tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21644015894802841862024-03-05T22:32:04.468-07:00Magpie ClubScrapbookingTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-49934786587151767912012-11-13T13:47:00.000-07:002012-11-13T13:47:42.943-07:00Accountable Kids ReviewI do find myself sounding like a repeating record, have you brushed your teeth? Can you take out the rubbish? Can you get in the bath? Blah, blah, nag, nag, nag. So I decided to do some research into simplifying the process. I wanted something that would suit all ages of my children, rather than being targeted for my oldest or youngest. After days of surfing the web I fell upon the <a href="http://www.accountablekids.com/" target="_blank">Accountable Kids </a>system. <br />
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It is a basically picture card reminders of things they need to do throughout the day, broken down into morning, afternoon, evening segments. Everything is held on a little peg board. They go to the peg board and move their picture cards once they have completed the task. In return for this they get a ticket. Once they have done everything they NEED to do, they can then go about finding extra chores to do, which in return they will get money. If they complete the whole day, they then get a star on a card. Once the card is full, they get a special date. Each Sunday, we have a little meeting. They turn in their cards and I give them any money that is due. I decided to add little baggies onto the board, a place for them to keep their money. This part is especially transformational. Each time we are at the supermarket and they ask for a toy or candy, my reply is..........do you have enough money to buy it? Genius, I am no longer a bad Mummy for not buying them everything they want.<br />
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To be honest, to start with, I found the whole system rather confusing. It took quite a while to get the hang of it but once we got into the swing of things, I found it quite simple.<br />
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I have never seen my children so keen to do things that I have been nagging them to do. It totally took the stress out of the everyday. And they were even keen to do things that they never dreamt of doing before. e.g. Bringing in the rubbish bin, HELLO, this has never happened before.<br />
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I think the system is fabulous and would give it a 4 out of 5. Like most things, the novelty did ware off and I am having to be strict about enforcing it. But like any system, it will work if you make it work. If you need a system, I would definitely check out <a href="http://www.accountablekids.com/" target="_blank">Accountable Kids</a>.<br />
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<br />Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-79591452430632281942011-11-11T06:50:00.000-07:002011-11-11T06:55:56.950-07:00Craft Fair - Item 2<div style="text-align: left;">Here is a little Santa Terrarium that I put together. Really quick and easy. I just glued some moss on the bottom of the vase. Then glued in Santa and the Tree and shook a bit of fake snow on top. Tied the ribbon and added some bells and ta-da........</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzUiySRMZv2JNL5u2JsuOECCyEpZ9DuHIhu-vGAlVqIwPn3U1lueXb1RE_Jb95fQInhKIXodgKIxSLIzj-ulmNgUGNVDLlG9YO5z3QgurAiaJYOsT15yzWI-23aPQduo0egaNKOgT-ds/s1600/IMG_6311.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbzUiySRMZv2JNL5u2JsuOECCyEpZ9DuHIhu-vGAlVqIwPn3U1lueXb1RE_Jb95fQInhKIXodgKIxSLIzj-ulmNgUGNVDLlG9YO5z3QgurAiaJYOsT15yzWI-23aPQduo0egaNKOgT-ds/s400/IMG_6311.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673602092410997522" /></a>Man, I am not sure what is going on. I showed Prince Charming it this evening and he said that I should keep it, that it would make a really nice ornament for the house. My mantra is...I have a table to fill, I have a table to fill, although it is kinda sweet. Anyway, my crafting must go on. Have a wonderful weekend.<div><br /></div><div>Products used: Vase - dollar shop, Vintage Santa and Tree - ebay, Moss, Ribbon and bells - Hobby Lobby.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-50744524020493409002011-11-10T07:09:00.000-07:002011-11-10T07:11:35.078-07:00The School Craft Fair<div>I would say that I am a very eager person. Always eagerly coming up with fabulous ideas on what we should do. Parties to host, plays to see, events to go to etc. I get so excited and my tongue seems to overtake my brain. Then in the cold light of the day I wonder what on earth I have got myself into. A case in point is the school craft fair. I have been banging on at the school to do a Christmas craft fair for years. This year they agreed, I am now wondering if I was on drugs when I suggested it!! The fair is next week and I am super busy making things to fill a table of Christmas crafts. Not an easy task with baby Oompa Loompa around and I am not even sure if I am a crafter of sorts. Sure, I can put scrapbook pages together and even make the odd quilt but a Christmas crafter?? </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways, I am inviting you on my creative journey this week whilst I create Christmas goodies to sell at the fair. I can not take any credit for the ideas, everything I am making I have seen on the web, unfortunately I can't remember where or who, so I do apologize to the creative geniuses who came up with the wonderful ideas, I am just the monkey. Although I will take the credit for blinging the ideas up, everything always seems so much nicer with a bit of bling.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today I am going to share with you a Christmas Wreath that I am in the process of making. I have never made a wreath before but I blew the dust off my trusty glue gun and gave it a go. Must apologize for the first few photos, taking photos was an afterthought, (as you will be able to tell).</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Started gluing down the balls, working in the centre first - slightly tedious at this stage.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNg0XKxSJlOIf8JAihC5lszn1RRNINQ9DEcHfJY6sWwdXp9XeFgwaKiENgffBaOg_AW_MHMGNI3uuVpBfyGVZyCUSTKqgrygAoT0gt1zvCIiludvOHijHntAoG2muOZPvIHMSi1ubgoe8/s1600/IMG_6291.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNg0XKxSJlOIf8JAihC5lszn1RRNINQ9DEcHfJY6sWwdXp9XeFgwaKiENgffBaOg_AW_MHMGNI3uuVpBfyGVZyCUSTKqgrygAoT0gt1zvCIiludvOHijHntAoG2muOZPvIHMSi1ubgoe8/s400/IMG_6291.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673226036164569170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I then found it got rather fun, once the base layer was down. It is sort of like a little jigsaw puzzle, finding little balls that fit into the spaces. Warning - try not to get hot glue on your fingers, it really hurts.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ14BPBPy0M-mVqDs1zuWuHRVDdQNfET-qp0egVEqxxduMa0hJ3In0HzFS2HFGfFF43M2_5NjstMs027PJPV_ZcGgmHvuKZMBRWTTSbtDe1AOTtTI68ngehzknY-CAz9htrASJvfiuEw/s1600/IMG_6292.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ14BPBPy0M-mVqDs1zuWuHRVDdQNfET-qp0egVEqxxduMa0hJ3In0HzFS2HFGfFF43M2_5NjstMs027PJPV_ZcGgmHvuKZMBRWTTSbtDe1AOTtTI68ngehzknY-CAz9htrASJvfiuEw/s400/IMG_6292.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673226028777124194" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ta-da.....</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEODFihs648ZJPuWiSxHE68QH2YcDIt-QW5d6BEzXyedA_ZDLKrFmFRgbOp_QzquYiKf_x7FlWyF1rVgcRDM9HQNE-1-M0AJsBGA15r9UuZBjGU8J_X-cjaN2-b8-aXxT4ZvVLSumyLg/s1600/IMG_6309.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZEODFihs648ZJPuWiSxHE68QH2YcDIt-QW5d6BEzXyedA_ZDLKrFmFRgbOp_QzquYiKf_x7FlWyF1rVgcRDM9HQNE-1-M0AJsBGA15r9UuZBjGU8J_X-cjaN2-b8-aXxT4ZvVLSumyLg/s400/IMG_6309.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673226027021320594" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">OK, I still haven't finished. I still have the top left hand side to do but I ran out of big balls and need to get some more. Now, I need to ask you a question. Do you ever make something and decide that you love it too much that you can't give it away? I mean, I think I rather love it and am not that sure if I can really bring myself to sell it at the fair. Mmmm - this is not looking good, I must keep reminding myself that I need to fill a table. What I really love about this wreath is the mixture of new and vintage balls, along with the adorable little santas. Oh - decisions!