tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76579641551866803272023-11-16T17:27:17.827+11:00A few of my favourite thingsLee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.comBlogger529125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-41787245100233568232013-11-29T22:00:00.001+11:002013-11-29T22:00:44.620+11:00A few photos ..Mads cake from the inside..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/140.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_140.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/141.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_141.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Everyone loved it...<br /><br />Sebs quilt that's off to the quilter tomorrow...mads should be finished I hope <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/142.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_142.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/143.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_143.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />And mad is off her to yr9 formal tonight..all grown up<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/144.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_144.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/145.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_145.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/29/146.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/29/s_146.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-21250938897314758922013-11-25T15:53:00.001+11:002013-11-25T15:53:03.563+11:00Happy 15th birthday Mad <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/24/2145.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/24/s_2145.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/24/2146.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/24/s_2146.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/24/2147.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/24/s_2147.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/24/2148.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/24/s_2148.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/24/2149.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/24/s_2149.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />6 layered rainbow cake with bubblegum flavored marshmallow icing <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/24/2150.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/24/s_2150.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-29529913470357766722013-11-24T11:46:00.001+11:002013-11-24T11:46:36.049+11:00Baking...Part 1 of the rainbow cake for the 15 yr old tomorrow, and a batch of choc brownie walnut biscuits..<br /><br />Fab 4 - coral made them and shared the recipe, but I had the book all along, maybe I should cook out of some of them lol<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/23/1385.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/23/s_1385.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/23/1386.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/23/s_1386.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-23650459329460243382013-11-23T22:12:00.001+11:002013-11-23T22:14:20.541+11:00Another almost finished Yes I dont quilt but buy fabric , and since I have so much fabric i thought I better make a quilt or 2 .<br />Mads is at the quilter as I write this , Seb is at the soccer tonight with his dad so off on a stitching frenzy I went.<br />I don't want him to see it, I got the Man U fabric from the UK , and has other things he likes - soccer - did you know he likes soccer :-) , batman, Star Wars, dogs, soccer ... And I put in a sneaky cupcake square ..mums obsession lol<br />Off to get backing fabric Monday , then to the quilter on Saturday I hope.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/23/213.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/23/s_213.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Monday is Mads 15th birthday..where did the years go ...<br />Lee-Ann xx<br /><br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-11112432571806573762013-11-14T17:56:00.001+11:002013-11-14T17:56:14.609+11:00Wow..it's November already...Where have the days gone? <br /><br />Update time...<br /><br />Well I have recovered wonderfully from my operation , would recommend it to anyone, :-) and feel so much better. <br /><br />I thought I was ok before..I wasn't. My mental & physical self wasn't me for quite a while, I can see that now.<br /><br />So onto a new me.. Also I am done 32 kgs, so a new shape too.<br /><br />I haven't stitched much but have acquired stash :-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1719.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1719.jpg' border='0' width='181' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />This is a new design by Lizzie Kate, and I have have this coming from Victoria sampler <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1720.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1720.jpg' border='0' width='106' height='127' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I have also done a macaron cooking class with the fab 3 , we had a blast and ate so many ..<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1721.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1721.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='186' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1722.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1722.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And we had our November GTG, my 1st weekend away in a year without children.<br />It was a weekend relaxing, eating , talking laughing and shopping ..things we all love., and being nerds..<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1723.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1723.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lunch at the Warburton tea house, then onto the yarra valley chocolate factory..<br />And meals cooked by all of us , the hit was Helens floating Island ..OMG was it Devine.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1724.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1724.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1725.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1725.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1726.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1726.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1727.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1727.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1728.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1728.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1732.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1732.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1733.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1733.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1734.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1734.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And of course I purchased fabric and a small red work embroidery Christmas angel.