Visitor........

My brother Greg called this morning to say he was here and could I come get him. 

So off I went.......the depot isn't too far away. 

I made everyone lunch........

And Jacob took Zachary's lunch down to the school for him. 

Zachary's second part of his birthday present came today. 

He's just having trouble with the battery not working or charging properly. 

He may have to go to the RC shop to see what can be done. 

My brother bought one of my handbags and matching 9cm coin purses for his partner. 

I did give him a big discount though. 

Granny came for a ride when I dropped him back at the depot...... 

DH was supposed to go to work tonight for his last nightshift but he has had a migraine for a couple of days and he is starting to feel sick with it. 

So I made him call in sick. 

I hope he has a good sleep and feels better tomorrow. 

Until Next Time. 

All Well.......

First off ....... grandma is home and much better. 

Good news.....there was no heart attack. 

But the small blockage was the cause of the pain and she does have heart disease. 

They have changed her medication as well. 

So we will just see how it all goes. 

As we were told nothing from the hospital we went to visit grandma and when we got there they said she was right to go home. 

They have lovely communication skills there.......!!!!!!!

Half of Zachary's birthday present came today.....,

Looks like a big bug.....

But this is it in action. 

It's a weird looking helicopter thingy......!

It handles really well for someone that can use a remote control. 

But not me. 

Zachary got his lasagne tonight. 

DH cooked chickens on the BBQ today do now we have cold meat and we made soup too. 

We have decided to go on a soup eating plan (diet)......lol. 

Grandma will like it , as she always said ...."when I get old I will have soup every day"

I have been gluing and sewing linings today in between all the other stuff. 

Until Next Time. 

My.......

........baby boy is 14 years old today. 

Happy Birthday Zachary. 

Zachary is waiting for his present from us as it is still on its way here. 

The mail takes a long time to get here......

Pictures when it comes....

Grandma is staying in hospital for a few days they said so they can do more tests. 

They are not sure if she has had a small heart attack. 

X-rays showed she has heart disease and a small blockage......this was relayed by grandma. 

So I hope we know more tomorrow. 

The boys and I went to see her this evening and she was really good......but she is in the right spot at the moment if she is having chest pain. 

Zachary requested lasagne for tea but as we went to visit granny I didn't get time to make it ..... so he asked for KFC. 

The lasagne will be for tomorrow now. 

I have pressed all 16 of the purses that I made over the last 3 days and cut out some that are waiting in line. 

And some got glued today as well. 

Until Next Time. 

Six More......

This afternoon after the housework and lots of texting with friends ( Kylie and Nataile ) I started sewing. 

I managed to get these done.....

Six more little ones to the collection. 

I tried something different and added a loop and clip for a keyring. 

I will see how it holds up first.......before making more. 

On another note Grandma was feeling bad ,so she had another trip to the hospital. 

She has only been there for a bit over an hour. 

I haven't rung them yet as they take forever to look at anyone. 

She had a really good day today too. 

Will update later. 

Until Next Time. 

Show Time.........

Today was the last day of the Darwin Show. 

I took Zachary and his friend to meet up with other friends to have an afternoon of side shows and rides. 

It's nice now that we can drop them off and then pick them up later. 

I did text him a few times to see if he was ok though. 

Oh well it's what mothers do..... 

Mum rang today and sent pictures of her purchases that she bought at the quilt show in Melbourne. 

Very nice......

Then.........

........after lunch I got to sewing and......

........added another 5 to the list. 

I have 5 to do tomorrow too. 

Grandma and I watched the footy......Carlton won today ......yay. !!

But granny's 'Crows' lost. 

Until Next Time. 

Sewing Away.........

I achieved a lot today. 

All the washing done and dried. 

Grandma did a bit of ironing. 

And I made 5 purses.....

Until Next Time. 

Happy 16th Birthday.........

.......to my darling Jacob. 

Here he is with his birthday cake muffin , with a really big candle ( I'm not very organised ) and he sang along with us too......

DH made blueberry muffins and some orange and poppy seed ones as well. 

He also made a delicious cauliflower ,leek and bacon soup. 

We gave Jacob a PS3. 

Grandma got him a game for it. 

And he got a few gift cards too. 

He got his noodles for tea as he requested. 

I tidied up the table (which has been my sewing  room) today and organised my purse things and prepped another handbag and traced more purses. 

I have packed 2 more boxes away in the WIR and I have one to go. 