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Products used: Foam wreath - Michaels. Plastic balls - dollar store. Vintage balls, santas, plastic flowers - ebay. Merry Christmas sign - Hobby Lobby.</div></div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-90034666701310084072011-11-09T07:20:00.000-07:002011-11-09T07:23:37.302-07:00Thank You Siri....<div>Last year, after I had baby Oompa Loompa, I received the most amazing gift in the post. It came all the way from Norway, a beautiful knitted wool vest. The most perfect gift for me, as I just adore knitted clothes for children, (as my Auntie - the knitting Queen - can confirm). The vest was from Siri. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have to tell you how I know Siri. Siri was one of my first customers when I started the kit club back in 2009. I actually think she was one of the first subscribers I ever had. Each month, I pack up her kit and send it on its merry way to her little village in Norway. The most beautiful village ever, I have seen lots of photos on her blog.</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, the vest was so perfect I totally assumed that Siri had bought it. Err, no, I got that wrong. Siri had actually hand knitted it especially for me and baby Oompa Loompa. I was totally blown away with this unbelievable gift, from a person I have yet to meet. The time it would have taken her to knit it and then sew on the beautiful heart wooden buttons and the little poppers - it means the world to me and I will treasure this little vest FOREVER. I feel so blessed and honored with all the wonderful people I have 'met' through the kit club and the blogsphere. It has definitely made living in America, (away from my friends) so much easier. So, thank you for being there for me. And a huge, big, amazing, wonderful and lovely THANK YOU Siri - you totally rocked my world. (Yes Father - if you are reading this - I did write and thank Siri at the time!!!)</div><div><br /></div><div>I wanted to share a few photos of Baby Oompa Loompa wearing the vest - here they are:</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixddRiIi0tPwaj_HfaSXoniGFlE82E_UYRdxm4_-r3pR7Nylk5iFNew9BCq0ZZyEg8xsIroCtOD3wgjRGuvih639hh4qRTBIm0TNDl2pitjDbWCCSK3D68oF_q8Q5llA255t6RUtFvJnM/s1600/IMG_6258.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixddRiIi0tPwaj_HfaSXoniGFlE82E_UYRdxm4_-r3pR7Nylk5iFNew9BCq0ZZyEg8xsIroCtOD3wgjRGuvih639hh4qRTBIm0TNDl2pitjDbWCCSK3D68oF_q8Q5llA255t6RUtFvJnM/s400/IMG_6258.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672857105673085970" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhox7Ltwh4_rNqXmuKxJEABkFw8Ku-7rEePqQudEjihUlkIPT5MO-yIN9jUieGhXnB8PfJfBerRSS7yU_lWWPt-fuBhXxmXBGESkg9qogQVJu0HahhG695CQ-5uBqooh9XpYLi-idU4dKY/s1600/IMG_6259.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhox7Ltwh4_rNqXmuKxJEABkFw8Ku-7rEePqQudEjihUlkIPT5MO-yIN9jUieGhXnB8PfJfBerRSS7yU_lWWPt-fuBhXxmXBGESkg9qogQVJu0HahhG695CQ-5uBqooh9XpYLi-idU4dKY/s400/IMG_6259.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672857102206787810" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLPDvPiG35R9ta4QtgL6OENZNn9LHtVIOMM6xjHD7Ura6qaTAE_7kJikJBNEXLS4yDQfsSsfdqjaLS-YB8P6FvKaRhzOIIljJbzfPoRMFXlEBUvAlHQ_MhI-ZFM1ZAFbDHZ09D4R5YnPI/s1600/IMG_6262.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLPDvPiG35R9ta4QtgL6OENZNn9LHtVIOMM6xjHD7Ura6qaTAE_7kJikJBNEXLS4yDQfsSsfdqjaLS-YB8P6FvKaRhzOIIljJbzfPoRMFXlEBUvAlHQ_MhI-ZFM1ZAFbDHZ09D4R5YnPI/s400/IMG_6262.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672857097065533490" /></a><br /><div>Now, onto the winner of the kit. I put the numbers in random.org and came up with lucky number 48. That is Nitasha Griffin. Great Nitasha, just zoom me over a quick email with your address and a kit will be on its merry way. Have a very happy Wednesday.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-85263747251826210152011-11-08T06:50:00.000-07:002011-11-08T06:52:54.634-07:00Halloween Journal<div>On Saturday, Prince Charming graciously let me go to the ball, (well...an all day crop!!). I was on a mission, I knew that I wanted to start and finish my Halloween journal. It did take all day and a bit of night too but I am happy to report that it is now done and dusted - yay!! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would share a few of the pages:</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7okZLbpuFo3W3sj8A_owNl7XSoOdbLL3QEL6zjfcKjNK21wnFyZojYR7fa4Q-YP1yKxKKZelk_htpBXXpF8Vu0HW_MvKj5MXZt3rNZCRgTKhbM1vZ3G8d9-lPsv-gGXyyRJ0lECmnlQ/s1600/IMG_6281.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF7okZLbpuFo3W3sj8A_owNl7XSoOdbLL3QEL6zjfcKjNK21wnFyZojYR7fa4Q-YP1yKxKKZelk_htpBXXpF8Vu0HW_MvKj5MXZt3rNZCRgTKhbM1vZ3G8d9-lPsv-gGXyyRJ0lECmnlQ/s400/IMG_6281.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672485945089213282" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAUnKjiMdcD_kblV-01PZbEgnLcWJjwLaZyDIdAjtxgO51iEse1PzMemIw4UQMe6GLJ_fMVngTnDigfy6l0FcQ40Z7jkfEIb9d_shebCG9F15kOsgZnIpdbXosGnsX91YiCdohEgULUdM/s1600/IMG_6265.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVk7hyLBRSH08U_4Q4zdCkj6W-rd0l5Pwc7DouzMKVL-vTO2B0RXqBI9sgeEW9pfDZQU9jEmwGNUNVv5_HT-mP47ipTi6oicBFMWP02hCOyI7Uet1lt36L3UtIVwdx6gnIibHoJhiUcGc/s400/IMG_6279.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672484803060066674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOiWRlqxIvRv6qKKvKJexHfCvjnSe4msEkwfF_n79pBoFXrVDosrShBUDfsXHhULo49hXx8dclxhIgfqfDPQteMKqJ9LHk_Y5KYMkobB2PDWq4wgbnWDsMNe1JQWMBeM0SjTshu2qUts/s1600/IMG_6280.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOiWRlqxIvRv6qKKvKJexHfCvjnSe4msEkwfF_n79pBoFXrVDosrShBUDfsXHhULo49hXx8dclxhIgfqfDPQteMKqJ9LHk_Y5KYMkobB2PDWq4wgbnWDsMNe1JQWMBeM0SjTshu2qUts/s400/IMG_6280.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672484799054889698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now that is done, I can start getting my head round the old December Daily!!</div><div><br /></div><div>I will be announcing the winner of the kit tomorrow. Have a happy Tuesday.<br /><div><br /></div></div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-3398491275521146502011-11-01T23:14:00.004-06:002011-11-02T08:36:41.471-06:00Finally - The Kits are READY!!<div>OK, I think this may have been slightly ambitious, doing 5 kits. As I said earlier, I am really not sure what I was thinking at the time. Well, I am now happy to report that they are all done, packed and ready to go. </div><div><br /></div><div>I must say that I am not feeling a hundred percent, I think I have caught baby OL's cold, so I am very pleased to tick this off my to-do list.</div><div><br /></div><div>Without further ado, here are this months kits:</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Main Kit</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxBLm5kiKIlnDoKV3gmhIq24ZguUswgswGYat2yR-jR7RJGdv-8pkjwOMrD2a7sOY-T2flCV_bToOHRNrV4aITwlilPlC2F6tPwJ4d-f4hd0-lQadW_feA3Xg11gjL4yMIUsOds8-txU/s400/DSC_4530.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670263148707858242" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bits & Bobs</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSs3jbEQPVPaE-aAZ6K3cvo3juUlYQWHjed6JfQ-jMytuUBEVRNJLqvVL73hW8mYU4AnBjiyPihFXN4IF7m_xCbR8pHOXhBW8jQ5RGRbVy-I7-teaa4xLgpk3mEzAOtek6DJ1wqAkeyc/s400/DSC_4522.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670263143300423058" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LOVE THIS - Thankful Mini Album</div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbmtHk6DiIffOtHNAQQ5SIKprWgidmQMg4IZzOCXoAWr0NGXI1ar3oEJZdCdpbzRGqC6jWkGEh4jwhoU-5Qn7rsN3PT8O9_x_JCIBi2p7OFz64VzXV4S9YWmzAA_JUPZUPUFKOmwnF8w/s1600/DSC_4504.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbmtHk6DiIffOtHNAQQ5SIKprWgidmQMg4IZzOCXoAWr0NGXI1ar3oEJZdCdpbzRGqC6jWkGEh4jwhoU-5Qn7rsN3PT8O9_x_JCIBi2p7OFz64VzXV4S9YWmzAA_JUPZUPUFKOmwnF8w/s400/DSC_4504.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670264595738099218" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">December Daily Bits & Bobs kit</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13w2jbr6cX1b_sOf3ZepkdlddHmHY7HfFDYjaigToqniMBUj9y2YXr3529RIsE_3lRY3UKysPeDOTRbDZ8eMkubzGVDqPWvyK-9jMy7glA3HItAfFITf5BNiBthrr6xNwQhl6EWYvNgQ/s1600/DSC_4517.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi13w2jbr6cX1b_sOf3ZepkdlddHmHY7HfFDYjaigToqniMBUj9y2YXr3529RIsE_3lRY3UKysPeDOTRbDZ8eMkubzGVDqPWvyK-9jMy7glA3HItAfFITf5BNiBthrr6xNwQhl6EWYvNgQ/s400/DSC_4517.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670263137168139474" /></a><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, a Fall Journal......</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFu75A8rPNvoKGyf5LmXLZcNYkYP7X6wA2y7bJYWZVjZuolXhs9gP8dTQiPmxgPxyz6oeqXFgIItaKdVTqc74QOkMCRRrW2Gdcld7Zgm7KhN4t736P7RFxHTP4BJIoAJoOQI5NMBfuKf0/s1600/DSC_4505.