Happy Anniversary Baby.........

........today is our 16th wedding anniversary. 

We haven't done anything special as DH had to work today. 

We did catch up on our missed Master Chef episodes this morning. 

Tonight I've FaceTimed with Kylie for a while. 

I've been cutting........

Just over half of my tumblers for the wedding quilt I'm making for DH's sister. 

The end half tumblers.......

And as I didn't want to iron I cut all the 5" strips into squares. 

And the ever growing 2 1/2" and 1" strips. 

I've lots of ironing left to do before I can continue. 

I rode 11 kms yesterday and today. 

I'm aiming towards doing 15 kms.......

Until Next Time. 

Plugging Away........

I've made a dent in my fabric pile.........lots of ironing and cutting today!

I FaceTimed with Kylie again as she is on holiday. 

It makes the ironing and cutting go quicker. 

I'll take a photo when I've finally finished all the cutting........

My poor DH was up at 5 am to start work at 7am. 

He had a 10 hour shift........

He put his hand up to do overtime tonight for night shift thinking he doesn't start work until 3 pm tomorrow. 

So he started tonight at 10 pm. 

Then he remembered he has court tomorrow morning too........

Oops ..!!!!

He is going to be very tired tomorrow. 

And so will I if I don't go to bed.......

Jacob and I watched a movie that's why I'm up do late......

I rode 10kms this morning too. 

Until Next Time. 

Sewing With A Friend.........

After I had organised myself today........I FaceTimed with Kylie. 

I finished sewing the first row of my tumbler quilt........

The row is too long to take a picture.......

I needed to see if the pieces went together easily.......which they did !!

It's the pattern I want to make for DH's sisters wedding quilt. 

Yes , I've created a new UFO.....!

Lol........

So , today I've been ironing lots and lots of fabric !!!!!!!

I'm not even half way through. 

I have been cutting as I go so I can put the leftover away. 

I'm also cutting 2 1/2" strips and 1" strips and 7" squares out of the fabrics too......

Other projects I'll kit up to make at a later date. 

I'll tackle them all again tomorrow.......

Kylie was actually doing the same ....ironing and cutting too. 

I rode 10kms today and the same yesterday. 

I'm slowly running out of interesting YouTube videos to watch. 

I read some of my book today......so much easier to swipe a page than turn it over when riding a bike. 

Until Next Time........

Sunday Stitching.......

I love my Sunday sleep-in.........

DH and I braved the supermarket on a Sunday to get a few things. 

This afternoon I got another crazy block done.....,

And the 4 blocks so far........

Tonight DH and I got creative and made a fish casserole thingy.......

It was delicious......

We are having a movie night.......

Until Next Time. 

A Crazy Block........

After a lazy morning with the paper and a few cups of tea I headed to the sewing room for a bit. 

I finished block 3........

And the 3 together......

And this afternoon was just work. 

Until Next Time. 

Friday's Stuff..........

It's been a mucking around day.....doing this and that. 

We moved my big cutting bench out the back , so now it will be a bar. 

So now the garage is so much less cluttered. 

Jacob and I made curried sausage rolls for tea...... 

They were very nice......

And tonight after DH went to work I played in my sewing room and started another crazy block......and picked fabric for DH's sister......

I've decided to make her a quilt as a belated wedding present. 

I'll show fabrics and pattern another day. 

I rode 10 kms today and was 3minutes faster than yesterday. 

Until Next Time. 

Stitching........

Well , I've decided to go ahead with what I stitched yesterday........

I have 2 blocks done......not to sure how many I'll do ....... but it will only be small. 

I finished this one yesterday.......

And this was today's effort.......

They finish at 12".........

So I'll either make 16 or 20 blocks. 

Work this afternoon/evening.......

Roast night again......

We were busy...busy......busy !

And I also rode 10 kms today.......

Until Next Time. 

Time In The Sewing Room.......

I did get to do some stuff in the sewing room today.......

I finished cutting the fat quarters for my tumbler.....but I still need more....

And I played around with some fabric too...... I'll show pictures later if I decide to go ahead. 

I finished the last couple chapters of the book I was reading..........just a second reading of 'The Witness' by Nora Roberts. 

It was still fabulous......

DH and I watched Master Chef.......and he watched last nights show first. 

