Party Of Five

Hello Blogger......I'm back!!

2010-01-23T19:41:00.003+10:30

Hello!
After a very long break, I'm back!
More for recording everyday life and photo's so that I can draw on them later. Only realized a few months ago that these pages of memories can actually be printed up! So here's to that.

Lot's to catch up...where do I start?
Well, some highlights have been:

Pink in concert ...twice! Once with Paul and the second time, because it was soooooo good we took the girls! Didn't tell them till the very last minute. One of the hardest surprises I have had to keep!
Lot's of running...training for...
City To Bay 12km run in Oct 09
Half Marathon in Nov 09 at Portland
Matchbox Twenty in Concert...fantastic
Kylie in concert

Life for me is ticking along and as parents we are always busy with kids stuff. Tyne is part of our local gymnastics competition team. Both Lily and Tyne are playing tennis for Mil Lel as are Paul and I. We are having a great time both on and off court. Tennis is such a social sport!

Lily is still right into her academics and her Girl Guides and Ammy..well she wants to do everything-but at the moment she isn't old enough, or tall enough. But look out when her time comes cause she is practising everything-ready to break onto the scene!

She starts school next week, so that is huge for us. Our little baby of the family. Very bitter sweet!

Anyway, have been busy taking some photos..so here's a few recent ones of Tyne, Amryn and Lily.

The Week That Was...........

2008-08-31T20:47:00.003+09:30

.....Well.....Where do I start?

.......I guess with sick kids...ear infections......coughing..... snotty noses.....and not a lot of sleep.

The juggling of full-time work with a family to manage, rendered me lifeless on Friday night- (could not move off the lounge!)

But thanks goes out to my super hubby for managing domestic duties superbly!

Now-speaking of husbands? Mine caught fire on Wednesday night cooking our BBQ tea. CRAZY.....I know...but it's all true!

Our BBQ is almost past it's use by date and it's burners are ...well...a little out of control.

This is where we must all make a mental note:

Do not cook a BBQ while wearing a 16 year old Terry Towelling Dressing Gown-As Sexy as it may sound...it's darn dangerous!

Anyway......I will relay only the important details (as told by P)

"One minute I was cooking the BBQ Steaks"

"And the next, I looked at my sleeve and it was on fire!"

"I rolled on the grass to put it out (lucky it had been raining)"

"And Tarsha, I can't believe that my dressing gown is still OK! It's a little singed but it just needs a wash!" (Darn...I'm looking for any excuse to replace that thing right now!)

So...in a nut shell-he was right. I washed it....and it's as good as new! Beware when buying Terry Towelling.........cause you can't kill it!

Also this week..our credit card was sabotaged by a fraudulent company who tried to buy themselves thousands of dollars of .....something?.........On us!

Lucky our bank was onto it...and all is well...but beware....it does happen....SCARY!

I have managed to scrap a page somewhere in this blur.....so here it is...another one of Lily. I've done a few of her lately.......

I have a Fathers Day project on the go....so I hope I can come through with the goods on that one. The girls all have a little project to create for it.....so I'll post it when it's complete.

So. That was my week...and the next one is about to sneak up on me.

Time to check out Australian Idol!

Uroo!

Wacky Weekend!

2008-08-23T20:16:00.004+09:30

Well......thought I'd make the most of blogger today-while it is working in my favour.

Sometimes I have real trouble uploading images.....but not today...so sorry.....but it's upload overload!!!

Nana and Gramps returned from a week away on holidays today. The girls were super excited to have them back...can you tell?

I swear that my kids turn wacky when I get the camera out....Tyne in particular. The faces they pull are of an outstanding quality....don't ya think!

While Mum and I were chatting away, the Olympics came up......and I had a revelation-a bit scary...but here it goes..........

It dawned on me that, when the next Olympics come around in another four years time- Lily will be 12, Tyne will be 10, Ammy will be 7.........it gets worse........and I (along with dh), will be 37 years of age.....OMG!!!!!.....I'm not sure how I feel about that?

What I do know is that I'm going to make the most of my time...cause it sure does fly!

Anyway......that's it for me tonight........I'm off to have some caffeine.......

Here's to some sunshine tomorrow-

Have a Happy Sunday All

A Mirror Image

2008-08-23T15:35:00.002+09:30

Look at my budding 3.5 year old photographer! Bless Her!!

I found her in her bedroom last week, taking photo's of all her teddies and dolls. She was also directing them.........one example was "Now mooooove your head back Annabelle......That Good! Good Girl Annie!"

It's funny how our kids can be a mini mirror image of us...and I found myself thinking.......Gee....Do I really sound like that? And .......Do I really take that many photos??

I also had to laugh and reminisce because that camera she is holding was my very first. It's a Nikon film- point and shoot with a flash that slides up. It was given to me by my Auntie Bev when I was about 13 years old. It is a special gift that is all the more precious to me as she passed away after loosing her battle with breast cancer. A very sad story as her youngest child was only a baby at the time.

Do you know that the camera still works....to this day.....amazing!

A Very Proud Biker

2008-08-17T21:01:00.002+09:30

.........Gosh! Sorry People. Just read my previous post and blah...blah...blah...who cares that I was freaked out by a spider? Not You Guys I'm Guessing!........Note To Self=Only Tell Exciting Stuff!