<br /><br />But I have finally used the fabric I brought last year ..a quilt for my Madeleine for Christmas , going to the quilter this weekend. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1735.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1735.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1736.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1736.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The orange is the backing and binding.<br />Sebs is half done, waiting on Manchester United fabric to arrive .<br /><br />While at the patchwork tea house I got this beautiful jelly roll of fabric <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1737.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1737.jpg' border='0' width='640' height='640' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Live the name too.. Scrumptious :-)<br /><br />And then somehow this jumped into my bag when getting the backing for Mads quilt..whoops ..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1738.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1738.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='149' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />The fab 3 are coming down in January and we are going to have a jelly roll weekend.<br /><br />School is nearly finished for the year, work continues and I'm now full time permanent which I am so happy about, love my job and the people I work with, so that's a bonus.<br /><br />My 2 favorite people are getting to big, Seb has informed me he is "officially" taller than me. Only took him 12 3/4 years .<br />Mad is turning into a full on hormonal teenager..no more said :-) <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1739.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1739.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1740.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1740.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And milo... <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/11/13/1741.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/11/13/s_1741.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-85872950703790966582013-08-12T10:04:00.001+10:002013-08-12T10:04:33.639+10:002013 GTGWell our GTG is over again....but only till November when we have another one.<br /><br />The girls...Helen Coral & Lissy spoilt me, they provided all the meals..and OMG they outdid themselves.. Beautiful soup, casserole, chicken pies sticky date puddings..cakes and cupcakes..we didn't starve lol<br /><br />It was a very relaxing weekend, where I was bossed about and waited on, and spent all but maybe 2 hours in my PJ's... Under instructions I'm nt to,do a thing. <br /><br />We did stitch...and Lissy had 2 finishes ... Woo hoo a miracle for us. :-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/11/1837.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/11/s_1837.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Beautiful flowers from the 3 most beautiful friends ever a girl could want xxx<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/11/1838.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/11/s_1838.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Cupcakes supplied by Coral, white choc & raspberry ...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/11/1839.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/11/s_1839.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/11/1840.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/11/s_1840.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Helen's sticky date decorated quite fancy...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/11/1841.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/11/s_1841.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /> Corals gift to us..a mug that has this cute cover with pockets in and around it <br /><br />It's sitting on my stitching table already in use...<br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-29365337085447595802013-08-03T12:41:00.001+10:002013-08-03T12:41:43.365+10:00Ok so....This year has had more downs that ups... I was hoping that would change..<br />And I thinking it had...<br />But a little minor visit to the hospital last Monday to have a full hysterectomy, put a slight spanner in the works. :-) <br /><br />What I thought was a simple visit to the doctor and a pill later ... Turned into this... it all snowballed in a good way. I would never have known my health could have been in danger with my insides as messy as they were.<br /><br />So it's a good thing..<br /><br />I'm home now - its saturday after the operation Monday , all went well, well as well could be when the surgeon went in and found "a mess" his words ...<br /><br />I'm good, there is pain and discomfort but I'm ok...<br /><br />And was spoilt with these...and a wonderful surprise visit from 2 very BFF's Coral & Helen, unfortunately Lissy had to work. <br /><br />But 1 more week till our 2013 GTG .. where I don't think much will be happening. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/02/2253.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/02/s_2253.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/02/2254.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/02/s_2254.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/02/2255.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/02/s_2255.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/02/2256.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/02/s_2256.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/08/02/2257.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/08/02/s_2257.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-51663438244247201442013-06-30T18:49:00.001+10:002013-06-30T18:49:40.124+10:00I'm still here....Nothing much has been happening except I survived the employee reduction at work.. 5 in my department left, turn up one morning, gone that afternoon..not a good day for all...but I'm thankful I still have my job.<br /><br />Kids are doing well, Seb is now officially taller than me :-) Mad is still not seeing her dad, so we spend a lot of time together. I would never complain as I think it has brought is closer together... <br /><br />I'm still going to Cross Fit twice a week now, can feel it in my clothes, but the scales are moving that number down :-( <br /><br />Stitching wise... I'm in a funk..haven't stitched since Easter.. But that hasn't stopped me from buying.<br /><br />The fab 4... Here we are after out last sat GTG in Melbourne <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/06/30/123.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/06/30/s_123.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Coral, Lissy, Helen and me.. <br /><br />Decided one night we will so a SAL -( stitch along )<br />doing flower power.... What were we the thinking?? I must have had an extra sugar in my hot choc giving me a sugar high...lol<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/06/30/124.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/06/30/s_124.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='181' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This is the fabric from crossed wing collection, dyed especially for it.