HOTSHOT!

Yes I knitted!

And yes I played yardage chicken!

this is what I had left over from 2X 200g of Utiku yarn.

But the results were super cute!

A little knitted vest/ jumper with a hood and a pocket!

The little cutie pie heard me rejoice when I finished this knit (I am not a quick knitter- so it took longer than usual), and jumped out of bed to try and on and model in her PJs

Isnt she just georgeous!

I must admit, my little girl is so beautiful- without mother bias!  

 

my daughter- but in the 1940's?

this is a photo of fathers older brothers and sisters.  It seems that I have a daughter who looks a lot like my auntie!  Ill scan in some photos of myself at some stage, as I too look similar!

im 5!

Today we had a fifth birthday party for Ellise.

We had party food, all pink green and silver. And becuase I was the host, i didnt get any photos! Not to mention that I had it at 10am, so there was no downtime prior!

Balloons, cupcakes, pink and green lollies, crowns as well as a pony!

we got to groom the pony:

and ride the pony- even in a skirt

cuddled the pony

and shared the pony with 20 of her closest friends, including her sister

and of course there was a birthday cake

and the rule is, you have to eat all of your own name:

beautiful girls

I took these photos the other day, and apart from the new hair ties, I dont really have a theme or anything to write.  But they are  pics of my georgeous girls colouring in pictures.

buttons from Tessa Ann Designs

Summer days: the beach!

We have been a little slack in taking the kids to the beach.  te idea of sand between the thighs, in the hair and up the nose has put me off.  But there comes a time where we need to put these things aside and just pack a could of towels, a few drink bottles (and about $50 for fish and chips) and head down to the coast!

It was Lilys first time at the beach too... it was like it was her 1000th!

Us adults did spend most the time splashing, putting hats back into heads, smothering sun screen, running after Ellise as she fearlessly waded into water and supervising the bigger boys jumping off the pier.

for this reason we dont have many photos, and I will say with much disappointment, I didn't bring my camera!  All these were taken on my phone.  In my defense, I didnt want to get sand in it!

It was the most glorious afternoon, very little wind, just warm enough for the beach, but not hot!  I am so glad that I put aside my bias and took the plunge!

Ottobre Sudoku skirt X2!

These were meant to be finished prior to Christmas, but playing a little of fabric chicken (as apposed to yarn yardage chicken which is when you are not totally sure if you have enough yarn for a project) anyway, I ran out of fabric for the ruffle on the bigger skirt.  So the project got out on the back burner untill I figured out what to do.

Not a good thing to do!  When I did finally get the fabric, I got all excited and started sewing it all together.  Put them on the girls, presented it to all my Crafty Mamas, and realised that each piece is meant to be a different height!  EEEKKKKK! 

Not sure if you can see it here or not, but this is the other one I made a couple of years ago.

thats ok though, its still a gorgeous skirt! Plenty of twirly action.

perfect to play Barbies in.

or just to carry your baby around in your Ergo. 

And coz I love it so much- a collage.

Ottobre 1/2009 Sudoku skirt.

Summer days: Berry Picking

Today for a bit of a treat we took the kids berry picking.

can you spot Ellise?

Walking up and down strawberry isles looking for the illusive red berry!  And reminding Lily that you cannot eat the green ones!

Lily following along behind, stuffing as many blackberries and raspberry's into her mouth as she possibly can.  

Raspberry's, blackberries, strawberries, and also a few others that I have no idea what they are called.  And then on the way out some export quality cherries! 

One of our little helpers.

Has it really been that long?

Has it really been that long since I blogged?

I hope everyone had a fab Christmas.  My niece and nephew got spoilt with a little of my sewing.

Ottobre 3/2009

fabric: denim from SL

Farbenmix Hilde with an added hood

farbric stella from CM

And a 4yo boy who would not co-operate!

patchwork skirt for my niece, designed by me

Fabric: various places.