tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21349108878374730732024-03-14T17:16:37.091+11:00zoesquid - a simpler lifezoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-17648357993191441702012-01-26T20:05:00.001+11:002012-01-26T20:08:57.837+11:00Ive moved....Come visit me over <a href="http://www.zoesquid.wordpress.com">here</a>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-82811501786079281712011-07-30T10:37:00.004+10:002011-07-30T11:57:11.828+10:00Week 10...Progress has been slow. I rolled my ankle 2 weeks ago which meant 5 days without exercise and only walking since (and for another week). On a positive note, I have stuck with the eating program and still managed to lose a little. Gotta be happy with that.<br /><a href="http://lilyslim.com/"><img border="0" alt="LilySlim Weight loss tickers" src="http://swlf.lilyslim.com/LjNXp10.png" width="400" height="80" /></a><br />Ive also had great breakthroughs with Elli over the last couple of weeks and we are looking forward to our week long riding camp in a few weeks.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634955961272557826" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-enWUoxr0U5Q/TjNil2ye4QI/AAAAAAAABIY/35VJUT--qBI/s400/DSCF3766.JPG" /><br /><br /><p>We are off to Melbourne today to spend the night with dear friends.....its been a while.</p><br /><p>Ciao for now</p>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-55199216977330522292011-07-10T15:45:00.006+10:002011-07-10T19:34:41.671+10:0012wbt - 7 weeks on......and nearly 7 kgs down.!<br /><br /><a href="http://lilyslim.com/"><img border="0" alt="LilySlim Weight loss tickers" src="http://swlf.lilyslim.com/LjNXp10.png" width="400" height="80" /></a><br /><br />Having tried nearly everything to lose the post ciggy weight, I was ready for this to be another failure, but having committed to the program, the proof is in the pudding (or the low fat salmon stirfry!)<br /><br />Biggest Lessons to date<br />1. I can enjoy exercise (even 6 days a week)<br />2. Its ok to go to bed feeling hungry<br />3. I dont need a glass of red (or white) every night<br />4. Low fat doesnt mean low taste - honestly the food is super yummy.<br />5. Portion sizes dont have to be supersized.<br /><br />So with 5 weeks to go, I thought it timely that I review my original pre-program goal. My original goal was to lose 8 kg's during the 12 week program.<br /><br />Having (almost) hit 7 kg at the end of the 7 week mark, Im upping the ante and going for 11kg at the end of the program. That will put me only 2kg off my goal weight.<br />Stay Tuned....zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-37576363630635235602011-05-21T14:02:00.025+10:002011-05-22T10:59:13.654+10:0012wbt....Im scared,....very, very scared.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>You see Ive decided to embark on <a href="http://www.12wbt.com/">Michelle Bridges 12wbt.</a> Ive had enough of edging closer and closer to the 90Kg mark (cant quite believe Im admitting here). </div><br /><div>Ive also had enough of saying <em>"Yeah I know Ive put on weight - but Im much healthier because Ive given up smoking"</em> - that was almost two years ago!!<br /></div><br /><div>And my excuses for not exercising, well Im queen of them all, its/I'm...too early, too late, too cold, too hot, too tired, too sore, too happy, too sad, too busy, or my personal favourite... <em>"just be kind to yourself, relax, have a sleep in".</em> </div><br /><div>Well I have to say Im now officially killing myself with kindness!<br />Its time to be the best I can be, for me and my three. I'll be tracking my progress with this little tracker...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lilyslim.com/"><img alt="LilySlim Weight loss tickers" src="http://swlf.lilyslim.com/Lyu4p10.png" border="0" height="80" width="400" /></a><br /></div>So feel free to come on the ride. Its not too late, official start is Monday 23rd - two more sleeps!</div><br /><br /><div>On other fronts, heres a quick catch up...<br />We recently had a quick day trip to one of our favorite places nearby that we have affectionately termed "Echo Lake". Its only a 20 min drive and is a beautiful spot just to sit and contemplate.<br /></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609024520280542146" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xD_IbjCLoUQ/TddCFVPHC8I/AAAAAAAABGc/DwTp1YBIdIo/s400/April2011%2B162.jpg" border="0" /><br />the space always seems to lend itself to capturing special moments..<br /></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609025503090183602" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ETpwTuNS1rU/TddC-ifMDbI/AAAAAAAABGk/u8erjdDKL1E/s400/April2011%2B164.jpg" border="0" />And speaking of special moments, I love it when the opportunity presents to capture the girls together in a world of their own.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609049879580116850" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-azeEZkrCIOE/TddZJb_SB3I/AAAAAAAABIM/qGRyUHL9Fi8/s400/DSCF3640.JPG" border="0" /><br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609032579405644898" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qt4x-bD5dps/TddJab0RBGI/AAAAAAAABHE/fmKG4jrP0LI/s400/DSCF3645.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609033019972285058" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VkodeC3Mfig/TddJ0FDicoI/AAAAAAAABHM/78AtEPCYjFw/s400/DSCF3651.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609044646438731458" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pL_XJmn4FJk/TddUY1BJfsI/AAAAAAAABHs/tJw33YjwxtU/s200/April2011%2B152.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div>In horsey news, Ive been having some trouble riding Ellie lately. She has been pigrooting and trying to get me off her back in all sorts of ways. I initially thought she was picking up on my lack of confidence, but I had the vet come out and check and it seems she has a problem with her back. Shes on strong horsey pain killers for a week, so fingers crossed she comes good and its not a more serious, chronic condition. </div><br /><div>Until next time</div><div>Ciao for now xx</div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-40357844048832096122011-03-14T14:54:00.015+11:002011-03-14T20:54:48.534+11:00March catch upMeet Ellie...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2WQp5nbsXPA/TX2cwTYdf0I/AAAAAAAABEc/IGSd6Z1arPE/s1600/Ellie%2B008.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2WQp5nbsXPA/TX2cwTYdf0I/AAAAAAAABEc/IGSd6Z1arPE/s400/Ellie%2B008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583791466659807042" border="0" /></a>...my new horse. She is a 15 year old Appaloosa and sooooo much easier for me to handle than young Millie (who, btw is also going nicely at her new home). Even though Ive only had Ellie for a few weeks, I love her to bits already. She has such a lovely nature and has been there, done that with pretty much everything. Absolutely nothing phases her.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jC9L0TV8mC4/TX2dLmNPuMI/AAAAAAAABEk/D7G8iFsl3bQ/s1600/Labour%2BDay%2B003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jC9L0TV8mC4/TX2dLmNPuMI/AAAAAAAABEk/D7G8iFsl3bQ/s400/Labour%2BDay%2B003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583791935569508546" border="0" /></a><br />Ive been so looking forward to riding with Zoe and this weekend we finally got the chance. There's something very special about horse riding with ones daughter.