In an effort to redeem myself.....I'm moving right on.......to a layout! Finished this one last week. I laugh every time I read it. The picture is pure Lily from start to finish. A morning talk that she printed up. Wrote on. Gotta love that handwriting-complete with the misspelling. She will love this in years to come.

Journaling Reads:

I found a little piece of paper scrunched up in the bottom of your school bag. It was a worn and tatty morning talk that had survived an entire term there! A striking picture-with your darling hand written caption about you and your bike that you have lovingly named "Shimmer".
It brings a smile to my face because even though the BMX track makes you really cautious-the combination of you and your bike called "Shimmer" is always enough to get you round at least one lap! xx
Photo taken Feb 08 at BMX Track.

I have another one nearly done too....I know....it must be the coffee or maybe it's the vodka. Yeah...I think it must be the vodka. Have you tried scrapping with alcohol...it's working for me. None of that procrastinating-I'm on a roll just stickin stuff where ever I like!!! Good Times!!!

Before I go ......a special Birthday congrats goes out to my life long pal-you know who you are!!! The Laurel to my Hardy!! Thanks for a great day today and welcome to the FLIRTY THIRTIES!!!

Nite Nite xx

A No Picture Post

2008-08-16T22:14:00.002+09:30

Well, BLOGGER has won!
I have been trying now for some time to upload some pics.....but good old blogger is playing games with me!!! FRUSTRATING!
Anyway, moving on.........I have had a great day today. We had a home day. Day's like today are so relaxing and re-fuelling!

Most of all, I have loved watching and listening to the girls play.

Love the fact that they play dress ups and make believe games. I hope that I can help them to keep their childhood innocence for as long as possible....after all...we are young for such a short time....and old for way too long....don't you think?

In other shocking news......I stumbled upon a HHUUGGEE White-Tailed Spider, sneaking into our laundry. It made me shudder...YUK! Needless to say it met it's end....FAST! But not before showing the kids a close up view along with a serious explanation of why we don't touch them......I mean......I doubt that they would but one never quite knows with kiddies.
Well.......sorry I haven't any photo's for you......I have a layout too....but I'll just have to keep you in suspenders..........maybe I'll have more luck tomorrow.

Till then.........chow!

Total Togetherness

2008-08-12T20:34:00.002+09:30

After a long break from scrapping...this layout is celebration to the fact that I have found my MOJO again! Yippee!

One of my favourite spontaneous snaps of the girls-simply just doing their thing...after a long day.

The journaling reads:

"Yet another family adventure-climbing Mount Schank. The view was awesome......Do you remember collecting a bag full of pine cones for the fire, playing on the old wooden wagon, and that big HORSE DOG that chased Tyne back up the hill?" Feb 08

Chit Chat and a Layout

2008-07-31T20:46:00.002+09:30

Well..the layout first...then the chit chat.

Thought I'd post this layout of Am. It centres around the story of the hair cutting (famous in our house). This darling child has a bad habit of giving herself a trim, and hiding the evidence. Something funny that we can now look back and have a hearty giggle about...complete with picture to prove it. That's what I love about this craft......a picture and a story!

In other not very exciting news:

Paul and I had a movie marathon that lasted over 2 days where by as soon as we had kiddies asleep, we were glued to the four disk uncut series of UNDERBELLY! Wow!! I did not get to sleep before 1am for about 3-4 nights and I'm now like a zombie...suffering from the self induced lack of sleep. No sympathy...I know!
Tyne has her second loose tooth!
Ammy is due to start pre entry for kindy next term, so we are spending some time at kindy each week to get familiarised with the place....by the way...she loves it....and I don't so much!
The count down is on .....only a few more games of footy till the end of Paul's season. While I love that he loves it, and it's social and all that.....I am looking forward to having him home on Saturdays....and perhaps doing some handyman stuff around here...(just in case you ever visit my blog Paul...hint...hint)
Oh...this is exciting...my Mummy and her partner of 14 years are finally getting married...so lots to help out with.....can't wait...I have 3 very excited flower gals!!!
And lastly...don't you love it when you help your kids out with homework and you find that you...yourself...actually learn something? That was me tonight....and I'm feeling smarter already...so ask me anything about The Great Wall of China...REALLY....anything. Somehow all the info has attached itself to some grey matter!

Well...that's me on a Thursday night. Over and Out!

Lily's 8th Birthday

2008-07-28T22:27:00.003+09:30

Lily decided this year that she wanted her party at home and that it should have a spooky theme, hence all the scary faces and costumes. Paul finished the cubby house just in time...complete with a fire pole and flying fox. The flying fox is now in lock up due to a little accident (not at the party). It may soon be seen on the funny home vidoe show....look out for that!!

So in a nutshell....I became the mother of a six and eight year old during May.......and I'm still wondering when my girls got so grown up?

But ....that's life isin't it...we all get older! What I'd give to be eight again!

Birthday Installment 2

2008-07-28T20:33:00.003+09:30

Well......as I say-often...better late than never ! Thought I'd share the girls birthday's from May this year.

