The Winds Of Change

Hi all, sorry it has been so long since I blogged, just haven't found the time or really felt like blogging. I have been a bit depressed I have to admit, missing my family in New Zealand so very much! Not getting along with half of David's family, that just makes me miss mine even more!! Turned 38 the last weekend and most of Davids family didn't even remember, which hurt me and pissed David off so much! Any way I spent the day with my husband and children who are the most important people in my life any way. By the way its my mum, Dorothy's, birthday today (25 March) so happy birthday to my precious wonderful mother. I love you so very much and miss you like you wouldn't believe xxxxx
Ok what else.... have lost nearly 30kg! I am under 100kg for the first time in many years and feeling really good. And my husband and I haven't had a smoke in about 2 and half months!!! There are days I would kill for a smoke but most of the time it's a breeze and as a matter of interest I now can't stand the smell of cigerette smoke when I pass someone who is smoking all I can think is "my god that stinks!"

Wardrobe Refashion

Hi all. Been a busy few days, been working out like crazy trying to lose the 2kg I put on over Christmas, Spens birthday and New Year's! Have managed to do that so I thought I would show you my progress so far. Here I am holding up a pair of jeans that I used to fit into...

You will have to excuse the messy hair and no make up, it was 44 degrees yesterday and even though we have air con now I couldn't be bothered! But I am so glad I kept these jeans, so I have a reference point as to how far I have come. So far it is 25kg's that I have lost and sadly a lot more to go!!!! Just an added note, my husband David and I are in the process of cutting back on our cigarettes and trying to give up our smoking habit! Well whats the point in loosing weight to be healthy and continuing to smoke!

I also wanted to show you a wardrobe refashion I have done. My mum sent Samantha a parcel for Xmas and included in that parcel was this skirt...

Being a size 12 there was no chance of her wearing it anytime soon so I removed the bottom frill, scalloped the underskirt and used the removed frill tho make little cap sleeves. This is the end result...

I love it and think I did a pretty good job. Samantha puts it on and dances around like a ballerina.

Merry Christmas To You All

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas. Things have been hectic here for the last month or so. Spencer graduated from primary school, high school next year! So we have been getting things ready for the big move to high school and had his graduation ceremony which was really nice. He had to give a speech, which he was nervous about but wrote a great speech and did well giving it...

Growing up so fast...

Giving his speech...

Some of Spen's class mates, girl on far right of the front row, Kathryn, is Spen's girlfriend...

We were very proud of him and had a lovely time.
We bought a new air conditioner, THANK GOD!!! We didn't have one up til now and during summer on 40 degree days you could not be inside it was so hot and stuffy. We would go visit any one with air con or go to the river to cool down. Now our house is cool and comfy! At a cost of nearly $2500 we decide that that was the main Christmas gift and just got the kids a couple of small gifts each.

Then we had Christmas with Davids family. Spit roast lamb, salads, blini with smoked salmon, Xmas cake, pav and my croquembouche wreath, doesn't look as good as I had hoped but everyone loved it, which is the main thing...

Kim's Christmas cake...

Waiting for presents. Matilda, Skye, Jessica and Samantha...

The girls had a great time riding this bike down the hilly backyard..

Then we had Spencer's 13th birthday on the 28th December! We had a party with the family, he didn't want his friends, we tried to convince him to invite Kathryn but to no avail. We all had a good time though. He got this cool truck clock from Nana and grandad in NZ...

It has an alarm that sounds just like a big rig horn. It is awesome and he loves it! I made a triple decker chocolate as requested by the birthday boy...

So as you can see it has been go go go here and in January we have uniforms and books to get for Spencer and get him all organised for high school!!! Can't believe my boy is 13!!!!

Well from my family to yours we hope you all had a lovely Christmas and have a wonderful New Year, may 2010 be eventful and good to all of us

Teach A boy To fish....

David and Spencer went fishing with David's brother Danny on the weekend and they caught about 15 King George Whiting between them. Spen caught about 5 and got very sun burnt and sun stroke as well. He was not himself for a couple of days but we made him rest and drink lots of water and now he is fine. They had a good time, but Spen will put sunscreen on next time someone tells him to put it on!!!

Party!

Our niece Jessica turned 3 the other day and for her party we went and made teddy bears!! We all had a great time and made some gorgeous teddy bears!!!

You pick an unstuffed bear and take it to the stuffing machine....

Then a lovely shop assistant gets you to put your foot on a peddle that activates the machine to stuff the bear...

From left to right you have Skye, Ella Rose(seated),Samantha, Jessica and Regine(seated at front)

And then you get to do the fun bit, dress the bear!!! They have an endless choice of clothes, shoes, wigs, bags, sunglasses etc.... From left to right my teddy Rose, Samantha and Teddy (have to get Samantha to think of better name for princess bear). They are so soft and so gorgeous!!!! A great time was had by all, adults and children!!! We came back and had dinner with family and friends. Jessica loved her cake....It was a lovely day. Oh and by the way I have sorted things out with the mother-in-law, we are all talking again and getting along fine. Much more peaceful and calm for everyone.

Just thought I would share a photo of me and my lovely husband David. It was taken by David's Aunty Pauline(GREAT NAME), on our wedding anniversary, and it is probably the first photo of myself, full-length, that I really like!!

Doesn't look as good shrunk, but any way, apart from the hair being a bit out of control, I like it. My tummy isn't bulging out like it used to and I look good, even if i do say so myself! I have now lost 22kg's and still going. Feeling happier and healthier and more confident in myself. A few people have commented on how good I'm looking, which boosts my ego and encourages me even more.

Party!

One Year Already!!!!

The 19th October was our first wedding anniversary, where did that year go!!!! It hasn't been the easiest year for us but we made it! My darling husband organised a night away for us. We were hoping to go to the cottage we went to for our honeymoon but it is no longer available for use, nearly cried when I found out. Any way David planned a get away, his dad and his partner Maree looked after the kids and this is where we ended up...

The Loft

It is near a town called Healesville, about 30 minutes drive from home. This cottage is so sweet.

It was made up of three levels. Level one was the main living area....

Second level was the spa bath, with gorgeous stained glass window....And the top level had the amazing four poster bed...The views were amazing over looking a lovely lake and mountains in the background...

It was simply a lovely place. Cute little bunnies running around everywhere, of course they run away as soon as you get the camera out! The peace and quiet was heavenly!!! Longer than one night would have been nice, but considering it's the first night since our honeymoon we have had alone as a couple it was heaven for us!