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HyYtU_yBhMk/TX2eDg9iT2I/AAAAAAAABEs/yNk27UFfuxY/s1600/Labour%2BDay%2B015.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HyYtU_yBhMk/TX2eDg9iT2I/AAAAAAAABEs/yNk27UFfuxY/s400/Labour%2BDay%2B015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583792896234114914" border="0" /></a><br />Ive also managed to do a dressage clinic and a trail ride through the Otways with the local Adult Riding Club. This week I was lucky enough to attend a two day jumping clinic with Alan Mitchell. The combination of horse and rider were pretty ordinary the first day...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-REpszlZtwFI/TX2l_TrKOPI/AAAAAAAABE0/BKmyGvY3spw/s1600/Alan%2BMitchell%2BClinic%2B026.jpg"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwIq8_mcTKQDbcrPZFEzsXqEjaP-SsZ9VoZNC5HHICI2kzYNdrGbyUwz6CyiCC6qS5bkQAxq4Pm6R36WCzh_Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></a></div><br />But we well and truly got the hang of it on day two!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-REpszlZtwFI/TX2l_TrKOPI/AAAAAAAABE0/BKmyGvY3spw/s1600/Alan%2BMitchell%2BClinic%2B026.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-REpszlZtwFI/TX2l_TrKOPI/AAAAAAAABE0/BKmyGvY3spw/s400/Alan%2BMitchell%2BClinic%2B026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583801620040923378" border="0" /></a><br />In other news. Whilst I'm still looking for my crafting mojo the promise of cooler weather seems to have stirred the creative juices somewhat and so I have started planning for some winter crafting. In the meantime though, I thought I'd post a couple of projects I didn't get around to blogging last year.<br /><br />These were my school fete contributions. Thank you card stationary sets originally found <a href="http://stilldottie.blogspot.com/2008/01/fabric-stitched-notecards.html">here</a>. These guys have been on my to do list in my side bar forever! Time to move them to my completed projects. I also made some home made wheat / heat packs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jnj3HiKSaV0/TX3YT4UCThI/AAAAAAAABFE/vDZIxmniMl8/s1600/School%2BProduction%2B036.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jnj3HiKSaV0/TX3YT4UCThI/AAAAAAAABFE/vDZIxmniMl8/s400/School%2BProduction%2B036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583856949054819858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-opKZw5uuH60/TX3iaZp0ZeI/AAAAAAAABFc/3hvaXB-j6ME/s1600/School%2BProduction%2B044.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-opKZw5uuH60/TX3iaZp0ZeI/AAAAAAAABFc/3hvaXB-j6ME/s400/School%2BProduction%2B044.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583868056200046050" border="0" /></a><br />Finally, I decided to move my craft room from the old shack outside, to the spare room. Whilst it was kinda romantic to have my <a href="http://zoesquid.blogspot.com/2010/01/holiday-reflections.html">own little craft shack</a>, it wasn't overly practical battling the cold, the damp and the spiders! So here's a snippet of the new set up, ready and waiting for some crafting action.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QmzuefzDA44/TX3gEMOjN4I/AAAAAAAABFU/LaewxuhNedo/s1600/New%2BCraft%2BRoom%2B002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QmzuefzDA44/TX3gEMOjN4I/AAAAAAAABFU/LaewxuhNedo/s400/New%2BCraft%2BRoom%2B002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583865475615635330" border="0" /></a>Ciao for nowzoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-73809800218335635412011-02-01T07:44:00.019+11:002011-02-01T15:34:50.848+11:00The honeymoon is over baby......Thought I'd better give you an update before the craziness of normality strikes again in only a few short days. This has been our 2010/2011 summer....<br /><br />New Years Eve on the back deck with friends...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUckF_2C1nI/AAAAAAAABCw/MFNMDqoDwO0/s1600/Millie%2BSell%2B009.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUckF_2C1nI/AAAAAAAABCw/MFNMDqoDwO0/s400/Millie%2BSell%2B009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568459149722965618" border="0" /></a><br />Visits from family...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUciNUzwkaI/AAAAAAAABCY/on-1LroTXnw/s1600/Zoe%2B%2526Shani%2B2010.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUckUKX8QyI/AAAAAAAABC4/ySJPv-vtGRY/s1600/Zoe%2B%2526Shani%2B2010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUckUKX8QyI/AAAAAAAABC4/ySJPv-vtGRY/s400/Zoe%2B%2526Shani%2B2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568459393067664162" border="0" /></a><br />A gorgeous girls 7th Birthday...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUckoNdJEpI/AAAAAAAABDA/EVD_9L8E7v4/s1600/Megs%2BBirthday%2B002.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUckoNdJEpI/AAAAAAAABDA/EVD_9L8E7v4/s400/Megs%2BBirthday%2B002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568459737492165266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUck1e2YvvI/AAAAAAAABDI/FMzqCeGIJrM/s1600/Megs%2BBirthday%2B003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUck1e2YvvI/AAAAAAAABDI/FMzqCeGIJrM/s400/Megs%2BBirthday%2B003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568459965499752178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUcjgpq5l5I/AAAAAAAABCo/k_0psOw-cso/s1600/Megs%2BBirthday%2B003.jpg"><br /></a><br />We took this baby out on her maiden voyage....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUclGmWNsHI/AAAAAAAABDQ/7p1Q6oBlXI4/s1600/Caravan%2B001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUclGmWNsHI/AAAAAAAABDQ/7p1Q6oBlXI4/s400/Caravan%2B001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568460259570069618" border="0" /></a><br />She worked a treat. Pity the weather was not so good, but we still had a great time. A bit of creek play...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUc4Y9fAePI/AAAAAAAABDY/-DnsVHxAGj0/s1600/Skenes%2BCreek%2B003.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUc4Y9fAePI/AAAAAAAABDY/-DnsVHxAGj0/s400/Skenes%2BCreek%2B003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568481465739540722" border="0" /></a><br />A bit of bushwalking...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUc4-VV1aMI/AAAAAAAABDg/hlN1658G-iU/s1600/Zoesquid%2B043.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUc4-VV1aMI/AAAAAAAABDg/hlN1658G-iU/s400/Zoesquid%2B043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568482107798677698" border="0" /></a>An introduction to surfing for the girls. Footage of Zoe...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxnT-xDMbYhqf6W_8Gz-SJDwlfD1FdyHE2GioDKHgqmtheZE2LYYIRC0JGtUymoPVvcl-pc8dcMQOKaWc0vCQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />and Meg (not so lucky 2nd time round)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwSe5BQFoiklnVi0xuRII5Vz5Txgyc6FaL5hWjHcJz16tM1-dDBoBAE7qSQfHLqAG9Wzri3cz9DMiwrh_9l7Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br />There was also plenty of kicking back....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUd_o02yKuI/AAAAAAAABD4/ScHBDASHRM0/s1600/Zoesquid%2B016.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUd_o02yKuI/AAAAAAAABD4/ScHBDASHRM0/s400/Zoesquid%2B016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568559803626826466" border="0" /></a>What can I say...have Ipod will travel!