I have found bits and pieces that will make nice bags too.......

I really needed to unpack and see what fabric was where.....now I can see it at a glance. 

All the other fabric is in clear tubs. 

I might have photos tomorrow. 

Until Next Time. 

Just Prepping........And Other Stuff...!!

Today was spent helping DH wash the cars.......

Then we went to the shops to get Jacob a present for his sweet 16th birthday tomorrow......I can't believe my little boy is going to be 16.........!!

Then DH went to play golf with his step brother. 

Then the fridge repair man came to reseal our fridge.....we have been meaning to get it done for ages and finally saw an ad on tv.......so now we have a door that closes properly. 

And today I have finally put some fabric away in our WIR on the very top shelf. 

Three big boxes are unpacked. 

So I sort of know where some of it is now. 

I have been getting some bags ready to sew , but haven't sewn today. 

To busy......!

And I have traced some small purses out of some of this.......

........some fun owl fabric. 

We are not sure what we are doing for Jacob tomorrow but he wants tea from the noodle shop......his birthday , his choice. 

Until Next Time. 

Busy Again........

Today was my weekly appointment at the chiropractor. 

On the way home I went to spotlight for some iron on pellon. 

I found more cute owl fabric too. 

I did put the pellon to good use already and have a handbag ready to sew. 

As 'Rivers' was opposite spotlight grandma wanted to go in and have a look. 

Then to the supermarket.........

Which made it a long day......as we left home at 8.30 am and got home after 1pm. 

DH was awake when we got home so he helped with the carting it all inside. 

We bought chickens for tea and DH cooked them in the BBQ on the rotisserie   OMG.....they were beautiful !!!!

He's done it now.......I told DH he will have to cook all the meat outside on the BBQ from now on......!!

This afternoon a bushfire flared up from yesterday and boy was the smoke bad......

I'm standing in our driveway.....looking down towards Zachary's school. 

The fire was quite a fair way away but the smoke drifted our way. 

The news said some houses were threatened out in the rural areas. 

It was an early morning today as the 7am starts are back as Zachary went back to school for 3rd term. 

Now we will look forward to the weekends for a sleep in......

Until Next Time. 

Lazy Day......

I haven't done any sewing today. 

We have just been hanging out at home. 

We did go to the post office to post off our nieces birthday present though. 

I made pasties for tea......lots of pasties !!

Our green frog is back.....

I will sew tomorrow. 

Until Next Time. 

Distracted........

I think I should do things straight away when I think of them.......

I remembered to post last night.....but then it just flew out of my head !

Zachary's friend stayed here last night. 

And all three of them were having a rowdy time. 

After doing this........

I watched tv.......

I did some reading..........

I ironed more handbag pieces so I now have some ready to sew. 

DH text me a photo.......of him and Dermott Brereton a famous footy star from years ago that now commentates. 

He was in Darwin for a game Saturday night and was at the airport to go home. 

Lucky DH......!!

Grandma was a very happy girl too..........her 'Crows' beat 'Geelong' yesterday by 2 points. 

Until Next Time.

Slow Day.......

Today was a tidy up day........

DH mowed the lawns and I swept and cleaned the entertaining area. 

I took Zachary to his friends house....he is staying the night. 

I did some shopping on the way back. 

After DH went to work I finished these.......

Grandma and I watched the 'Gold Coast' beat 'Collingwood'........a very satisfying watch. 

We don't like Collingwood. 

Until Next Time. 

Stitching Madly.......

I've been a busy girl today.......

One handbag......

One strap made and added to the blue paisley purse.......it's for my nieces birthday tomorrow , she will be 13. 

Two purses half sewn together.......

And four purses glued........

Jacob taught me a new card game tonight. 

His girlfriend showed him how to play. 

And we have been watching the football........Carlton won.....just !!!!

By only 1 point. 

Until Next Time. 

Sewing Away.......

Today's effort ..........

One handbag.......!!

And I steamed my hand with the iron. 

Until Next Time. 

Visiting.......

Today my brother came and visited with us for a few hours.......

He took his cake with him. 

We made him a fudge cake......I wonder if it will make it to his house in one piece. 

I've been gluing today........

13 purses have frames .........and many more to do. 

I just love the little ones.....!!

I will be making a handbag tomorrow......

DH played golf with his step brother this morning......only 9 holes though. 

