The 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....

New Years Eve on the back deck with friends...


Visits from family...


A gorgeous girls 7th Birthday...



We took this baby out on her maiden voyage....


She worked a treat. Pity the weather was not so good, but we still had a great time. A bit of creek play...


A bit of bushwalking...

An introduction to surfing for the girls. Footage of Zoe...

and Meg (not so lucky 2nd time round)

There was also plenty of kicking back....

What can I say...have Ipod will travel!

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.


Ciao for now

Final 2010 post

The tree is set and Santa is not too far away...


Zoe is ecstatic that she is in Grade 4/5 next year. Tears of joy when we told her (her words not mine)


Millie is settling in and getting used to both the girls (and I).


Were looking forward to our first family Barongarook Christmas and welcoming in the New Year with dear friends.
Oh and by the way have you checked out Retromummy's give away? Fat quarters from this range (below) are up for grabs.


Merry Christmas All

Santa came early in Barongarook

Well its only taken about 30 years but it was well worth the wait...
After traveling across the Tasman last night, Millie made it to her new home and our's this morning.


I tentatively introduced her to China.....


...so far so good.

I'm so looking forward to getting to know her.


May your Christmas be just as merry
Ciao for now
xx

Catch Up

Yet 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...

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....


So I thought I'd have a go at recovering them....


I'm really happy how they turned out. I used this free pattern I found. Its very easy to follow. I just omitted the piping. Otherwise good to go!

A while ago, a trusty fellow blogger recommended this great place. On this particular voyage I managed to pick up some great summer shoes....


Whilst hubby purchased this rather interesting computer chair.


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!

In other crafty news, I also had a go at some cushion covers for the bed...


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!

In horsey news, the girls are really enjoying China. Here's a snippet of each of them having a little canter..

Meanwhile, I'm enjoying getting my confidence back on a friends horse, also called China, and now affectionately known as Big China..


She's a beautiful big (17hh+) Clyde cross and I'm really loving my time back in the saddle. Its my form of meditation.


Have a happy weekend

Meet China...

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.


We were lucky enough to take her on trial for a couple of weeks and she is fitting in just beautifully.

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.


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!

Ciao for now

Is this our new pony?

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!

Election 2010

With the election announcement looming I find myself considering how to cast my vote. So...? Whats different this time round?
1. This is the first election Ive participated in whilst living in our new community.
2. This is the first time Ive personally met both the sitting member and the opposition's candidate.
So for the first time in my voting life, I find myself with this quandary.
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.
I guess this is where the old addage about voting for politicians or policy comes in.
How do you determine how to cast your vote?