I rode 9 kms today......

Until Next Time. 

Appointments........

First up my chiropractor appointment......

Then this afternoon Zachary had a doctor visit.......then off to X-ray. 

It's been 18 months since he's had a check up.....so we are hoping to see a specialist. 

His hip is bad for days after he exercises. 

And he has grown so much in that time too , so let's hope we get an appointment soon. 

I've caught up on Master Chef.......

Read a little.......and a little more. 

Done a few loads of washing........

Rode another 8 kms......I may try 9 kms tomorrow.

DH and I vacuumed and steamed the floors........( before he went to work )

And did the grocery shop while we were out ( Zachary protested ) ......he hates shopping. 

No sewing but I watched a couple YouTube videos while riding.....makes it go so much quicker........

Gave me some ideas......!!!

I may get rid of...oops I mean use some of my overflowing fabric pile. 

Lol......

Until Next Time. 

Some Cutting Done.........

I did get to the sewing room after a few chores......

I started cutting into my ironed fat quarters for my tumbler quilt. 

And then it was off to work......

My darling DH had tea cooked for me when I got home.....he's such a sweetie. 

And I rode 8kms this morning ......

Until Next Time. 

Boating........

After a very nice sleep-in this morning..........we packed up our fishing gear and took our new boat out for its maiden voyage. 

We tried to catch some fish ....... but they were not coming to the party !!!

It was a glorious day for a boat ride anyway.......so all was not lost. 

We went to the local boat ramp at the Elizabeth river which is a tidal river.......all mangroves and such.....the midgies didn't bite....which was a very big plus.....but we did catch a bit of the sun. 

No sewing today.........

DH and I watched a movie and then it was time for Master Chef. 

Until Next Time. 

Just A Couple Crazy Work Days.......

Yesterday was just a very busy work day........it was just as crazy as Thursday night. 

Today before work I ironed the last 10 fat quarters for my tumbler quilt. 

I might get them cut tomorrow........

We are going fishing tomorrow too......so I hope we catch more than mosquito and midgie bites  !

I gave myself the day off from riding......but I did 8kms yesterday. 

Until Next Time. 

The Backing Is Done........!

I did get my backing made this morning before work.......

I used the leftover from the 6 pink strips that are in the front. 

And the white sashing fabric and the pretty white dots too.......just because I could. 

My feet are protesting.......!!

Work was a mad house. 

And I got in 8kms as well this morning. 

Until Next Time. 

WIP Wednesday.........

After getting organised this morning I headed to the sewing room.......

I did sew !

The top is all together ...........

And I've started on the backing.

My brother dropped in to say hello......

And after DH's sleep ( night shift again ) we went down the street for a few things we needed. 

And I managed 8kms this morning. 

Until Next Time. 

It's.........

.......not a diet , but a lifestyle change !

That's what DH and I are attempting to achieve. 

We started yesterday.........

We are making raw food smoothies and shakes for breakfast. 

So far so good , they are quite filling. 

Two days without bread !!!!!!!!

Which for me is very hard as I can't have milk. 

We are also riding .......that's the exercise part. 

I started out with 6kms yesterday......

Today I managed 7kms......

We are very determined .......

On the sewing front I got a little bit done. 

All the strips and sashing are together I just have to sew the three sections together. 

Then border it. 

I've made a bit of the backing with the leftover strips too. 

I just may get it done tomorrow. 

Until Next Time. 

Happy Mothers Day.........!!!!!!!

Yesterday all I did was go food shopping and to work...........
Four days in a row nearly did my head in after a month off........lol !

I wish all the mothers everywhere a Happy Mothers Day for today.........

I've had a kiss and hug from Zachary.......Jacob is still in bed !!
I've rung mum........
And I'm heading to the sewing room to have a play......I might even sew something.......lol.

We are going out for tea to DH's sisters house.....which will be nice.

And we are now going to be late as DH just rang to say they have to fly to Katherine and somewhere else I can't spell to get prisoners........it's always the way !!
Oh , well........thats what happens when you are married to a cop.

I may have photo's tonight........

Until Next Time.

Friday FaceTime.........!

Yesterday morning and this morning I've caught up with my taped Master Chef episodes. 