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFu75A8rPNvoKGyf5LmXLZcNYkYP7X6wA2y7bJYWZVjZuolXhs9gP8dTQiPmxgPxyz6oeqXFgIItaKdVTqc74QOkMCRRrW2Gdcld7Zgm7KhN4t736P7RFxHTP4BJIoAJoOQI5NMBfuKf0/s400/DSC_4505.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670263137229706354" /></a>We have got lots of snow today, so I think I am going to drug myself up with paracetemol, drink lots of tea and try to sneak in a little shut-eye. I think the sleeping might be a bit of wishful thinking - chance would be a fine thing!!! Have a very happy Wednesday. </div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-52770059680527838322011-11-01T11:00:00.002-06:002011-11-01T11:05:32.314-06:00Happy Halloween<div>I hope you had a wonderful Halloween, ours was fabulous although baby Oompa Loompa was poorly, so he missed it. Best to keep him warm and snuggly inside as it was rather chilly on the old streets. I now know what it feels like to be Willy Wonka, the amount of sweets I seem to have in the house!!! Major rationing going on.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBD1P1IGj7yKzgWCxOQJXbcuFCb1etV6hWCFgNIfmGPnzKuPMr6UvS8U_X2cG9lOHBss-BzNa3KhLIz9V6qEqcErM_t4QAR02iFKbI2f4bS8JXJ6YWTa7XKkjhZ53Qh271xag8YqUZtE/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBD1P1IGj7yKzgWCxOQJXbcuFCb1etV6hWCFgNIfmGPnzKuPMr6UvS8U_X2cG9lOHBss-BzNa3KhLIz9V6qEqcErM_t4QAR02iFKbI2f4bS8JXJ6YWTa7XKkjhZ53Qh271xag8YqUZtE/s400/Unknown.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670073377837320274" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Busy getting the kits ready, should have everything on the website later today. Have a happy Tuesday.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-6667887308599714962011-10-27T15:21:00.002-06:002011-10-27T15:28:36.266-06:00My Little Monkey.......<div style="text-align: center;">.....................Is no longer a baby, he is now one - can't quite believe it.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNcmNZouf6l-zFAAYpIjgYgaV1_cxxew_g-btNvTheoFCcmwPH9cIHjQXWfXGD3SwbaEp9aRc6Ay2XRime_Q_AsJDoFQBiwC697_F-7V_NTV98RUOip8vLI_JsnU33GMz4f5hyphenhyphenL9IwXs/s1600/IMG_6144.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXNcmNZouf6l-zFAAYpIjgYgaV1_cxxew_g-btNvTheoFCcmwPH9cIHjQXWfXGD3SwbaEp9aRc6Ay2XRime_Q_AsJDoFQBiwC697_F-7V_NTV98RUOip8vLI_JsnU33GMz4f5hyphenhyphenL9IwXs/s400/IMG_6144.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668285411864684898" /></a><br /><div>Life is crazy at the moment, as I am sure it is for everyone. We have Halloween parties and parades left, right and centre. I am also busy getting the kits ready for next week, I am attempting to have 5 different kits on offer - not really sure what cloud I was on when I came up with that idea!! Have a happy Thursday.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-20625390525396906762011-10-13T11:03:00.003-06:002011-10-13T11:14:14.961-06:00This one's for you Jen.....<div>When I was on the scrappy retreat, I was telling Jen about a layout I made using one of the Ocotber Afternoon's Rocketman line papers. She's well into star signs, so I knew she would like it. So, I promised I would put it on my blog - so at long last, here it is.</div><div><br /></div><div>I received a catalogue in the mail from Serena & Lily, they were selling star sign cushions and one of the pages was information on each star sign. I ripped it out straight away as I knew it would be perfect for my layout.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDgyXSXlEMOKV2BPysVsbe1KxHlOqZyqUDOcgCiBn6TexeEcKsX2VCyCDbZE_RTkI02teQVvck_Y6cEOn00Rr16iaPi4S3oDxRnRF9XvMqvN9Lb9v34blNfPENCuISPNnxDN2a0V6OMA/s1600/IMG_6008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDgyXSXlEMOKV2BPysVsbe1KxHlOqZyqUDOcgCiBn6TexeEcKsX2VCyCDbZE_RTkI02teQVvck_Y6cEOn00Rr16iaPi4S3oDxRnRF9XvMqvN9Lb9v34blNfPENCuISPNnxDN2a0V6OMA/s400/IMG_6008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663023824589321442" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Da da.........my layout.....</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQgFud9E6rlOulZ6dbneRhjBGuD7-N2uX-C5eTmfzGuVPKBi1JZ4JxIoZSaEb3PU8lRrjxG5bss2lbaobRnY71Tg3syPThewy-Vd7XzaNtbh2mzLzoA6aGwIH2nUrBya-xMpA2xYLF4Bg/s1600/IMG_6006.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQgFud9E6rlOulZ6dbneRhjBGuD7-N2uX-C5eTmfzGuVPKBi1JZ4JxIoZSaEb3PU8lRrjxG5bss2lbaobRnY71Tg3syPThewy-Vd7XzaNtbh2mzLzoA6aGwIH2nUrBya-xMpA2xYLF4Bg/s400/IMG_6006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663023817870629714" /></a>I really liked the fact that each star sign is printed around the edge of the circle. I got out my square punch, got a few photos and then cut out each relevant star sign from the catalogue page. I then added a bit of bling - OBVIOUSLY. But, it still isn't finished. It has been sat on my desk gathering dust waiting for me to return to it. I would like to put some kind of journaling on there and also thought it would be nice to put some little stickers with each birth date. I thought I would show it as is, as I am not really sure when I am going to get round to finishing it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, there you go Jen, my zodiac layout for you. Hope you like it. Have a happy Wednesday.</div></div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-84250885091942470992011-10-11T11:02:00.002-06:002011-10-11T11:09:24.467-06:00OK, That's Slightly Weird...<div>I am always at the post office, sometimes three times a week. I like to go to our local one-man-band post office rather than to the big one. I have known the chap in there for quite some time, he helps me take all the boxes from my car, he is really nice.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdI6AWTHAIG9ybQf7toTfM1R0XllLfOKH-xdND8FNzrSop6lkHpIoDMjgNCuOsqJ9KfhQiRyfXhe-xviRNbLFKGybu0VvUHrbA7FsI-podT1Pqo10dtjP03Zfd549pPl9ZYDaAAKPzhdA/s1600/postmanPat_1496894c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdI6AWTHAIG9ybQf7toTfM1R0XllLfOKH-xdND8FNzrSop6lkHpIoDMjgNCuOsqJ9KfhQiRyfXhe-xviRNbLFKGybu0VvUHrbA7FsI-podT1Pqo10dtjP03Zfd549pPl9ZYDaAAKPzhdA/s400/postmanPat_1496894c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662281261235594722" /></a>Well, today we were chatting and he suddenly says that I live in a really nice house. OK, I think, he must know the neighbourhood that I live in, so I say 'Thanks". He then asked me if I wanted to know how he knows - so I said "Sure". He then told me that he got my address off one of my boxes and google earthed it. WHHHOOOOA THERE!! He then followed up by saying that I shouldn't worry, he is not stalking me. OK, that is slightly WEIRD. I feel it maybe time to find a new post office to frequent!!!<div><br /></div><div>Bridget, (last weeks winner) has not emailed me yet. I will give her till the end of today and if I don't hear anything, I will pick a new winner tomorrow. Have a happy Tuesday.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-39301477084649372572011-10-07T18:06:00.007-06:002011-10-07T18:31:50.261-06:00We Have a Winner....In our house, supper time reminds me slightly of feeding time at the zoo. Lots of noise and lots of mess. I thought I would share with you a little video I took last night.<br /><div><br /></div><div><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/30200175?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, I often go through the first syllable of all my other children's names before hitting the right one!! And I must apologise for that ghastly music and burping in the background, the boys have found this new game on the computer and they LOVE it. Video games that have burping sounds = little boys heaven!!</div><div><br /></div><div>So, onto the winner.</div><div><br /></div><br /><iframe src="http://www.random.org/widgets/integers/iframe.php?title=True+Random+Number+Generator&buttontxt=Generate&width=160&height=200&border=on&bgcolor=%23FFFFFF&txtcolor=%23777777&altbgcolor=%23CCCCFF&alttxtcolor=%23000000&defaultmin=1&defaultmax=136&fixed=on" frameborder="0" width="160" height="200" scrolling="no" longdesc="http://www.random.org/integers/"><br>The numbers generated by this widget come from RANDOM.ORG's true random number generator.<br></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Yay the winner is Bridget Ohnemus Huennekens - the 98th person to like us on Facebook. Just drop me an email Bridget with your address and a kit will be on its way. (For some reason the number isn't showing but it was lucky number 98 - Brownie's honour).</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a wonderful weekend.