As good as it gets!

OK so we attempted to go get some happy snaps (NOT) of the kids and santa. Emmy was hysterical last year and I could not even get her near him, but this year i though she might be better, as we talk about Santa, and she knows who he is etc. So today she hesitatingly went up to him, , but would not get on his knee, or even the chair. So I quickly snapped away. Of which I was only allowed to do, because i said i would buy a pic. In previous years they have let you take your own photos. Anyhoo, I realized i should have had my camera turned the other way. As it turns out the official photo chic had her camera flash still on from the night before, and so the only half decent pic they got was over exposed, and she wouldn't let me have it for half price. We tried again, and there were mega tears. So the first pic is as good as it gets, and the second is the result of trying to be too demanding of my young child. Hehe. Oh well there is always next year.So i am now off for a Thai dinner with a bunch of (scrappy) girls who I really should spend much more time with. I think next year is the year. Looking forward to tonight, yummo. i have been out a bit this month. But is has been more business than pleasure. My goal for next year is a better family / work / me time balance.

Ok have a great weekend peoples. We are off to a 40th in Geelong and a family lunch (pre xmas type number). I am also looking forward to this little weekend away.

SPECIALS ENDING SOON

just wanted to remind any crafty readers about specials finishing at the end of the month -

· individual Stampin’ Write Marker special ends at the end of this month, 30th November,
· 20% off RUB ONS ends 30th November
· SPRING MINI ends at the end of the month too.

Please call or email if you would like to take up any of these special offers,

And just around the corner our yummy new Summer mini. I have to say the new punches are my favourite.
Please email me or leave a comment if you would like a copy.

Stay tuned for my quarterly newsletter, for release 1st December

Cheers Karen

Environmentally friendly me..

Well I am trying to do a little bit. I know i could do more, but you have to start somewhere. I wanted to let you all know my efforts at cooling the globe, and would love to hear what you are doing too.

• obviously I clean chemically free, love my ENJO, and have been using it for about 6 years
• eco friendly laundry detergent
• eco friendly hand wash
• eco friendly dishwashing detergent
• turn lights off when not needed
• those environmentally friendly light globes
• recycled toilet paper (a new move, coping just, and i will persist)
• excess water on pot plants (like what the kids don't drink, or from steaming vegies)
• recycle paper/ cardboard/plastic/ tin etc
• a half arsed compost bin (our local rats and mice love it, LOL)
• avoid using the dryer unless I am desperate
• turning off power points when not in use (still not very good at this)
• free range chicken and eggs

that is it I think. Love to hear what you do, maybe something new for me to do to0.

Cheers Kaz

Ballarat

Well we had a lovely time in Ballarat over the weekend. I took Harry and Emmy to visit my brother, his wife Leia and their son Bain. Jon was 30 and was having a party on Saturday night, hope you had a blast bro. The kids enjoyed their time together as always. Tears when we left as they were going to miss each other. I had the most expensive (and not the nicest) Pad Thai. I also enjoyed some wandering around the shops without kids, such bliss (thanks Jon, sorry about the poo nappy, LMAO). I thought it was a really nice place, and could live there I reckon, if it wasn't bloody freezing. Mark did a half Marathon in Shep on the Sunday, and did it in 5 hours and 10 minutes, 23 minutes off his Geelong time. Awesome effort my darling, you are our super tri man. Okay here are somne snaps of the kids in Ballarat, and one of the adults killing it at guitar hero. No seriously we Rock. Oh I have the go ahead to get a Wii too, hehe, can't wait for that.

Lastly I am depserate to scrap and makes cards, but there is no time in my bloody life for it atm. Soon i hope.

also to my sister, woo hoo, the drought is over, and maybe some real love in your life. Fantastic. just chill and enjoy it.

My new baby

I bought my christmas present yesterday. I got me an Ipod classic. It fits a measly 30,000 songs on it, and a wad of podcasts or dvd's. I have a shuffle, which is great if (yea if) I go walking, and even better if I remeber to put it on. But for some time I have been thinking about a bigger one, which could go in a dock, so I can have more acces to my music. because i rarely listen to music anymore, because i have to have it too loud because of our stereo location (as well as ridding all of Mark's shit), because i try to keep a minimum noise level, so as to ensure where all of the mischief is occuring. Well my need only increased after the retreat and everyone had one, I realised the benefit i would get. Actually it was still sitting in the back of my mind as a strong desire, (but probably could do without) until a special come about in the Big W catalogue. Which I didn't end up getting, because they all sold out, it was that good, but am still on a wait list for one at one Big W if someone wants it (if they ever ring me), they had lost the ket to the cabinet, oh der. Price is only $307 and it comes with a logitech dock. The Ipods on there own are $336.

Anyway enough crapping on about a bloody MP 3 player. he is sexy though. I have spent the day loading songs on it, and so far i have 616 songs, so I have ample to get me throught the days. But shit, I think I could load up my whole CD collection ( although I might leave out MC Hammer, but will put on Sonia dada, hehe). I love listening to old faves.

NiGht kids,

Love ya

Being Single never looked so good....

Firstly thanks for all of your comments, advice and well wishes for Emmy. She looks heaps better ATM. I have chatted to the eczema nurse at RCH, and am following her advice.

OK now for a great offer -

For the first time ever here in Australia, our Stampin' Write markers will be available for you to purchase individually at the bargain price of only $4.95 each!!

This is a great opportunity to grab your favourite colours or replace old ones.
This Promotion Starts on the 10th of November (tomorrow) and only runs until 30th November!

So Don't miss out, jump on the phone or email me now to order what you need.
For the full range of colours, along with their relevant codes for ordering click here!

and maybe if it is popular it will become permanent, so stock up.

Flat out like a lizard drinking

Busy, busy, as always. Trying to prioritise, so bloggy misses out. A few pics and basics to keep you interested. Here is my poor baby girl, she has eczema on her face, (mildly elsewhere), but nasty on her face. Having a bit of trouble getting it under control. Work in progress.
Here are the tarts during the scrapping retreat we went on, stayed at the Black Spur Inn, in Narbethong, so lovely. Christ it rains there though. I got 23 layouts done (including 1 double) and 5 cards (although 2 were the same) and will load them all one day (soon i hope). We enjoyed good food, great company and great wine , oh and some cock sucking cowboys (lots of them, yum)! Thanks to Cathy and the RW girsl for a fab time.

Here is my hubby Mark and I today at oaks day. We celebrated our 9th anniversary of being together on Derby day (but I was hamming it up with the girls), so Oaks day was the next best thing. We had a lovely time and lost all of our money. Emmy was cute when I came downstairs all dressed and put my hat on, she looked up at me and says "Princess", how cute.

POOR little precious girl, she hates her creams and cries.

Ok, night peoples, thanks for stopping by. Chat soon.