Hello big 4!

My big girl turned 4 in eary January. She woke up and said "goodbye three, hello four"
As is the usual tradition in our home, we wear a special birthday crown when we blow out our candles, but Lulu kept the crown on all day

Happy Birthday Sweet Mimi!

Happy 2nd Birthday to my gorgeous little Mimi. You are an independent, happy, strong-willed, smart little girl with a gorgeous, caring and friendly personality. I love you so much Mali Maris and you have brought so much joy to my life in the last 2 years. I can honestly say that you rescued me.
Love Mummy xx

Happy Birthday to Me!

I had a lovely birthday on Sunday- 35 Yikes, I feel bloody ancient.

I received a bunch of lovely parcels as part of the EB Quilters Fat Quarter Birthday Swap, as pictured below. My theme wa sneutrals and browns as I am hoping to make a coffees and cream themed quilt at some stage (was thinking a snails trail pattern, but haven't decided yet). I feel so lucky to have great crafty friends whom I have never even met (except for Kylie who used to live in Canberra too). Needless to say I have been doing lots of fabric fondling and I love them all!





Stars - Xena
Brown Flowers - AJ
Red Moda square + charm squares - Helen
Neutral 'twigs' - Cylie
Bone and Blue country print - Bec
Cream tone on tone + brown circular + button box - Kylie
Cream tone on tone + Mr Toad magnet - Cass
Cream tone on tone + parisian cats - Joy
Autumn leaves + brown floral - Adds
Chocolate swirls - Emma
Moda floral - Leah
cream tone on tone + new quilting mag - Natalie
Alexander Henry butterflies + charm square - Lily
The fat 1/4s all piled together
Mum and Dad dropped in (they live 3 1/2 hours away, not like they live around the corner!) with a mud cake and some flowers. I have a trip to solar springs planned, so they gave me some $ to put towards some treatments!! I think that since I have been a single parent, Mum and Dad have made an extra special effort on my birthday to make me feel special - don't you love parents? Mine are the best.

Big Girl Now

My beautiful girl is now three. She was born on 2nd January 2005 after a LONG labour. I was in love and totally besotted by her from the moment I saw her. She has brought my life so much joy, I just want to cover her in kisses. I love you so much precious girl. Happy 3rd Birthday.