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-79084381432066723512011-10-04T06:50:00.000-06:002011-10-04T06:54:09.451-06:00Baby Oompa Loompa<div style="text-align: center;">Last week I was in the kitchen cooking supper when I heard a pitching cry from the loo. I ran in there thinking that perhaps his hand had got trapped trying to lift up the lid. But oh no, he had managed to get himself stuck in the little rubbish bin.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibHx1co-IdreuQzPV_KTc9gknpB3BwZZpQKg6rjcX8dUG5UyM519-Fgitx1w_VL2zaZBETXfIiAeLhdZdiSeaButbRuObCV4gJIE6F1Iwv8zw1QnLAsdsaH9uRzL0klmr7sJBn-M6FNEM/s1600/IMG_0351.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibHx1co-IdreuQzPV_KTc9gknpB3BwZZpQKg6rjcX8dUG5UyM519-Fgitx1w_VL2zaZBETXfIiAeLhdZdiSeaButbRuObCV4gJIE6F1Iwv8zw1QnLAsdsaH9uRzL0klmr7sJBn-M6FNEM/s400/IMG_0351.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659474082132987042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Being the wonderful Mother that I am, did I rescue him straight away?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaU5vIFbmiigruN3YCHMLmvGeFKN8KyxJo3nOAdhZY4bg7OezbKLJO-pfGCS9VamzlpD6eVt3zxGWe2vBcvK3ClYaNG3KEfWOEK-5iq44AjdyoIQTjt7KXuhqzHytoHvnBQHKxrwHuH4/s1600/IMG_1251.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaU5vIFbmiigruN3YCHMLmvGeFKN8KyxJo3nOAdhZY4bg7OezbKLJO-pfGCS9VamzlpD6eVt3zxGWe2vBcvK3ClYaNG3KEfWOEK-5iq44AjdyoIQTjt7KXuhqzHytoHvnBQHKxrwHuH4/s400/IMG_1251.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659474079173760482" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Of course not, I had to get my camera, take a few shots and then come to his rescue!!</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-61994612493820979442011-10-03T07:20:00.000-06:002011-10-03T07:31:37.699-06:00A Little Face Lift...........<div>All I can say is one HUGE thank you, totally blown away by all your support with the kits. The Main Kit sold out in a flash - I did actually say that it was one of my most favourite kits I have ever put together. I also want to thank you for your positive comments about the new website, not as flashy but far easier to use.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, I am on a major organisation kick. Totally trying to get systems in place and declutter, (as I am a big clutter bug). Before children, I used this wonderful little <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dodo-Household-Stuff-Book-Pad/dp/1903001285/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1317596240&sr=8-4">Dodo household file</a> to organise all my household bits - I decided it was time to pull it out again. Well, once pulled out, I realised how ugly it is and in some dire need of a makeover. So I pulled out the Amy Tangerine paper from the Main kit and got creating. I must apologise about the quality of the photos - it was a late night, last minute thing.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4u3fdVm9GmL5KUrpID-xYWey-mHkaW5YdQvACE_zudYQcNYUKnKH8aBotxnep0Kf-0OQjYwlX2jMtAUtxn1V7k5wj7ojVqed6FS5mAPPe01duXgnC4JYznD56dF6jaidwzwTeHEY77TY/s1600/IMG_5821.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4u3fdVm9GmL5KUrpID-xYWey-mHkaW5YdQvACE_zudYQcNYUKnKH8aBotxnep0Kf-0OQjYwlX2jMtAUtxn1V7k5wj7ojVqed6FS5mAPPe01duXgnC4JYznD56dF6jaidwzwTeHEY77TY/s400/IMG_5821.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659030941056829490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is a fab little book, full of note paper and lots of different tabs for organising.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfd8vDT5OKM66wxdMLgoQnYegdPKDQqaM7kyFR6HMMCImpKACpYvcdZboOrAfqJ8Ear7xxK_2GBxAHUJblyWh9LJeX2NS1zBrL7y9Pa-h3-EmoMIzZ8mwo4e4YLAeoGJ_wlyi82jjZCs/s1600/IMG_5822.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrfd8vDT5OKM66wxdMLgoQnYegdPKDQqaM7kyFR6HMMCImpKACpYvcdZboOrAfqJ8Ear7xxK_2GBxAHUJblyWh9LJeX2NS1zBrL7y9Pa-h3-EmoMIzZ8mwo4e4YLAeoGJ_wlyi82jjZCs/s400/IMG_5822.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659030929778165314" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But very ugly.....</div></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhiyaO-3cF8-g4I-qwtQx4ee3AyCfWZUUOyhSpXWM9JFf1Jp47SHymgZ6X-cfq48BzkVn9fsMk7bC6U1QbbyPHInUJYTi8SLAr83qXqf-xCFxgSZCkUt612BDpCm-3odQxYAR8ImrndM/s1600/IMG_5823.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHhiyaO-3cF8-g4I-qwtQx4ee3AyCfWZUUOyhSpXWM9JFf1Jp47SHymgZ6X-cfq48BzkVn9fsMk7bC6U1QbbyPHInUJYTi8SLAr83qXqf-xCFxgSZCkUt612BDpCm-3odQxYAR8ImrndM/s400/IMG_5823.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659030914331339138" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to cover it with the fabric paper. It has a sticky back so was a breeze to do.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AnTweYKxsywIaYyvG2c6mtdZnInEAwcs-n4n7k1fdinHYY-5MHpo29bhOmlQubZDPvMyuC8pTxJ1M5ey3H8sFxUJjHxh6g524RcHtGZhcLJDLQq8z0dShcNwGA_3S8KG5yu00gkwPI4/s1600/IMG_5859.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AnTweYKxsywIaYyvG2c6mtdZnInEAwcs-n4n7k1fdinHYY-5MHpo29bhOmlQubZDPvMyuC8pTxJ1M5ey3H8sFxUJjHxh6g524RcHtGZhcLJDLQq8z0dShcNwGA_3S8KG5yu00gkwPI4/s400/IMG_5859.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659030913175611298" /></a>I then covered the inside with the star paper. Using my Smash deco tape in the middle as it was far too tricky to try to cut round the binder bit. I then used the grey man paper to cover the pockets, perfect for slipping in little to do notes.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDLAlQ8CDhSYo_JTl4u1fG-3WvKgNFqG_J7GZvyNRXyeeYjC_XC0EK5YRROYgADEABQuYh51BLnY2bxF_9vnbx2mwgGjE4LtnfkJWE-598TwajNuPAaS6uhCM7yHerKZtEzsqjQ6ZUtc/s1600/IMG_5860.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDLAlQ8CDhSYo_JTl4u1fG-3WvKgNFqG_J7GZvyNRXyeeYjC_XC0EK5YRROYgADEABQuYh51BLnY2bxF_9vnbx2mwgGjE4LtnfkJWE-598TwajNuPAaS6uhCM7yHerKZtEzsqjQ6ZUtc/s400/IMG_5860.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659030899391432178" /></a><br /></div><div>I am now very happy to have it on my kitchen counter, thrilled with how it turned out. Next on my list is to recover my Dodo Christmas planner - again, a wonderful little file but also very ugly!!</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-83366718701921091812011-09-30T16:03:00.004-06:002011-09-30T16:26:16.486-06:00October Kits<div>Ooh, hello blog, hello October. Where has the time gone? I have been busy getting into the swing of having an Oompa Loompa in proper school, (rather than preschool). I am also getting used to having a crawling, climbing, putting-everything-in-your-mouth Oompa Loompa. - Totally forgot about this stage - struggling to get anything done apart from when he is asleep!!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>But I did mange to put together 4 fabulous kits this month. I have got to say that I am pretty, pleased with how they all turned out.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The main kit, grey, yellow, flowers, bling and cameras - PERFECTION!!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7wTpFTSnQG7wk2A8h6EA-IgsWVufOWxOCEJ4KrFPvY9llibGx2uTQ7vCA_AH5Rm4x24YPmD-we4FMrssPiFno3d6nEMmRKV76O2a08r1ogDF7KOGWgdZghIIhr0UeP3y0fIpPMeQElI/s400/IMG_5762_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658277357552438994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A very fun bits & bobs this month - gnomes. Perfect for all those woodland photos.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6hX76O4AKWFEJq_60UrIai-62eqOhbpoO3YE_r7p2iC8oXHCTET9J5VYjEzpWtqpznUyv2hUI9NzviLrpqiqRQ9SniVY5jXrodvc3K2vERDEzn2lUb_b_mq5PGhkXHiLDD8xCnl8BHk/s1600/IMG_5776.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6hX76O4AKWFEJq_60UrIai-62eqOhbpoO3YE_r7p2iC8oXHCTET9J5VYjEzpWtqpznUyv2hUI9NzviLrpqiqRQ9SniVY5jXrodvc3K2vERDEzn2lUb_b_mq5PGhkXHiLDD8xCnl8BHk/s400/IMG_5776.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658277344266470162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Halloween embellishment pack - no paper. Lots of bits from Authentique, Pretty Little Studio and Martha Stewart. My favourite though, is the postcard of the witches all having tea - I will be sending this to everyone I know back in England. Also managed to keep this shipping at only $2.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdpCTtvVPqyAp4hcg98o-b5TYqpHyviag8vePdFLxEfT6FqReWAv6_nrAULEVFfRS58a2ye33yZPbFp8r19cD6cMzUvO6q__pP4k64v5ITiRrzKzd3UcMYOth7JEQqsrDIqYMaSSYIlM/s1600/IMG_5767.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdpCTtvVPqyAp4hcg98o-b5TYqpHyviag8vePdFLxEfT6FqReWAv6_nrAULEVFfRS58a2ye33yZPbFp8r19cD6cMzUvO6q__pP4k64v5ITiRrzKzd3UcMYOth7JEQqsrDIqYMaSSYIlM/s400/IMG_5767.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658277341719682818" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also put together a super, fab, Halloween journal. The perfect size, 5 by 7, meaning that you can just stick your photos in as is - no cropping involved.