Older Projects

Okay, here are some projects I have done, that I found in a drawer the other day. I had forgotten about some, don't remember doing one, and want to add the finishing touches to at least one.
This would be late 1980's early 1990s. Just confirmed this is accurate with my Lil sis, as she is really good with dates.
These are GM & my wedding vows that I designed. I want to add pics to the two lower corners, and framing it would be a good idea. . .lol

My mil got me this kit for my birthday several years ago, they are gang gang cockatoos, and I think they are gorgeous!

My surname, done in Australiana. Love it! I will turn the pic the right way at some point. . .lol

A gorgeous winter scene, did it not too long after I moved to Australia.

Roses- this is supposed to be a pillow. I did the embroidery, liked them, and didn't put the pillow together. Must be from the 1990s.

A Tram- a beautiful design I found in an Australiana book I have.

This is embroidery I must have done it in the late 1980s also.

Gumnut Babies. So cute. It will be a bookmark when it grows up!

Precious Moments, I love this one. I bought the fabric with the pattern on it, cut it out, attached it to a piece of felt, and then embroidered the design.

A Platypus kit a girlfriend got me for my birthday a few years ago. I love wildlife!

Stunning butterfly. I found the pattern, but no idea when I stitched it. . .

This one is special. It is Precious Moments, and is the very first cross stitch I made for my mom. I framed it in construction paper, and it hung above her nightstand for ages. I found it while cleaning out after my mom passed away, and brought it home with me. I think I will frame it, and keep it hung in my house, near a pic of mom!

More Gumnut Babies. They are so cute. This was actually a pattern for rug yarn, on tapestry, but I used it for cross stitch to see what it would look like. I think it turned out okay.

I have no idea when I stitched this one either. I know that I want to finish it, and I have a beautiful idea in mind. I won't give it away just yet. But will, when I get to the finish line. :)

That's it for me for now. My blog, my drivel (–noun meaning: childish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking; nonsense; twaddle.) New word of the day. :p

Stuff I am working on. . . or will be soon!

Outback Gum- I love this one.

I have been working on it a little at a time, as I think it had been in storage a bit before I got the kit, and the thread is bit fragile.

This is a gorgeous Tattered Teddy Wedding Announcement.

I am working on it for my Brother & SIL. I just have to complete it, so I can send their package. . . Hope they like it!
Advance Australia- He is so cute!

I put the kit together, I just have to add a needle.
I think he will be fun to do, and look so cute!

Eastern Rosellas- GM got me this kit, and it is absolutely beautiful! I will get to it eventually. It is SO Pretty!

I don't remember the official name for this one, so I call it Australiana. I gave one to my Brother & SIL for Christmas, and GM had wanted it, so I said I would make him one. Finally I am getting to it.

I will take an updated photo, as it is over 50% finished now. I will do that soon.

I also found a drawer of completed work, that needs ironed & framed. I may take pics of them and put them on here too. Some from many, many years ago!

I also have one that I found when cleaning out my mom's stuff. It is a precious moments, and it is the very first cross stitch I made. I gave it to her, framed in construction paper & all, I had to be in my teens. Well, I brought it home, and will try and take a pic of it too!

Tuesday Already!

What a weekend! Had a good one, but too short, and felt like crap the whole time.
The trip to and from Echuca on Saturday was a little too eventful. First of all we had reserved seats. I thought that meant you actually got a reserved seat, but that did not work out. The conductor ended up finding us all a place to sit. Then had a lovely time in Echuca. GM and I went down to the Murray River, and ate our lunch. Stayed for a while, had a think about where I want to scatter some of mom's ashes. That was a bit emotional, but it was lovely. Then had a slow walk, browsing as we went back to the station. I will try to add photos of the river tomorrow. The train ride home, GM almost got into an altercation w/ someone that was drinking on the train, and about to light up. That was not fun. Then we were told to move seats to our 'assigned' seats. On our way, there were police outside the train, and a handcuffed young man went for the cop, and was pushed up against the train to try and gain control of him. So there was a bit of action on the station, which held us up for at least 10 minutes, then we were told it didn't matter what seats we sat in. . . omg what a pain. But, I was exhausted and didn't feel good, so I was really ready to get home. When we did, got to watch a couple shows with GM. I Love our time together, and I love that he said my "mom would love it here", referring to the Murray River. I know she would!
Sunday I didn't want to get out of bed, I talked on the phone for ages which was lovely, then had enough time to shower and get ready to go to the bbq for GM's boss. That was a lovely 5 hours that flew by. The company was great, and they had cockatoos flying in and out of the backyard to three separate feeders. loved it! The gang is so nice, and I played with a couple gorgeous little girls, it was a lovely social time! Got home after 7:30pm, watched a show or two w/ GM & went to sleep.
Monday, I finally had time to do some laundry (three loads), sweep the slate (1/3rd of our house is slate), vacuum cobwebs, package all the meat we had gotten from the butcher so it could go in the freezer, make a cake for afternoon tea. Which worked out great, because my mil & I went to sil's house to watch an episode of CSI. I was able to take most of the cake, and not bring any of it home. Went next door for scones once we got back, and it was all good. Somewhere in there, I managed to call and wish my brother a Happy Birthday. I sang the whole song to his voicemail. Then called my dad, talked to him, my sis, my brother (birthday boy) wished them all well, then call Lori for an hour.
Okay, I now see why I am still tired, along with the only getting a few hours sleep. At 3:30am, I think it was, GM & I are asking why we are awake. I watched the clock un til after 4am, Then got up just after 5am and took my shower.What a blasted long night. Oh well, I am hoping for sleep tonight- cross my fingers & hope.
Have a sil & her husband over for dinner tomorrow night, a Dr's appointment on Thursday, and dinner at M & D's. I am so hoping Friday is quiet. Oh yeah, may have volleyball practice that night. Had volleyball last night, didn't do too bad, but would like to practice a little more. And maybe work out the coordination in the team. We will see how it goes.
Blah Blah Blah- I think lack of sleep makes me babble too! lol
Hope everyone is well!