Grandpa and Trish skyped us tonight so we all had a little chat. 

They are enjoying their cruise so far. 

The next port is in Indonesia. 

 

I made sausage rolls for tea tonight.......and there are not that many left. 

Until Next Time. 

Just........

..........a picture today. 

My frames have arrived........

So the gluing begins. 

We didn't have an outing.......we cleaned and baked a couple cakes. 

Pictures tomorrow. 

Until Next Time. 

He's Home.....

Our baby got home safe. 

The plane got in at 2.50am......and when we got home I was sort of wide awake. 

So I fell asleep sometime after 5am this morning. 

We have all been quite tired today......

I have just been cutting out and ironing interfacing today. 

DH watched the replay of the football he missed the other night. 

Our 'Carlton' won so he was happy.......grandma and I did watch it. 

DH had a doctors appointment and then we did some grocery shopping.

We may go on an outing tomorrow..... 

Until Next Time. 

A Delay.........

My baby boys plane has been delayed........

So now I wait for the call to say he's on the plane......and then I work out when I pick him up. 

I will go have a sleep. 

Just had word the plane has taken off and should land at 2.30am , I had better go to bed. 

One purse made today.......I had a fiddle to see if something would work.....pictures when it's done. 

More traced and cut out too. 

Zachary is so looking forward to Jacob coming home. 

As are we.......it's been very quiet.....!!

It's DH's last night shift tonight. 

He is very tired after 2 double shifts amongst his 6 days on. 

Until Next Time. 

Nearly.......

........silent Saturday. 

Three more......

Until Next Time. 

I've..........

.........done well today. 

Four purses made........

Four handbags ready for interfacing.....

A purse half sewn.......I had to stop.....my back was hurting. 

And I cut out a few more as well. 

They are slowly multiplying.......

DH did a double shift yesterday......someone called in sick and he put his hand up to do another 6 hours........so he got home at 7.30 this morning. 

He got about 5 and a half hours sleep before he had to get up and go back to work. 

I did crazy stuff like that when the boys were little but I don't think I could now. 

Grandma and I are watching the football.......her 'Crows' are playing. 

But they won't win. 

Until Next Time. 

Good Mail........

This morning was spent down the street doing jobs and this afternoon I got some sewing in.......

Three more together. 

And........

.......all these cut and most of them pinned ready to go. 

I received a parcel from a friend today......so more purses are in the pipeline. 

Thank you Simone......

Until Next Time. 

Surprise Visit........

As we didn't get a phone call we weren't expecting my brother to call in......but just after lunch there was a knock at the door and it was my brother. 

A very nice surprise........

I made three purses today. 

The frames aren't attached ..... There're just there for looks. 

I'm happy with the curved one.....but it has to be sewn on. 

And did more washing.......always washing. 

Grandma and I made chocolate cake.....I would have shown you but as my brother was here and Zachary has a friend over ..... I think there may be a slice left. 

But I would rather it get eaten. 

DH just missed seeing my brother but he will be on days off next week so we hope to go out for lunch next Wednesday when Greg is back up here. 

Until  Next Time. 

Baking........

I sewed today........

But you will all have to wait until next week before I reveal it , as I'm waiting on frames. 

Look what I found in the mailbox....

This months Homespun magazine. 

I was wondering when it would come because I saw it yesterday in the newsagents. 

The quilt on the cover is amazing......very well done and clever. 

Grandma mixed up some cookie dough ( with my help ) and I got the oven ready for her. 

She rolled them all and loaded up the trays and I put them in the oven for her. 

They taste good too......

Jacob is enjoying himself.......and we miss him heaps........only a few days until he is home. 

Zachary is lonely.......

DH worked 4 hours overtime today......he got home ,had tea , had a shower and went to bed. 

He has to start again at 7am tomorrow. 

Zachary and I tomorrow will wash the car.......and give it a vacuum. 

All going well. 

Until Next Time. 

Bits And Pieces........

It has been one of those days.......

We have done a bit of this and that. 

I've cut out more purses........and will be doing that for a while. 

I've made one more.......

The 4 waiting for their frames.......

DH has been home so it was nice to actually hang out with him because when I was working I didn't see him much. 

We went down the street to do some jobs.......

Grandma did some ironing.......and then watched the replay of Wimbledon as it was on late last night. 

A very good game it was too. 

Tonight we went out to tea with DH 's dad as we won't be seeing them for 3 months as they are going on a cruise from Sydney through to the Mediterranean and back. 