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulGjXK3XsnDAQYsr4HQgg7GjHkHea0LtuiQqHi4tpelqEuNqB5BvrR9d9bwYyABCcz_ibNTVY6b-BuBrPfh-BVuCe9qXyoc3nSnukj5y6WCSW8fTixDINUB4bk56cwb_C5EeSu5LiDEk/s1600/IMG_5749_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulGjXK3XsnDAQYsr4HQgg7GjHkHea0LtuiQqHi4tpelqEuNqB5BvrR9d9bwYyABCcz_ibNTVY6b-BuBrPfh-BVuCe9qXyoc3nSnukj5y6WCSW8fTixDINUB4bk56cwb_C5EeSu5LiDEk/s400/IMG_5749_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658277334333075186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></a>Filled with wonderful papers, transparencies, treat bags and this super little spider sequin shaker page. The spiders are free to move about - love, love, love it.</div></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEkEl6wpgIWKQMnkcZY2RKze_iBjYXJPt4hIhFKvUYt5eI0ba4E58aXV0FYgDSCF-8TXZoV9eDyH7yv7y7U3wZf5BXXbaPbfqa_S8ZKBasvDN2wQuO5d9dBwoEAiNDG4Pdz913n4k-b4/s1600/IMG_5752_2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEkEl6wpgIWKQMnkcZY2RKze_iBjYXJPt4hIhFKvUYt5eI0ba4E58aXV0FYgDSCF-8TXZoV9eDyH7yv7y7U3wZf5BXXbaPbfqa_S8ZKBasvDN2wQuO5d9dBwoEAiNDG4Pdz913n4k-b4/s400/IMG_5752_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658280738091280562" /></a>I also decided to change my website. It was getting far too complicated both to view and to manage. It was taking me hours each month to upload everything. SO I have gone for a very simple one and I am thrilled with it. Anyway, to celebrate the new website, I am giving away a main kit. Just like us on our facebook page and I will pick a random winner next week. If you already like us, you will still be in the running.<div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful weekend.</div></div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-24842371293403077912011-09-01T11:47:00.002-06:002011-09-01T11:54:21.801-06:00Kits are finally LIVE<div>OK, that took a little longer than expected. Not to worry, it is now all done - yippee.</div><div>I just wanted to share with you what the fabulous Linda and Donna did with this months Main Kit - just wonderful.</div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's Linda..........</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRe30DrL6aRX8a-coEeJMoyLudH04L29tXbJaU1EiPtsEiop_5FvMryeMXsTBUu_0KndaV5WRwZGTcq9IIoWWP3-taWdALMezOwYu7816xuJKwbC_93HRixLdK2sld2V0V723PiMx8LU/s1600/DSC_0244.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRe30DrL6aRX8a-coEeJMoyLudH04L29tXbJaU1EiPtsEiop_5FvMryeMXsTBUu_0KndaV5WRwZGTcq9IIoWWP3-taWdALMezOwYu7816xuJKwbC_93HRixLdK2sld2V0V723PiMx8LU/s400/DSC_0244.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647450335218588130" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVxsELGZDfa3l2miC4tHRtH8TuAMjwBhUdVNkAWuCH0l7c4Gmy3VSIvc78lx5mHVnNMYhtMuikh8RS-Zij_VP8NV9bPaoR515u2dz2JnVctoxK6j-7nCfua8XAA4lBgfqv1nsm8ZxVN8/s1600/DSC_0247.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVxsELGZDfa3l2miC4tHRtH8TuAMjwBhUdVNkAWuCH0l7c4Gmy3VSIvc78lx5mHVnNMYhtMuikh8RS-Zij_VP8NV9bPaoR515u2dz2JnVctoxK6j-7nCfua8XAA4lBgfqv1nsm8ZxVN8/s400/DSC_0247.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647450321685612322" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuZy6upStSjwie3qSjnwPsOtn0lCykdJbySaZhxYffM3JsFHwceny_CUVEBWtJdnnDmUzI5eL7oMAPQPtOuOqqEuuU6zjb6pYimWcuUKF8f7Bdus6-vpHz6k_qwGWMFIA0s1kOa_2JmQ/s1600/DSC_0251.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 392px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuZy6upStSjwie3qSjnwPsOtn0lCykdJbySaZhxYffM3JsFHwceny_CUVEBWtJdnnDmUzI5eL7oMAPQPtOuOqqEuuU6zjb6pYimWcuUKF8f7Bdus6-vpHz6k_qwGWMFIA0s1kOa_2JmQ/s400/DSC_0251.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647450309323670994" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1eGaRHVWrQc1_KBf0xaFLAamYeb_hN7v4GvhBdaVCC6kIMyjUlx6fHQ_3sTbIXFMnFs7lUDksQDHIilVanEePrr1musNHiCneNZS-_dUWwr2rgZMuDrMmurh-et-KfyEQSOieksceWg/s1600/DSC_0258.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1eGaRHVWrQc1_KBf0xaFLAamYeb_hN7v4GvhBdaVCC6kIMyjUlx6fHQ_3sTbIXFMnFs7lUDksQDHIilVanEePrr1musNHiCneNZS-_dUWwr2rgZMuDrMmurh-et-KfyEQSOieksceWg/s400/DSC_0258.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647450298689822450" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxj_NObUNhtLPfCSvBSngjmEu5kP8qfpMJP9G8C72QC4BVtJx0hSU4cMKdDjhLNcl09T-tHZXQ12EqTtlZd1h3ow_knRnWaoHGcuHdITTk7RAs_wJXG3uscRuCOpPNOM2TQMiLvUxE74M/s1600/DSC_0256.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxj_NObUNhtLPfCSvBSngjmEu5kP8qfpMJP9G8C72QC4BVtJx0hSU4cMKdDjhLNcl09T-tHZXQ12EqTtlZd1h3ow_knRnWaoHGcuHdITTk7RAs_wJXG3uscRuCOpPNOM2TQMiLvUxE74M/s400/DSC_0256.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647450295056518034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and now Donna..........</div><div>
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzczzczOK6g6-wzbkJd2QIP0tDCZi4-4ycNed5Ch1DV0y2rT03nX3BAuSC_RpM1DtCBTf_eQSR_91uimv1Ag-RAyfht_B3MXkC9YTH8giQOAsNZFf1Fl-o1NS20av9geFZ0X8_gJYRgM/s1600/summerweb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzczzczOK6g6-wzbkJd2QIP0tDCZi4-4ycNed5Ch1DV0y2rT03nX3BAuSC_RpM1DtCBTf_eQSR_91uimv1Ag-RAyfht_B3MXkC9YTH8giQOAsNZFf1Fl-o1NS20av9geFZ0X8_gJYRgM/s400/summerweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647449640020350562" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIzqu1u68G79HOoC3sKk73fPdWoDgHH0GpaYkdUqdxvSh5H1DjHat5v5kSGoTD2opNDBxVQZ0nZKdl_nIx-PKuN4MZrmGd1GYflIka1Gpq1ngVuNc5DF0xl0CPDwp920L2NJ_loUlAGU/s1600/hellomyfriendweb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZIzqu1u68G79HOoC3sKk73fPdWoDgHH0GpaYkdUqdxvSh5H1DjHat5v5kSGoTD2opNDBxVQZ0nZKdl_nIx-PKuN4MZrmGd1GYflIka1Gpq1ngVuNc5DF0xl0CPDwp920L2NJ_loUlAGU/s400/hellomyfriendweb.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647449631886678930" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Dc89zPinjPY8kfw9ZgRUketCAQGgHg7AlN2g7wFMZWF0qOhy_sNILstImemtz5cFcHcTWnoM5LeexX-aF4yvt4j96-qtIE980J6YkPFNvtm1OFqK74dt85naoL2VdbQkEt1S8F1ZbTg/s1600/favortie+photo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Dc89zPinjPY8kfw9ZgRUketCAQGgHg7AlN2g7wFMZWF0qOhy_sNILstImemtz5cFcHcTWnoM5LeexX-aF4yvt4j96-qtIE980J6YkPFNvtm1OFqK74dt85naoL2VdbQkEt1S8F1ZbTg/s400/favortie+photo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647449625162621522" /></a>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5ECtrO-67C2x7fOTyIE721d7PKewlTFKiTF3bBtjGzFBuxVTg_BPC3iEoyHOABsVF8XeDRdnQgf6WUiewxpsXqIouVCTqN6RQvvTcM0pWFhTpNJlXWbY6R-30aWdIg8VAvoJCbIlk5M/s1600/any+given+sunday.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV5ECtrO-67C2x7fOTyIE721d7PKewlTFKiTF3bBtjGzFBuxVTg_BPC3iEoyHOABsVF8XeDRdnQgf6WUiewxpsXqIouVCTqN6RQvvTcM0pWFhTpNJlXWbY6R-30aWdIg8VAvoJCbIlk5M/s400/any+given+sunday.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647449621705008514" /></a>
<br /></div><div>A big thank you to them, so lucky to have them on board. Have a very happy Thursday.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-37722120938862285972011-08-31T09:15:00.003-06:002011-08-31T12:42:33.539-06:00Back to School Kit<div style="text-align: center;">Super busy getting all the kits ready. Just thought I would quickly share the add-on this month - a back to school kit.</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3NY60zfHf9FS0dNcarRNETu6eukxStywYyEHB9DXC77lC3V_NA5FUmIzuPuCep1MbE20kiicej3N_InZyXhi566y0mdaCaPUxKBnorznin6nsR6VaJrV-xtPa5K5R8EpeJFJxVgGWBk/s1600/DSC_4365.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3NY60zfHf9FS0dNcarRNETu6eukxStywYyEHB9DXC77lC3V_NA5FUmIzuPuCep1MbE20kiicej3N_InZyXhi566y0mdaCaPUxKBnorznin6nsR6VaJrV-xtPa5K5R8EpeJFJxVgGWBk/s400/DSC_4365.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647039221545991106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> There is only a limited number, so be sure to pick one up early if you want one. I am hoping to get them on the website later today, fingers crossed. </div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-12589611719034161442011-08-25T07:14:00.000-06:002011-08-25T07:15:07.428-06:00A Princess Party<div>Last week, Little Oompa Loompa turned three. I can't quite believe it, she is my first child to have been purely raised in America - apart from the first few weeks of her life. I flew back when I was 36 weeks pregnant to have her in England. I then flew back here when she was three weeks old. Not sure what I was thinking at the time!! </div><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyhow, she decided she wanted a princess party.</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEr8MDRbkzPAGtLxgfe0OYk6ZYj3wuhoMSvKaFBcVvU-lno6hlMRcEkC5gBRq9569SPpnx5izGrJIoy8bGzORx3F-6N_9z-Gryrb2cY2iW_mkMxB6WkDT9Qdbjqe1jmB_0_-Nz4TBikDM/s1600/DSC_4231.