthsxIt1UBwtBKvxFvL9Xg-B42m4FbllZOJH5gvbeHbeyRdqwEkyV6iBZgmhtCVyc5v8a4fxuxQE0HAukwW8fbsfGCus0wxz4/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQEk0qp6nOAaNmXIknk1VyfJ9pGNKjG-cZC9oNS_mm0wRthsxIt1UBwtBKvxFvL9Xg-B42m4FbllZOJH5gvbeHbeyRdqwEkyV6iBZgmhtCVyc5v8a4fxuxQE0HAukwW8fbsfGCus0wxz4/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+569.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yippee Mum... look at me!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of her fave pressies, a cheap as chips toy mobile phone!! Typical! Lol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crack up!!! Ahh it's the little things that keep <br />
them entertained huh ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ooh pretties!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDFLtpP40g_IHoiJP1ZgvnbOvrvOZQKa3tbuMKR5Ug33BVDA-OcsM8OOO3IUmGvwsTawc_ePpWsy0nEQxQh46lDjRTYUc245JTVEgQE_0rwCx8_Hgj3YSyHo1wO2QuUC8kpTbgXFwZ_8/s1600/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlDFLtpP40g_IHoiJP1ZgvnbOvrvOZQKa3tbuMKR5Ug33BVDA-OcsM8OOO3IUmGvwsTawc_ePpWsy0nEQxQh46lDjRTYUc245JTVEgQE_0rwCx8_Hgj3YSyHo1wO2QuUC8kpTbgXFwZ_8/s320/Random+Canon+16th+Sept+%252710+575.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And a new beloved baby! Meet Miss Laney... oh so cute! Both of them </td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So as you can (finally) see, our Miss Bridie Lea had a wonderful day, opening pressies, spending time with loved ones and having a play in the park to finish off! We <strong><em>really</em></strong> value birthdays in our family, a day to celebrate the joyous occasion it was on the day you were born! Huge thanks to all who helped make her 2nd Birthday a great one!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">And on another "joyous occasion and special birthday day" <strong><em>HUGEST Birthday Wishes and kisses to my little sister Liz for Today!!!!!</em></strong> Love you to the moon and back Lizbef and hoping you've had a fab day and have gotten spoilt rotten! See you tonight xoxox MWAH</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">And now for some much awaited pics of the flooding we had recently too...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flooding underneath the Eradu Bridge...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view of the flooding over the North West Coastal Highway<br />
through the car lol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And some more innundation of water</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More flooding on the highway... this time under/over the bridge</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the aftermath in our good old Walkaway- This was once a paddock!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another shot off the Walkaway Bridge once it was reopened.<br />
This river bed was empty only a few days before...</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">And so ends a rather long blog post... just to catch us up! Was amazingly sad and I felt very lost without my camera... hehehe! Sad aren't I? Anyways, off to get the kids ready to take them in for our traditonal Birthday Family Tea for my sister Liz (minus one hubby, Chris has to work again unfortunately). She usually requests Pizza and Spaghetti... like her whole life! But this year she has added some Brushetta (made by moi) into the mix, so it'll all be super yummy! And I'll show off some pics of the handmade gift she requested I make her next time too...</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I firstly apologise for the lack of posts recently... I have been having issues with my camera charging and I didn't want to post without something to look at,. Yet the issues are continuing and I cannot upload or even turn my camera on, so please bare with me- I shall post the pics at a later date xox :(<br />
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On Friday the 25th Feb, our baby girl turned 2yrs old. Where has the past 2yrs gone? We still cherish and remember the day she was born like it was yesterday, the very moment she was born in fact. The waiting, the hoping, the praying... and she was most definitely worth all of it!! Even on her bad days lol.<br />
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You see, she has bought so much joy and laughter back into our lives after the loss of our baby Lola. We were all obviously devastated after her loss, and we ourselves were totally at a loss too... where to go from there, what to do. Do we try continue on with our lives like before this had even happened, do we try to move on and forget? But if it wasn't for the words from our amazing Dr, and his encouragement and support, we wouldn't have made the extremely hard decision to try for another baby. And we are so glad today for all that he helped us through and achieve! Thanks Doc!<br />
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So... now we are blessed with our lil Biddy! And so is everyone else ;) Sure she can be loud (she sure has a good set of lungs on her), and be very challenging at times too... but she is just the most amazing, funniest, cutest, most amazing (have I said that already? lol) little being, and we are just <strong><em>so blessed </em></strong>to have her in our lives! And the kids just adore her so much too... she truly did finally complete our little family, and for that we are eternally grateful!<br />
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So a huge thanks to her close family and God Family for making the effort and also for organising a little get together for her (and us, all of a sudden it was upon us and I had nothing organised) and helping to celebrate Biddy's 2nd Birthday in style in the park! She had an absolute ball, and is so lucky to have loving, caring, precious people like you in her life!<br />
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Happy Days xoxBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-77617169949408476512011-02-20T19:37:00.000+08:002011-02-20T19:37:17.938+08:00Making progress...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><strong><em>"Time moves not like a river from here to there: we do that. Time moves in waves- it ebbs and flows. There is a time for everything" ~ Anon</em></strong><br />
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Slowly, slowly I am making progress on my mini Granny Square crocheted blanket project. It is something I like to pick up and hammer away at when I have a spare moment or 2, or when I am unable to keep going on my many other makings and orders. It is actually one way I like to unwind as well, as I have never been good at just sitting and watching tv, or being a passenger in a car... so I crochet then instead!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yummy crocheted goodness... I am making (slow) <br />
progress! Can't wait to see it all completed!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am seriously loving the colours after much<br />
debating and rearranging... it's gonna be mint :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And as there is flooding happening all around us at the moment (bridges have all been closed off, therefore we are isolated for the time being... but we won't be getting wet due to flooding rivers though thank goodness! But are getting a good downpour of rain at the moment) we have a mandatory home day tomorrow! Even school has been cancelled tomorrow- much to the delight of our happy, smilely kidlets! Luckily we stocked up on essentials yesterday while in Geraldton... and so it seemed did everyone else! The place was like a mad house- complete with blinking shop lights and big buckets and fenced off "wet" areas all through the Shopping Centres... crazy weather!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All those crazy colourful squares calling out to be sewn together<br />
with 599 other square-like friends!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... and such a long way to go yet though. Bring on another 429 squares!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So in between my crafty goodness for BnB Factory, I have been slowly increasing the number of mini squares for my heirloom blankie... I am currently up to 171, with only 429 to go!!! Bahahahaha... but I love a good challenge!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MMMmmmm... nice, fresh apple and cinnamon muffins!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And watch as they get gobbled up... such an awesome thing to<br />
bake (and devour) on a lazy Sunday arvo at home!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go Denbi Mae!!! Yum yum</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And what else to do on a rainy, humid day stuck inside after all the chores are done? Crafting, baking and enjoying the time spent together! And the rain on the tin roof here sounds amazing, especially as it gets heavier and heavier... just hopefully not too heavy! Wish us luck!<br />
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Happy days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-12083511380226678702011-02-14T14:06:00.000+08:002011-02-14T14:06:22.752+08:00Some yummies for our tummies....<strong><em>"Hospitality consists in a little fire, a little food and an immense quiet" ~ Anon</em></strong><br />
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Pfft!!! Not in this household hahaha... there is always an abundance of food and usually the type of raucous that makes you look forward to bed time at the end of the evening LOL. But it is always a HEAP of fun!!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The creation of the classic, crusty homemade garlic bread- yum yum!!!!<br />
Complete with my own homemade garlic butter with fresh parsely!</td></tr>