<br /><br />In horsey news, Zoe is going well with her lessons. She starts Pony Club next month. Millie and I, on the other hand aren't really working out too well. Unfortunately she is far too much horse for my beginner status. As much as I'd love to keep her, its not the right thing for either of us. So onwards and upwards we both must go.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUeMwOAN3mI/AAAAAAAABEA/JueccsnN66s/s1600/Millie%2BSell%2B021.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TUeMwOAN3mI/AAAAAAAABEA/JueccsnN66s/s400/Millie%2BSell%2B021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568574224287522402" border="0" /></a>Ciao for nowzoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-18799418074399281342010-12-23T19:17:00.006+11:002010-12-24T22:08:29.954+11:00Final 2010 postThe tree is set and Santa is not too far away...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRMU1yNUSXI/AAAAAAAABBY/rX93Ib3KYYo/s1600/December%2B012.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRMU1yNUSXI/AAAAAAAABBY/rX93Ib3KYYo/s400/December%2B012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553805679721204082" border="0" /></a><br />Zoe is ecstatic that she is in Grade 4/5 next year. Tears of joy when we told her (her words not mine)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRMWL2a-6XI/AAAAAAAABBg/bScLceuxW4g/s1600/Zoe%2Btears%2Bof%2Bjoy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRMWL2a-6XI/AAAAAAAABBg/bScLceuxW4g/s400/Zoe%2Btears%2Bof%2Bjoy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553807158321015154" border="0" /></a><br />Millie is settling in and getting used to both the girls (and I).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRMbSzw_AfI/AAAAAAAABBo/YL3pnZdAbSY/s1600/Meg%2Bbareback2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRMbSzw_AfI/AAAAAAAABBo/YL3pnZdAbSY/s400/Meg%2Bbareback2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553812775425212914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRMGssUnYwI/AAAAAAAABBQ/pO4QHnUgHmo/s1600/Zoe%2Bbareback5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRMGssUnYwI/AAAAAAAABBQ/pO4QHnUgHmo/s400/Zoe%2Bbareback5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553790130359591682" border="0" /></a><br />Were looking forward to our first family Barongarook Christmas and welcoming in the New Year with dear friends.<br />Oh and by the way have you checked out <a href="http://retromummy.blogspot.com/2010/12/flower-sugar-giveaway.html">Retromummy's give away</a>? Fat quarters from this range (below) are up for grabs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRR-0ryy-uI/AAAAAAAABB8/-MKNRazz324/s1600/retromummy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TRR-0ryy-uI/AAAAAAAABB8/-MKNRazz324/s400/retromummy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554203684028742370" border="0" /></a><br />Merry Christmas Allzoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-31526481165743348472010-12-06T20:21:00.008+11:002010-12-06T20:45:12.443+11:00Santa came early in BarongarookWell its only taken about 30 years but it was well worth the wait...<br />After traveling across the Tasman last night, Millie made it to her new home and our's this morning.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TPysU8YLcFI/AAAAAAAABAs/gcL4gPJpY3A/s1600/Millie%2Bday%2B055.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TPysU8YLcFI/AAAAAAAABAs/gcL4gPJpY3A/s400/Millie%2Bday%2B055.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547498316818509906" border="0" /></a><br />I tentatively introduced her to China.....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TPyvhr-OaMI/AAAAAAAABBE/r6iiUs56MKU/s1600/Millie%2Bday%2B039.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TPyvhr-OaMI/AAAAAAAABBE/r6iiUs56MKU/s400/Millie%2Bday%2B039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547501834287868098" border="0" /></a><br />...so far so good.<br /><br />I'm so looking forward to getting to know her.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TPyukc3_wtI/AAAAAAAABA8/h5pZ7XZlf04/s1600/Millie%2Bday%2B037.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TPyukc3_wtI/AAAAAAAABA8/h5pZ7XZlf04/s400/Millie%2Bday%2B037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547500782263190226" border="0" /></a><br />May your Christmas be just as merry<br />Ciao for now<br />xxzoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-86107471694039312982010-11-13T08:13:00.024+11:002010-11-13T21:15:29.682+11:00Catch UpYet again its been a while since Ive posted, so while cleaning up my photos today (in this miserable weather were having) here's what Ive been up to...<br /><br />Remember our caravan? We've been busy trying to get it ready for our first family trip this summer. The old cushion covers were a little dated....<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN3_GOhMKdI/AAAAAAAAA_M/KcpWWi1dV5M/s1600/Caravan%2B004%2Bpoloroid.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN3_GOhMKdI/AAAAAAAAA_M/KcpWWi1dV5M/s400/Caravan%2B004%2Bpoloroid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538863599177181650" border="0" /></a><br />So I thought I'd have a go at recovering them....<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN38vpxhC5I/AAAAAAAAA-8/ClCHp91aZGo/s1600/13th%2BNovember%2B025%2Bpolaroid.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN38vpxhC5I/AAAAAAAAA-8/ClCHp91aZGo/s400/13th%2BNovember%2B025%2Bpolaroid.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538861012333169554" border="0" /></a><br />I'm really happy how they turned out. I used <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=527">this</a> free pattern I found. Its very easy to follow. I just omitted the piping. Otherwise good to go!<br /><br />A while ago, a trusty <a href="http://punkysmamma.blogspot.com/">fellow blogger</a> recommended <a href="http://www.themillmarkets.com.au/">this great place</a>. On this particular voyage I managed to pick up some great summer shoes....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN2zN0XPOgI/AAAAAAAAA-U/mGPMbKrCrXg/s1600/Mill%2BMarket%2Bcollage.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 197px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN2zN0XPOgI/AAAAAAAAA-U/mGPMbKrCrXg/s400/Mill%2BMarket%2Bcollage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538780166711360002" border="0" /></a><br />Whilst hubby purchased this rather interesting computer chair.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN23DBB1wiI/AAAAAAAAA-k/UGjBa6yjO6g/s1600/April%2B009%2Bframed.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN23DBB1wiI/AAAAAAAAA-k/UGjBa6yjO6g/s320/April%2B009%2Bframed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538784379179221538" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN3_GOhMKdI/AAAAAAAAA_M/KcpWWi1dV5M/s1600/Caravan%2B004%2Bpoloroid.jpg"><br /></a>If you haven't had the chance to get to the Mill Market,I suggest you do. But be warned...leave yourself at least a day to get through all the bargains!<br /><br />In other crafty news, I also had a go at some cushion covers for the bed...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5UbAGXMWI/AAAAAAAAA_8/rO25GjfL8mY/s1600/Cushion%2Bcollage.