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEr8MDRbkzPAGtLxgfe0OYk6ZYj3wuhoMSvKaFBcVvU-lno6hlMRcEkC5gBRq9569SPpnx5izGrJIoy8bGzORx3F-6N_9z-Gryrb2cY2iW_mkMxB6WkDT9Qdbjqe1jmB_0_-Nz4TBikDM/s400/DSC_4231.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644643999540234594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I got busy in the kitchen.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BHTpTqujghciD5H-vA5czKcDVlV5y6NpopJxDgXjVgN5mMn-bQBOlhzsecAa8nOVWLhRElzGkWZk7G_LUv1WTvRlv1UDqsA1eaoFRqxBJFUFPWzwH0dNvyvzsaV0tJPZrv1PCMmTcGs/s1600/DSC_4188.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6BHTpTqujghciD5H-vA5czKcDVlV5y6NpopJxDgXjVgN5mMn-bQBOlhzsecAa8nOVWLhRElzGkWZk7G_LUv1WTvRlv1UDqsA1eaoFRqxBJFUFPWzwH0dNvyvzsaV0tJPZrv1PCMmTcGs/s400/DSC_4188.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644643989100472674" /></a>I saw this cake on Pinterest and knew that I wanted to make it. I just added the figures and the ribbon to make it look more like a princess cake.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Fw2Ho-hfsF6c0Yvhf8mJ0XZgl37YlLCNj30ciX-yzlTE-p6HAUTHk4pFfd0rr8sZ1gqah9KyHEA2dgUmFswPOEB7McmTFrbEKoLwPO9zO9LoVsZcikMAlcaEaDeKOyZhUHJYg0wAufw/s1600/DSC_4191.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Fw2Ho-hfsF6c0Yvhf8mJ0XZgl37YlLCNj30ciX-yzlTE-p6HAUTHk4pFfd0rr8sZ1gqah9KyHEA2dgUmFswPOEB7McmTFrbEKoLwPO9zO9LoVsZcikMAlcaEaDeKOyZhUHJYg0wAufw/s400/DSC_4191.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644643979558121266" /></a>
<br /></div><div>I have been meaning to make these cake pops for ages, they looked a lot of fun. But they should come with two warnings. Firstly, they are incredibly labour intensive - lots and lots of steps. Secondly, make triple what you think you may need - as they are DELICIOUS.</div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6mgpNlWGGk9jxI3BhwwAGNebBXWecPCeRwjxkiKu4qx2sg4HaiA9lqdURu7qWGj3TEwtO8SRSh9O7lj-p2p9vgKsx1dx3OLUtSZ1XZq4FUsDsZ7tTWlUS_XcDvisRYu_rn-0WyRwq5A/s1600/DSC_4189.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6mgpNlWGGk9jxI3BhwwAGNebBXWecPCeRwjxkiKu4qx2sg4HaiA9lqdURu7qWGj3TEwtO8SRSh9O7lj-p2p9vgKsx1dx3OLUtSZ1XZq4FUsDsZ7tTWlUS_XcDvisRYu_rn-0WyRwq5A/s400/DSC_4189.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644643968018379858" /></a>Then, like with everything else in my life, I got carried away. I thought I was Willy Wonka!!! I decided I had to make marshmallow from scratch, (a lot easier than you would think) but very, very messy. </div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDyVrIwLyLu8Sl9Wu4CbbQX1FNjZ4Wcch5wNP-AIl1J2CurloeF9sqxx_cisAlHIWybEE1EWJ5VpyQY3zns7_LI1Wrcrby0soeRE3ioPH7k9fGUfjj7-maOHtgRV11GX9fBPVSZEg5mIA/s1600/DSC_4199.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDyVrIwLyLu8Sl9Wu4CbbQX1FNjZ4Wcch5wNP-AIl1J2CurloeF9sqxx_cisAlHIWybEE1EWJ5VpyQY3zns7_LI1Wrcrby0soeRE3ioPH7k9fGUfjj7-maOHtgRV11GX9fBPVSZEg5mIA/s400/DSC_4199.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644643958431726386" /></a>
<br /></div><div>I also made cupcakes, mini cupcakes, jelly in little Ikea cups - as I said, I got totally carried away. But, I love a party and my little princess is totally worth it. </div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-84829608350967992232011-08-24T06:40:00.001-06:002011-08-24T06:54:21.255-06:00Not Sure What I am doing HERE......<div style="text-align: center;">I should actually be here..........</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRza5d-z-fsrzS69MmKg5vyecB0UuW56gyPrdLNALmHQmHV28hWdLghehn2dFI8-FNS_8qeVx_FKkSYq5oW33TWQSvGGD1u8POP68ZUnkHapxKvkCYEgJDz9X4eCUHcw0fUad-0RD_uoY/s400/home_001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644270617154732290" />
<br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">.......at the Villa d'Este in Lake Como, Italy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">This is where Prince Charming and I spent our honeymoon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqXvggJqDMaRtm6DLqDTfzbqzfq-6TaekQA3wucxyBLVwElcrqKBak98l4NFYGAb8_ZhVbZysKEhgD2s1Hge_9jCwcGNQRTKAU7IIhXVw3y5omhubly6CS5XXeUJ1iunJRe3_Wc9rl9o/s400/hotel_002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644270607732580114" />
<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I remember sitting on that terrace, a cocktail in my hand, my new rings sparkling in the sun, dreamily looking at Prince Charming. Coming to terms with the fact that I was actually a Mrs!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnii7CjKCS9GwucrcY0kr2iTnhSq_5Sl-5TnVZBOR-KRZRiXg0TyzMmUjBLF8sX61rutsl3Mh8NgoVQMn6IXQQbiD7_vTvON78-6poOjTEGufS8LfweDZtXZ7UQfpAt1KSyjU71EPbDnU/s400/k.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644403815208014866" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div>Well, last week was our ten year wedding anniversary. We always said we would return to the Villa d'Este to celebrate it. So, I am sightly confused to why I am still in my house in Denver. Not really sure what happened there.............oh yes, now I remember, 4 little Oompa Loompas came along!!!</div></div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-27184542915002779222011-08-23T07:18:00.004-06:002011-08-23T07:41:31.726-06:00The Bits and Bobs Kit<div>I just want to say a big thank you for all your support with the bits and bobs kit. It has sold out again this month. I love hunting and gathering for this kit and get so excited when I find the 'perfect' thing to go in it.</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGriRgD9z1QwzXS_WB49EWnpjExtajEXVFkAPwkkna6G3Qzkq7W5V-mQkYPUbAaCQ8M_VIaCAN0WjiDK-h1VC-RAR7uYJHScHmAmoW0YZymFUxIzjhtg3YjBgMd-SfSviQy_s2JZjtBjc/s1600/DSC_4137.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGriRgD9z1QwzXS_WB49EWnpjExtajEXVFkAPwkkna6G3Qzkq7W5V-mQkYPUbAaCQ8M_VIaCAN0WjiDK-h1VC-RAR7uYJHScHmAmoW0YZymFUxIzjhtg3YjBgMd-SfSviQy_s2JZjtBjc/s400/DSC_4137.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644043500356594978" /></a>
<br /><div>I want to share a mini album that the wonderful <a href="auntierere.blogspot.com/">Sheri</a> made out of this months bits and bobs kit. It is just stunning. It's about all the places she'd like to visit in the world - such a lovely idea. It is mostly made up from the kit, she just added her own alphas and the transparency.</div><div>
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<br /></div><div>What beautiful inspiration, thanks Sheri. Have a happy Tuesday and thanks for all your wonderful comments about the squirrel - I am feeling a lot better today. xx</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-11672284135296953742011-08-22T07:12:00.004-06:002011-08-22T22:14:22.678-06:00Goodbye Little Friend<div>I must apologise for my lack of blogging these past two weeks. I have been on some kind of emotional roller coaster. I am the first to admit that it was all a bit too much, that the balance I try to achieve on a daily basis was just not happening. In fact, it felt like the scales had been totally knocked over. I am talking about my little friend, the thing we found in the garden two weeks ago. We named him Ratty - from Wind in the Willows - although it turns out he was actually a baby squirrel.<div>
<br /></div><div>So, this time two weeks ago I was trying to reunite Ratty with his mother. I left him outside in the exact same spot that we found him. I left him there all day - praying that his Mother would come. I checked on him a few times and changed his little heat pad to make sure he stayed warm. Apparently, Mothers wont take them back if they are cold. Come 5pm I knew she wasn't coming, so I brought him back in. I decided to look after him until I could get him some help. This entailed feeding him puppy formula every two hours and helping him go to the loo - nice!! He survived his second night at our house.</div><div>
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<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIC9QVmwvbcV3FW6Aj9iWRs6L0lmAINBq_vjx_431HqB9YQL2wYjiNblGFdB_PoMAvhI1w37HA0rd7_eatH0sFcvb6GQt3IE9pmZQ0TdX_XgikvBVlrSzEN-oVeKFdyBmH7hKaEHVMt-g/s1600/photo.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIC9QVmwvbcV3FW6Aj9iWRs6L0lmAINBq_vjx_431HqB9YQL2wYjiNblGFdB_PoMAvhI1w37HA0rd7_eatH0sFcvb6GQt3IE9pmZQ0TdX_XgikvBVlrSzEN-oVeKFdyBmH7hKaEHVMt-g/s400/photo.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643668224495968226" /></a><div>The next day I decided to try and find some help for Ratty. There are people called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">rehabbers</span>, they hold a Licence from the State that entitles them to look after wild life in their homes. It is actually against the law to have wild life in your home without a licence. So, I am on the phone most of the day. I must have spoken to thirty different people, all telling me the same thing. They are bulging at the seams with wild life and can not take a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pinky</span>, (a baby squirrel). I ring the wildlife rehabilitation clinic - same story. I ring Colorado Wild Life Organisation - same story. La <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">da</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">da</span>......</div><div>