Work yesterday was crazy.........it was almost like....Welcome Back Michelle  !!!

After Master Chef this morning I FaceTimed with Kylie for an hour or so until I had to get ready for work. 

I fiddled with fabric but didn't sew anything. 

At least work wasn't crazy tonight......just steady. 

DH got home safe tonight from his relieving work. 

On Tuesday Zachary's school was visited by the US Marines. 

And they came back today to put the P.E students through their paces.......Zachary is wreaked........he said he was that stuffed he was nearly sick. 

My poor baby.........!!

Well I'm going to put my wreaked feet to bed. 

Until Next Time. 

Back To Work........

Look what was waiting in the letterbox when I got home tonight......

I'll read it tomorrow.......

Work hasn't changed......and boy did it go slow. 

No sewing today...........I was being lazy. 

Until Next Time. 

What A Beautiful.........

.......day !

Today's weather has been so nice.....

More of the same tomorrow. 

We have been busy running around getting things done before I took DH to the airport for his relieving stint over on Bathurst Island. 

So the boys and I are home alone....

I haven't done much to the baby quilt........I only cut the sashings. 

I did get a delivery that I was waiting for though.....

Fat quarters.......

More fat quarters........

And.....more fat quarters ! ! !

And yardage to go with.......

Well it's a school night so I'm off to bed. 

Until Next Time. 

Monday Monday.......

It's MayDay here in the Northern Territory.........

So today has been a public holiday. 

We have been doing our own things today......

I have been reading a bit.......and I started sorting and ironing and cutting out our new little nieces quilt. 

Isn't it good that I have lots of pink fabric?

Until Next Time. 

A Slow Sunday..........

Today DH did the lawns.........so that meant a trip to the dump to get rid of all the clippings and our rubbish as we forgot to put out the bins Friday night. 

We nicked down to the shops to get DH's food for his trip to the Tiwi's........

Then we went to Darwin to help move furniture for DH's dad.......

So while we were there we went to the market. 

We walked through twice got a fruit smoothie and the thongs ( DH's broke on his fishing trip ) that we went for.....they are the best thongs ever......made out if recycled stuff and moulded too with arches. 

Then we met up with DH's dad and step mum and his sister and family for tea. 

I even shopped my stash for some pink fabrics for a quilt for our new little niece. 

I hope to get some done tomorrow.......

Until Next Time. 

Clean Up.......

We have just cleaned up around the house today........

We did the floors and cleaned up the backyard. 

And I'm still washing.......

I have never seen such a black sky as today......it did rain but only a little.......we thought it would pour.....it sure sounded like it would. 

And it's been a football afternoon........

No sewing today......

Until Next Time. 

A Few Jobs And A Visit...........

DH and I have had a run around day........

We have been here and there and and as DH has to go to the Tiwi's again next week for a few days he nicked into work to send some emails.........

As we were near DH's dads we called in to say hello........

I have been sorting our clothes and washing too.......I think that's the worst part of a holiday........the work when one gets home.

Tonight is football night.........I don't think we will like the result.

No sewing today.
I haven't even unpacked my sewing case........

Until Next Time.

Last Day And We Are Home.......!

Warning......lots of photo's...!

Our last day in Melbourne started out wet.......

It cleared by the time we got into the city for a bit if a walk about. 

First we went to the Aquarium.......

They have made it look like a shipwreck..........

We all had our photo taken in front of this when Zachary was 5years old and in hospital. 

It doesn't seem that long ago......he will be 15 in 3 months......

The boys played nice and let me take their photo. 

The penguins where so funny.......this one was just staring at Jacob. 

And boy do they swim fast. 

Then we walked to the Eureka building.........and DH and Zachary went out on the edge......89 floors up !!!!!!!!!

Not my cup of tea at all.........

I don't even like looking out the windows. 

DH and Zachary in the open aired part........

I zoomed in on the Aquarium......

The MCG.........and tennis centre in foreground. 

The view is very spectacular ......... but I was glad to get back on solid ground. 

Then we walked to crown and DH and I played 10 pin bowling while the boys played the games in the pinie parlour. 

Then we headed to the airport......

We had a good flight........not that I remember much of it.......I did manage to get some sleep. 

It is very nice to be home.........

Until Next Time.