Busy, Busy Busy!

***WARNING very long post***

I can't begin to tell you how busy I have been! Well ok let me tell you, or even better show you.

Wed 13th May

I attended Maxine and Audrey's class at Tomorrow's Memories, which was alot of fun - Thanks ladies loved it!

On the same evening I drew Meredith's name out of the hat (well it was a little felt bag really) for a photographic session to the value of $225.00 donated by moi. Meredith is a regular at Tomorrow's Memories and provides lots of laughs at the Moonlight Scraps so I can't wait to do this photoshoot with her - it should prove alot of FUN!

Thu 14th May

I attended Tomorrow's Memories again for the Australia's Biggest Morning Tea which was very yummy....see....

Krissy's Rocky Road was to die for - except Vicki nearly choking to death on a piece. It's ok she recovered.

Make 'n' Takes. Tracey in full swing.

Auctions. Here's Clori with her Evana designed handbag - it was very special indeed.

And the beautiful "Inspiration Collage" was unveiled. Those who chose to participate in this amazing Artwork purchased a starter pack and went to work creating a "plaque" to add to the frame which adorns the wall at Tomorrow's Memories. It was a fantastic project to be a part of and I spent nearly an hour just looking at all the intricate details of each of the pieces. Stunning result! Lots of money was raised too for the Cancer Foundation of WA as part of the morning - lots of generous ladies!!!!

Friday 15th May

Back to Tomorrow's Memories in the evening (I was considering making up a bed in the kids playroom at this stage!) after taking Renae to the beautician for nails and eyebrow wax (I'll explain that one next). As part of the Birthday celebrations they decided to turn their Friday night Moonlight scrap into a Red Carpet event - formal dress was required (made from paper of course) and we were greeted with a glass of champagne on the Red carpet and welcomed with style. Lots of fun was had by all and congratulations to Amanda who won best dressed on the evening with a stunning outfit made from pale blue crepe paper. Here she is with Krissy- Photo blatently stolen from Krissy's blog - I'm sure she won't mind!

Sat 16th May

This day was possibly the biggest day of Renae's life yet - Year 12 School Ball. I haven't totalled the amount of kms I did this day but it was all worth the rush, stress and military precision the day required to be a success. Here she is all dressed up and looking just beautiful.

The dress was just sooooooo Renae and she looked comfortable which I can honestly say that some of the girls didn't look comfortable at all - ever practical my daughter and I wouldn't have her any other way.

Renae was very particular about how she wanted her hair and I have to thank our good friend Luisa for creating exactly what she had in mind - I helped her take it out at the end of the evening and I can tell you now that it was never going to fall out - I think there were about 100 pins hidden under those curls!

No Gemma wasn't Renae's date but I just love this photo of the two of them! Gemma is already planning hers - Whoa girl - let me recover from this one first - luckily I have 2 years to do just that.

OK let's fast forward now to last Tuesday/Wednesday

Wed 20th May

Gemma swam in the National Christian Schools Swimming Championships at Challenge stadium as part of the Western Australian team. After a training session on Tuesday we stayed overnight at the Sorrento Beach Resort and had a very early start on Wednesday morning arriving at the stadium by 7.30am for another 8am training session. Gemma had a long wait during the day as she was to swim in event 70 (the 50m Freestyle relay) and event 84 (50m Medley Relay) which was the very last race. Gemma placed fourth in both races which was a fantastic effort and I was one very proud Mum. She carried herself perfectly during the championships even though she was quite nervous to be competing at such a high level. Great job sweetheart!

Nervously waiting behind the blocks.

Sat 23rd May

I photographed a small wedding (referral came from Lis - Thanks Lis!). This wedding was supposed to take place down by the river but given the freezing temps and first winter rains we had all day Friday and into Saturday they decided to go indoors at Sitella Winery at the last minute - A wise choice! Here's just a sneak peek at the bride - stunning!

OK I'm done - all caught up now. So if you made it this far then thanks for your patience!

I have 2 birthday's this week - Steve's and my Goddaughter Georgia's oh and a Dance competition for Gemma - another busy one coming up me thinks.

Enjoy your week and hopefully I might get some creating done sometime soon to share with you.