<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/06/30/125.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/06/30/s_125.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />It's beautiful and HUGE !!! <br /><br />That little pink spot...that's a plastic bobbin wound with thread... <br /><br />I also had a chart - Token of Love I got with a gift voucher the kids gave me for Christmas , I was going to stitch it in red ..but I originally wanted purple..changed my mind and regretted it. I then saw it done in purple , so I splurged and got the purple thread...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/06/30/126.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/06/30/s_126.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />But have I started stitching..no . I still have my LHN Christmas cottages to stitch on my afghan... I've done 1/2 of 1.<br /><br />I haven't even read a whole book. I got the kindle , downloaded heaps of books, and started reading 1, but haven't got into that either.<br /><br />Need to get out the funk I'm in...<br /><br />Any suggestions out there?? <br /><br />Oh and I went and got my top of my ear pierced...with a NEEDLE ...OMG what was I thinking?? It hurt like %##}^£, it's ok now..when I don't knock, touch or catch it...lol <br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-41904306389764676442013-05-19T21:45:00.001+10:002013-05-19T21:45:45.965+10:001 year agoI was getting mums 70th party ready, what a year of changes I've had.<br /><br />I have got a tattoo<br />A new full time job<br />Lost 19kgs ..and more to go<br />Taken the kids to sydney myself..ok with mum, but I did it alone.<br />And I'm going to Cross Fit- and enjoying it..who knew I would like exercise.lol<br />And my life has changed ...<br /><br />I now realize I wasn't happy, and I was always doubting what was wrong with me, so much self doubt, why can't he love me, what can I change ...but I now understand..it's not me... I am not the problem.....there is nothing wrong with me. I was loyal, committed, honest & respectful... He can't tell me that.<br /><br />My life is about me living for me now, I need to look after myself and be happy to look after my 2 precious children.<br /><br />They see mum exercising , happier and doing things with them I wouldn't have normally done.<br /><br />They have a new mum, no more self doubt.<br /><br />And since I am exercising I need to look good, so I got myself these...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/19/390.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/19/s_390.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-51334560365047692492013-05-02T18:44:00.001+10:002013-05-02T18:44:03.739+10:00Sydney #2Sydney tower<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/219.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_219.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/220.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_220.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/221.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_221.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/222.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_222.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/223.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_223.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Sydney<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/224.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_224.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/225.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_225.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/226.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_226.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/227.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_227.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/228.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_228.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/229.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_229.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/05/02/230.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/05/02/s_230.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-25753074454909539742013-04-30T15:24:00.001+10:002013-04-30T15:44:49.729+10:00Our Sydney trip #1<br />Has come and gone so quickly. we had a great time and the weather was fabulous. I also had my 46.. Yes I say it , birthday as I'm still here, happy & healthy..mum spoilt me with perfume and a pandora bracket and bead , and the kids gave me a voucher to get a kindle... <br /><br />Darling harbour.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/04/29/2529.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/04/29/s_2529.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/04/29/2530.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/04/29/s_2530.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />ANZAC Day<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/04/29/2531.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/04/29/s_2531.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/04/29/2532.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/04/29/s_2532.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/04/29/2533.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/04/29/s_2533.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/04/29/2534.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/04/29/s_2534.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/04/29/2535.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/04/29/s_2535.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />An early birthday cake ....<br />More photos later...<br /><br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-80509012035840676512013-03-31T20:49:00.001+11:002013-03-31T20:49:29.656+11:00She has been...She waited until 7am as the kids didn't go to sleep until after midnight and I was in bed ..so she had to wait ...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/31/347.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/31/s_347.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />E.B got them onesies each.. Haven't got a photo of Mad but here is Seb on his Flash one...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/31/348.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/31/s_348.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And Mads 1D lollies from. The UK<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/31/349.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/31/s_349.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />We had a very nice breakfast, just the 3 of us... Chocolate, mocha & fruit hot cross buns to choose from, and Big M milk..their favourite..<br /><br />Then we went to mums for morning tea with my family...i made red velvet cakes <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/31/350.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/31/s_350.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Home for a big walk with Mad and came home with a lost dog... After a few calls and an hour later her mum was here to pick her up...