Yet Another Tree!

I love trees, as you might have guessed!

This one is lovely.

And the clouds made it even more spectacular! Peaceful & Alone

What do you think?

My Sleeping Beauties

Several things in life truly put a smile on my face.

One of them, is seeing my boys sleeping. One has no shame, and the other reminds me of a little kid drifting off to dreamland. Can you pick which is which? lol

I love you both, thank you for bringing me joy & brightening my world.

Trees!

GM is one of the most thoughtful men ever- most of the time. Last night- well actually on Good Friday, he out did himself. We just got to pick up his good deed yesterday. I love taking pics as you may have guessed, and I especially love taking pics of trees. Well, I took this picI have been in love with these trees since the first time I saw them.
(My dad may or may not know, but he is the reason I have been so fond of trees all my life, so I am happy to 'hunt' them with my camera anytime I can. Thanks Dad!)
I try to take pics of these trees every year. I took this one in March 2009. There is something about them, that involves/intertwines life & death. And also with the ominous sky behind it, I could not resist. I just love these trees.
Anyway, back to the story. . . Last night, I met GM at a store in our home town, and picked up a 12*16 inch copy of the pic above. I was taken aback, and thrilled. i still am. We went directly to get a frame, and it is hanging on our wall. I do not know where it will hang for good yet, but I just love it! Kind of funny, 'cause we both got each other photos, without knowing what the other was doing. . . How bizarre.
So he has a few brownie points, and I love him more each day! Okay, getting soppy.
I have volleyball practice tonight, Yeah! I got my hair done yesterday, very happy about that. Just below my shoulders & striped, who would have thought. . .lol
Hope all is well in your worlds!

The Weekend is Over. . .

Had a pretty busy weekend, can't say that I accomplished all that much, but know it was pretty busy. Saturday was a lot of running around in the morning, and a couple of phone calls in the after noon. Of course the shortest of these phone calls was 45 minutes, so it took a chunk of time. I think the longest phone call was near 2 hours. Loved it, but lost time. . .

My laptop power cord died, am unsure how expensive (I think about $100.00- let me pull that out of my. . . hat) it will be to get a new one. . . . But am checking into that. We got a beautiful front door installed two years ago, and because it was not installed properly, it has let wind in non stop since 2007. I am very frustrated about it, the man came back a couple times to fix it, and it still lets so much wind in, you could fly a kite. I called this morning, and he is coming out to look at the door. I do not know exactly what he will do, but I will be happy with a new door, that is not bowed, and does not allow kite flying. Went and exchanged my favorite 2 pairs of shoes, that split in the sole, because of manufacturer defect. Am wearing the new ones, and got a pair of boots too in exchange. Thank you very much. :) Yesterday I got to spend a very little bit of the morning with GM- not happy about that, but he was able to accomplish something that was important to him, so I have to get over it. I did a bit of cooking, as per the photos, and a bit of laundry and cleaning. So, not a bad weekend, just too short.
I finally used my cupcake stand. I got it for $10.00 at a local grocery store. I had to wait almost 12 months to get it, and at that price, but am very happy with it.
We have people over for a 4 o'clock cuppa almost every Sunday, so I thought I would make something yummy. . . Vanilla Cupcakes with a Chocolate Cream Frosting, Raspberry & White Chocolate Muffins, & Raspberry Filled Croissants(store bought). And the muffins & frosting were from scratch. . . :)
I ate one muffin, and am trying to pawn the rest off. . .lol

On Friday night, when GM went to Radio Club, I got a surprise ready for him. . . hehe.
He gave me a pic of my dog Widget and him framed, and it has hung on our wall for ages! I went and got a pic of him & Ralphy in the same size photo, framed it, and have hung it above the one with Widget. He saw it on Saturday morning, and was stunned by it. I am so glad he liked it. It is one of the best pics of them! I also have another surprise coming, but will have to wait two weeks for it. . . . I also got a gorgeous pic of him printed in a 5*7 and framed it for his mom for Mother's Day. Great gift giving for under $10.00 lol.

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!

Our First Caravan Trip -Part 2

Okay, did not realize I would need two posts for this. . .lolThe insides of the caravan.

Including raccoon toy belonging to Ralph.

It's very hard work having a nap in the middle of the day. ;) How peaceful GM is!
Both boys after a nap.

I didn't do it. . .
Packing up to head home.
Checking the list.
Ready to get on the road home.

LOVED IT!

Gum Leaves- Beautiful!

In the process of collecting gum leaves that I want to make into bookmarks, a picture, or something for my li'l sis who actually asked for gum leaves, and I did not take her any on our last trip. I collected these in Bendigo, and when I laid them down after collecting them, they looked like this.
It struck me as beautiful!

I know they are just leaves, but they are fantastic!

So no matter what they end up as, they were beautiful in a previous life. . .

Tree Hunt & Trolleys

Some absolutely beauitful trees we saw in the park, on our walk.

Probably the straightest Gum Tree I have ever seen.

This tree is just spectacular it almost looks like it is dancing with arms. . . Wispy & lovely!
Used to be Safeway. . .
A 'normal' sign here, but the American readers may snicker. . . :) yes, a trolley!

Happy Monday!

Monday Again!

Well, have had a hugely busy weekend!

The carpet got laid last week, and it is beautiful. Funny enough, it is made in the USA. . . lol GM got the craft room painted, and once it was sufficiently dry, GM & I started moving stuff in last night. It is such a beautiful room w/ new carpet and paint. We moved back into our bedroom on Thursday night, which was really nice, I love our bed! Here are some pics from the destruction. . . I mean renovation of our house over the last little while.

Slumber Party- Living Room What a mess!
One room with the carpet pulled up.
The old carpet- 20 plus years
The Old Carpet again.

The New Carpet.
The new carpet in our bedroom.

It looks like it changes colors- almost.

The craft room before I moved back in.

The craft room as we move stuff in.

Went for scones yesterday, and had sweet & sour chicken & rice for dinner. A lovely weekend all in all! Just busy. I finished Sadie's cross stitch, I think it is really cute! I just hope she and her parent's like it too!

Okay, that's enough for now. Hope you all are doing well.