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5UbAGXMWI/AAAAAAAAA_8/rO25GjfL8mY/s400/Cushion%2Bcollage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538957414572175714" border="0" /></a><br />I found a similar one to the circled felt one in Target and thought it couldn't be too hard to make. I was right!<br /><br />In horsey news, the girls are really enjoying China. Here's a snippet of each of them having a little canter..<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5Y9Tk6lgI/AAAAAAAABAc/bjiJtHFhnac/s1600/China%2B2%2B011%2Bborder.jpg"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx2vXsOLt8DGZxWzIwhFEE3tqyLmfFOnVtfY2ocOgvL3v1569Nr5suUeNRSbWsSXPrrZbl0JRI5pQQG8O_Ksw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5Y9Tk6lgI/AAAAAAAABAc/bjiJtHFhnac/s1600/China%2B2%2B011%2Bborder.jpg"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyQFBz3pPKrWXgNhb_ZVFd7OHZPZzW375sAtOzYrn9f2dmnASvj-NP23rGd-SfjVoBaPux2wilRiJ4QEO62sQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></a><br /></div><br /><br />Meanwhile, I'm enjoying getting my confidence back on a friends horse, also called China, and now affectionately known as Big China..<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5Y9Tk6lgI/AAAAAAAABAc/bjiJtHFhnac/s1600/China%2B2%2B011%2Bborder.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5Y9Tk6lgI/AAAAAAAABAc/bjiJtHFhnac/s400/China%2B2%2B011%2Bborder.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538962401962661378" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5Vq01Sn-I/AAAAAAAABAM/PhbeAhIrnXU/s1600/China%2B2%2B011.jpg"><br /></a>She's a beautiful big (17hh+) Clyde cross and I'm really loving my time back in the saddle. Its my form of meditation.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5ZNiCNNiI/AAAAAAAABAk/E-lSdvLzID0/s1600/China%2B2%2B004border.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5ZNiCNNiI/AAAAAAAABAk/E-lSdvLzID0/s400/China%2B2%2B004border.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538962680721520162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TN5V_5EVcJI/AAAAAAAABAU/vbsSIKs8D6M/s1600/China%2B2%2B004.jpg"><br /></a>Have a happy weekendzoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-54177049757155356272010-10-10T19:58:00.010+11:002010-10-10T20:19:32.668+11:00Meet China...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGFBz6HrYI/AAAAAAAAA-A/MzRUqvjC8iA/s1600/China+019.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGFBz6HrYI/AAAAAAAAA-A/MzRUqvjC8iA/s400/China+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526344483920653698" border="0" /></a><br />Meggy's brand new pony came to live us last week. Whilst she "officially" belongs to Meg, everyone in the family has come to love her already.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGBI2eehzI/AAAAAAAAA9A/haejTtmMuLs/s1600/China+024.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGBI2eehzI/AAAAAAAAA9A/haejTtmMuLs/s400/China+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526340206822590258" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGEr8fXlZI/AAAAAAAAA94/snhICPHm--Q/s1600/China+008.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGEr8fXlZI/AAAAAAAAA94/snhICPHm--Q/s400/China+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526344108267246994" border="0" /></a><br />We were lucky enough to take her on trial for a couple of weeks and she is fitting in just beautifully.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGAr4Ga7jI/AAAAAAAAA84/uTi7DLhM7go/s1600/China+010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGAr4Ga7jI/AAAAAAAAA84/uTi7DLhM7go/s400/China+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526339709042355762" border="0" /></a><br />The farrier came out last week to check out her feet and gave us the thumbs up. The only hurdle we have to go, is with the vet check which is happening tomorrow. Fingers crossed all will be fine.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGEeLlaARI/AAAAAAAAA9w/KTSBxp3Z6IY/s1600/China+030.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGEeLlaARI/AAAAAAAAA9w/KTSBxp3Z6IY/s400/China+030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526343871800934674" border="0" /></a><br />Once we have secured her, Meggy will start having lessons (and who knows - Zoe may decide to join in too). For now theyre just being led around with the lead rope with Mum by their side whilst trying very hard to wipe their smiles from their face!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGEGET6YdI/AAAAAAAAA9o/OUVMnl0NT4Q/s1600/China+029.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TLGEGET6YdI/AAAAAAAAA9o/OUVMnl0NT4Q/s400/China+029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526343457531650514" border="0" /></a>Ciao for nowzoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-82785330337328743852010-10-03T09:32:00.005+11:002010-10-10T20:21:44.215+11:00Is this our new pony?<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TKe0t7GiCuI/AAAAAAAAA8w/E_u_wNrwQDA/s1600/In+paddock.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523582169045404386" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TKe0t7GiCuI/AAAAAAAAA8w/E_u_wNrwQDA/s400/In+paddock.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>We are trialling a new pony for Meggy Moo. I'll introduce her properly when we know whether we are keeping her or not. Hopefully, I can get a farrier and vet out this week to give her the once over. Anyway, will keep you posted!</div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-64720187073894275042010-07-16T19:02:00.005+10:002010-07-16T20:10:57.363+10:00Election 2010<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TEAv7dZsHjI/AAAAAAAAA8I/5gI6YYvtZEA/s1600/picaustralia2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494444243943169586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 207px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 167px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TEAv7dZsHjI/AAAAAAAAA8I/5gI6YYvtZEA/s400/picaustralia2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />With the election announcement looming I find myself considering how to cast my vote. So...? Whats different this time round?<br />1. This is the first election Ive participated in whilst living in our new community.<br />2. This is the first time Ive personally met both the <a href="http://darrencheeseman.org.au/index.php">sitting member </a>and the <a href="http://sarahhenderson.com.au/">opposition's candidate.</a><br />So for the first time in my voting life, I find myself with this quandary.<br />Im absolutely discouraged by the sitting member, but how could I not vote for Julia? I am much more inspired by the opposition candidate, but knowing a vote for her is a vote for Tony doesnt sit with me well either.<br />I guess this is where the old addage about voting for politicians or policy comes in.<br />How do you determine how to cast your vote?zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-33851099630393236692010-06-13T17:27:00.009+10:002010-06-13T20:21:18.749+10:00Makin Stuff....A modified version of a <a href="http://spoonfullofsugargirls.blogspot.com/2010/04/knit-one-purl-one.html">spoon full of sugar's</a> knitting bag.<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482157723162402450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TBSJZ0vCXpI/AAAAAAAAA6w/t1an3TG25cs/s400/May_002.jpg" border="0" />I'm not a big fan of the normal range of fabrics at Spotlight, but I was pleasantly surprised with this find. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482162439509069474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TBSNsWftTqI/AAAAAAAAA7A/r37pwjHV_F8/s400/May_007.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Lisa's version has a lot more detail than mine (a sign of a very time poor crafter!), but I'm particularly happy with the velcro closure.<br />In other news weve been busy at home installing new double glazed windows.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482163921958226386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TBSPCpDISdI/AAAAAAAAA7I/BmFCwPDo3gk/s400/Windows_003.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482164323743452434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TBSPaB0MTRI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/u57sic9dYR0/s400/Windows_004.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><br /><br /><p>The photo's dont do it justice, but they look great. We had the triangle ones put in especially to let in the morning sun. The house is starting to have a real ski lodge feel. Its great. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482165232829518658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/TBSQO8bM00I/AAAAAAAAA7Y/LjUGG4dGw34/s400/Windows_peak.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Were thinking we may have to replace the traditional leadlight window now to match the contemporary feel of the new windows.</p><p>Thats it for now....</p><p>ps, I'm trying out a new design template, which Im really liking. Problem is, in the change, Ive lost the links to the pics in my sidebar. When I go into edit, the links are there but when I try to click on the pics from the blog it doesnt work. I'd be grateful for any suggestions!</p>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-3790458087350807982010-05-22T20:28:00.009+10:002010-05-22T20:55:56.500+10:00More of Zoe's Pen Drawings...<div>...from Total Drama Island...</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474046065282370658" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S_e35MVHzGI/AAAAAAAAA6o/xtlP-FZIHEM/s400/May+003.jpg" /><br /><div><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474044990070084210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S_e26m2iUnI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/nwpNuRAo_4I/s400/May+008.jpg" /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474044716782128898" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S_e2qsxnDwI/AAAAAAAAA6Q/gRQtR6_2jRA/s400/May+009.jpg" /> </div></div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-43140285571104615252010-04-28T19:49:00.011+10:002010-04-28T21:20:07.025+10:00Autumn at our place...<div>I love the different flavors of Autumn at our place. From mild March dawns...<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465131047840338226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S9gLu4V7UTI/AAAAAAAAA4g/iCfej3noofk/s400/Libs+031sign.jpg" /></div><br /><p>To misty April mornings...<br /></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465130521537328786" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S9gLQPtgtpI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/Tn7FyJ0I2As/s400/General+002sign.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S9gFPba0fRI/AAAAAAAAA4I/OWf8gxPaCvU/s1600/General+002.jpg"></a>...both gorgeous in their own right. On a crafty note, the 8 year old has been dabbling in pen drawings of the latest Bakugan phase. She obviously has her Aunts talent.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465132490776576306" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S9gNC3svATI/AAAAAAAAA4o/xRhxYEiUZvo/s400/April+019sign.jpg" /><br /><br />And I finallly got around to making those Japanese pj's that I talked about back <a href="http://zoesquid.blogspot.com/2010/04/im-back.html">here</a>. Thanks again to <a href="http://www.makeitperfect.com.au/MIP/Slumber%20Party%20Jammies.html">Toni</a> for responding to my plea for a larger pattern size.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465135887564954242" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S9gQIluMWoI/AAAAAAAAA4w/ArQ_XZ0UzlU/s400/April+073sign.jpg" /><br /><br />I purchased the fabric from my first visit to <a href="http://www.gailspatchwork.com.au/">this great shop in Ballarat.</a><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465138471012166610" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S9gSe90Aa9I/AAAAAAAAA44/xTIY9M1iL64/s400/April+052sign.jpg" />Gail's is well worth a visit as much for the gardens as well as the shop. </p><br /><p>Finally, we took the kids to the local dawn service again this year. We all get alot out of it. </p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465145651629868770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S9gZA7srRuI/AAAAAAAAA5A/lUfYryqktJE/s400/ANZAC.jpg" /></p><p>Lest we forget.</p>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-67494739971505890102010-04-04T23:05:00.002+10:002010-04-05T17:01:44.279+10:00Easter...<div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7mGeb-MVmI/AAAAAAAAA3U/R_nivPbfdUo/s1600/Easter+050.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456540280998876770" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7mGeb-MVmI/AAAAAAAAA3U/R_nivPbfdUo/s400/Easter+050.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We tried coloring eggs this year with<a href="http://www.dltk-holidays.com/easter/food_color.htm"> food dye</a>. It worked a treat.</div><br /><div>Then there was the chocolate...</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456542754602535202" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7mIua3QySI/AAAAAAAAA3c/6jq9CpGFAEY/s400/Easter+060.jpg" /></div><div>Happy Easter<br /><div></div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-25106805587372298362010-04-02T19:22:00.013+11:002010-04-04T23:06:48.749+10:00Hmmm.....unfortunately I couldnt cope with Typepad. I found it impossible to leave comments and sometimes couldnt even sign in. Anyway now I need to work out to cancel my subscription and how to move my type-pad posts back to blogger. If anyone can help me out please let me know.<br /><br />On the creative front, Im very excited about my first pair of pj's I created today.<br /><br /><div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455459112608404802" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7WvKJ2xFUI/AAAAAAAAA0U/8Ozt2yJyC5w/s400/Megs+PJ%27s+005.jpg" /><br /><div>I used this <a href="http://www.makeitperfect.com.au/MIP/Slumber%20Party%20Jammies.html">super pattern</a>. As a beginner sewer, I emailed Toni for some assistantce and lucky for me she replied back with the answer within the hour. Not bad for Good Friday. Thanks Toni! I forgot to by some trim fabric, so put my hand on some old calico curtains I had stored away and used the main fabric to embelllish it. </div><div><br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455460129118816962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7WwFUpvCsI/AAAAAAAAA0c/qG_-WF3aFD8/s400/Megs+PJ%27s+002.jpg" /><br /><br /><div>Meggy loves it. Now she wants an appliqued kitten <a href="http://zoesquid.