<br /><br />Then we each did our own thing..Seb - Xbox, mad ..Skype, me - stitch..<br /><br />Then mum came up for tea.. Nice tea with just the 4 of us, normally it's the whole family .. It was nice to have a quiet stress free day.. <br /><br />The Kids are doing fine, Seb was to go to his dads tonight, but chose not to, Mad is still here with me, they are old enough to make their own decisions of where they want to go.<br /><br />Me - I am getting better day by day..and finally realize..there is nothing wrong with me, I did nothing wrong, I was loyal, committed and honest for 27yrs..<br />I can live with that... <br /><br />I'm getting back to cooking and stitching which I enjoy, reading.. I need to find the time still.. There are so many things to do and so little time..working full time sucks.. But it pays the bills.. <br /><br />Happy Easter xxxx <br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-41167485692136319242013-03-30T14:43:00.001+11:002013-03-30T14:43:19.426+11:00It's Easter...And 1 more sleep till Easter Bunny arrives... Yes he..whoops she still turns up here ... <br /><br />I stitched this little cutie yesterday and finished her today...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/2427.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_2427.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/2428.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_2428.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Happy Easter xxxx<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/29/2429.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/29/s_2429.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-41148009289288832712013-03-09T22:55:00.001+11:002013-03-09T22:55:17.049+11:00So as I said...I haven't been stitching ..but still been buying..<br />The Fab 4 couldn't resist this little cutey.. We all got suckered in to doing the auto ship program for Just Nan's ornament series.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/09/260.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/09/s_260.jpg' border='0' width='207' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Just Nan - Honey Bunny.. <br /><br />And the kids gave me a voucher for Christmas so it went on this...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/09/262.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/09/s_262.jpg' border='0' width='275' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Victoria Sampler - candy cane cottage ... To match the gingerbread house.. I will do one day.. <br /><br />And then I saw this...another Just Nan - Tea with honey..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/09/272.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/09/s_272.jpg' border='0' width='255' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And then.... The new Shepherds bush Grey snowman.. When I was in the US -Vegas went to the best cross stitch store and picked up the other snowmen, so I had to add to the collection...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/09/274.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/09/s_274.jpg' border='0' width='245' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And....... Yes another and.. This...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/09/287.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/09/s_287.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='197' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Quaker Balls by Amaryllis ... They have intrigued me so much. I had to get it..OMG the book is 30 pages long..but have been told they are "easy" ...mmm let's see if I ever do them..lol<br /><br />Now I am saving for this pretty little thing...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/09/314.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/09/s_314.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='276' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I am selling all my scrapbooking stuff on eBay.. Haven't touched it in years..so you never know how soon I will have her on my bench whipping up delicious cakes ... <br /><br />I'm now about to go wrap the birthday boys gifts... He had 3 boys over tonight for pizza...he said he didn't want a cake.. Until 4pm tonight in 35 degree heat ..he asks for 1.. So what does a mother do....<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/09/315.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/09/s_315.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Goes to the supermarket and buys a Freddo frog ice-cream cake ..<br />The boys loved it... Went down well with pizza...<br /><br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-68028963501480258182013-03-09T11:17:00.001+11:002013-03-09T11:17:08.251+11:00I'm still here....And almost back to sat soccer..today was a practice game..in the heat..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/08/2102.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/08/s_2102.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/03/08/2106.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/03/08/s_2106.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Now home in the cool..and this "little" boy of mine is 12 tomorrow. We have 3 boys coming over tonight for Xbox pizza and whatever else.. Then tomorrow a quite day playing with his presents ..then a family tea...<br /><br />All is ok here, the house has gone them and its all mine.. Thankfully no hassles, and he agreed to it all.. He really had no choice.<br /><br />At the end of April mum , kids and myself are heading to Sydney for a few days.. I need a break away...<br /><br />Seb is going good right now, seems to be ok with dad nights..Mad ...well she isn't even speaking to her dad at the minute, hasn't since end Jan, she has some issues with him and what he has done, she currently wants nothin to do with him.<br /><br />So she is with me everyday.. I honestly think he can't change how she feels, but she needs time..and we can't force her to see him..she is 14 and has opinions and a mind of her own, and forcing her with all those girl hormones won't do any good I think..<br /><br />Stitching wise.. I have done a small amount..but brought heaps...lol no stitching hasn't stopped me...haha<br /><br />I'm thankful I have what I have..it may not be what I want ..but it could be worse.. And I have the best 3 BFF's who hear my whining, and offer advise.. <br /><br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-62090137816271755382013-01-04T17:44:00.001+11:002013-01-04T17:44:53.270+11:00It's a tad warm <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/01/03/3419.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/01/03/s_3419.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=13/01/03/3420.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/13/01/03/s_3420.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='196' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-8427583547423786742012-12-31T20:05:00.001+11:002012-12-31T20:05:11.276+11:00A year to reflect...And one I want to forget..well part of it....parts beyond my control have changed my life...