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his lil cousin Max. Cuteness Supreme!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And all the above goes for the night we had this Saturday just gone. We were absolutely blessed to have the beautiful company of my Mum and Dad, and my Sister, Brother-in-Law and their precious lil tribe of gorgeous munchkins as well... and it's not often we all get together to be able to do this sort of thing so we really felt thankful for having them all! And thanks for making the effort for us again guys, we really appreciate it!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The yummy Brushetta (minus the hommos darn it- I forgot!)<br />
was gobbled up in minutes... and there were 2 plates of them!!! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And a sneaky hand pinching another little morsel...<br />
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</tbody></table>On the menu was homemade, fresh Brushetta and crusty garlic bread, with icy cold jugs of drink, and the yummiest of freshly made(base to toppings) rustic pizzas... even if I do say so myself! And a Tasmanian Apple Cake and Cheesecake for dessert- thanks a million Mumsy! For the pizzas, I simply cut up all a whole variety of topping options, and put them into my divided containers ready to go once the dough was rolled. Then once each pizza was prepared and rolled out, we all had a bit of a go at putting toppings and flavourings on and letting loose... and the results were amazing! Yum yum!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Think this one might have been our "Super Supremo" pizza...<br />
complete with fresh boccocini and black olives!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the many containers we had to hold our numerous yummy,<br />
fresh ingredients!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Chris had also fired up his beloved bbq and decided to see how a few pizzas would go being cooked with the hood down... and I must say "perfection" (in his words lol), definately going to be cooking them out there from now on!<br />
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<strong><u>PIZZA DOUGH RECIPE</u>:</strong><br />
(this makes enough for approx 6 medium pizzas)<br />
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<strong>800g plain flour (unbleached recommended)</strong><br />
<strong>1 tsp salt</strong><br />
<strong>1 tsp sugar</strong><br />
<strong>1 tsp yeast</strong><br />
<strong>1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil</strong><br />
<strong>Approx. 400ml warm water</strong><br />
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<strong>*Combine all dry ingredients and mix well in a large bowl.</strong><br />
<strong>*Pour in the olive oil and enough warm water to form a dough (this will vary, I actually had to add more water than stated).</strong><br />
<strong>*Knead until the dough is smooth on the outside</strong><br />
<strong>*Cover with clingwrap and put in a warm spot for approx. 1.5-2hrs or until the dough has doubled in size.</strong><br />
<strong>*Once doubled, knock the air out of it and re-knead it into a ball.</strong><br />
<strong>*Cut into required size of dough balls with a knife and roll into a pizza base shape. </strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is our pizza dough slowly doubling<br />
itself in size...</td></tr>
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<strong><u>TIPS and HINTS:</u></strong><br />
<strong>*Any leftover dough can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.</strong><br />
<strong>*I added some italian style herbs and garlic powder to the dough mixture for some extra flavour.</strong><br />
<strong>*And remember when adding the water that less is more to begin with to get the right consistency... then add more if required.</strong><br />
<strong>*I turned the dough balls into a slighty flatter shape with my hands before rolling slightly, and then "tossing" in the air gently to stretch the dough out the traditional way... and it's a heap of fun too!</strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And that's me tossing the pizza dough in <br />
the traditional way- easier than I thought!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of the end results... we made about 7 or 8 pizzas in total-<br />
WAY too much for all our little bellies hahaha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oooh the memories... totally delish! And with fab company what <br />
more could we ask for?!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>All in all a fab night, with gorgeous company and a truly delish feed... need to make the time to do this kind of thing more often! Thanks guys for coming out and spending time with us again- we really appreciate it and LOVED spending time with our nearest and dearest! Let's do it again soon ok ;)<br />
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Happy Days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-87291269413632068542011-02-14T13:11:00.000+08:002011-02-14T13:11:32.550+08:00Wild 'n' Wooly Weather"<strong><em>Water is the softest thing on earth, Yet its silken gentleness will wear away the hardest stone"...</em></strong><br />
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So we've had yet another spot or 2 of some wild weather here in the west of this wide red land of Oz. One night while the kids were just popping into bed, the wild suddenly picked up with such ferocity that Chris and I both jumped up and ran outside to see what the commotion was....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking out from our front door- you can see the solar garden lights<br />
in the roundabout out front! The colours didn't look this vibrant to the <br />
naked eye...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And here it is in pictures!!! Unbelievable! It actually even felt like it was more ferocious than the last storm we had go through... albeit it, both lasting just as short a time as each other. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another with an amazing glow of colour... with a rooftop of big, <br />
heavy clouds and a lashing of wind!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was almost like being in the twilight zone... even the kids<br />
got up out of bed to see what all the commotion was about!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>But the colours in the sky were breathtaking, and the pics I managed to capture were just amazing- and they are obviously not retouched or edited either. I just apologise for the blurriness as I had the light meter set quite high and the shutter speed was slow, therefore I was blown around in the wind rather badly blurry images resulted! Sorry!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An extremely blurry pic looking into our backyard... <br />
with storm almost upon us! The wind was cyclonic!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Amd then we were hit by another much smaller little storm that raced through again only a day or 2 later.. which resulted in us getting a downpour total of 16ml of rain in a mere half an hour! Amazing! But no damage to report with either thank goodness! Let's just hope this heat and humidity give us a welcome reprieve soon... phew!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And yet another Summer Storm rolling on through!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the wind turbine sounding like it was going to<br />
whizz away into the abyss!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Gotta respect Good Old Mother Nature huh!<br />
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Happy Days xoxBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-4907615785044320462011-02-07T22:26:00.000+08:002011-02-07T22:26:30.438+08:00And back they go...<strong><em>"We can see a thousand miracles around us everyday. What is more supernatural than an egg yolk turning into a chicken?" ~ S. Parkes Chadman</em></strong><br />
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<br />
And back went 3 of my little chickens to school again last week... Kaelin in Year 4, Levi in Year 2, and Denbi starting big Year 1, with LJ and Denbi sharing a classroom in split Yr1/2. They were all so excited, much to my discontent, but they were all at the stage of really missing their friends and needing that extra interaction with others too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our big Year 4 boy Kaelin Keede...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So excited they were in fact, that I am sure our day started mere minutes after 5am! After being told to try go back to bed for a little while longer, we couldn't hold the herds back and up we all got. Dressed, breakfast eaten and bags by the door ready to go by 6am! Phew!!! These are some super excited kiddies! And Daddy came home from work, to come and help us out at school to get settled and ready for a fresh new year ahead. Both Chris and myself just cannot believe Kaelin is now in his 6th year of heading off to school... he'll be heading off to high school in a few more mere years, I've already sent in the enrolement forms! Argh!!! Our babies are simply growing up too fast (and if anyone finds a cure to this, please share lol).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cool dude Levi J... starting Year 2!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>A new year, new kids, a new school bus and drivers, and lots to look forward to... except maybe one Little Bridie Lea who is missing her older siblings like crazy (but secretly seems to also be enjoying having the daily run of the house back to herself again lol). Yet it all seemed to cave in on me and with the stress of everything my immune system obviously became low... and I got a bug! A very nasty one! And basically got home from school and died... for 4 days! It was completely incapacitating, and just horrid with it all made the worse with not being able to rest and recouperate. But all on the improve now and feeling good ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Darling Denbi Mae... *sigh* Big Year 1 girl</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And today, Kaelin was thrown into school swimming lessons as well to really start off his year with a bang! The older kids also start Tennis Coaching next week until the end of the term, and Denbi resumes her beloved Dancing Lessons with Jenny again this Friday! It's all go... crazy crazy but fun!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All 3 big kiddies looking very smart!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And on another unrelated note, I just want to express my most sincere sorrow and heartfelt love and support for all those who have lost homes, sheds and the like over the last few days in the devastating bushfires in the Perth hills. Please know that the whole of Australia is behind you, and all our thoughts and prayers are with you all now and forever. Stay strong xox<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our very precious little brood!!! Where have the years gone?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And on a brighter note to end... a HUGE Happy Birthday to my Poppa Bear for tomorrow! The strongest man I know, he is so loving and giving, generous and kind, unselfish and loyal, thoughtful and respectful, always fair and most of all, so very hardworking! And he is totally devoted to his family, and we couldn't ask for a better man to look up to. Love you Daddy xox<br />
