It Seems Like Forever...

It seems like forever since I started this layout. Well, in fact, it hasn't been forever, but it has been since the end of August, 2009. This is from a class that I attended during the Gunnedah Scrapbooking Retreat, taught by the wonderful Ngaire Bartlam. But I never got to finish it during the class, and it has been sitting on my desk ever since (gathering dust and dirt mind you), waiting for the finishing touches. Well, finally, it's DONE!!!!!

Here is the original Layout created by Ngaire Bartlam. I really enjoyed this class, and this is probably one of my favourite layouts that I have done with Ngaire so far. Now, on to the other 20 or so unfinished projects sitting here waiting to be finished. Next!!! (-:

Busy, Busy, Busy...

I LOVE crops!!! And there is a huge one on this weekend over at weScrap. Lots of games, prizes and fun. That's where you'll find me this weekend. I will be busy, busy, busy completing challenges. (-: Want to have some fun? Then come on over and join us - we LOVE company!!!

There is a HUGE sale on now over at Scrapbooking From Scratch. It finishes Monday at 6am. Lots of stock has been reduced to make room for the new CHA stock. If you want a bargain, now is the time to get it. Yes, it's time for me to go shopping!!! (-: There are lots of bargain sections as well. In fact, there is something for everyone. But hurry, it finishes Monday 6am.

We Made It!!!

Yay! We made it through seven weeks of holidays without losing the plot totally!!! I survived!!!! (-: Here's my little darlings on their first day back at school (they were up and dressed by 5:50am this morning). I told them they were crazy and went back to bed for 40 minutes (as I HATE getting up before 6:30am at the very earliest). Just ask my hubby! (-: The girls are both happy to be back at school, and love their new teachers for this year.

Here are a couple of photos from Australia Day (yesterday). We went to the local pool for some swimming and splashing. The girls had an absolute blast. There were games and competitions to paly too. They won yo-yo's and beach balls.

The two of them spent nearly 1.5 hours on the water slide/jumping float "thingy". And didn't they sleep well last night because of it. (Hee! Hee! Hee!). It's not like I encouraged them (much) to go on it as many times as possible before it was time to leave (no, I would never do that!!!) (-:

Yep, they made the most of it. My little water babies!!!

Sorry I don't have any layouts to share. I've been so busy trying to get everything ready for school, plus I had my Personal Training session this morning (I am really tired and keep yawning), and I had to take Malayla to an audition this afternoon for a tv commercial by the Department of Education. It looks promising - they asked her if she would like to come back and do it for real in front of a camera and other people - so I am thinking that she may have a spot. It's Keana's turn at the audition tomorrow, about lunchtime. I will let you know how they go as soon as anything is confirmed. And hopefully I can find some time to scrap tomorrow.

Making Progess While Getting Butt Kicked!!!

We are making progress on the whole moving issue. I have found the most wonderful school (big thank-you to Emily Falconbridge for pointing me in the right direction). It called St Brigid's (http://www.stbrigids.wa.edu.au/index.asp), and it is just amazing. Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that they are accepted for next years enrolment. I have gotten quotes for moving, and it's a lot less than I thought - so that it good. It's about half the price of what I was expecting. I am actually getting really, really excited. This is a good thing. Because I am a Scorpio, once I make my mind up about something, that's it. I rarely change it. So Perth, here we come. (-:

But I am getting my butt kicked over at Lotus Paperie. If you could spare 30 seconds (or less) to vote for your favourite layout, it would be greatly appreciated. I really, really need some scrapping support on this one. (-: And voting ends on the 31st January. 5 Days to go.

Happy Australia Day to all our Aussies out there. We are off to the local pool for an afternoon of fun, swimming, and slides. Yippee!!! Great photo opportunities just begging to be taken. And back to school tomorrow...bliss, and peace, and quiet...ahem...not that I want to get rid of my angels and have my house to myself during the day, or anything. No, I wouldn't dream of wishing that! (-: Not after spending a morning listening to Keana scream and squeal as her "vampire" sister chased her around the house. Yes, I know my daughters aren't normal. Mine play "vampires" while other little girls play with Barbies. Told you they took after me!!! (Ha! Ha! Ha!)

Pencil Lines Sketch #171

The next sketch is up over at Pencil Lines. This is sketch #171. Love this sketch - it's very versatile and adaptable. Allowed me to add lots of extra stuff. (-:

Here's my take on the sketch. TITLED: You Are The Sweetest Thing. I used lots of Prima goodies for this one. Plus one Hambly owl sticker. Isn't he cute? I'm really starting to get in and use my stash these days. It's such a wonderful feeling. I've even starting pinning certain products up on my magnetic board to remind myself to use them, and it's working. (-: It makes me happy to know that I'm finally making the most of my stash.