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-year-new-additions.html">(Ginger)</a> top to match as well - so will work on that over Easter. The older one wants a pair too. Im thinking something with an asian twist. She's learing Japanese at school and is in to all things asian.</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455460980341988914" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7Ww23tJ3jI/AAAAAAAAA0k/ew1zp0j3LNw/s400/Megs+PJ%27s+006.jpg" /><br /><br /><div>In other news, we're about to bid on our first investment property. Keep your fingers crossed for us. Will share more details if we get lucky.</div><br /><br /><div>Happy Easter Everyone</div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-1448663033916872522010-03-07T23:53:00.004+11:002010-04-04T23:04:54.995+10:00Celebrate....<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Its been just over a week but gee it was great!<br /><div><div><div><div>The paddocks were transformed....<br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456248198496457986" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7h80_2_FQI/AAAAAAAAA1M/xQgAU6rWIvc/s400/TIM%27s+50th.+27th.+Feb.+2010+007+copy.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456248573196783362" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7h9KzugTwI/AAAAAAAAA1U/QFCoNQUoVtA/s400/IMG_0559copy.jpg" /><br />Friends and family came from afar...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456249531242581938" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7h-CkubD7I/AAAAAAAAA1c/P7zzv40BJaU/s400/IMG_0575copy.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456250124322116498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7h-lGHmk5I/AAAAAAAAA1k/QjeHxs2tIwg/s400/Libs+001copy.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456265743596438834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iMyQcyxTI/AAAAAAAAA3E/vr1EWqBJ63I/s400/TIM%27s+50th.+27th.+Feb.+2010+015copy.jpg" /><br />The kids had a blast.....<br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456250631702570530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7h_CoQh5iI/AAAAAAAAA1s/7iNvwlbV_iw/s400/IMG_0555copy.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456251010374793010" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7h_Yq7BdzI/AAAAAAAAA10/DzCR_7Po1CI/s400/IMG_0594copy.jpg" /><br />There was plenty of music..... </div><div> </div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456266566282505698" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iNiJMb7eI/AAAAAAAAA3M/_WM84Girf8Y/s400/IMG_0665copy.jpg" /><br /><div>And dancing....<br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456251981769246690" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iARNpgh-I/AAAAAAAAA2M/zqKngqVaTWw/s400/Miscellaneous+1310+copy.jpg" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456253547549692578" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iBsWoqEqI/AAAAAAAAA2c/kwWEtEMp5-4/s400/TIM%27s+50th.+27th.+Feb.+2010+024copy.jpg" /> <div>Well into the night...</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456252926635073426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iBINjE35I/AAAAAAAAA2U/IR_CWzrpbLA/s400/IMG_0780copy.jpg" /><br />All to celebrate this beautiful man's birthday....</div><div> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456257955560043218" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iFs7wOMtI/AAAAAAAAA2k/kT8IDDNL4V8/s400/835_3592copy.jpg" /> </div><br /><div>Happy Birthday Timmy xxxooo<br /><br /><p></p>In other news... those who know me well, will know that Im a full time career girl these days , with very little time to craft. That being said, one sure way to get this mama fired up is to send little 6 year old preppy home, with "some other mothers" hand made craft. Ok, ok I know they were doing the right thing by said preppy, but oh how it broke my heart. It did however spur me on to create a very special library bag for Meggy.<br /><br /><br /><div>So with some fantastic directions from <a href="http://nicolemdesign.blogspot.com/2009/02/simple-ideas-for-library-bags.html">here</a>, Thankyou Niki, this is what I came up with....</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456262044728528978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iJa9F9kFI/AAAAAAAAA2s/CZ7_O9EOGvc/s400/Library+Bag+011copy.jpg" /><br /><div>I found a great tutorial, to enable me to applique the 'Meg' detail, <a href="http://www.pigeon-pair.com/2010/02/felt-applique-tutorial.html">here</a> (no where near as good as Christies but not bad for a first go)<br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456263095100972450" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iKYGCRHaI/AAAAAAAAA20/0jpY6Nz3HUU/s400/Library+Bag+023copy.jpg" /><br /><div>and some gorgeous rosette embellishements from this book (I will try to remember to post the link tomorrow).</div><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456264088443179106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S7iLR6hgUGI/AAAAAAAAA28/lH30M00_0ao/s400/Library+Bag+018copy.jpg" /></div><br /><div>Not a bad job for a grumpy mum.</div><div>Ciao for now.</div></div></div></div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-20134518778180154922010-02-12T21:11:00.015+11:002010-02-12T23:00:33.551+11:00Kitchen LoveThought I'd get onto Vic's "My Place and Your's" meme. This weeks theme is <a href="http://punkysmamma.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-place-and-yours_12.html">"Kitchen Love".</a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Instead of going with just my current kitchen love, I've decided to share with you all of our previously owned kitchen loveliness. Enjoy the ride!</div><div><br /></div><div>1997 - Yarraville Pre Renovation....<br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3UxlZhmbuI/AAAAAAAAAzk/kFY9DY93qHo/s1600-h/kitchen.JPG"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437302452019104450" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3UtxaT1isI/AAAAAAAAAzE/bIj0bPf-voI/s400/Yarraville4.jpg" /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Our first attempt at renovation...</div><div> </div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437302640571930066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3Ut8YuVVdI/AAAAAAAAAzM/Du_glBHzVKU/s400/Yarraville3.jpg" /></div></div><div><br /> </div><div>2000 - Hampton....Pre Renovation<br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437301816565764050" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3UtMbD9D9I/AAAAAAAAAy8/A94Q_029zsc/s400/Old.jpg" /> </div><div><br />2002 - Post Renovation....(kitchen picked up from trading post I might add!)<br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437305033952841282" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3UwHswzzkI/AAAAAAAAAzU/TqvLm-uv5Zg/s400/107_0793.JPG" /><br /><div></div><div>2004 - Edithvale Pre Reno....</div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437305770556748498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3Uwyk03ctI/AAAAAAAAAzc/eIlkh0wqmfk/s400/110_1007.JPG" /></p></div></div><div><br /></div><p>2005 - Edithvale Post Reno...(not too much change with this one I know)</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437306995769870674" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3Ux55GcCVI/AAAAAAAAAzs/DZ5mPvg_2Bs/s400/kitchen.JPG" /></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>2005 - Mentone Pre Reno...