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MWAH xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-64519718310709033572011-02-07T21:33:00.000+08:002011-02-07T21:33:32.520+08:00Growing up...<strong><em>"If only youth knew; if only age could" ~ Henri Estienne (1531- 1598)</em></strong><br />
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So... it became time. Little Miss Biddy had started to procure some rather 'odd' behaviour, and by odd I mean... putting those large craft gems into her ears (and by ears I mean the actual ear canals- lucky they jutted out about half way!). And next came the chunky craft beads... hmm- getting slightly smaller, and what is this all about??<br />
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And the final straw came in the form of a smaller kiddie bead I "happened" to come across wedged in the ear hole!!! What is going on here?<br />
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It wasn't until a visit to my parents house and the said last bead was found in Miss Bid's ear that she finally exclaimed to us all "look, pwetties!!"<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Bridie with her new pwetty earrings...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Ahhhhh.... she wants earrings! AHA! The thought had never even crossed my mind as I had waited until Denbi was old enough and mature enough to ask for them herself (which at 3.5yrs old still kind of shocked me seeming too young to even know), and we had a dream run with it all. She sat still for each ear piercing (each done individually), and then was quite willing to let us turn and clean them as well.<br />
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With Bridie I wasn't so confident! She is going on 2yrs this month and just seems so little to me, let alone old enough to want, or even know, what earrings even are! But sure enough, that's precisely what she wanted! And when we asked her about it, she simply pointed to her ears and said "Hmm, pwetties". Ok then... let's do it (and hopefully save ourselves from a trip into the A&E to try remove any amount of unknown objects from her ear canals!).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And again the very special and much adored pwetties!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So how did we go??? Well, let's just say it was late in the afternoon, and not the most opportune time to take a boisterous (ie- feral!!) 2yr old to have little guns shoot holes in her ear lobes! Thank goodness Chris was with me, otherwise I might've chickened out, packed up and whisked us all home minus those darn "pwetties". However, the 2 assistants in the Chemist were very brave, and also willing to put up with a slightly (ok, a big load) tired little Biddy. You girls were amazing! Thankyou thankyou! And within minutes we had one very happy little girl with her brand new sparkly pwetties (aka- pretties)... sterling silver studs with amethyst stones- her birth stone. And boy!!! Does she like to show these babies off, it's so cute! <em>AND </em>she has even been a doll when it comes to the cleaning and care of them as well- so decision well made I think!<br />
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So proud of you my little baby girl... where has that baby gone?? Sometimes don't you just wish you could slow down time?!<br />
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Happy Days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-21654265545786078622011-01-31T22:37:00.000+08:002011-01-31T22:37:09.815+08:00Mother Nature...<strong><em>"In my best social accent I addressed him. I said 'It is most extraordinary weather for this time of year!' He replied, 'Ah, it isn't this time of year at all' " ~ Oliver St John Gogarty (1878- 1957)</em></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from our front yard- the wall of water you can see <br />
coming up the driveway and across the paddock...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And as it reaches our home...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>On the Saturday just passed (Jan 29th), we had a freak storm makes its way across our part of the countryside, wreaking havoc as it went. We managed to actually hear (and most definately <em>'see'</em>) it coming, just in time to get all the washing off the clothesline thank goodness... otherwise it might've ended up who knows where?!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And as it's about to unleash over our backyard (notice the lawn growing too-<br />
pretty awesome huh!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The total greyness behind the fence is the massive wall <br />
of water coming towards us...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And our precious babes inside all safe n sound... and Bridie actually slept through<br />
it all believe it or not!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This storm was unlike anything we've had in a long while, and while Cyclone Bianca was just off the West coast here, the 2 were apparently unrelated! Just one of those freak Mother Nature things I guess... and as quickly as it began, it also passed just as quickly, leaving a path of destruction and gaining in strength as it continued on!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The windturbine absolutely howling through the severe wind and heavy rain,<br />
we've never seen it like it before!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the trees as they cop a bollocking... </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the front drive entrance awash with all the massive puddles and excess water</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all those who lost a loved one or sustained damage to homes and other things during this time also xo Stay strong<br />
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xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-46954161060614810062011-01-31T21:56:00.000+08:002011-01-31T21:56:10.294+08:00Australia Day....<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong><em>"Such is the patriot's boast, where'er we roam, His first best country ever is at home" ~ Oliver Goldsmith (c.1728- 1774)</em></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Whether it be the red, white and blue on our national flag.. or the green and gold we don when representing our Mother Land, an Aussie seems not prouder than on that of our sacred day! <em>Australia Day! </em>A day we have all come to love and look forward to, a day to appreciate all that is good in our lucky country, and also a day to get out there and have some good ole' Aussie fun :) perhaps even with our national drink (aka- the stubby!) in hand! LOL...</div><br />
This year our day started off with an awesome brunch at my Sister and Brother-In-Law's place, with a delicious feast of eggs n bacon, toad in a hole(s), a HUGE fresh fruit platter, croissants (not Aussie, but very yummy), and english muffins with ham, cheese and tomato toasted over the top... and a heap more delish menu items as well... all washed down with fruit juice! YUMMO!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of our yummy brunch spread! Mm mmmm</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Had to include this snap... Denbi in the foreground with her temp face tatts<br />
and Aussie Flad Headwear which a random reveller gave her last year!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">After our bellies had settled a while, we cracked open the waterslide and got busy with some dishwashing detergent and a little water! What a laugh... and a HEAP of fun as well. The kids all had an absolute ball and it made me really appreciate being able to sit back and enjoy fun times with our precious family, relax and take in all that it means to be Australian. We really are the lucky ones you know...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kaelin in full water slide glide action.... awesome fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A ripper of Levi coming down the plastic...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Denbi Mae soaking up the suds...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our neice Stella mastering the skid and slip technique... gorgeous girl!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>After all the fun of the day had died down the kids needed some quiet time, and after which we then headed out to have a traditional Aussie BBQ with some really great friends... we were literally outnumbered 2 to 1 with kids, yet we barely heard a peep out of them all evening! Thanks guys for having us all and for a really relaxing, enjoyable evening! Next time it's our place ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Bid not wanting to miss any of the waterslide action either</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chris giving Bridie the extra slip and push she needed to make it to the end LOL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And an amazing action shot of Kaelin Boy in full glide... taken by my rather<br />
