NOT HAPPY

Having problems with computer since loading 'WINDOWS LIVE MESSENGER' - I dont want it, I dont need it - I am happy to stay with Messenger 7.5!!!!!

System restore worked but for how long!

Not too bad a rant - but still not happy:(

Oh yeah before I forget I HAVE A CUTTLEBUG, I HAVE A CUTTLEBUG:) Bought one today and I cant wait to have a play - so hopefully I will post some cards later!

HAD A LITTLE PLAY

I was having a really good look at 100's of craftyblogs the other night when I came across http://cambriaturnbow.blogspot.com and WOW WOW WOW was all I kept saying. Her cards are amazing.

There were some criss cross cards with a link to a tutorial at www.splitcoaststampers.com , so off I went and had a go. I know its not the best card in the world but then again it was my first go. I used up bits of scrap papers I had in a box (dont know who made them????) and some Bazzill card. I punched holes through the flower paper and added some eyelets. The flowers on the band are from Papermania.

I will definately have another go - when I finally get round to ordering some new scrummy papers, and also do something with the pull out insert apart from blank card.

FREEDOM

Caitlyn just had to be in the picture!

Well two and a half hours of it!

My little Avie started school this morning and was she on a high. She bounced out of bed at 7 and ran into her sisters room singing 'Caitlyn get up I'm going to Reception' - it really did put a smile on my face.

We got to the school at 8.50am (10 minutes early) and she started playing with her friends (Zoe being the main one) from the nursery. When it was time to go in they all went and found their pegs and then had to go and self register themselves in. As soon a Avie had done this off she was playing with the Playdoh. Not a tear in sight from either of us!!!

When I picked her up at 11.30 she came out with a big smile on her face telling me how much she enjoyed it and that she cant wait till tomorrow. Have to say as soon as we got home the uniform was straight in the wash as she was covered in little red splashes from painting.

So all in all it was a good morning for both of us - so lets hope it carries on and we have no problems.

21st Card

Well I managed to get the card done and finished today. Keep looking at it and I am still unsure of it. The colours are great but I still think there is something not right! But I am not starting another card now - its her birthday tomorrow - and I really dont have the time to do it tonight - loads to do (ironing arrggghhhhh). So fingers crossed she will like it anyway!

The papers I used were Die Cuts With A View adhesive prints, used my Quickutz and some satin ribbon. I printed the 21 directly onto the paper and then cut it out.

PIRATES AHOY

Avie was invited to Nathans 5th Birthday Party yesterday (Saturday) and the theme was Pirates.

All the kids were dressed up (a few as Captain Jack Sparrow) and they all looked great. You will have to forgive me but I didn't take my camera (no change for me then). I managed to get some of Avie before she left and I thought she looked so cute.

The sword by the way was a last minute thing (trust me). I found last years Halloween Scythe which was promptly cut down. I changed the handle on it with a bit of double sided sticky tape and some gold and brown ribbon, the result wasn't too bad - in other words it lasted the party and never fell apart.

HELLO TO SINGAPORE

THIS IS AN OLD PHOTO TAKEN AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO 2006...

ME, MY DAD AND CAITLYN.

My dad rang me today (PHEW) at 3.15pm (10.15pm Singapore time) to say that he arrived safe and well in Singapore. I was really glad to hear from him as it was yesterday when he went. Caitlyn was a bit miffed that she never got to speak to him but he said he would ring on Sunday - so that cheered her up!

Well I can't sit around here all night - I have been trying to make a 21st birthday card for the young girl who works at our corner shop - but inspiration has eluded me! No that's wrong - I know what I want to do but its having the 'get it done' urge that's eluding me.

NOT SO NEW

I made this card ages ago and I still like it.
Its just a very basic hello card but I just love the colours - they worked really well together.

I actually used my Quickutz for once. I used it for the flower, circles and the letters. But it hasnt been used for a few months now so maybe after posting this I will gather up my mojo and get kutting again!

COOL BAG

MAD COW



This is Caitlyn's new lunch bag which I think is soooo cool! I got it from Adams in the SALE ages ago thinking that she would never use it, but she had enough of school dinners in year 4 that she wanted to go onto a pack lunch this year.

Sue if you read this, sorry but they only had the one or I would have bought and sent you one to live with the herd!!!!

HENRY'S WEB

Thats the name for the little fellow who spun this web the other day. I knocked the bush that its attached to and off he went. So keep a eye on this space, as I might just catch him waiting for his lunch.

My kiddies keep away from webs and stuff as they really don't like bugs!!!! Eldest doesnt like spiders and the little one hates flies, wasps, bees and she isnt that keen on butterflies (she really freaks out).

WAVING BYE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME

WERE MY WORDS TODAY

My eldest daughter Caitlyn was off to school this morning with a face as long as her arm. She wasn't too happy about going back - but as I said to her TUFF! When she got home though she said her new teacher was OK and it was great to see her mates again. I was just glad her day turned out better than she thought it would.
My youngest Avie doesn't start until next week, and then she is only there for the morning sessions, the week after that afternoons, then she starts on the 26th September FULL TIME - I am not counting the days, hours or minutes YET!!!

Well today also seen me waving my dad off on his jollies. The lucky so and so is off to Singapore for 4 weeks. As I am typing this he should be in the air now. The first leg of the flight is 7.5 hours to Dubai with a stop over of a couple of hours then another 7.5 hours to Singapore. Hope he copes well without a ciggy!!!!! He said he would ring me tomorrow when he gets there, so hopefully I will get a call about 3 or 4 in the afternoon. I will miss him loads, he comes and sees me and the kids nearly every day when he can. But its the kids, they adore him and my eldest is not looking forward to 4 weeks without seeing him. If you get chance to read this dad the kids, me & Paul send our love and have a fab time and also say hi to Catherine and Derek.