Busy busy busy........

Cards from week 2 3 and 4 Build It Up Competition at Scrap Cap

Where does the time go? This seems to be an all too common catchcry these days. I know where it goes - too much work. Dont get me wrong i really enjoy my job, but sometimes there are just not enough hours to do all that you need to at work, then do stuff at home, breathe, sleep, eat and dont get me started on finding time for yourself ... and i dont have kids .. so you mums - how do ya do it?

Really have decided to not bring too much work home with me - only what absolutely must be done or the world will end( well at least the bus wont arrive for a sport day, a team wont have any players etc). And to devote a little time each day to me - havent been to the gym in nearly a month and i was so getting back into it, scrap or craft a little each day - even if it is just looking through a mag for inspiration or getting a few supplies out for a card. That hopefully will put me back on a more even home/work ratio.

This is a really busy term for me lots happening sportwise - District Cross Country, District Aths, 2 days of Year 6 round robin in 5 sports against 6 other schools - oh and i will have to write about 400 + reports in there sometime. Next term isnt so hectic so i am praying my feet actually touch the ground.

Craig accepted an overtime shift today at Phillip Island - think its at the races so i have already achieved some 'me ' time - read the saturday paper, checked out some scrap blogs and sites - SCRAP CAP was No. 1 on my list of course - MAY CYPERCROP IS UNDERWAY SO HEAD OVER - http://www.scrapbookcapital.com.au/ for some fun challenges

Now i am updating this - hang the housework - the world wont end will it ???!!!

Its a busy month birthday wise too with Craig's last Thursday - out to '81' for dinner - very nice, and my niece. Taylor's this Thursday, she turns 11. Plus of course Mother's day tomorrow - which is at my sister's so i only have to whip up a plate of yummy meatballs and yoghurt sauce and turn up- looking forward to relaxing there tomorrow. Have been making cards for Mother's Day during the week, used some premade creations for Taylor and Craig ( being a DT member at Scrap Cap has given me quite a stock of cards :) ) and sewing a beach cover up for my Mum - who claims she IS NOT wearing bathers on our cruise in July , so maybe this well encourage her!!! Hope to get some PJs whipped up for Taylor during the week - will see how i go . I am giving her , as one of her gifts, the handbag album i created for Lorrie's stall at the school fair , so i hope she likes it

Well now i better print off the other challenges for the CC at Scrap cap and then have a shower so i can take my Moses boy to the vet for his Catrophen shot ( to aid arthritis) and see if he has lost more weight - 820g so far !!!!

Have GREAT Mother's Day everyone xx

BUILD IT UP COMPETITION HAS STARTED

Yes it's true No posts for a month and now 2 in a few days .... dont think i can keep this pace up but ...

Anyhoo just wanted to let you know that i am running the BUILD IT UP COMPETITION ROUND 2 at Scrapbook Capital - the best darn scrappin website on the net!!!!



Go over and check it out in the Competition section of the Forum - all the details are there.

Its fun, its easy and you can win a geat prize so be in it!!

Here is the card I made as an example - the requirement this week is PATTERNED PAPER - which you can see is the predominant element of this card

Now im off to check out Scrapbook Capitals shop because there is 15% off - already loooooooow prices until midnight!!!!

WHERE HAVE I BEEN ?????????????????

Mmm long time no post huh?
Well that's the hectic life of a school teacher :)
Lets see what has been going on in my life the last month.

WORK WISE- Assessing the Year 1s in overarm throw, and teaching kicking skills, Y4-6 skills off high jump, relay and hurdles, conducted the school cross country races, district sports trials, meeting after meeting ... god i love them!!!, booked buses for all next term's events, had lunchtime newcombe games for my Y3 talented and enrichment students, running club sessions at recesses - geez no wonder i havent updated this blog!!!

HOMEWISE - Visited vet for 6 monthly check up for Oliver and Moses our senior pussos, clean bill of health
Moses has his weight down from 6.3 to 5.7kg - yay Moses.

Got them both microchipped on the councils microchipping day - $25 each
Nitro is already chipped.

Had a few nice dinners out in Berwick - 81, Ambrosia, The Courthouse.

Then off to Fedeles in Glen Waverley on my B'day for dinner. Craig gave me a scrapping voucher and some beautiful roses. Out with the family later in the week for dinner in Wantirna at The Top Paddock - spoilt with more pressies - Dvds, vouchers, books, perfume from the Body Shop, scrapbook mag subscription, and more.

Also have been getting a lot of scrapping done - the handbag album and LO for Lorrie for the Fair


































April Cybercrop challenges at Scrap Cap




CJ challenges pages

Then the scrapping came to a halt when we got the Wii off Layby on Sunday ......... many hours spent playing Wii Sport - love bowling - I am sooo bad at baseball , getting there with the tennis and pretty good at golf - havent tried boxing. Love the Word Coach too and Big Beach Sports - where so far I have whopped Craig at Beach Volleyball -- and he plays very well IRL!!!

Spent ages - whislt Craig played a War game - looking up reviews of Wii games on the Internet. Just so i know what to buy!!
Really can get sucked into cant ya!!!!

This week on hols so have a few appointments to keep and have the family coming over for Easter Sunday for Lunch . Need to get into the garden to clean up a bit for that and cooking for the lunch is on the agenda too!!
There I think that makes up for not a lot of posting over the past month :)

Thank Heavens for Long Weekends!!