soggy sister Liz (thanks for doing the wet work Diz xo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another pic caught during some quiet play time...<br />
these 2 cousins totally LOVE each other xox</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So remember to be thankful of this amazing country of ours... Australia! <em>"I love a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains..." </em>although we have more of the droughts and flooding rains of late, we still have an awesome country here. And we are truly the lucky ones, and remember to be thankful of that always xox<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Happy Days xox K</div>Bread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-54166680059465501982011-01-31T21:06:00.000+08:002011-01-31T21:06:25.444+08:00To while away the hours....<strong><em>"What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance" ~ Jane Austen (1775- 1817)</em></strong><br />
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I laugh at the above quote... on a scorcher of a day here you can quite easily curse the weather, and wish for a lovely cool day to be all rugged up inside! Yet, in a few good months time I'm sure we'll all be rubbing our hands together furiously in a bid to keep them warm and just wish we had a gorgeous hot, summery day to take our winter blues away LOL.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our gorgeous nephew Max having some fun at the Waterpark!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Big Boy Kaelin (so not liking his photo taken these days it seems),<br />
had a ball with all the kids at the Waterpark</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So in a bid to enjoy all this hot and humid weather, and to while away some school holiday hours as well, we have to been heading to the Waterpark in Geraldton (our closest major city centre) to spend some time with family and friends... and to have some fun!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our little camp for the duration of our stay, so much stuff to take<br />
for one little outing LOL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just some of the fab playground at the Waterpark... we are SO lucky to have something<br />
like this locally now! We did we ever do without it??</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My big girl Denbi and her little imitator and biggest fan cousin Stella enjoying<br />
some yummy watermelon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whoa!!! Maximum brightness... but such a bright happy day too! The girls<br />
in full action with the water guns :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And last of all... myself! Taken by my awesome sister Liz. We had such a great day!</td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And isn't the above quote <em>so</em> true when it comes to our kids? Time seems to fly by so quickly while they are young, then all of a sudden they become real little people.. little adults even! Talking about all sorts of mature and sensible subjects, asking curious questions and being inquisitive and paying attention to every detail of their lives... and yours!</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The older 3 kids busy playing the game "<em>Kerplunk"</em></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at the concentration... lots of squeals and giggling done too!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The first (and by far the most exxy- whoo!!! Won't be a regular thing unfortunately) proper outing we went on was to the movies to see "Megamind" in 3D. The kids <strong>*<em>loved</em>*</strong> it!!! And so did Mummy to be honest hahaha... That same day we also went to our local Shopping Centre and did plaster cast paintings as well, with the boys choosing a car to paint and Denbi choosing a plaque style cast with clouds and a rainbow! We've definitely got some budding artists happening here....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids with their pre-creation salt dough... such excitement!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Also on our list of happenings have been regular outings to the local waterpark down on the Geraldton Foreshore with groups of friends and family. Always a fun outing and costs nothing at all, except maybe taking along a little basket of food and drink goodies for hungry tummies. The kids have also been utilising our supply of boardgames and toys as well, playing "<em>Kerplunk</em>" (whilst Bridie is asleep for that one though as it contains marbles of which I'm worried she'll try to pop in her mouth), "<em>Deal or No</em> <em>Deal</em>" and of course the perrenial fave- <em>Card Games.</em><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salt dough creating.... "Now, what shall I make?? Decisions, decisions..."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pre-baked creations... a letter for each of the kids names, a sword protector<br />
for Kaelin, a pinch bowl for LJ, and a flower (with a little help from Mummy) for Denbi </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And the other day I got all inspired by one of my fave bloggers Melissa Goodsell over at <a href="http://www.melissagoodsell.typepad.com/">Day to Day</a>- 'One Crafty Mumma'... I have previously done the good old salt dough creations with my kids in the past, and even have an awesome recipe... somewhere?! But when I saw Melissa's recipe and her daughter Bella's bowl creation I couldn't help but dig out the ingredients and get to work with the kids once again. It was great fun and we plan on doing it again <em>really</em> soon! So many ideas and so little dough to go around (I ran out of salt... so guess what is top of the shopping list this week lol), and next time I'll make a double or triple batch hahaha... and she has had a heap of other really cool school holiday crafts and activites on there as well! Here's Melissa's recipe from her blog...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Add the flour, salt water and cooking oil together in a bowl, mixing it until combined with a spoon. Then add a few drops of food colouring and mix through with your hands until the colour is even. Once you've 'created', bake at 150'c for a few hours keeping watch, or lay somewhere for a few days to dry, and.... waaalaaa!!!! Awesome fun and all just using a few simple ingredients from your own cupboard- easy peasy lemon squeezey ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and having a ball finally painting their fun masterpieces, the wait for them <br />
to cool before painting was exhasuting LOL</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We have also taken the family to the local Speedway a few times over the hols using some free entry vouchers we got (from a rained out session a few weeks back)... I am a rev head at heart, grew up out the Speedway watching my Dad and Uncle and Aunty (and even Mum for a short stint) race every second weekend, and <em>LURVE </em>the sights, the sounds and especially the smell.... Grrrrrlllll!!!! And now it seems our children have a bit of a love for the sport too... must run in the blood! And last weekend we were lucky enough to share it with some of our Godchildren and their Daddy too, and we all had a great night.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very sunny shot of the Sprintcars at our last Speedway outing,<br />
before the sun went down and the lights came on... Grrrllll!!!</td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And of course, all the usual fave activities have been a happening here as well... the outside play time, the 'cooking' from their play kitchen, lego building, drawing and creating with paper and craft items, watching the odd movie or 3 on the really hot days and just general fun play time. PLUS the older 3 have become really good at making their own toasted sandwiches and lunches (under the watchful eye of Mum of course, and no knives involved yet either... just the basics), and they are loving being a little independant too.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>So we are off for another outing to the Waterpark tomorrow as well, and I am just about to pack my little basket with some goodies and bits n pieces for their hungry bellies after a big morning of play and fun.. I am thinking some popcorn, biscuits and maybe some fruit might do the trick! And a BIG bottle of water! And as the holidays wind to a close, I wish you all the most perfect of days, and the bestest fun on Wednesday for "Australia Day" as well... can't wait!!!<br />
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Happy Days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-7093826169510223282011-01-19T15:41:00.000+08:002011-01-19T15:41:37.444+08:00Keeping busy...<strong><em>"Everybody should have an equal chance- but they shouldn't have a flying start" ~ Harold Wilson (1916- 1995), [The Observer, 1963]</em></strong><br />
