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Laila is Five!

Last week was Lailas birthday, she turned five. She was very spoiled with pressies, and all the usual party stuff. She kept saying “This is the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!” and “Oh I am so HAPPY!”

Today she wore the outfit that her Pop bought her. When he was out shopping he [...]

Totally ripped off!

Whilst shopping the other day for necessities I was meandering down the cleaning aisle when I happened upon a product that immediately made me stop dead in my tracks.
The Chux SUPERwipe.
‘At last!’ I thought. ‘Those R and D people have FINALLY twigged and developed something we actually NEED!’
Forget toothbrushes with flexible handles [...]

Relay for Life Charity Ball

On the weekend we attended a Relay for Life Charity Ball, a fundraiser to raise money for the Cancer Council. It was a great night that raised $10,000 for a good cause, and helped to increase awareness about cancer.

After this event however I took with me a far greater message, and in a [...]

Mr J strikes again

You gotta love it when the kids are all playing busily and you actually get to achieve something that has been bugging you.
My floors, for example. Definitely not at their best. I have been trying to clean them for a couple of days, but finding a time where Mr J is [...]

Am I a Feminist?

About eighteen months ago, Em and I were sitting on a wall at my house. It was two o’ clock in the morning, and my hubbys 30th birthday party was drawing to an end. Em and I were talking in that easy, relaxed way you can with a friend of 27 years, after [...]

I guess life does go on…

The other day Rogy and I were driving through Subiaco, engrossed in conversation about our kids upcoming birthday parties. Laila wants a Fairy Pirate Party, and Krista wants a Pyjama Pizza Party. Rogy turned to me and said something like “It’s so sad, isn’t it?” and I looked at him quizzically and said [...]

Gathering creative inspiration

Yesterday Roger took the kids to visit their cousins, so I could have a few hours at home to complete some work on my computer. A quiet house should ensure productivity- no interruptions, no kids needing stuff every two minutes…. just me, my laptop and a silent house.
As the garage door rolled shut and [...]

Muffin Top Picture Update

Time for a progress pic of the muffin.
Original picture- taken 23rd August 2008

New pictures- taken today