Today's the big day

Tonight at Tomorrow's Memories I will draw the Birthday prize out of the hat for a Photoshoot with yours truly to the value of $225.00......if you live locally and would like to enter then simply visit Tomorrow's Memories before 8.30pm tonight and you will get a ticket into the draw. As simple as that, you don't have to buy anything, just visit them and wish them a Happy 5th Birthday - EASY!!!!!!!!!!!!

But if you do find something you fancy and let's face it, that's not too hard at TM's then you will get...................drumroll please maestro.................

25% OFF STOREWIDE TODAY ONLY

WEDNESDAY 13TH MAY 2009

(Floor stock only)

What have you got to lose! NOTHING!

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Otherwise I have been kept very busy here at home with Steve away and Renae's Year 12 Ball on Saturday there has been plenty to do. Amongst all that we are trying to sell my little Mazda 3 :-( and buy new vehicles - a process that is not all that enjoyable....apart from the fact that I'm impatient and want it all done NOW!

I have a Wedding to shoot on the 23rd May which I am really looking forward to.....simple ceremony by the river and lunch at Sitella's Winery - what could be better on a beautiful (hopefully) Autumn day.

I'll be back tomorrow to announce the winner of the photoshoot, so "see" you then!

Happy Mother's Day and Special Announcement

I'd like to wish all those Mum's out there a very special Mother's Day and I hope you were thoroughly ruined like I was!

Also a very important announcement!

to Tomorrow's Memories!!!

"Come in and wish us a happy birthday and you will receive a ticket into the draw to win…. A photographic session to the value of $225.00 kindly donated by Sharon Manning! "

Find out more here............http://tomorrowsmemorieswa.blogspot.com/

How exciting! Make sure you get into the shop and join in the celebrations, there's heaps going on and heaps you can share in, what have you got to lose! NOTHING!

Good Luck Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See you Wednesday night for the draw, Thursday morning for Morning Tea (check out their blog) and Friday night again at the Red Carpet Moonlight Scrap.....wow it's going to be a busy week for me.

Too much going on

There is so much to share about what has happened in the last few weeks I will try and keep it short and to the point.

Gemma competed in the West Coast Dance Festival during the holidays and placed 2nd in the Novice - Modern Jazz section for Under 16's, so proud of her! She has worked so hard since the beginning of the year on her solo routine and improved so much. Well done Chicken!

Renae has been studying during the holidays ready for exams in 5 weeks time and also preparing for her first game of soccer which was yesterday - she played well and will only improve as weeks go by. Although perhaps we will remember the sunscreen next time, the weather was beautiful and warm which took it's toll on the players.

Renae's dress has arrived for the Year 12 Ball (16th May) and we have had our first fitting and will hopefully pick it up by next weekend.

Last weekend was a surprise 30th for our friend Luisa at another friends house (Cathy's) around the corner from home - the surprise part was a huge success - she had no idea!

The Girls!

The Boys!

Friday morning I went to Taylor's in the Swan Valley with Lis and Morganne for breakfast for an early birthday celebration and she gave me this lovely book which I am reading very slowly as I hope to make it last as long as I can - just beautiful.....Thanks Lis!

I went to Tomorrow's Memories on Friday night for their moonlight crop and they are celebrating their 5th Birthday during the month of May. Be sure to check out their blog or website and join in the festivities coming up! Lots of specials and prizes to be won.

Today is my 43rd Birthday and last night Steve cooked dinner (Minestrone Soup and Italian Meatballs and Fetuccine) and we had some friends around to celebrate.

This is what my gorgeous husband gave me......I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Swarovski "Sparkle" ring - girl's gotta have some bling once in a while!

These are what my gorgeous girls gave me for my Pandora bracelet - nearly full now, just a few more charms to go!

Steve is off to Albany for work today for the next 3 weeks (home on weekends though thank goodness), I'm going to miss him lots but I also have plenty to keep me busy!

There hasn't been alot of crafting around here lately with all the other stuff going on, but I'm hoping to get back into things this week as I have a few committments that have fallen behind schedule.

Oh and I hope to make an exciting announcement sometime this week too so stay tuned!!!! Something to do with a photoshoot by me that you could win.

Well I think that just about covers it. Until next time take care and enjoy your week.