<br /></div><div>So here I am, stuck with the baby squirrel. Not only stuck with the squirrel but breaking the law at the same time. Having to feed it every two hours, helping it go to the loo. Stressing that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Oompa</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Loompas</span> would <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">accidently</span> drop it or that my old boys, (the labs) would think it was supper. At the same time being a hygiene freak - making sure that everything and everyone washed their hands even if they looked at Ratty!! I mean, you just never know.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Fast forward another seven nights - Ratty is still with us. My hands are red-raw from all that hand washing. I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">sooooooooo</span> tired and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">soooooooooo</span> stressed. I still can't find a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">rehabber</span> to take him and then he gets sick. He starts to get a really bad upset tummy - very typical when rehabbing baby squirrels. Puppy milk isn't squirrel milk and either they get used to it or they die. So for the next 24 hours I switch over to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Pedialyte</span> - hoping that his tummy gets better. Then I start hearing a clicking sound - this is not good. It means that he has breathed in some of his food - again very common with a baby squirrel and he has got pneumonia.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>So I now need to find him some antibiotics. I am asking everyone if they have any in their house. I can't take him to the vet as they, by law, have to put him down. I am trying to persuade the chap in the local chemist to just give me a thimble sized bit - but no, it is near on impossible without a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">prescription</span>.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>That evening, I just feel so helpless. I have tried all day to get some antibiotics without any luck. I have tried more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">rehabbers</span>, without any luck. He still has an upset tummy, he has lost a lot of weight, I know that very soon he is going to die. It is super <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">embarrassing</span> but I just break down and cry. I pick him up, give him a little stoke goodbye and go to bed - not expecting him to be alive when I wake up.</div><div>
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<br /><div><div>But low and behold, he is alive when I wake up. I then decide that I am totally out of my depth. I really need some help. So, I ring the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre again and tell them that he is really sick, I beg them to take him and they finally agree. So I bundle the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">OL's</span> in the car and off we go - did I mention that this place is miles away. Oh well, I never mind seeing new bits of Colorado.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>The whole trip takes us 4 hours. I feel relieved to have handed him over to the pros. They put him on Oxygen straight away and started some antibiotics. I ask them what are his chances - they say 50/50. They give me a card with his number on and say that I can ring in a couple of days to find out how he's doing. I can't bring myself to ring them - do I really want to know?</div><div>
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<br /></div><div>That was a few days ago, I am pleased that life is going back to normal. I now realise that I took on far more than I could handle. I also never knew that I was that emotional - I am obviously blaming my hormones as I am still nursing baby <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">OL</span>. AND the weirdest thing of all...............I don't even like squirrels!!!!</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-67311163015960914312011-08-08T10:33:00.003-06:002011-08-08T10:48:18.883-06:00I have a new little friend....<div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday we found a baby thing on the garden path. I say thing as we are not sure whether or not it is a mouse, rat or a squirrel. I don't really think you should mess with mother nature so I made sure the OL's didn't touch him and we walked away. I kept checking back, hoping that his mummy would find him and take him home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The minutes turned to hours and it was starting to get dark. I really couldn't leave him there anymore and decided to bring him in - he was freezing. So, I warmed him up and gave him a bit to drink. He had a very nice night.</div><div>
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have now put him on a little heat pad, in a box, back in the spot where we found him. Praying that his Mummy comes to get him and that he doesn't get eaten by some passing bird.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-40562050122303468202011-08-04T06:40:00.000-06:002011-08-04T06:55:10.635-06:00A very Exciting Day....<div style="text-align: center;">I have been waiting for three years for them to get on and build this baby, oh yes, I am talking about Ikea in Denver. It finally opened last week and yesterday I felt compelled to face the crowds and pop in. I say pop in because they happened to build it 5 minutes away from my house!! I can very, nearly, see it - Loving that - I can now erase all memories of spending hours on the Purley Way in Croyden, (near London), trying to get to my local Ikea. Just a hop, skip and a jump to a plate full of Sweedish meatballs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QfpkacUXEP86urA8fzKG_LtP9zaUMOK5xmvTWNgVQPHwNZGwv6mWkPyp6WX467TYQPh7QvbZKOzL5BhH2-lbZZ24ld6wAa6K-FyqVE0r_ItXLx1U4rKxH4bQcyFCPOnIkim-yzGCu3o/s400/IMG_5278.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636838902201968562" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHtmSvkmQi-DNUNuHe8NVgq-K-PxsVfg2Fg1Jn6dSCtvzzPbk-jPHPmI_Dwi0ClQ0hjOIYM48mnTeS2A_yGSZjdYb-O2oBuILnkiaThaLHUdwV4xeqEgC6G60Xh7y1YgBN3eqkr3SuOI/s1600/IMG_5279.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHtmSvkmQi-DNUNuHe8NVgq-K-PxsVfg2Fg1Jn6dSCtvzzPbk-jPHPmI_Dwi0ClQ0hjOIYM48mnTeS2A_yGSZjdYb-O2oBuILnkiaThaLHUdwV4xeqEgC6G60Xh7y1YgBN3eqkr3SuOI/s400/IMG_5279.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636838914295311122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It was wonderful. Eldest Oompa Loompa was quite bemused by my excitement. Bless, just give him another 15 years and then he'll see the magic!! So, welcome Ikea, we are very happy to have you.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-27159135641564880452011-08-03T08:20:00.011-06:002011-08-03T10:45:12.145-06:00Project Kit<div style="text-align: center;">I have got to share the whole of <a href="http://lescrapdesoph.blogspot.com">Sophie's</a> mini album that she created with our first ever <a href="http://www.magpieclub.com/#!vstc5=project-kit/vstc0=kits">project kit</a>. The girl did me proud, she worked her magic and created the most beautiful travel album. I knew when I saw the 'Lille' line from 7Gypsies that I had to put together a little mini. Maybe I was drawn to the Union Jack flags - a little piece of home!!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtDbzDsyJb6RGHaqFtA_43iuNnZyw9kb6MgsUUF4v20FpbtX3gFVgHwxubsCXVAPMPtolRii2WgEJPLIbfRQCi_-kOCnzY_c68o3s0t0YhnYrC9RKUGQD41MPyKi7JXEywbWTOg-eQ0o/s1600/mail.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtDbzDsyJb6RGHaqFtA_43iuNnZyw9kb6MgsUUF4v20FpbtX3gFVgHwxubsCXVAPMPtolRii2WgEJPLIbfRQCi_-kOCnzY_c68o3s0t0YhnYrC9RKUGQD41MPyKi7JXEywbWTOg-eQ0o/s400/mail.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636670362695249586" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinfswYtWfURuPNLrOa2ql3eGc8MOuz7aE9SMfHx8Ay3rZmBkS53tAo03faTuF-oGzI7YGJrk6unI2OvqriXPeL0PU6ZXMMZrsgHLcPWWYxxKIlMApmA7JDVEjWQPCk9im6uHrPOlqyrbU/s1600/DSCN8280.