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I always look forward to the school holidays... it is our time for just trying to stay put, and enjoy our amazing home. Because we live a fair distance away from anything, it is always an effort for us to go anywhere- even if only for a short while. And we seem to be forever in our car, which makes me very thankful we have a nice car lol!!! So... on our school hols, rather than pack up a million and one things and go somewhere like our day to day runnings, we <em>LOVE</em> to just stay home! (Although having said that, we have had a regular fun kiddie session in town every week during the hols as well... just to even it up a bit).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And another dark pic... but some very tidy shelves!!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It also gives us a chance to get a few of those annoying little jobs done that we otherwise have no time for... not really fun jobs, but necessary! And <em>totally worth it!!!</em> As I mentioned a few posts back, the cupboards have been getting a clean out! It is amazing what mess and clutter can accumulate after being in this house for just over a year...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our gorgeous walk-in pantry!! Neat as a pin...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ooh dark pics... sorry!! It's an overcast type of day here, which makes<br />
for gloomy picture taking. The bottom end of the pantry, isn't it special!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>But look at them now... still a little fuller than I'd like, but one of my goals this year is to pare down and simplify. The Generation Zero, back to basics and less is more (sorry, I've just finished up reading an article on it all from a newspaper mag). So, not only is my aim to keep these newly reorganised cupboards looking fab all year round, but it also to use what we have up... and try to not replace it all!! (food excepted of course). Let's see how this goes... stay tuned!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My newest creation... a gorgeous big (12cm across) felt flower,<br />
which I put a brooch pin backing on, but attach to hair lackies, headbands,<br />
tops etc... very versatile- and I LOVE it!!!! (and am SO glad I got a good pic of it)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Also, I have been madly cutting away at my felt supplies trying to get a good stock happening for a new piece or 3 that I will be selling this year. I handcut all my felt shapes and pieces, and each piece is also sewn before glueing (if any glueing) as well. I have been playing around with shapes and designs for this piece for a while now and think I finally might have come up with something I am liking... as I will not sell anything I don't like! I have even made a little something for myself too I liked it that much (see pic above)!!! So stay tuned for that one too....<br />
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Thoughts are always with all those affected by the devastating floods and fires experienced in Australia lately, we are thinking of you all, always xoxox<br />
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xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-79989924930626757652011-01-15T12:37:00.000+08:002011-01-15T12:37:35.650+08:00Taking Stock....<strong><em>"We are all strong enough to bear the sufferings of others" ~ LA ROCHEFOUCAULD, Maximes (1678)</em></strong><br />
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I was going to do a blog post about the fabulous day I had in town with my kiddies the other day, and the 3D movie we went and saw and the plaster mould characters we painted in a local shopping mall... or I could have also posted about the exciting bits and pieces I am currently handcutting ready for assemblage and completion, for Bread n Butter Factory.... or even a post on silly trivial things like the rate of growth our lawn has recently undertaken (believe me.. it is phenomenal!!), the new yard Chris is slowly building for our pool... or anything really!?<br />
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Yet my thoughts, and those of almost every other Aussie at the moment, keep turning to the flood tragedies our Eastern States cousins are all currently living through. Complete and utter devastation everywhere you look, they have lost homes, businesses, pets, furniture, their livelihoods and even more shattering, some have even lost their lives...<br />
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One of the most poignant stories out of this I have heard so far, and one that really hits home for us personally, is of a Mother and her 2 sons being washed away down a swollen river system whilst still in their car. The older of the 2 boys, an extremely brave and selfless 13yr old, insisted to rescuers that his younger brother be saved before himself (knowing full well that he himself could not swim) and together with his Mother, they pushed the younger boy out the window and into the arms of safety. Within moments of this happening however, the torrent of water became more violent and the rescuers, despite their greatest efforts and concerns, were unable to save them both. They were ultimately washed away to their deaths, and this is by far one of the greatest, most touching stories of heroism and bravery to come out of this disaster... yet also one of the most heartbreaking and devastating too. As a mother myself with 2 sons (and of course 2 daughters), I simply cannot fathom the breadth and depth of this tragedy... along with the many, many other stories that are coming our of this massive natural disaster on our doorsteps... and have been taking time out myself to just really take stock of everything that is important in our lives, our family, our children, our health, and our friends. And this particular story of a Mother and her 2 precious sons has really affected us. Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to their families and friends, and to the poor little boy left behind who had to go through this absolutely terrifying experience, and actually witnessed his Mother and brother being washed away. And then my thoughts turn to my own children, and particularly in relation to this story, our sons...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our own 2 big brave boys.. may they always stay safe and secure</td></tr>
</tbody></table><strong><em>So many </em></strong>tragic and heartbreaking stories (like the death of a poor little 4yr old boy) have come out of this disaster, some people have lost absolutely everything. And all on our own back doorsteps too. This is Australia, and things like this are not meant to happen here... are they?! Our thoughts, prayers and concern go out to each and everyone involved and just know that Australia is right behind you all. We are Aussies, and we are strong and resilient, and we will get through this together!<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In fact, I was watching the news and <a href="http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/"><strong>Sunrise</strong></a><strong> </strong>program this morning and they were reporting from all over affected parts of Brisbane, Queensland. They were showing the cleanup in progress and asking for volunteers (of any kind, but particularly plumbers, electricians, gas fitters etc). They were also reporting from the Volunteer Centres, where people are meant to go and sign themselves up if they want to pitch in and help... some 7000 people showed up this morning just wanting to help out!!! That is an absolutely phenomenal amount of community spirit and generosity, as these people are not being paid or compensated for their time and efforts, they are just there to help out because they want to... and I applaude you all! You are amazing people and should be commended and be so proud of yourselves! And as one guy they interviewed said, "It is good for the soul to help others" and I totally agree with you. They have been dubbed "The Suburban Army", and these people have no idea who house it is they are cleaning up, or whose possesions they are trying to salvage, they are just getting in there and doing it! And that is just amazing!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our beautiful family... cherish the ones you love always!</td></tr>
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</div>The recovery and rebuilding effort will take months if not years in Queensland, and now also in neighbouring states too. It will be a long, slow process but the Queenslanders are a tough breed and I know they will pull through bigger and better than ever! And if you are thinking of holidaying anywhere soon, please still keep Queensland in mind. They desperately need their tourism industry to stay on track and there are many stunning locations over there untouched by the floods which are calling out for visitors. And also if you'd like to make a donation or need any further information on this flood crisis, please visit the "Sunrise" website (link above) and follow the links.<br />
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In a time of such tragedy and devastation, the human spirit has really come alive. And it has also made a lot of people not immediately affected stop and think too. Take stock of what is really important to you, and cherish it always. Something we should all do regularly really, not just in a time of crisis. And god bless all those immediately affected by these horrors and trail of destruction, our hearts go out to you all and you are in our thoughts and prayers always xox<br />
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xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-46757477282065660822011-01-10T17:58:00.000+08:002011-01-10T17:58:50.114+08:00Busy Summer Times...<strong><em>"Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared" ~ Buddha, c.563-483BCE</em></strong><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So... we're back!!! Sorry for the long absence, but the silly season sprung upon us with a vengence this time round what with school concerts, dance concerts, Christmas Parties, Birthday Parties, End of Year Functions, Christmas Shopping, Giving and Sharing and all the usual guff! So much so that there left little time for anything else. But a <strong><em>huge </em>Happy New Year</strong> to you all and I sincerely hope you all had a <strong>fantastic Christmas</strong> time spent with those who are near and dear, and was filled full of all things yummy, scrummy and delicious xox</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The head of the household placing the star atop our Christmas Tree :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The loves of our lives standing very proud in front<br />