Tyne had a pool party with all her school friends. Paul was acting life guard and had his work cut out ....keeping all the kiddies safe and with their heads above water.

Tyne had an absolutely fantastic day and is now a big 6 year old!

Where does the time go?

Its Been A While

2008-07-15T21:34:00.002+09:30

Yep! It sure has been a while since I have blogged, so not too certain if I have posted this one. It was in the previous edition of SBM - and it is a page with me and my family...including the pets! A rare pic of us all together enjoying our new deck. Too often I'm behind the camera snapping away at them!

Oh ...guess what? I am actually scrapping at the moment and have nearly finished a lo...yippee!!!!

Will share it soon

Txx

Layout Share

2008-06-09T14:56:00.002+09:30

Hi Out there......just a real quick post.....hope your all having a relaxing long weekend! This layout of Tyne skipping is featured in this months Scrapbooking Memories Vol 10 No 2. The colours in the mag are way off.....this is actually what it looks like....you'll agree...a huge difference!

Anyway...moving on.......had a Birthday Party yesterday. Lily had some school friends around for a "Scary 8th Birthday Party". We were lucky enough to have a special visit from Nana Chook and as always...time goes too quickly. We will hopefully see her again at Christmas time.

I will post some photo's as soon as my lap top is working again.

Uroo Txx

Look Who I Met

2008-05-23T18:42:00.002+09:30

On my recent trip to Melbourne, after seeing the musical "Guys and Dolls", JJ and I had the pleasure of meeting the gorgeous LISA MC CUNE and the extra gorgeous IAN STENLAKE. I have to say they are two of the nicest people I have met. I was really impressed that after 2.5 hours of performing, that they still found the time to speak to some fans!
And how good does she look......two young kids...not much sleep....and an un made face...just beautiful!

In other news.....love the weekend that's about to approach....love the hot wood fire...hot cappuccino...and a stack of dvd,s....including the extremely funny "The Worst Week Of My Life". Now....seriously....this is the funniest show I have ever seen.....head into Angus and Robertson book store and buy a copy. I promise...you won't regret it. It is HILARIOUS!
Have a fab weekend you'all.
Uroo
xxT

Hello...it is me!

2008-05-10T17:44:00.002+09:30

Hi there all. Is life busy for everyone? I'm just putting that out there, cause my life is constantly humming along........I'm hoping that you all agree too....and I'm not the odd one out!
And to all you Mum's out there.....HAPPY MOTHERS DAY FOR TOMORROW!
We are a super breed of multi tasking, women....some may go as far to say that we have super powers......and I'll take that. What ever angle you look at it from, we are the gum that holds it all together!
Anyway...you get the picture.....here's hoping for breaky in bed...AMEN!!!
And lookee what I have here...a LO....yes ladies....a LO.....trust me, it's about 3.5 months old and its in the latest Scrapbooking Memories mag.
Whats been happening in my life to keep me so absent from my puter.....well here goes:

Tyne turned 6! (pics to come)
Still studying for work
Social lives of the children and keeping up
Trying to get fit (it's not working real well)
Football
Selling girl guide biscuits
cleaning
washing
cooking
gardening
kids homework
packing lunches

I guess you get the drift........it's just life in general.

Oh..btw....mb20 was awesome....I'll post some pics of Rob Thomas courtesy of a lovely lady at ticketek....my phone pics didn't turn out, and I had the pleasure of watching Guys and Dolls in the Princess Theatre.....front row! It was awesome. I met Lisa Mc Cune and Ian Stenlake and had photos taken with them.......it was hilarious...will post them too at some stage!

Talk soon

Leave Of Absence

2008-04-14T23:55:00.003+09:30

Well...it's been a little bit since my last post. Life has been full to the brim....more so than usual...and it's all good!!

Where to start??? Well...how about the above lo....in the latest SBM mag.......and a confession......My name is Tarsh Bosko and I have not scrapped a thing for about......um.....3 whole months!!! Yep...it's the honest truth! But I'm gonna....one day real soon.

Guess what? I also have a casual job of about 15 hours a week.....actually perfect hours for me and the family in a local office...and it's fun!!

And the big news.....I'm 33 today!! I've been spoilt to no end, and one of my super dooper all time fab presents is........wait for it....tickets to see Matchbox 20 next weekend in Melbourne. My very first mini holiday of 2 whole nights without my girls. It's been nearly eight years since I was last away without them.......cause...they weren't BORN YET!!!! I'm almost losing my head in anticipation for the concert and admit that I have been daydreaming about it frequently.....oh...and the shopping....bring on the shopping!

And I guess this is important too....Paul and I celebrated his Birthday last week and our 10th Wedding anniversary....pretty cool hey!

Well as you can tell from the time of my post...it's late......and I really should head off to bed some time soon. Hope your all well......and uroo

xT

News Flash Water Bomb Posse Strike

2008-03-24T21:48:00.005+10:30

As promised.....some tips on how to beat the heat and crucial tactics for water bombing your very own Mum! Above is the posse....the gang with the plan.......NOTE the one in the middle as the lead culprit!

And of course, every great plan needs a pilot run, and what better subject to test it on than a 3 year old who is totally unsuspecting.....