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWFmMZ4Cr5p68FWMFssVMfBE7vVROdhvzzxQZWKH-FYgngGDPvZoP3fYG_dWy9tDQr3-chpjEPx1Jgs1QqG9qqeKstPSgKvH5idcc2yrt9gj8Rglwz0OR4n6tQh9DD4f0Hc7hvR0VpjZc/s400/DSCN8274.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636634833576281266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks Sophie, it is beautiful - I am going to have to create one for myself. </div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-76737706478843809482011-08-01T22:32:00.007-06:002011-08-01T23:20:51.577-06:00Happy Colorado Day<div>Today is Colorado Day - a day to stop and celebrate this amazing state that we choose to call home. I feel very lucky to be able to live here and try to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us most days. The timing could not be more perfect as we went away to the mountains this weekend. I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Colorado than to be in the old rockies. The drive up there was spectacular..............</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7214v3OlqovJXbDth6P3kfQrutU0lGhuLQ4ONYRMXEKQEvR8kgFbKDLPFErfyOBPBTfbpMQTeorZYpDpmPhAqI2RqrOMz8WbqmjslsQ52Jgahxz3kOsqLTI6TVJIP-D26OceqianUQTc/s1600/IMG_5207.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7214v3OlqovJXbDth6P3kfQrutU0lGhuLQ4ONYRMXEKQEvR8kgFbKDLPFErfyOBPBTfbpMQTeorZYpDpmPhAqI2RqrOMz8WbqmjslsQ52Jgahxz3kOsqLTI6TVJIP-D26OceqianUQTc/s400/IMG_5207.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636117708326733986" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndnzX2N_MT25VH-rb5EhtgmnnL6X7XMQ9EQ5wTC6LoIH4HJWnt83GdB-NCZUBWTBmUvOtrjorjNoELUSrLn0LDtBXJPdEUYlqoW0BXnMF_D-vKSs-XHWZcbDaddUEyvV0PIqvQwE2Dfc/s1600/IMG_5205.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndnzX2N_MT25VH-rb5EhtgmnnL6X7XMQ9EQ5wTC6LoIH4HJWnt83GdB-NCZUBWTBmUvOtrjorjNoELUSrLn0LDtBXJPdEUYlqoW0BXnMF_D-vKSs-XHWZcbDaddUEyvV0PIqvQwE2Dfc/s400/IMG_5205.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636117695359684834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKvWmonDFt7HfYJ4wTvcQkDKmKur9DMwMLMnaNJyyaUP-AESCCCNxjm0aJ1zeeDu_WjnlqzB0gNNNpDaeMHRV8fIjkGJFR9BVoayIkenBWCWtrKE43yakcuE20UXek-K8VK1jmgKgmmM/s1600/IMG_5209.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYKvWmonDFt7HfYJ4wTvcQkDKmKur9DMwMLMnaNJyyaUP-AESCCCNxjm0aJ1zeeDu_WjnlqzB0gNNNpDaeMHRV8fIjkGJFR9BVoayIkenBWCWtrKE43yakcuE20UXek-K8VK1jmgKgmmM/s400/IMG_5209.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636116752134641490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was our destination for the weekend, the good old YMCA. I have heard great things about it and I thought I better check it out myself.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTKYyCStjmy4XxPMeHlbZUo6f1dm6FLhCZmkLIbn-tEcJJWzz8z2O_2RPBZwVGTC0RRX7KUpQapNe7hyphenhyphenk8gfTS1rpFGV4pooJ6Op0dhHOMM41e-AqXGWzrNuC2YYjyYkSLVP-W7IsIsw/s1600/IMG_5270.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTKYyCStjmy4XxPMeHlbZUo6f1dm6FLhCZmkLIbn-tEcJJWzz8z2O_2RPBZwVGTC0RRX7KUpQapNe7hyphenhyphenk8gfTS1rpFGV4pooJ6Op0dhHOMM41e-AqXGWzrNuC2YYjyYkSLVP-W7IsIsw/s400/IMG_5270.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636116746040319970" /></a><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I may have been the only person wearing a dress!! The dress code seemed to be a camp T-shirt and shorts. Well, you can take the girl out of London etc. etc.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFKGOMCeTuxgrg4jtwEVhI2PWrl3rRxaIwP5i7rxsnM9hnblFpJw10lzZvNkhUgVlCkfat8oEoth8sKlksqGNVcUfZlONnl8NHNjh90UwJFdY_HDITF7v_pujMlr7xEnWdpgGVGEwQyQ/s1600/IMG_5213.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFKGOMCeTuxgrg4jtwEVhI2PWrl3rRxaIwP5i7rxsnM9hnblFpJw10lzZvNkhUgVlCkfat8oEoth8sKlksqGNVcUfZlONnl8NHNjh90UwJFdY_HDITF7v_pujMlr7xEnWdpgGVGEwQyQ/s400/IMG_5213.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636115958832394946" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was Oompa Loompa HEAVEN, there was so much for them to do and see. It has taken 4 years but I finally found out how to make a proper smores - we weren't cooking our marshmallows long enough - now I know!!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_3E1ru4W6O3QzaLckq2f7gzS4D7ZVomNnbkivQ8_A1Uo8UzBbMvvWMyziFoNKQhyv7s1eX_imDLZWKf6IHbeksn70JFiOWAzcx4gFaYXzyeVYldF9FbS6q4PCrnZc9_LmfwzqBONFCs/s1600/IMG_5226.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_3E1ru4W6O3QzaLckq2f7gzS4D7ZVomNnbkivQ8_A1Uo8UzBbMvvWMyziFoNKQhyv7s1eX_imDLZWKf6IHbeksn70JFiOWAzcx4gFaYXzyeVYldF9FbS6q4PCrnZc9_LmfwzqBONFCs/s400/IMG_5226.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636115953313409778" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yay - bunk beds. How happy do they look??</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPp9d3AJmneZlpMngAKz_HWdBPD_YEVu7tB8RVu45P0LemTti83Ip5k_4NiOhrCfAL8uBQE1B-ceBsF6UvRfBYS3sMf6ZnJp4jAd0R2mYUft4p8ptvgvPS0mcDSRUPjgzOMu7qkLdJfnw/s1600/IMG_5232.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPp9d3AJmneZlpMngAKz_HWdBPD_YEVu7tB8RVu45P0LemTti83Ip5k_4NiOhrCfAL8uBQE1B-ceBsF6UvRfBYS3sMf6ZnJp4jAd0R2mYUft4p8ptvgvPS0mcDSRUPjgzOMu7qkLdJfnw/s400/IMG_5232.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636115269349466018" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kayaking - love that!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWs9gLULvGDJr4VQYvw-DREe3kxChzXxvzxvllmlD6aqpc7pvFBOcCz5RUhOXqmPhwbz6fM2crMEjjkwlHiQ-S778yXkYaI2y3iYf8CWBgBWTxmoH75N4bwiJBv4mWzZyXX6-THktbk-Y/s1600/IMG_5241.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWs9gLULvGDJr4VQYvw-DREe3kxChzXxvzxvllmlD6aqpc7pvFBOcCz5RUhOXqmPhwbz6fM2crMEjjkwlHiQ-S778yXkYaI2y3iYf8CWBgBWTxmoH75N4bwiJBv4mWzZyXX6-THktbk-Y/s400/IMG_5241.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636115258714514002" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and time to just stop and smell the flowers........</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6XspaildCIuKC8YABfwgg5r8OVhkwRJ5whAMz05FkU4rdYTRDWTR5nDQvj4NuYvzS2L9UKBvEeqzjKkve36PGisU90HS-fMCnpeQNeem92kvHZgcvjhOAVBNlgn2cKkYVBiZ_6-bKmk/s1600/IMG_5258.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6XspaildCIuKC8YABfwgg5r8OVhkwRJ5whAMz05FkU4rdYTRDWTR5nDQvj4NuYvzS2L9UKBvEeqzjKkve36PGisU90HS-fMCnpeQNeem92kvHZgcvjhOAVBNlgn2cKkYVBiZ_6-bKmk/s400/IMG_5258.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636114324621542850" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak7LIiZ2oebnz8609IDPgWHFCgL8AnB8ArYKYK5Atwjy97dDXLYm_iwA75cQ2-s7SKVe_32t2VAkVAkzUqj0tDFqLkY21kzvsEKL3U04gEI_pDAAs9UX6tn6TLmuXj9ZA_2MLLMFkHAs/s1600/IMG_5250.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak7LIiZ2oebnz8609IDPgWHFCgL8AnB8ArYKYK5Atwjy97dDXLYm_iwA75cQ2-s7SKVe_32t2VAkVAkzUqj0tDFqLkY21kzvsEKL3U04gEI_pDAAs9UX6tn6TLmuXj9ZA_2MLLMFkHAs/s400/IMG_5250.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636114315563430354" /></a><br /></div><div>It was amazing, I felt like I was in the film Dirty Dancing minus Patrick Swayze and also minus the dancing - although I did go roller skating - ERR hello, haven't done that for over 20 years. Little house blocks, communal dining halls, activities left, right and centre - I am hooked. Happy Birthday Colorado - just LOVING you.</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2164401589480284186.post-84809189994456306472011-07-30T07:36:00.000-06:002011-07-30T07:47:46.074-06:00Can't Help Myself........<div style="text-align: center;">..........I have to share a few more sneak peeks from the glorious <a href="http://donnabryantdurand.blogspot.com/">Donna</a>. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_GbGtXisRSQjfLZwXDR_nWDfh_QdKplUbekZe3JdhdCPHvAQBAMyVysLVQ6lHf7cmz8q7IxZprHp7C2dBt3f_rmQm6x3k-D_Wv5Ip7od4wTlNlQfC7AX1jauQqCjXbeuwY5A4C57zZs/s1600/fly.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_GbGtXisRSQjfLZwXDR_nWDfh_QdKplUbekZe3JdhdCPHvAQBAMyVysLVQ6lHf7cmz8q7IxZprHp7C2dBt3f_rmQm6x3k-D_Wv5Ip7od4wTlNlQfC7AX1jauQqCjXbeuwY5A4C57zZs/s400/fly.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634991215929698834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_FTKVBdEsIRE_VcObj5Ew_caPW6f5xIAs8-YPXr4RhImt4zrHOf77Zr38vK92fM0qg0b7H0csG8FVcuRLR3kYI5O2REHK3OGP75xno0Q70xUwERXpujmEo41xK5mC8aPKaVoeLSIWSI/s1600/sedona.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ_FTKVBdEsIRE_VcObj5Ew_caPW6f5xIAs8-YPXr4RhImt4zrHOf77Zr38vK92fM0qg0b7H0csG8FVcuRLR3kYI5O2REHK3OGP75xno0Q70xUwERXpujmEo41xK5mC8aPKaVoeLSIWSI/s400/sedona.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634991210355034818" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">P.S. I am LOVING this kit. Have a fantastic weekend. xxx</div>Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04870172448528152698noreply@blogger.com1