So we will have lots of photos to see when they get back. 

I wonder if I will fit in their suitcase.....!

One day .........

Until Next Time. 

Another Lazy Sunday......

I did get one purse sewn together today......

I did cut more out......

And other than that we have all been very lazy. 

Football was watched......

A movie as well......

Well it is Sunday. 

I ordered purse frames.......

Did some blog reading....when the computer behaved !!

It kept freezing up , so I ended up turning it off. 

And I finished a short novella ...... one of four in a book I'm reading. 

DH and I went to the shops to get some special ingredients for a Thai recipe he found. 

Chicken and noodles he cooked as he was bored. 

It turned out very nice too ...... 

Until Next Time. 

It .........

........was a sweat shop at my house today. 

I was at the iron all day , ironing interfacing onto my purse pieces. 

And it was a bit warm by the iron and my fingers know that the iron is hot. 

Oh well they are the pitfalls of sewing , burnt fingers and pricked ones as well. 

And the needle knows just how to get under finger nails too........mine is still sore days later. 

My ever growing pile......

There are quite a lot of different fabrics amongst them all. 

I hope I get some together tomorrow. 

These are the 2 I sewed yesterday. 

They are frameless at the moment.....

Until Next Time. 

A Stitching Day........

I've been designing today......

My practice purse is made ...... so I can now make some special little coin purses. 

I have also sewn a couple of my ever growing pile of cut out purse pieces together. 

I watched a movie with DH when he got up this afternoon. 

I still sewed while I watched though.....

I will post some pictures tomorrow. 

Until Next Time. 

Didn't Happen ........

The actual sewing bit today went by the wayside. 

Grandma and I went to spotlight for a few things and then to the patchwork shop. 

Just some of the things I purchased today.......

Then we went to the supermarket ....... and didn't get home until after 3pm. 

So after playing shops when we got home and getting tea ready ( DH needed an early dinner ) I just traced and ironed some more. 

And watched an old movie with Debbie Reynolds ......'The Unsinkable Molly Brown'......grandma enjoyed watching it as did I. 

That sums up our day.......

Until Next Time. 

Noisy Neighbours........

We were extra quiet today.......but the neighbours weren't. 

They mowed lawns , dogs barked and the kid next door played his drums.......and the delivery man rang the doorbell. 

And DH didn't hear any of it.....he must have been tired. 

I did more tracing and I have 7 purses ready to sew. 

They will keep me busy tomorrow. 

Until Next Time. 

Busy Day..........

Today was my weekly visit to the chiropractor. 

I've been hurting today......I hope tomorrow my back is better.

I've been fabric hunting out in the garage.........

I did find more......I'm going to have a vast variety of different purses. 

I've traced like a mad thing today......tomorrow will be an interfacing ironing day.

And I might sew the one I have pinned together. 

I've been washing too.

DH has started nightshift tonight.......2 nine hour shifts and 2 ten hour shifts.......only 4 nights on here , which is better than 7 nights in a row. 

So it will be a few days of being quiet........we will have to get used to it all over again. 

Tonight while watching.....'One Born Every Minute' and 'Bones' I have been blog surfing on my computer ( which is very slow ) I usually look on the iPad but it doesn't have all my stuff the computer has.........so I had a great catch up. 

DH's sister is in Darwin for the week , working ( she works for DH's dad ) and had to do some face to face meetings instead of phone calls from Geelong , so we met for coffee this afternoon to catch up. 

Well I had better go to bed before its tomorrow.......lol.

Until Next Time. 

Territory Day.........

It's fire cracker day today. 

Outside sounds like we are in a war zone. 

Zachary and I were invited to the beach front for the annual BBQ on the lawns at the casino. 

A very fancy BBQ it was......

Lovely set tables........

And a beautiful sunset........

And there was even a band. 

And another 20 minute firework display. 

Zachary set off his fireworks when we got home........that was fun !

DH had to work........but at least he got to see the fireworks as he was patrolling the markets and Territory Day revellers on Mindil beach. 

After grandma's doctors appointment this morning ( which we had to wait and wait ) and a late lunch because of the waiting I traced more bags and purses out.........I really , really need to start sewing. 

I had better go to bed and get some sleep as DH will wake me in the wee hours when he gets home. 

That's if I can get to sleep....... it's still a war zone outside. 

Until Next Time.