It's a success, so bring on the main target......ME.....! They lured me in and then unleashed their fury of water over me. NOTE: the ring leader is out of the picture-snickering on the side lines. There was no escape for me...ALSO NOTE: the little pack member who had a desperate grip on me to ensure I could not make an escape...and nearly took my clothes as a souvenir.

When operation "Get Mum" was completed....members then open fired on other fellow members of the above posse with water pistols. Some took a casual approach to the task........and preferred to pose for a photo..........

Like this gang member..aka..."Larry The Lunatic", who took time out from her mission to coax me, equipped with camera to take a shot of her....only to have her open fire at me. Her laughter was evil!

Tempers between gang members started to flare as unfair shots were fired.......and this particular participant was not a happy camper....hence the "Don't Mess With Me Glare"

And the grand finale.....the final scene...."Bucket Head". When all posse members had thrown in the towel, leaving no moving targets left ...........this crazed gang member threw the final bucket over herself-just for laughs!

PLEASE NOTE: During this soggy attack, One Nana and a Dog were also targeted, resulting in serious wetting.

Sports Day

2008-03-20T22:35:00.003+10:30

Today our school held....or should I say attempted to hold it's annual sports day. And in typical Mount Gambier style, it rained all morning! But the competitive and very pumped up kidlets did not let the weather get the better of them, and so- soldiered on........and off between the showers....including their loyal and devoted........(and maybe crazy parents...me included). Above is Lil.......cleared the jump with her first try...little champ!

And....my little Tyne.....who I might add.....can run like the wind blows....(fast....like Port Mac Gale Style)! Most of these pics were taken in the rain. I was dripping...not really a good look for my short hair style...trust me!

By mid morning...this precisely placed and articulately applied GREEN hairspray was streaked over the kids faces....along with my face painting.....which ultimately ended up, smeared all over my clothes from huddling to keep warm. It was all worth it ....just for this...........

Tyne and her first place ribbon for her sprints (taken with a standard 300 mm zoom, no flash..in the rain), so, not a bad photo considering!

And Lily...who also won a first place ribbon for her dash. I will admit...I was a bit proud...and found myself cheering and screaming at the side lines for my little Banksia gals......their war cry went like this...just in case you need a visual of me chanting it...(or a nightmare?):

2, 4, 6, 8

Banksia can not wait

We are green

And mighty keen

2, 4, 6, 8

BANKSIA!!

So...due to the wet weather, we will be completing the other half of the sports day schedule on Tuesday when school resumes. Fingers crossed for the weather!

Well...that's about my life at the minute.....hope you all have a fab Easter Long Weekend. Back soon with some more interesting installments for you....like how to water bomb your Mum on a 40 degree day.....is that intriguing?

Uroo

Txx

This Kitty.......

2008-03-19T20:52:00.002+10:30

This scrumptious little puss is "Chicken Nuggets". And sometimes........I'll be honest.......I feel for the guy. Why? Well, he is loved.......and when I say loved.....I am referring to the three doting little ladies who constantly try to dress him in doll's clothes, push him around in a pram, squeeze the life out of him whilst he is sound asleep, insist that he CAN jump on the tramp......and then this.......I think his face tells us exactly what he is feeling....don't you?

But isn't he just the sweetest boy? His favourite time of the day is.......yep...when the kidlets are in bed and he can come out of hiding.

This little girl......

2008-03-18T20:08:00.003+10:30

Is constantly trying to mimic her big sisters. Her latest trick is telling us knock knock jokes-cause Lily is hooked on them......and it goes like this:

Am: Knock! Knock!
Me: Who's There?
Am: Binoc-li-tox!
Me: Binoc-li-tox Who?
Am: Binoc-li-tox...pause......lox.......d'ya get it.......?
And it's right about here that she then cracks herself up....literally.....and then I start with her, cause I am totally lost! Her humour is.....what can I say.....unique! What a little groover!

A Layout

2008-03-10T13:49:00.003+10:30

This is a lo I finished about a month ago called "Childhood Gift". This is my big girl Lily at the railway station at age 2 1/2 years...barefoot and carefree....a reminder to me of how important it is to make sure our precious kids have the best childhood my husband and I can give them.
One that is happy, safe and free from the heavy troubles of the world-that we as adults can know so well.
I think we are doing a great job at it...so far.
I love the photo....it is one of my favourites...... and the interesting factor is......I took this with my Nikon SLR.......no digi back then in 2002, so it is absolutely untouched apart from the fact that I had it processed in Black and White. How times have changed for me!!!
Now I rarely own an un edited pic...there's always something to tweak!!