</div><div> </div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437307699213111730" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3Uyi1oYEbI/AAAAAAAAAz0/L7zgiqH8qzM/s400/833_3357.JPG" /> </div><div></div><div> </div><div>2007 -Mentone Post Reno....(my favorite)<br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437299809286691426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3UrXlXVGmI/AAAAAAAAAy0/cNXwC85ihSU/s400/839_3909.JPG" /></p></div><br /><p>2009 - Current Pre Reno....</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437317905423000962" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3U706ub5YI/AAAAAAAAAz8/rlR3Hq8bIvo/s400/105344121el1231392521.jpg" /></p><br /><p>2010 - Whats next.....</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437319112572300002" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S3U87LtQauI/AAAAAAAAA0E/cSmi2sEk2pQ/s400/question-mark.jpg" /><br />Have a great weekend all.</p></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-45405901481951589622010-02-07T21:01:00.011+11:002010-02-07T22:03:49.601+11:00February Firsts<div><div><div><div>The baby of the family started school this week. </div><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435440945753358706" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S26QvfE-AXI/AAAAAAAAAxk/ACQdRHprS8k/s400/first+school+day+009.jpg" /> </div><div>She was so ready...<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435451527160277394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S26aXZ4-KZI/AAAAAAAAAyc/lTnAzo6JZGQ/s400/first+school+day+017.jpg" /><br /></div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435444056707472754" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S26TkkSOnXI/AAAAAAAAAyM/my2tFbXvwuU/s400/first+school+day+025.jpg" /><br />Our home grown produce continues.... </div></div></div></div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435449268017445650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S26YT57WOxI/AAAAAAAAAyU/5Te1NWof-Ok/s400/Spuds+002.jpg" /></div><div><div><div></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435442756984639042" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S26SY6cKDkI/AAAAAAAAAx8/zQ6gWPfqzLQ/s400/Tomatoes+and+skirts+003.jpg" /><br /></div><div>We're yet to start our latest renovation project..... </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435454559166995682" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S26dH4_tHOI/AAAAAAAAAys/VePWLeanyO8/s400/Caravan+001.jpg" /><br /><div></div>I feel something very retro coming on....<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435441923759233282" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S26RoabvWQI/AAAAAAAAAx0/dQodvNRuFps/s400/Caravan+004.jpg" /></div><br /><div>Have a great week </div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-37189646578373569062010-01-31T21:18:00.010+11:002010-02-06T14:10:36.135+11:00My Creative Space<div><div><div><div><div><div>Ive always been happy to sew anything but clothes.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>Im fine with <a href="http://zoesquid.blogspot.com/2008/01/this-is.html">cushions</a>, <a href="http://zoesquid.blogspot.com/2008/02/technical-help-wanted.html">curtains</a>, <a href="http://zoesquid.blogspot.com/2008/04/softies-for-mirabel.html">softies</a>, <a href="http://zoesquid.blogspot.com/2008/04/zoes-quilt-and-my-dinner-party-guests.html">quilts</a>.....as long as its not wearable, then count me in.</div><br /><div>But I think this may finally be the year. </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434957481338230210" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S2zZCJyEVcI/AAAAAAAAAw0/BDfz-sfmQ6g/s400/Tomatoes+and+skirts+007.jpg" /><br /><div>So I found myself the <a href="http://www.oliverands.com/blog/2008/08/lazy-days-skirt-free-pattern.html">easiest skirt pattern</a> out there in blogland and got cracking.<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434958258094654834" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S2zZvXbOxXI/AAAAAAAAAw8/uSQU9U4fYKg/s400/Tomatoes+and+skirts+004.jpg" />So whilst Im sure I'll never be a professional seamstress, Im pretty happy with how they turned out for a first attempt. A black one for Zoe (for some reason my 8 year old is into black????)</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434958664956199010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S2zaHDGlQGI/AAAAAAAAAxE/cddSCYpX0w0/s400/Tomatoes+and+skirts+029.jpg" /><br /></div><div>And a pretty pink one with extra embellishments for the girly girl.<br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434959111697688770" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S2zahDWDaMI/AAAAAAAAAxM/hNfdtSxdMso/s400/Tomatoes+and+skirts+028.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434959699585639746" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S2zbDRZdpUI/AAAAAAAAAxU/9xpmCKP6fnU/s400/Tomatoes+and+skirts+013.jpg" /><br /><div>Perfect for sharing secrets on the deck!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434960207466866258" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S2zbg1ZyJlI/AAAAAAAAAxc/ZgmZujAqV4g/s400/Tomatoes+and+skirts+019.jpg" /></div><div></div><br />To check out more creative spaces, head across to <a href="http://www.kootoyoo.com/2010/01/my-creative-space.html">Kirsty's place</a>.<br /><br /><div>Ciao for now</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-19228820372469947172010-01-16T18:20:00.020+11:002010-01-16T19:20:27.081+11:00Holiday ReflectionsApart from catching up with family and friends over the break<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427237584372593602" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1Fr1Agtc8I/AAAAAAAAAuc/TH_zlMyNSMg/s400/Dec09_Jan10+021.jpg" /><br /><div></div><div>I've had the chance to get back in touch with my creative side. After nearly twelve months without a space to create in, I finally got the opportunity to start on my craft room. Whilst its by no means complete, heres a sneak preview of where I'm at. I walk under these to get there...</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427240545427297762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1FuhXTKleI/AAAAAAAAAu0/KB6h8UWvBnA/s400/Jan+10+014.jpg" /><br /><div>Im learning to share my space with these guys ...</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427247008955330770" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1F0Zl0VcNI/AAAAAAAAAv8/1nhZ6mp64i8/s400/Jan+10+018.jpg" /><br /><div>at the front entrance....</div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427243534959956370" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1FxPYLS0ZI/AAAAAAAAAvU/cicGq6lL0Bg/s400/Jan+10+017.jpg" /><br /><div></div>Anyway, hopefully I can show you some creative pursuits made in this space. Im exceptionally happy about my table. Which is a hand me down from my late grandmother via my aunty and mum. The room is no where near finished, but at least I can get cracking on some projects now.