It's Friday- Yipppeee!

Went to the dr yesterday and all is well. Tonight I have a "Body Shop" party I am attending at my Sis-in-laws house. Should be fun, and I hear there are cocktails which will make Friday the 13th quite delightful!
Stayed up waaaayyyyy too late, watching the Australia Unites-Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009 telethon on tv last night, and am feeling the effects today. Tired and achy. Boy it was touching to see all the generosity,and heartfelt love from sooo many people, all over the world really. It was amazing! And they raised a fantastic amount of money to help all these people rebuild their lives.
I am going to be doing alot of packing this weekend, trying to get my craft room packed, for the new carpet that is being put in next Friday.
Wow- emotional break- I just realized that my mom passed away 28 days/4 weeks ago today. That really sucks! I miss her sooo much! What a crappy dawning while at work. How many times can your heart break? I Love You Mom!

Friday!

Well, today is Friday, and I am going to get through it. . .lol

Happy Early Birthday Lori- It is the 6th here! :) Hope you have a wonderful one- miss you!

I am still very tired, but I get home about 7pm tonight, and think I could be asleep by 7:05 if I tried. :)

Life is moving right along. I have volleyball observation Monday, a Dr's appt Thursday, a "Body Shop" party to go to next Friday. Doesn't sound like much, but it eats up a bit of time, when you work over 40 hours a week & commute over 10 hours a week. . .lol Anyway, at least I am able to do these things.

Tomorrow is supposed to be more than stinking hot- more like Africa hot as it was referred to in my childhood. I will be locked in the air conditioning I think. I may even sleep all day. Goodness knows I need it. I may even go through a bit more of my mom's stuff, and box up a bit of the craft room in preparation for the new carpet.

Life keeps on chugging along. Hope all is well in your worlds!

Reality Bites!

Exhaustion is setting in. Went to lunch with a lovely lady I used to work with. Told her a bit about my mom, and heard about the death of hers. Was great, She is so sweet. Then last night we went to dinner for My Sis-In-Laws 50th birthday last night. It was really lovely, except for Me thinking about how lucky everyone was to have their entire family there. Self centered I know, But I am still dealing with the death of my mom. It was a lovely dinner, and everybody was really lovely. And My Sis-In-Law looks FABULOUS!


Didn't get 'good' sleep last night, as it is still really hot for me here. Evidently I fell asleep while sitting up according to GM. How funny!


I woke up with a lovely migraine I will just call ouch. And have been taking drugs, but nothing is touching it. I think I need down time. . .


I have committed to joining a volley ball team. I will go and watch this coming Monday, and might start the following Monday. Nervous, imagining how much wiggling I can do on a court. But also kind of excited. I used to love playing volleyball. It is so fun, and will give me some exercise and a social outlet too! Of course my niece is the captain, so I will probably be the oldest girl there. . .lol Does not matter, it will be a good experience for me, if nothing else.

I have doctor's appointments, and various stuff happening over the next three weeks, should be interesting. And on the 20th of February, we are getting new carpet put down in part of our house.

Under the circumstances I think I am doing pretty darn good. I have been calling my sis & dad everyday to make sure they are okay. I am glad to hear that they are okay. My little sis not so much as my dad. But, she will be okay. And most exciting, my brother and his family, my dad, and my little sis are talking about coming out here for Christmas. I am so excited by that, and don't want to get my hopes up just in case. But man it would be cool!

Here is a pic from Mine & GM's last night in Bremerton this trip. I Love My Family!

My Mom

Got a call on Friday 16 January 2009 (Saturday 17 January 2009 in Australia) from my little sister. She said that mom had been taken to the hospital, and before the paramedics got there, she was blue, there was no pulse, and she was not breathing. I felt absolutely helpless. My Mom had passed away, and I was over 7 thousand miles away from my family. GM got home, I told him- we were on a plane the next day.

This was one of the hardest experiences I think I have or will ever deal with. My mom has always been one of my best friends, and a pain in the ass. But I love her, and miss her terribly. I am very lucky that I could drop everything and go back home for a couple weeks to help out. I do know that. I am very thankful for the support of my friends, family, and work also.

I am sure I will write more about it when I can, but right now, I think I am still raw. We got home Sunday morning, back to work on Monday morning, and lack of sleep, emotional exhaustion, and the rest are all catching up with me.

I Love & Miss you Momma! w/a