Saturday Night Fever (as in Cleaning)

2008-03-08T22:52:00.002+10:30

Well.....hi all! Hope your Saturday night is as rocking as mine?? My husband has fallen asleep......the kids are all tucked in....and well.....I'm just not tired. With no dvd's to watch, I have just finished the dishes, scrubbing the bathroom....and wait for it.....I have baked a cake!
I KNOW........it's just sick! Who does these ludicrous acts on a weekend night?? This is a stark contrast to last Saturday night...let me say. Right about now Hubby and I were at a lovely wedding... on the dance floor busting out some moves....(I think we thought we were looking cool....but I have a feeling in my waters that we may have resembled Kath and Kel!)...But it was a lot of fun!
Oh speaking of fun-right before hubby fell asleep.....I decided we should worm our kitten "Chicken Nuggets"...and gee...did that go well....almost the most fun I've had since the wedding! He was repulsed at the taste of the paste.....Paul thought this to be hilarious....stood back laughing, and just let go of the cat...mouth full and pewking paste in a trail all the way to our back door! AWESOME......something else for me to clean-since I'm in the mood!! HA HA!
Anyhoo.......enough of my ramblings....I Have 500 wedding photos to edit....and a whole cake to eat. I will post some of my favs real soon!

Too Da Loo!!
TT

Oh btw...welcome to blog land Angie...check out the link to the right!

I'm Still Alive

2008-02-28T20:09:00.002+10:30

Yep....hanging in there. Life has been too busy. I have had a flu thing and just got my voice back in time to give a presentation at our local Breast Cancer Support Group about scrapping. I met some inspirational ladies. And the statistics are scary...so my advice to all the gals out there ......check...check...check......whatever your age as early detection is the best prevention!
We have a wedding in the family on the weekend.....I'm taking the pics....so please Mt Gambier...be kind and don't rain...spare me the heartache!!!
Also busy finishing our renovations.....it's great to see the outside of our 107 year old girl come together.

Have a good Friday
Txx

The Beach....and the End!

2008-02-17T21:04:00.003+10:30

Well....my last pic.....the girls on their "stage". They braved the water.......the seaweed and the stepping stones to get to this lonely ...slimey bit of reef.....and lovingly named it theirs...where they performed a few numbers......then the tide started to come in and the show was over.

A fab day at the beach had by all.

Well....that's my weekend...only took 4 posts...thanks blogger! Hope your week is great and enjoy our heatwave......cause it will probably be raining by Wednesday...ha ha...you know...that's just how Mount Gambier works.

Beach Fun ....

2008-02-17T17:56:00.003+10:30

Here is the "Ammy Bomb", making a mess.......nothing new at all. She had such a good time playing in the rock pools and making sand pies. We saw so many starfish we lost count.....but no penguins today!

Mt. Schank cont......

2008-02-17T15:55:00.005+10:30

As I explained earlier....blogger is being painful....so here are a couple more snaps from Mt. Schank. Tyne got a little confused with her "Pone Cone", which set us off into more laughter!!! And Lily was feeling more than a little worn out after the big climb!
Where's Amryn? Well...she got the easy ride...on Dad's shoulders!........man.....it was all I could do to drag myself up the hill.....let alone a 3 year old! He is certainly a LOT fitter than moi!

Mt. Schank!

2008-02-17T11:26:00.004+10:30

Here is a sweet pic of the girls on an ancient wooden wagon at Mt Schank. We climbed the mountain yesterday morn on our way to the beach.........and now I can't walk!
Kids say the darndest of things...so honest and candid.....and as I was puffing and panting, trying to get to the top, Tyne, my all of 5 year old gave me some words of wisdom....."Don't give up Mummy-keep perststing"!
Where did that come from? She was funny and gorgeous all at the same time....that's my Tyne!
Perhaps she will be a personal trainer one day?
I have some photos to post, but blogger is not playing the game today....so stay tuned!
Oh...hope everyone had a lovely Valentines Day!

xT

Layout Share.......Pinky Swear!!!

2008-02-12T20:28:00.000+10:30

See......I told you I would! Here are a couple of recent layouts. This one is little Am playing dress ups. (Forgive me for crying and sobbing uncontrolably while typing......the above darling child has just broken my MM Precision Trimmer......can you believe that??).....Sob.....Sob....anyhoo...Journaling reads
"Your such a rowdy little tomboy Amryn....but your sweet and femine side really shines when you play dress ups! Your trend at the moment are beads and anything made of tulle!"

And this one here is one of my favourites......Ammy doing her dance thing!

Journaling Reads

"Dance Baby Dance....cause you do it so well...you shake that tail thing...and you do the Mash Potato....Boy, Oh Boy-Have you got your very own thing going on! Your way too groovy Ammy Jam!"

And lastly...this is "A Year Of You"...my Lily. I wanted to use a few pics from throughout last year....and this is the result. Journaling Reads:

"Hey Gorgeous....I hope you always remember 2007 as a huge triumph! You have achieved so much Lily Mae! Hold on to your memories, and your childhood with two hands, for it will be something you will treasure.xx Mum"

Working on some others at the moment too...you know the story...full of ideas...not enough time.

Oh and btw......have you all heard my good old scrapbook store has been sold, and will be open real soon...can't wait! I guess I will need to order another paper trimmer...sob...sob.

Uroo
Txx

Cake Making

2008-02-11T23:16:00.000+10:30

I had to share this gorgeous, sweet moment regarding Ammy and cake baking......Her two big sisters were fast asleep and I asked Am if she would like to help me make a cake...(she's a night owl at times). She answered, "Yes, I lick bowl". So that was that. Licking the bowl was her idea of helping me. She was a huge help....cause not only did she lick the bowl, but she also cleaned up the pan with the left over icing.
At the end of our cake baking....I had dishes to clean, pj's to wash, chocolate to wipe off of every surface Ammy touched....and a 3 year old on a sugar high........at 9pm ...I know......my fault...only got myself to blame......but ......Do you think she enjoyed herself?
See above photo for conclusion.