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427241630762967410" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1FvgifWoXI/AAAAAAAAAvE/hjRkAbJEG2g/s400/Jan+10+021.jpg" /><br /><div></div>Also in January, the gorgeous Meggy Moo turned six<br /></div><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427242988174931666" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1FwvjPldtI/AAAAAAAAAvM/dN27i_tLHDg/s400/Jan10+045.jpg" /></div><div></div><div>...with a pool party overseen by the pool boy....</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427246119353844306" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1Fzlzy0AlI/AAAAAAAAAv0/BIq7tXsQ93o/s400/Jan10+041.jpg" /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>We caught up with more family down the coast.....</div><div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427244017797421650" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1Fxre4t2lI/AAAAAAAAAvc/oIJchrUma1U/s400/Jan10+053.jpg" /><br /><div>And these two continue to strengthen their bond!</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427244671029420386" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1FyRgXXIWI/AAAAAAAAAvk/c7ZrLiHTe1I/s400/Jan+10+010.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427245304822023762" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S1Fy2ZbSxlI/AAAAAAAAAvs/wgmlRiKhVZY/s400/Jan+10+011.jpg" /><br /><div>Happy January Everyone.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-73626215729535144302010-01-08T17:57:00.005+11:002010-01-08T19:06:20.516+11:00New Year, New Additions<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S0bm7CR_yLI/AAAAAAAAAtk/zgluFtB9-nM/s1600-h/Dec09_Jan10+052.jpg"></a> Heres hoping we have better luck with these ones. <div><div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424269026921980034" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S0bf8OPWoII/AAAAAAAAAtU/G7P3FZANm8c/s400/Dec09_Jan10+049.jpg" /><br /><div>Meet Ginger.....who belongs to Meg </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424275720572867490" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S0bmB2CFk6I/AAAAAAAAAtc/hPB-dBwgZV0/s400/Dec09_Jan10+048.jpg" /><br /><div>and Mugsy who belongs to Zoe</div><br /><div>They're great mates already!</div><div>Happy New Year all.</div></div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-58889583540679233092009-11-26T19:47:00.013+11:002010-01-08T19:11:17.822+11:00In November 2009....<div>.....Happy Birthday Zoe<br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424278346928624226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/S0boat-GEmI/AAAAAAAAAts/V0TdUuVAczE/s400/Adelaide+trip%5D+080.jpg" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>....the garden looks like this....</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408338815650974882" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5Hf4vVTKI/AAAAAAAAAtM/ZAQef2L_okk/s400/misc+074.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408332617221326994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5B3FyiyJI/AAAAAAAAAsM/f7F2N3gHvb8/s400/misc+042.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408333877879813010" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5DAeG8s5I/AAAAAAAAAsc/hOpcgaexLEY/s400/misc+045.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408333103246118034" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5CTYX4jJI/AAAAAAAAAsU/X3z1x0Mbrag/s400/misc+044.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div>...we caught up with friends whilst raising money for charity</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408334763887894418" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5D0CvvH5I/AAAAAAAAAsk/r8KST7Tg9oU/s400/Live+at+Lodge+Nov+09+072.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408335419410174386" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5EaMwbUbI/AAAAAAAAAss/x1bn1yegcas/s400/Live+at+Lodge+Nov+09+049.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div>...we picked our first home grown strawberry</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408335934427037810" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5E4LWBAHI/AAAAAAAAAs0/WGnGMeLwS_c/s400/misc+040.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>... the girls got aquainted with the dam</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408337139902526994" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5F-WFxNhI/AAAAAAAAAtE/z9P0T5IqqAY/s400/misc+071.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408336619630915266" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Sw5FgD7WbsI/AAAAAAAAAs8/us8F8MBb-VA/s400/misc+063.jpg" /></div><br /><div>....Country life is good </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134910887837473073.post-80239387675239318222009-10-30T23:07:00.007+11:002009-10-31T00:09:22.744+11:00October 09....<div><div>I cant belive its almost 2 months since I last posted. Heres a quick snapshot of whats happening in my life: </div><ul><li>Work continues to be crazy (no real change there)</li><br /><li>Zozo had her first decent hair cut (not bad at age nearly 8!)</li></ul><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398367051176348210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/SuraOzSKCjI/AAAAAAAAArU/LX0eTwH1kNc/s400/Zoe%27s+Hair+Cut+003.jpg" /><br /><ul><li>Dog's continue to be a challenge - and cant fill really fill you in any more because 8 year old is a really good reader!</li><br /><li>DH encountered his first tiger snake (thank god I wasnt home or I suspect I'd be insisting on a move into town!)</li><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398367309859747970" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Surad29FeII/AAAAAAAAArc/N2uU6dNyX3A/s400/tiger-snake-australia-picture.jpg" /><br /><li>Meggy Moo is in her last term of kinder....heartbreaking</li><br /><li>Zoe wanted a horse.....for about 2 weeks, then changed her mind<br /></li><li>Meg and Mummy still want a horse.</li><br /><li>...so we will get one.<br /></li><li>DH continues to prepare my craft room...just in case I have 5 mins in my life to sew, paint, or scrap-book (pics to come)<br /></li><li>Were not long back from a road trip across to Adelaide. Apart from the normal "touristy things"...</li><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398375827499474770" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/SuriNpopX1I/AAAAAAAAArk/d9Y5is0aEDM/s400/Adelaide+trip%5D+074.jpg" /><br /><li>We had a great time visiting family....</li></ul><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398376606534914162" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Suri6_xK0HI/AAAAAAAAArs/bIZDcTAy_lo/s400/Adelaide+trip%5D+033.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398377554179037714" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/SurjyKBImhI/AAAAAAAAAr0/YBoF52Smkdg/s400/Adelaide+trip%5D+023.jpg" /><br /><ul><li>Still cant believe how lovely the people are here at our new home, and how tolerant they are of us "Melbournites".</li><br /><li>Cant believe how blessed I am to have, good health (still off the fags), a beautiful husband, wonderful children, and a great life in general.</li><br /><li>Someone turns 8 this Sunday. Have a great long weekend!</li></ul><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398378704415145426" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Bc8cH4rPF3A/Surk1G-yvdI/AAAAAAAAAr8/PyokJ5TwbCI/s400/8.jpg" /><br /></p><p></p></div>zoesquidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10697735979911922843noreply@blogger.com1