Wow it has almost been a whole month since my last post? Had every intention to post at least once a week...ah well. Did set my niece up with her blog last week so that is like posting - :)
What have i done in my life since Feb 14th? Work is busy , but i do like it that way. Warm weather seems to be behind us so that is good- especially when you are out in the elements teaching PE each day!!!

I have been sewing a bit lately - decided i didn't have enough light simple summer dresses - i think it was all those hot days that prompted me to make some!! Also made a few tops in knitwear fabric. Scrapped my first layout in a while yesterday for Scrapbook Capital's March Cybercrop- grandparents theme. Pop into the site wwww.scrapbookcapital.com.au to join in the fun - all creations can be uploaded until midnight on Tuesday. Also created a card for the cybercrop card challenge- am loving my gig as a DT member!!!!!!

Hope to create some bookmarks for Tracy's challenge and a LO for Julie's Sketch.

Craig and I have joined the new gym that has opened locally. Have been suspending my gym m'ship at the Y for quite some time as it was not inspiring me to go and workout. Hope to get there today after catching up on housework - ho hum , and getting a bit of scrapping done.

last night we went to the zoo to the Twilight evening - Diesel was performing. Great night - but the highlight was seeing the new Snow Leopard cubs- they are sooooooooooo cute!!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Hope everyone had a fantastic Valentines Day with those you 'love'
We went out on Friday night for a nice dinner at a local restaurant as Saturday nights are busier and we often find the service and food can suffer sometimes
Scrap cap girls will have seen most of these love themed scrapping creations but here they are

I hope to get some scrapping done this afternoon as I havent scrapped all week!!
Did make a summer dress during the week though so i guess that makes up for it.

Two weeks back at work and boy that has flown. Much better now that the weather is a bit cooler, Y4-6 kids are doing Athletic skills, long jump, sprints, triple jump etc and the Y1s are concentrating of throw catch skills. We have organised a 2hour activity session for the whole school tomorrow morning so i will be busy setting that up first thing.


Not a lot else has been happening - just like everyone else in Victoria - watching in sadness at the devastation caused by the bushfires. Hopefully all those who survived will be given mountains of support to get their life back on track.

Phew - I survived my first days at work...and the heat!!

I started back at work on Wednesday, the first over 40 deg day, with a PD day.
The staff room is airconned but with 30 or so people in there it still gets a bit warm.
Thursday was 40 plus again and that started with a staff meeting , leadership meting, team meeting and then basically planning for the term , collecting supplies etc. As my office/rabbit warren(will have to take a photo and post so you can see how small it is) doesnt have air conditioning I headed to the staffroom to plan first terms program and get the swimming notices typed and printed.
Friday was planning again and team building activities - after a lunch we went bowling which, whilst fun, was quite warm!!
Havent really done much scrapping over the past few days but will get into it if the weather is a bit cooler at night next week. last week I basically lay semi submerged in the spa after work to cool off and decide if i really needed to cook dinner or if we could survive on salad again!

So glad the kids didnt start last week as it would have been a bit horrendous !!

Just caught up on housework this weekend, had a meal out with Craig's mum, sister and aunty, made my card for the Cybercrop challenge at SCRAPBOOK CAPITAL ( ON FEB 6TH...BE THERE) and will go to my sister's today to catch up with them and see Sedona the pup - who has put on 2.2 Kgs since last we saw him.

A Day On The Green

Yesterday's Day On The Green at Rochford Winery was just super. We arrived at the conference centre in Mooroolbark about 2:30 and had time to check in - grab ice and a quick lunch before jumping on their shuttle bus at 3:30 which took us to the winery.

Gates were due to open at 4:30, so we thought we'd have about a 40 minute wait in the queue but they opened at about 4 and so we were in by about 4:15 or so, after a bag check for alcohol, sharp knives, glass etc.

Captain's Table girls were handing out complimentary dips and biscuits - good start!!

Then we realised that the ticket box , where we needed to pick up wrist bands for the "Rochford Club' area, was on the outside!

I waited with the bags, but this security guy( apologies to anyone who has a security person as a friend . relative etc) who obviously let the authority go to his ...er...head wouldn't let Craig back out to get the bands "Cos its only one way traffic at the moment wait till it settles down a bit"...yeh sure in about 1 hour when people stop pouring in!!! He wasnt even going to budge when Craig explained we needed them to get into the club area - " No offence mate but there is a big sign saying box office " was his reply - even though Craig mentioned the Rochfords woman who had arranged it said to see her once we got inside at the ticket box!!!!
Once he went off somewhere another guy said - yeh no worries , so luckily that was the first and last minor drama for the day.

Great weather - good spot, some cruisy music - havent heard much of the Black Eyed Peas , but they were easy to listen too. I do like Paul Kelly and wish he had been on for a bit longer!! When Craig had mentioned that Leonard Cohen hasnt toured anywhere in 15 years and is 75, I thought hmmmm.... how good could this guy be??? But i was pretty impressed - he certainly still has a great voice and has written some very meaningful songs. We chatted to those around us, sipped our way through ...3 bottles of wine ...over 7 hours - so not too bad.( and a few litres of water of course)....and nibbled on cheese etc.

We were on the last shuttle bus for our accommodation venue - so it was well after 12 when we called it a night.