of their beautiful creation</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I officially finished up my very last order in the day or 2 before Christmas, and already have some eager customers waiting for my new goodies to hit shelves and their hot little hands in the next few weeks... makes a girl feel <em>very </em>special! So... today is the first day of BnB's return to reality, and geez it's hard to tear myself away from my casual crocheting, occasional movie watching and all round cruise time!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our end of year open-air school concert</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our precious cherubs and my sister and brother-in-law's <br />
gorgeous kiddies also, on Chris's birthday visit</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">But the time just after Christmas is also my annual clean out time as well. So far I've conquered the big back room (kids end only so far, my studio end is still a work in progress), all 4 kids bedrooms have had a big declutter and dejunk, the boys clothes have been sorted and all the small pieces pulled out, both the bathrooms have had an overhaul, and also a few other random cupboards around the house. Alas... still a way to go yet though, but I'll get there!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our precious big girl Miss Denbi Mae at her second ever dance concert!!<br />
SO proud of you sweetheart, and the very well earned trophy you got too xox</td></tr>
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And the whole time I have been doing this... I have also been slowly hammering away at that crocheted square blanket I showed you pics of a while back (<a href="http://www.breadnbutterfactory.blogspot.com/2010/10/busy-busy-busy.html">see here</a>). Thought I had made great progress, until I worked out just how big I wanted to make this baby and how many little squares that involved... and I fell about 500 short! Yup- 500!!!! So my measley little pile looks even smaller now, however I am <strong><em>really</em></strong> enjoying the process of making it so I can wait for the finished product! Plus I have added some yummy new colours into the mix now as well, I am so pumped to see the end result.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holiday fun... the magic garden the kids received from my sister amongst other things<br />
at Christmas time. Remember these?? Heaps of fun to watch it grow!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summertime scooting on the front verandah...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Another thing I have been getting busy with over the last few "downtime" weeks, has been some new items I plan on selling this year. Always meant to get this project happening but haven't really had the time to get it underway... so stay tuned!<br />
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So... welcome back to us all and thanks so much for staying true and for all the support! 2011 is going to be awesome! <br />
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xox K<br />
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The crazy, busy time of Harvest has wound up for yet another season and I must admit... it is a very strange feeling this year. Usually we are touch and go as to whether we are finished by the time Chris's birthday rolls around next month (the 15th bless him!!), but this year is totally out of the ordinary. A pretty average harvest year, but much better than some poor souls who didn't have much/anything to harvest at all. Cheers to all and hoping you have the best harvest possible if in the same situation xxx<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Walkaway Market Day stall... again right next to my sister Liz from Bizzy Dayz</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And on another note for myself, I completed my last Market Day for the year also at the "Christmas in the Country" Market Day in Walkaway on Friday. A quieter than hoped for day (as I think some think of Walkaway as being SO far away, when it is really only a 15-20min drive up the road), but also LOTS of other things happening around town too. But a great morning regardless, and a huge thanks to the wonderful ladies who helped organise such a great day!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Again featuring my rustic Christmas Tree and an assortment of clippie decos</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So much happening around the place at the moment as the silly season well and truly has it's grip on us, and is taking hold lol. I do LOVE this time of year, but it also comes with it's downsides too unfortunately. Like money. One never has enough this time of year. Presents, parties, food, drink, outings, costs blow outs! I'd love to hear from anyone who has some ripper money saving ideas or fail safe Chrissy plans... I need to get into gear for next year already I think LOL<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little on the sparse side of things... all the stock I have left :(</td></tr>
</tbody></table>But along with the stresses of the silly season, also comes all the joy, laughter, good times, yummy food, time spent with family and friends, parties and fab times!!! I went to my first Xmas Party/Birthday Sale yesterday with the gorgeous girls from <a href="http://www.jivebaby.com.au/"><strong>Jive Baby</strong></a><strong>.</strong> What a fabulous arvo of yummy sale items, delish food and nice cold bevvies (it sure was a warm one outside), relaxing tones of Michael May crooning away, and I even got myself a mini manicure! Thanks SO much Sue and Renee, you girls sure know how to throw a party! And a huge congrats to all those who won a fab door prize too, donated by so many talented local ladies... Andrea from<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Geraldton-Australia/T-and-A-lifestyle-photography/336030893222"><strong> T & A Lifestyle Photography</strong></a> with an awesome photographic package, Nic from <strong><a href="http://www.ivyvibe.com.au/">Ivy Vibe</a></strong> with a gorgeous handbag and accessories, and many more including myself donating a little something as well. Thanks again girls, I had a ball xo<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My gorgeous sister Liz in her stall "Bizzy Dayz" at Walkaway</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Another thing I love about this time of year is putting the Christmas Tree up, decorating the house with 4 very excited little kidlets, and all the happiness this time of year can bring. A time to forget bad feelings and put them behind you, a time to share your love with those you are closest too and forget those who have no place in your life anymore, and also a time to take into stock what is really important to you and cherish it with all your heart. Value your health, don't dwell on your wealth (or lack thereof lol), and try think of those less fortunate than ourselves and help where you can.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Every year I must admit I have an urge to pack my precious bundles up (being kiddie bundles) and troddle off to help out with the soup kitchens around town or even volunteer our time for a meal at one of the charities. I want our children to know what else is out there and how some people really have to live and survive, out of their own sheltered lives. I really want our kids to experience this, even if just the one time, and help them learn to appreciate everything they have everyday. However... while I think maybe our boys might be ready for a lesson this realistic, the girls are still a bit young. So maybe we shall stick with gathering up our old/unplayed with toys and donating them to charity, and buying a present for a child underneath the local Target Christmas Tree for now... but I am determined one year to get them out there and help. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Chopper-esque Mo Growth and a newly shaven head!</td></tr>
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</div>Also a last minute Mo Grow Update for <strong><a href="http://www.movember.com/">Movember</a></strong>... Chris actually spat the chewie a little last night while trying to drink his cappucino coffee with frothy topping hehehehe. SO he gave the Mo Growth a bit of a trim up (sick of having his mo full of frons- "for later ons")... but it has stayed in place the whole month despite his whinges and grumpies. I am SO proud of you honey, and fab effort in raising funds for a really worthwhile cause for Mens Prostate Cancer and Depression. Off it comes tomorrow... until next year! LOL<br />
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Happy Days precious people xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-64042289864001596462010-11-22T13:38:00.000+08:002010-11-22T13:38:41.800+08:00And so it goes on...<strong><em>To write it, it took three months; to conceive it three minutes; to collect the data in it- all my life" ~ F.Scott Fitzgerald. (1896- 1940)</em></strong><br />