<br /><br />I have been separated for 7 years ..not by choice and silly me thought there was a glimmer of hope we would get back together one day.. <br /><br />That day will never come now... He has hurt me to much over the last 4 months more than I could ever imagine... <br /><br />Its hard to hear the words.. "I don't love you " and "I've met someone" and lies ... virtually all in one go... It hurts ...<br /><br />So in the course of these months I now have arrangements under way for me to buy him out of the house... Big and scary move for me.. <br /><br />I also started work full time in May, perfect timing in a way.. .also hard to leave the kids alone in school holidays.. But I'm grateful I have a job and hoping it will lead to some sort of security for me.. I have lost my "back up " person... <br /><br />I also have to make visitation times with him with the kids.. That's the hardest thing to do... I had them to be with me/us .not to spend time at dads place... <br /><br />Kids are finding it hard, seb especially , mad is not "caring"... Hard to also<br />See your kids hurt.<br /><br />I am now titled "separated" not a word I thought I would ever associate myself with..<br /><br />I hate the thought of someone else in the kids lives, and in his...<br /><br />I hate that this is none of my choice and I'm dealing with banks, lawyers, upset kids, my hatred for him, being hurt by him... And alone...all things <br />I never wanted to be or do...<br /><br />It's hard to wish him happiness right now.. I don't... i can't.. .I would like him to turn around in 6 mnths time and realize what a huge mistake he has made and feel the way I do right now...<br /><br />Tonight I'm not the best ...it's final, it's goodbye....<br /><br />I have to start Jan 1st 2013 as a new day , a new year , an independent single mum, home owner and care taker /provider for my 2 wonderful loves of my life..and show them we will be ok, I will be ok.. Mum can do it...<br /><br />So good bye 2012 and goodbye Jon xxx <br /><br />Welcome 2013 with all the wonderful adventures and great things that will come into our lives....<br /><br /><br />P.s...any single, no baggage, semi rich, hunky guys who read this..email me ...lol.. <br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-83125804852441298962012-12-30T12:50:00.001+11:002012-12-30T12:50:16.628+11:00Not a bad job if I do say so...Seb wanted to use every piece of his car racing track..so after piecing and re-piecing it all together we were left with 3 pieces... Not bad for a mum who had never set up a racing track before...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/29/2143.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/29/s_2143.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/29/2144.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/29/s_2144.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-38548861431254775802012-12-25T19:02:00.000+11:002012-12-25T19:02:11.809+11:00more photos...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-10348622986114473232012-12-25T17:27:00.001+11:002012-12-25T17:27:37.048+11:00Santa has been....Kids were awake at 6.30 and here I was thinking they would sleep in..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/24/2944.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/24/s_2944.jpg' border='0' width='400' height='400' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/24/2945.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/24/s_2945.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/24/2946.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/24/s_2946.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/24/2947.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/24/s_2947.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My 2 very special loves.....<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/24/2948.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/24/s_2948.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/24/2949.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/24/s_2949.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/24/2950.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/24/s_2950.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My table & floor after the annual popper games....<br />We were all spoilt and have eaten way too much as usual...<br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-88321462185413640942012-12-16T11:51:00.001+11:002012-12-16T11:51:43.631+11:00Christmas baking and stitching...<br />Thought I better get into the Christmas spirit and make the gingerbread men the kids have been wanting to make and decorate...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2098.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2098.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2099.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2099.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2100.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2100.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The one with the overload of M&M's is Mads.. Surprise , surprise. :-)<br />Also the squeezy bottles with the icing tips were a gift from Coral and the most wondeful things..so easy, clean and cute to use..<br /><br />Also made these overnight minted meringues..you make them and put them in a pre heated oven , then turn it off and leave overnight...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2101.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2101.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2102.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2102.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />This afternoon , I'm on to shortbreads...<br /><br />I haven't stitched anything for the last few months..lost my mojo..but I have kitted up this cute little limited edition JN gingerbread mouse.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2103.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2103.jpg' border='0' width='136' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />The fab 4 weekend in Nov, these were released, think we timed the arrival of the email with us up late talking. Within 5 mins of looking at it, we had ordered 4.. Yes we are pathetic..lol but we have done the gingerbread scissor keep..so we had to have this too..<br /><br />Then I saw CCN releasing a monthly series of christmas houses ..<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2104.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2104.jpg' border='0' width='250' height='275' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2105.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2105.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='263' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Coral and I are doing them, we both brought the fabric and didn't like it, Coral came up with the idea of doing it on an afghan..<br />So her search was on... After numerous ideas , she found an afghan in her Aladdin's cave of stash..lol<br />It was big enough for 2 ..so I received this yesterday and it's already to go..she even sent me instructions on what to do..afghan wise and tacked the edges for me...