Kindred Kollections

Good morning Sunshine!!

Last post I was talking about our trip to Brisbane over the weekend.  Claire and Greg have two sons aged 17 and 15.  The same ages as my two eldest kids.

Josh, who is 17, is going through those 'vampire years'.  You know the ones?  Up all night, sleep all day (when he can get away with it, that is). 

Unfortunately, Josh still hasn't caught on that when you stay at Claire and Gregs place, there is no opportunity to be a 'vampire'.  Well, not the sleeping in till all hours of the day part anyway. 

Claire loves to sing to him if he won't get up and this past weekend was no exception.  I must say, her boys, hardly ever sleep in!!! You would understand if you could hear her sing.  This weekend even Molly the dog joined in.  Josh still didn't get up straight away ( I might also add here that it was 2pm) and was then consequently covered in water from Jordon. 

NOTE: There are no photos of the water incident happening or afterwards as we all bolted!!!!!!!!!! He did actually get up at that stage though. Hehehehe..

Wonder when he will catch on??

Cheers,

SUE

Just what I needed..........

I have just had THE best weekend away in Brisbane.  Stayed with one of my besties at her place.  We were celebrating her husbands 50th Birthday on Saturday night and it was just so relaxing, being at their place and catching up. They have this amazing back yard that they have just finished, complete with pool/spa. Beautiful!!!!  ..........and no, I didn't don a swimsuit.  I wouldn't subject anyone to that!  Matt, my youngest, spent quite some time in there though and enjoyed every minute of it.

It's upsetting sometimes how time can get away from us, and so quickly.  Claire and I worked out that the last time we saw each other was in August 2010. Unbelievable!  It definately won't be that long next time.

I love though, how we can just pick up as though we saw each other yesterday.  Yes, we do talk on the phone but it's just not the same as being able to catch up in person.

We went down to the Wynnum area Sunday morning and went for a short walk.  It was such a stunning day.  I don't think we drew breath, we were talking so much.

We also went to the Wynnum markets while we were there and I managed to find some beautiful laces and doilies for some new creations that I have in my head, just waiting to come to fruition!

I even picked up 3 metres of some gorgeous white Guipure lace for $3.  I have seen a similar lace in retail stores for $12 per metre.  Woo hoo! What a find.

Well I'm off to play with my beautiful lacey finds and see what creations I can come up with.

Till next time, keep creating.

 

SUE

Compassionate Friends............Please help if you can!

A cyber friend of mine has an amazing mum who volunteers for The Compassionate Friends  and one of her jobs is to send anniversary cards out to bereaved parents and families.

If any of my arty/crafty friends out there like to make cards, and you are able to help this wonderful cause, I know it would be appreciated.

The address for the drop in centre is on their website, and if you send them c/o Lyn Macklin they would definitely be put to good use.

When the people who have lost a child receive a card to let them know that they are in the thoughts and prayers of someone on the anniversary of their child's death they are oh so appreciative.

I have made up some cards to send to Lyn as when I read Petrina's Blog http://scrap-petrina-just-scrap.blogspot.com/ it really touched me.  I can't even imagine having to go through losing a child, so for these families that have been through this, to receive an anniversary card and know that that child and all of them and theirs are in someone elses thoughts and prayers, must be a comforting feeling for them.

I hope you can help out this wonderful cause.

Till next time,

SUE