Crazy Carrots.....Ice Creams and More Photos!

2008-02-10T13:59:00.000+10:30

Check out this somewhat.....odd looking carrot that the girls picked from our veg patch on the weekend! Lily was very impressed...as you can tell!

A quick snap of the crazy three enjoying some frozen sugar!

And a few more pics from our previous weekend! Which......was sunny and warm and glorious. What has happened to our climate? It's freezing.....and I'm so stubborn....I'm not lighting my fire in February....that's just unheard of! Or is it? Will I give in.......time will tell......the one thing in my life that I really can't handle is being cold......so....I'll continue to be brave!!

I will however, have some layouts to share soon......pinky swear...actually working on a couple atm.

Oh.....btw.....to Lindy...re:my camera.....I'm difinitely a Cannon girl. I have a 400D and lens kit.....but my favourite lens is my little 50mm...it's fab for portraits and the like. Hope that helps!

A Few Snaps

2008-02-02T21:02:00.000+10:30

Hope your Saturday was fun...beautiful weather here. So, I made the most of the day with the girls. We played outside, and I managed to snap some pics. I have been experimenting with my camera and these are my favourites from the day.

Not much else happening in other areas......getting back into the swing of the school routine, my kids are so tired and this is just week one! More early nights I think.....

My two big girls tend to be night owls...a little like me. On a week night bedtime is usually between 7 and 8pm......but on the weekends Paul and I let them have a little more freedom. Tonight we had a movie marathon..........we all watched "Finding Nemo" for the 100th time. I never tire of that flick....I love Dory!

Oh ...By the way...I do plan to post some layouts........soon.

Thanks for all your comments girls......it's lovely to hear from you.

Have an easy Sunday.

Ps...for those that don't know....check out 2 peas and their 12 week photography challenge...it's gold!

My Birthday Girl

2008-02-01T20:45:00.000+10:30

Here she is...my big 3 year old! We had Birthday celebrations on Monday...just a small affair......played some party games with all the kids.....pass the parcel and musical chairs. The Happy Birthday To You Song put huge smiles and giggles upon her sweet little face. The red dot is a LadyBird sticker that she wore for most of the day.....I guess some kind of quirky little 3 year old fashion statement?

She was so serious when it came to unwrapping her pressies......maybe another 3 year old trait?

And here is the "peace de resistence"......the cake....that took me 3 hours to bake, ice and decorate. Ammy's fav...banana cake with orange flavoured icing! Yum!! And now she's 3.........and growing up too fast.......I would love to put the rest of the year in slow mo, so I can have her like this for a bit longer!

Since she has turned 3, I must add that her taste of music has changed...Hi 5 has been given the flick......and HELLO to.....TOM JONES...."What's Up Pussycat"...followed by a woefull "Whao Whao Whao WA WA".......trust me ...hearing is believing! But it's gold!

Me...The Ulitmate BMX Bandit......NOT!!!

2008-02-01T19:12:00.000+10:30

Well.....I'm not proud of this pic.....what can I say...it's not my best side! But it was FUN...in a scary kind of way...if you know what I mean! I had to try it......had to join in......after my 10 year riding absence.....and my butt felt it for the next 3 days...I swear!!! Note to self.....continue to not ride a bike for the next 10 years!!

BMX Bandits....well....wannabe's

2008-01-28T18:44:00.000+10:30

As Promised, here are some pics from our BMX Bandit moment! This is the biggest Bandit of all......my 32 year old ......child at heart husband! OMG!! As soon as Paul made contact with the above bike....(which is actually a GIRLS MODEL)...he became some what of a dare devil...complete with bunny hops and monnos!!! I truly did not realize the skill this boy had bottled up inside! (Cough...cough!)..

What can I say.....she kept me in a state of constant worry! Tyne zoomed around the BMX track like a bat out of a cage....at full throttle, and came a cropper many times! Her helmet was a bit of a hazard..... her head must be really small and it kept sliding off to one side. Note to self....buy Tyne a new helmet!

And this BMX Bandit.....Lily, who was very cautious the entire way around the track....smart girl!! ...Just like her Mum!!

........And this is Ammy going off road! Check out the socks....she dressed herself on this day...so I can't take the credit for her awesome sense of fashion!!

And what utter disappointment....I haven't finished photo shopping my picture....next time!!

Arrgh!!

2008-01-27T21:53:00.000+10:30

Hope you all had a great Australia Day....wherever you are!! I have some great pics and random stuff to post...but...blogger seems to be getting the better of me tonight.......having upload issues....tomorrow ...I promise.
Crazy to think that this time three years ago...I was in labour! And tomorrow at 3:40am...Amryn Grace Bosko arrived into this world.....in full throttle and she hasn't showed signs of slowing...AT ALL!!!
So...today I spent about 3 hours making and decorating her cake and party nibbles! I will post pics too!

In other random news........I have some layouts appearing in up and coming issues of SBM and Creations.......

