WEDNESDAYS GREAT BUY

OP SHOP FIND

This morning I was dropping some things off to a local Op(Opportunity) Shop, so I thought I would wander in and see if there was something I might like.

There was a stack of music sheets and books on a table - some pages missing here and there.

No price stickers or tags. Well I thought why not just pick it up and then I'll ask at the counter.

I also saw this cute little (6 inch)Italian made metal frame with a gorgeous sweet faced girl with a basket of roses. At $4 I decided I would have her.

The bargain of the morning was the sheet music.

!!!!........ $2 ..............!!!!

It was my lucky day.

5 DAYS TO GO...............

Amy is now totally sick of herself. The baby is due on Monday. Every time the phone rings I think to myself this is it. Time to rock and roll!!!!!

I have everything up to date so as I can go to her when she rings - well nearly.

Washing, ironing,a couple of dinners made and put into the freezer all done.

Housework - well nearly, once I get off here I will get back to it.

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING

The sun is shining and it looks like a beautiful day is ahead.

This morning I went out to have a coffee on the deck at about 7.30 and the sun was just streaming through the back corner of the garden. I love the way it streams through the Silver Birch.

I just love the red of the branches of the Japanese maple and the red on the Weeping Lilly Pilly behind

11 DAYS TO GO FOR THE DUE DATE

OF AMY'S BABY

I took this photo of Amy yesterday afternoon.

She is looking sooo... tired.

She has finally packed a bag to take to the hospital.

The nursery is ready.

Looks like she has dropped a bit so here's hoping it comes early for her.

PAPER DRESS SWAP

PAPER DRESS SWAP

These are the Paper Dresses that I sent to Tine in the Swap organised by Heather.

I love this little
Shabby Chic Party Dress
Sorry the pic is so bright but in reality it is quite cute. The pink is a lovely soft pink and the white top is embossed with silver. The sleeves had satin edging with glitter added. The neckline had pink glitter and a little silver flower pendant.
The Halloween style dress was harder to photograph as the the tuille/net cape kept giving off weird reflections.

I mailed Tine (from Germany) her dresses last Tuesday and she had them by Friday. Usually we all complain about the service we get from Australia Post but this time they did a great job.
When I get the dresses from Tine I will post a photo for you to see.

7 RANDOM THINGS

I HAVE BEEN TAGGED - 7 Random Things

I have been tagged by Ali at Alis Spot.

Here is how it works. Once tagged, you give 7 random things about yourself that no one knows and then you tag 7 more bloggers to continue the tag. Then contact each one that you have tagged to let them know.

1. I am scared of heights because as a child my father and siblings would leave me stranded in the middle of a Swing Bridge (I think it was at the bottom of Bell or Gaffney Streets in Pascoe Vale, Victoria many moons ago)and rock it from side to side to make me cry - mean isn't it.

2. My favourite Dessert is Apple Crumble and Cream.

3. I am terrified of the Dentist and his needles and would rather give birth than visit the Dentist.

4. I have cupboards full of unfinished projects. This year was going to be the one when I actually got around to finishing them all off. I better get a move on.

5. I can not stand drinking out of plastic glasses - it tastes yucky. A glass just has to be glass.

6. I have inherited my Fathers ugly toes with a very unfeminne looking big toe! Gross!!

7. I am sleep deprived ( so says the Doctor). What can you do when your husband snores like a ... a...... oh I don't know how to describe it but its very.. very.... very loud. So I just get up and check stuff out on the computer or iron or read. Anything to try and feel really, really tired. I guess I have been getting about 3 or 4 hours sleep a night for 25 to 30 years now. Oh well, such is life.

Now to tag 7 more bloggers. I hope you haven't already been tagged.

Shannon at Paint Mine Pink

Coll at Collsgarden

Ele at A Bit of Pink Heaven

Christi at Altered ambitions

Michelle at Gingham World

Sarah at Joy for the Journey

Joyce at Salisburys Corner

So lets all check out what they have to say once they post their 7 Random Things.

I GOT AN AWARD- The Power to Schmooze

The Power to Schmooze Award

How wonderful. Blogland is a fun, friendly place to be. I won an award from Michelle at Faerie Dust Dreams. Thank you Michelle. The following explains the award.
As Michelle says The Power of Schmooze Award is for bloggers who effortlessly weave their way in and out of the blogosphere, leaving friendly trails and smiles, happily making new friends along the way. They don’t limit their visits to only the rich and successful, but spend some time to say hello to new blogs as well. They are the ones who engage others in meaningful conversations, refusing to let it end at a mere hello - all the while fostering a sense of closeness and friendship.
What a great description of Blogland.
Now I must pass this award some more fun people.
First off Natasha at Natasha Burns Artistic Creations, Shannon at Paint Mine Pink,Gail at Originals by Gail & Tony McCormack and Katrina at Little La Las.
Thank you all for making Blogland fun.

TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY

Today is my Birthday and all of my family are coming home for dinner.

First of all I am off to the Wednesday Market at Mornington to meet my friend Lyn for lunch.

This afternoon I will then organise some easy fingerfood for our dinner tonight and then just wait for them all to drift in.

It is wonderful when everyone is together. So many conversations going on it is hard to keep up with it all.

SNEAK PEEK AT Paper Dresses

PAPER DRESS SWAP DRESSES ARE READY TO GO

Looks like my Paper Dress Swap dresses are ready to be mailed out to Tine. Tine lives in Berlin, Germany.

I really enjoyed making the paper dresses - I made 6 and then decided which ones to send to Tine.

One is a Halloween style dress and the other just a Little Girls Party Dress. The Little Girls dress is my favourite ~ but that could have something to do with the colouring of the dress.

I thought I would just give a sneak peak in case Tine checks out my blog.

Tomorrow they will be wrapped and on their way.

Thanks to Heather for hosting the Paper Dress Swap

25 DAYS TO GO - NOT THAT I'M COUNTING

GRANDCHILD NUMBER 3 WILL SOON BE HERE

25 Days to go before the due date of Amy's 1st baby. Lucky she doesn't know I have a blog or I would be in trouble for putting this photo on that I took last night at about 9 o'clock(not the most flattering photo but that's life). She is getting very tired and thankfully finishes work tomorrow.

We call her baby the 'R' Baby as if it is a girl she will be called Ruby after my Mum(Amy's Grandma) who has passed away- or Riley for a boy.

Amy and Ryan are both getting really excited about their baby. Me too, as I get to go in and help out at the delivery!!