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/15/2106.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/15/s_2106.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />I need to get back to doing things I love to do and it might just take my mind of all the other "stuff".. <br /><br />I need to realize I have 2 healthy wonderful children, I'm healthy have a good job, we have a roof over our heads, food on the table, so it's not all doom and gloom.. I am grateful for what I/we have... <br /><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-85090559297674059812012-12-12T20:31:00.001+11:002012-12-12T20:31:47.703+11:00High tea...At the Langham with my 3 best friends...<br /><br />The night before I had my work Christmas party..getting home at 1.45am to greet Seb getting up to watch a soccer game, then having 1/2 hr sleep before Mad gets gastro... Not a good nights sleep..lol<br />Then I wasnt going to high tea as I didnt want to spread germs..but the 3 most wonderful girls..Helen coral & lissy convinced me I should..and I did and glad I did.<br /><br />I've had a crap few months and needed a girlie day out, Helen shouted us as a thank you for her crappy year last year...lol I think I might be shouting them a trip to Paris the way I'm going. :-)<br /><br />But it was a wonderful day, shopping eating and letting it all out with 3 friends...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/12/97.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/12/s_97.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Some one is very excited with her lemon tart...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/12/98.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/12/s_98.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/12/99.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/12/s_99.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/12/100.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/12/s_100.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/12/101.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/12/s_101.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/12/102.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/12/s_102.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And to finish it off.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/12/12/103.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/12/12/s_103.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='247' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-32247336780085935042012-12-08T13:52:00.001+11:002012-12-08T13:52:49.926+11:00something to think about ..especially for me rght now ... Everything Happens for a Reason
Sometimes people come into your life and you know right way that they are
meant to be there. They serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson or help
you figure out who you are or who you want to become.
You never know who these people may be, your roommate, your neighbor,
professor, long lost friend, lover or even a complete stranger. When you lock
eyes with them, you know that very moment that they will affect your life in
some profound way.
And sometimtes things happen to you and at that time they seem horrible,
painful and unfair, but in reflection you realize that without overcoming these
obstacles you would never have realized your poetntial, strength, willpower of
heart.
Every thin happens for a a reason - Nothing happens by chance or by means of
good or bad luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments or true greatness or sheer
stupidity all occur to lest the limits of the soul. Without these small test, if
they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be like a smooth paved
straight flat road, to <br />nowhere. safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly
pointless.
The people you meet affect your life and successes and downfalls you
experience; they are the ones who create who you are. Even the bad experiences
can be learned from - those are the hardest and probably the most important
ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart... <br />forgive them,
for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious
to whom you open your heart.
If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally not only because they
love you, but because they are teaching you to love and opening your heart and
eyes... to things that you would have never seen or felt without them.
Make every day count. Appreciated every moment and take from it all that you
can, for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people you have
never talked to before, actually listen. let yourself fall in love, break free
and set your sights high. You can mnake of your life anything you wish.
Create your life and go ut and live it. I wish you all the best in your
endeavors as well as in struggles in life.
Have a fighting spirit and never hesitate to get back into the struggle.
Author Unknown <br />
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I need to follow some of this ... 2013 is going be my year and all the crap from the last 5 months will be over ...fingers crossed .. i never knew someone could hurt me so much by their actions..but i have <br />
decided to take control of what I can control, and forget the rest ...<br />
The main thing is I am happy and my 2 children are too ...so come on 2013 with new adventures for me ... whatever it may be ... and let there be some great ones ... Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-30854695663783930242012-11-30T22:00:00.001+11:002012-11-30T22:00:16.037+11:00Seb training with the professionals...4 Melbourne Victory players.. He had a ball and scored a goal in a game. His plaster is off and he is back....<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/244.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_244.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/245.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_245.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/246.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_246.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Getting his top signed....<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/247.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_247.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/248.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_248.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/249.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_249.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/30/250.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/30/s_250.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7657964155186680327.post-23098965322711527482012-11-25T19:48:00.001+11:002012-11-25T19:48:42.203+11:00The birthday girl with her cake<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/11/25/122.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/11/25/s_122.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Lee-Ann xx<br />Lee-Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16105779267857144193noreply@blogger.com1