I am sad for Jo Wilifred Tsonga as I was behind him all the way for the Aussie Open.....

Both Lily and Amryn have had their ears pierced.....it's all Am wanted for her Birthday and Lily joined in for some fast pain too!! On impact she didn't know whether to laugh or cry....so she laughed and kept repeating....."gee that hurt......"
Am, on the other hand, froze with the shock of what had actually happened to her ears, and then caught sight of them in the mirror and started loving herself fully!

We went to the BMX track with the kidlets and I made my riding comeback after 10 years .......and I have pictures to prove it!! It's not pretty, but Paul thought the event should be fully documented and proceeded to snap way too many photos of me in my kinda scared...out of control state!!! .....I'll keep you in your suspender's for those...cause they are gold!!! Truly!!! To be posted!!

That's about it in my little world atm.....plan to do some lo's this week and maybe some ironing...as my pile is still growing!!

Uroo
T

This Is My Space

2008-01-20T22:11:00.000+10:30

Here are some random pics of my little scrap room. I love coming in here after the kidlets are all tucked away in bed and pottering....it's so relaxing!
Nothing much else going down in my world atm.......really loving the freedom of school holidays......and not loving my growing ironing pile!!

Crimps, Cross Eyes and Bikes!

2008-01-13T00:05:00.000+10:30

Lily has finally done it!!! She can now ride without trainer wheels! A huge triumph for my very cautious, sensible non risk taker. We are almost as proud of her as she is......the smile was permanent for quite some time! She has even gained the confidence to ride on the road with us. I must admit....I'm finding it hard to think about the fact that she will be eight this May. She has grown up right before my eyes.........much too quickly. And she keeps doing really clever things.....like explain to Paul and I that we have a cd stacker in the boot of the car! How funny is that? Us....her adult parents....did not take any notice of the black device in the boot of our car. It wasn't listed as a feature when we bought it...so for.....Oh......6 months...we drove around listening to the radio, until Lily took me by the hand one day and said..."Look Mum...it says it's a cd and stacker"! Bonus! Thanks Lily for pointing that out. Oh...children of today! So switched on........not anything like their parents! Ha Ha!!...........And take a look at Am...down there......

Check her out! Ammy was in disbelief! How could she eat an entire lolly pop? She had us all in fits of laughter with her crossed eyes. Did I mention that I found a huge chunk of blonde crimped hair under her bed......When I quizzed her about it...she was adamant that "No, I no cut my own's hair"! Then I found the scissors hidden in her bed...little ratbag...she has two major chunks missing from each side....at least she was symmetrical with her hacking...I guess! This is self hair cut number 3!

And...after what seemed like hours.......the mission was complete......hair was crimped and all the children were hap....hap...happy! (For some reason....Lily's pics were blurry....probably from all the hair flicking she was doing!)

I'm watching Jerry Maguire atm......I've probably seen this movie too many times too mention, and everytime I end up in tears! Happy tears! It's about the only movie I like Tom Cruise in!

Ello Creations

2008-01-12T23:29:00.000+10:30

We love Ello in our house! The girls spend hours creating all sorts! Today was no exception, so I thought I'd take some photos....plan a layout.....so we'll always remember.

Awards For Excellence

2008-01-09T13:58:00.000+10:30

These layouts were part of the folio I sent to For Keeps, along with "Behind this Gate". Dear Lily contains a letter written by me to her and features a lot of sewing and a hidden pull out. The scan unfortunately didn't pick it up.
Gentle Man is a personal fav. Love the girls with their Daddy. Ammy was just a freshie here. And now.....she is nearly 3! Where does the time go! It also contains a journal pull out.
And this one is Ammy! "Peek A Boo". Do I need to say more......she is just too cheeky!! I tucked a Hambly journaling bit in behind her photo. I do that a lot I have just realized!!
And lastly, "She Plays" a LO of Lily practising on our piano.....she started lessons last year and loves it!
I have had a great week in the creative dept.....produced lots of lo's...I'll share them with you soon!
Take Care all!

T

Spilling The Beans!!

2008-01-02T22:07:00.000+10:30

Well...after what seems like forever.....I can now reveal that I have won the For Keeps "Awards For Excellence in Photography" for the above layout. I received a parcel from them a few months back with the announcement...and it's taken some serious control to keep it to myself .....until now! Yippee!!!
The Journaling Reads " Behind this gate is a house that echoes with the laughter of children and embraces a loving family...our safe place where happiness lives and friends are always welcome and family is everything".
Also...a big plug for Bec Spicer who has "2" layouts in this edition........go Mount Gambier!!!

Our Latest Addition......

2008-01-02T21:50:00.000+10:30

Welcome to .....wait for it........NUGGETS BOSKO! I know...I know.......it's a little well.....not the name I would have given him. But....it's the given name unanimously decided upon by the girls. And simply because they LOVE "Chicken Nuggets"....just like they Love Him! I am getting used to calling out "Nuggets" at the top of my voice...and I'm sure the neighbours have figured out that it's not my husband I'm calling! Ha Ha! Anyoo....he is cute and cuddly and our newest member.

Our New Years Eve 2007!