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So the harvest is still in motion... the market days are half over... and the kids (and ourselves) are all disasterously tired! But not long now....<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My absence (sorry... I have felt just awful about it too), as been due to the huge amount of handsewing I have undertaken over the last 2 or 3wks in the lead up to the big <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MWBKM">Midwest Baby and Kids Market</a> </strong>I did yesterday side by side with my sister Liz from <a href="http://bizzydayz.blogspot.com/"><strong>Bizzy Dayz</strong></a><strong>. </strong>It was another fabulous day all round, plenty of amazing stalls filled to the brim of so many beautiful goodies and handmade items, an abundance of happy shoppers perusing all on offer, and an outstanding amount of talent all in one place... it never ceases to amaze me!! And unfortunately, there is me watching it all walk out the door underneath someone elses arm as I was a vendor... not a buyer hehehehe (probably a good thing for my husband too LOL). But seriously- full credit to Natalie and all her helpers as it was another glorious day! Thanks a bunch!!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And also a HUGE thanks to everyone that stopped by my stall and gave me words of encouragement, thanks and praise... I was seriously speechless, stunned and so very humbled to know that there are real people out there who do actually read my ramblings and adore my work, and it still brings a tear to my eye now. The encouragement and positivity it brings me is one of pure joy and happiness, and allows me to spread my wings just that little bit further in life... so I thankyou all so very much for that xox</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And again... my stall on the right, and Liz's on the left (and her setting up in the front)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And my sister... Liz. What a Wonder Woman!!! Her stall put mine to shame, as she had piles and piles of gorgeous handmade items, baby bibs, soft toys, embellished t-shirts, summer dresses and much, much more... ALL while she has a 2.5yr old and 7mth old twins at home AND she owns and runs her own hair salon too and more!!! SO very proud of you and the fantastic effort you made Liz xox<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Faux Christmas Tree... very rustic it was! tehehe</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So I have one more Market Day to go this year, and that is this Friday at the Walkaway Rec Centre for the first ever "Christmas in the Country" Market morning, between 9am and 12 noon. I have a small amount of stock left after yesterday, so I will be madly trying to make up the rest in time... wish me luck!!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And another one last note... Movember is almost over, so please remember to head over to their website and donate today!!! Such a worthy cause! And I'll try popping some more pics of the market up later when the photo uploader is being a little kinder xxx</div><br />
Happy Days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-51731173209067280172010-11-10T15:37:00.000+08:002010-11-10T15:39:04.375+08:00Mo Grow...<strong><em>"There are three stages of a man's life: He believes in Santa Claus, He doesn't believe in Santa Claus, He is Santa Claus" ~ Author Unknown</em></strong><br />
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Going to keep this one on a much lighter note than the last blog post I am sure you are all happy to know hahaha, but I REALLY want to thankyou all for your kind words of support and encouragement, which has really reinforced to me why I am doing all of this... and to think I almost didn't complete it and then nearly removed the post once it was out there!!! You guys are amazing xxx<br />
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</tbody></table>SO.... <strong><a href="http://www.movember.com/">Movember</a></strong> is in full swing here, with Chris's "growth" increasing by the minute- the only time he has ever been happy about the rate of which his hair spreads haha. But such a worthy cause to get behind and support, they even have a section for women to be able to get involved also... so stop the waxing and start the growing!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Funny... but it naturally grows that way!!! LOL</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">And speaking of in full swing... so is Harvest here too!!! Long hours, dust, flies, smouldering fires on machinery, and the unpredictable... but so far so good I guess. Let's hope that continues and it all goes well. </div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Header cruising towards the chaser bin at dusk...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2 other Headers coming the other way...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And on the subject of growth as well (aren't I just tying all this random stuff in nicely today hahaha) some gorgeous friends of ours had a truckload of Sir Walter Lawn delivered to them up from the Big Smoke so they could finish off their backyard... but alas they over ordered a bit (better to be safe than sorry!). So after a small announcement on facebook and me happening to notice... we ended up with some luscious rolls of top grade turf to plant around our yard!!! YIPPEE!!! I couldn't believe our luck- and what amazing friends to just gift it to us as well- thanks guys xxx<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And some of our original lawn growth... finally it is taking off!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So LOTS of planting for me over the last few days... I know I REALLY should be sewing madly, but I really needed to get this grass in and planted before it wilted and died too, and I can't wait for the end result! The muscles are a bit on the tender side today though... maybe that is a good thing LOL<br />
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</tbody></table>And almost another week has passed us by... you get to midweek and then suddenly the week has vanished!!!<br />
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Happy days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-60872204251858184842010-11-05T13:07:00.000+08:002010-11-05T13:07:53.421+08:00Sunny Days...<strong><em>"Be where you are: otherwise you miss your life" ~ Buddha</em></strong><br />
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It's a longen today... but hopefully a gooden!!! Read on..... xxx<br />
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So very true... just being "there" in your life is just not good enough. Being present however, being in the moment and savouring and enjoying (or not, depending on the situation) and really learning from each experience and taking everything on board is how we grow in life.<br />
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</tbody></table>I try to be present for my family always, be aware, and alert and organised more than anything... never enough time in the day LOL. But I also believe that we need to be present for our friends too, sometimes just as much as our own family. I try to pay attention to how people are, to what may be going on in their lives and affecting them as much as my own... and knowing when to just be present, yet not intrusive when a delicate moment arises. <br />
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I also try to keep track of my friends lives and happenings, and touch base with them about certain matters, check in on them when I am worried, call them up from time to time as friends do, and ask them how certain things/events/situations have panned out too. Same goes for congratulating them on happy occasions, praise them when I notice how good they look whilst on the weight loss track etc, and always offering my help and assistance when needed as well. After all, it is all part of being a good person, a great friend, and that fabulous feeling you get inside when you know you have made someones day.<br />
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</tbody></table>I also ALWAYS make the effort to say hello, even sometimes going out of my way to make a concerted effort... even when I know I am being avoided on purpose. I also love to smile at people... regardless of what may be happening in my life, I ALWAYS try to put a smile on my face and share my affection and effort. Who knows... you may the only person all day who smiles at one person, and that may just be enough to keep their spirits up, their head held high and make them feel even the tiniest bit special. A smile is truly worth it's weight in gold!!! <br />
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And I do all this knowing full well that 95% of the time, none of it will ever be reciprocated. The same time, effort, thought or expense is never spent on you as you do onto others. But just knowing that you are the better person inside, your intentions are good and your heart is always true is something I treasure and am so very proud of too.<br />
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However... having said all that, we are constantly encountering people in our lives who are out for number one, who never acknowledge you or make an effort (even in return), who make their own personal opinions of you based on "stories" and "lies" but choose to believe them as it is just easier than the truth. Some people never end up on top in life as there are always those who can see your inner beauty, sense your good nature, know your good intentions, talents, ease with making new friendships etc etc... yet also feel threatened by that too. Jealous even perhaps? Instead of trying to better themselves and strive to achieve all the things they long to have, they become hell bent on destroying you instead. Lies. Manipulation. Greed. Deception. Backstabbing. Imitation. Blame. Ridicule. Constantly criticiing behind your back. Morally devoid of any conscience or sense of right and wrong. <br />
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</tbody></table>I find it hard to still believe in this day and age with so many wars, so much poverty (even on our own doorsteps), so much hardship and struggle... that these kinds of people still exist. And worse still, there seems to be more and more of them too. And how can people still choose the dark side over good? Do they have no morals, ethics or conscience? How do they sleep at night knowing in their hearts all the dark they bring? This is a time when people should be pulling together, sheltering those who are weak, boosting and strengthing those who deserve it, and shunning those that bring ill will and mean harm. <br />