2008-01-02T20:55:00.000+10:30

New Years Eve!!! What a stinker!.....as in HOT!!! To escape the heat wave we decided to spend the day at the beach boogie boarding with the kids, and our family friends. The girls were like shrivelled prawns at the end of the day....and I don't think Lily even spent more than a minute out of the water! Such a fun time! We had Fish and Chips for tea before leaving and were all so exhausted from our activities that we fell asleep well before midnight! My New Years Resolution is to see the next New Year in!!

Check out my littlest beach baby! Isn't she just the cutest thing! This girl loves the beach and sloppy sand! I think her grin tells it all...don't you? I have a pic which I won't post....but it is sooo yummy....her bather bottoms kept creeping down due to all the sand in them, and for most of her time on the surf, she bared half of her darling little bottom! Of course ...I snapped a few....they will be great for her 21st Birthday!

This is Tyne, catching a wave on her boogie board! She and her Daddy spent a good few hours getting tossed around by the ocean. (And Paul got absolutely wiped out by a wave.....resulting in the pictured board cracking into two pieces!).....it looked very dramatic...ha ha!!! This little girl of mine is such a sporty dare devil!!!

Layout Share

2007-12-30T23:14:00.000+10:30

Well, thought I should actually post some layouts....so here are a couple. This one is about the special little things my girls love about their Nan & Grumpy. I interviewed them to get some honest results. If your reading this Nan.....take note of "Nan's banana cake with lemon icing"..hint...hint!

This one tells the story of a very funny conversation I had with Tyne not so long ago about boys. In a nut shell, she explained to me that she loved me, and Daddy, but not boys.....just "Farder Boys"! Translation......Farder Boys = Father Boys= Boys who are Fathers.

Funny....Funny Girl! Full of quirky comments!

Just the other day, she told me to move my big boofa (head) off her pillow,(we were snuggling in bed), cause my breath smelled like chicken nuggets! Charming! I was crushed!

Anyhoo.....hope you all have a fab New Year...what ever you have planned. I think we will hit the beach considering the weather forecast tomorrow. Uroo!

Oh and Happy New Year to Ang and co who are holidaying atm......

School Holiday Fun!!

2007-12-28T18:25:00.000+10:30

Look at these girls! They are just gorgeous! Best Friends, and all so fantastic together. Dressing up is a bit of a favourite pass time for them, and I love the last pic of them all.....minus Rori who was asleep at the time. I plan to scrap these snaps.....sometime...soon I hope. The first two are of Ammy, second one is Tyne and Tulle. Did I mention that the room was NOISY? Full of giggles and jokes! Just the way childhood should be. It would be nice to bottle it and take some with us....don't you think?

Christmas Up Date

2007-12-28T18:00:00.000+10:30

Well.....where do I begin? Christmas was a hectic time for us this year.....with 23 guests for lunch/dinner on Saturday for "Bosko Christmas"..........followed by 10 on Christmas Day, including my family.
I was chief cook and bottle washer this year....and while I loved cooking and sharing with our families........I have to say that I am really enjoying the down time now!!
I hope everyone had a fabulous day........the next one is only 369 days away.....or.....am I wrong....I think 2008 is a leap year? Could it be less?

Healthy Breakfast

2007-12-28T17:26:00.001+10:30

During the hustle and bustle of Chrissie morn....Ammy was found sitting discreetly in a corner......up to something. When I asked her what she was doing........she answered...."Me eating breakfast....See"!
And this photo followed..her mouth full of chocolate. What a healthy breakfast!!! Not!!

Photo Shoot....Take 1

2007-12-20T14:00:00.000+10:30

Well...time is running out and my gal's have
ants in their pants lately when it comes to
my little photo shoots.
Take Tyne for instance.........
she is my fidget queen so her absence
is due to blurry outcomes!!!
Stay tuned for take 2!

Layout Share

2007-12-20T10:17:00.000+10:30

Just a quick lo share. These two are featured in the latest Scrapbooking Memories Mag. The above lo is my absolute favourite picture of Tyne. I snapped this one at our old rustic front gate and it captures her sweet little face-perfectly. This is a kid who rarely just smiles for photos in a normal manner. Just about every pic of her I have...she is acting the joker and pulling very weird faces.....so this "Normal" pic is a nice change....lol!

"4+2=Six", is featured in the Altered Photograph Gallery........and ......no, I don't have six kids!!

The gorgeous girls featured in the pic with my three are very special friends. We have known them all since dot, and they are my second daughters!! The lo is a celebration of the arrival of our last born babies....Am And Rori! We have a netball team...nearly!

I've Finally Done It!!

2007-12-20T00:27:00.000+10:30

Created a blog...that is! I must admit, that I have been toying with the idea for some time now, and as you can see.......I've bitten the proverbial bullet!

So, thanks for stopping by on this.....my virgin post.....and I'll truly try not to bore you all too much!!

Some random goings on in my life atm

preparing for 20 visitors for our pre Christmas with Paul's family!
madly trying to finish our deck so we have somewhere to seat them all!
Nursing 3 kittens...(our puss Sasha is a Mummy!)....
trying to keep the house tidy during school holidays (it's getting the better of me)

Ok..so that's about it. Time for some zzzz's. Maybe some pics tomorrow.