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When we went through the heartache and loss of losing our second daughter Lola midterm, we experienced this hurt first hand unfortunately. We were shunned, ignored, avoided, talked about, criticized, and basically left out in the cold. I have honestly never felt more alone in my whole life, and I have a few "good" life experiences to compare it to as well. People even refused to acknowledge that it even happened, even members of our own family- even after having an autopsy done on our poor precious angel, and receiving her ashes via a post bag (yes... an ordinary post bag in the mail!!), they refuse to admit the event. And still to this day, there are those that continue to down play it all saying things like other people had it much worse than you, you were "lucky" (my favourite!!) and it was "for the best". Something no parent in mourning ever wants to hear! Even today... it makes me sick inside to hear all these not very well aimed comments. And worst of all... it is REALLY really hurtful :(<br />
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So I say to you now... smile! It is not hard, it's not going to cost you anything, and you may just make someones day! There is not enough of it going around nowadays. And the next time you go to tell "stories" about someone or criticize, or ridicule and or just plain be nasty... please try to stop and think about your actions. Think about how you'd feel if you were in that person's situation, and the shoe was on the other foot. Think. Act. Commit. <br />
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As you can probably tell from my very long winded post today and the very nature of the subject, I am having a bit of a dark day... BUT... I am going to continue to smile regardless!! Share the affection and hopefully it will become infectious! AND I am going to post "HAPPY PICS" on here today to try lighten my day too. Happy days xxx<br />
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xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-75861619605784979652010-11-01T10:29:00.000+08:002010-11-01T10:29:36.946+08:00These Things Do Happen....<strong><em>"After all, tomorrow is another day" ~ Margaret Mitchell (1900- 1949) [Gone with the wind (1936)]</em></strong><br />
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So... a very eventful week has passed, and yet another is upon us. What happened? Ahh... just the usual sort of thing, except my parents were away for just over a week, and it always seems to drag when people you love are not nearby. I mean to say, I actually don't see my folks very often at all being a good away from them and me being busy with our 4 kids etc, and both of them working more than fulltime jobs, running a business and trying to have a life of their own too. But just knowing they were not there.... that's the thing!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost all healed now... my "spots"! Stitches out this week :D</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I actually did have a few little 'spots' cut out of my face (my first time- a bit scary but not all that!), birthday parties, Halloween, Sleepovers, meetings and the like... and my sister did have a pretty bad week herself (also with her 2.5yr old and 6mth old twins), so we were really looking forward to Mum and Dad being back on home turf!! Haha silly aren't we!? We really don't need them there, but just knowing that they can't be leaves you with this unnerving feeling!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Biddy in yet another makeup and stickers escapade... Where <br />
on earth is she finding it all?? LOL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He takes such an awful shot LOL This was attempt #6!!!<br />
Goodluck with "Movember" honey xxx</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I shall keep you updated with pics on his growth progress.. keep your fingers crossed for me it doesn't get to out of control hahaha<br />
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Happy Melbourne Cup Day tomorrow peeps and hope you have a win, and enjoy your day regardless of what you do <br />
xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-14979519531612882222010-10-25T20:01:00.000+08:002010-10-25T20:01:25.366+08:00Busy, busy, busy....<strong><em>"As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same" ~ Nelson Mandela </em></strong><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So a few months back I made the hard decision to stop taking any more special orders from customers, as I seemed to be focusing all my efforts and attention on completing these over the need to create new items for my everyday customers and stock. I was also feeling rather stifled creatively as I could never find the time to make something new or get myself lost in bringing a new something to life... something I love!!!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A special order almost ready to hit the post!<br />
Lilac Lady Babs Hair Clippie Holder</td></tr>
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</div>However since then, I still receive a steady stream of orders for something to be made specially to suit...which I must admit I usually try my darndest to accommodate, but sometimes to my own detriment :( <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An order for a precious lady for her Chrissy pressies</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">But I always get a fantastic feeling of satisfaction upon completing something that was made especially for someone else, and made with all my love, sweat and pride!!! I really do love everything I make... sounds a bit conceited I guess, but I just won't sell something that I myself wouldn't buy! It has to be perfect- top notch!!!</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Single Birdie Clippies.... aren't they cute!?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brilliant Birdies..... </td></tr>
</tbody></table>And I am also this way with things I make for ourselves for around the home too... painfully so in fact! Crocheting for instance, takes me an extraordinarily long time to complete a project! I am a tight stitcher... like it just so, and if I have dropped a stitch or it has gone off the rails somewhere... I unpull and start again! Simple!!! I wish I wasn't this way... but by geez I am!!! hahaha<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My next crocheting project for home.... will see what I come up with!!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>So.... here's to completing my next (and final) special order for a fantastic chickie babe and her precious daughter, and getting on with creating some new goodies too!!!<br />
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Happy Days xox KBread n Butter Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04559515285317340771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8055872254262668139.post-74070033288553898482010-10-25T18:43:00.000+08:002010-10-25T18:43:54.909+08:00The little sister.....<strong><em>" Far from being the basis of the good society, the family, with it's narrow privacy and tawdry secrets, is the source of all our discontentments" ~ Sir Edmund Leach (1910- 1989)</em></strong><br />
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Little sisters... love them or loathe them they are a part of our lives and we must live with them!!! Mine is all grown up now and rather a pleasure to be around (most of the time haha), but I can guarantee you there were times when this wasn't the case at all!!! She was oh-so-cute and butter wouldn't melt... but she certainly had a devilish side LOL. Like all little siblings I guess...<br />
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But now I am seeing it between my own 2 daughters... Denbi is about 3.5yrs older than her little sister Bride and they usually love each other and play really well but.... lately as Biddy is getting herself known much more and is into everything, she has also started to annoy her big sister and interfere with things that she shouldn't!!! Some things I have been able to quickly cover up, but alas there are some others that there is no salvaging :( Poor Denbi!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The aftermath of a secret makeup session!!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">But through all the typical little sister things she has done so far, todays effort really topped it all!!! She located (hunted down more like it) some of Denbi's little girl (ie: trashy) fake makeup.... and "decorated" herself!! Oh what a treat it was for my eyes! Thank goodness she didn't get any of it on any furnishings or walls as that stuff stains like I don't know what! And this particular set was a creamy based type makeup... in HOT PINK! </div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I couldn't help but have a little giggle to myself about the state she was in, and didn't even mind so much the small smidgeons she got on her clothing, as I know from past experiences with my boys that it could have been much MUCH worse hahahaha.... and it was kinda cute!!!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Busy "Mummy" with Denbi's baby dolly... AND her pram!! *bless*</td></tr>
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</div>So I am glad that my years of protecting things from my curious little sister are gone... these days it is more the other way around in fact! She has all these luscious lovely things that I would just love to pack up and take home for my own hahaha and I am proud to call her one of my closest friends too!<br />
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