tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327989442024-02-04T03:06:22.542+10:00Linda's MuseLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-62209071999042795512019-03-18T12:30:00.000+10:002019-03-18T12:30:03.919+10:00Fish and ChipsThe "fish n chippery" at Cleveland Point is where we go when we want some fish and chips. I chose barramundi and it was so fresh. My husband is horrified whenever I put vinegar on my fish and chips, but that's the way I like them.<br />
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The surroundings were beautiful and even though it was so windy it was still delightful to sit outside and watch the water not so gently lapping against the sea wall. <br />
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We had to smile at the seagulls who gather as soon as someone sits down with some food. We didn't feed them but one managed to get a chip.<br />
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It is always such a great joy every year to look out for a baby kookaburra (it is always around Christmas Day that we usually have our first sighting). Happily this year there are at least two babies. They are so adorable and we absolutely love them.<br />
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I am taking part again in <a href="http://aliedwards.com/one-little-word">Ali Edwards' One Little Word</a> again this year and my word is FOCUS. I am excited about working with this word during the year. I really want to focus on the things dearest to me - my family, my health, my home and my interests. Hopefully I can focus on what I have NOT what I think I have to have. <br />
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I love oracle cards and one of my favourite decks is Connected and Free. I pulled these two cards when asking about 2016. I was thrilled to see Abundance (this word keeps cropping up for me lately) and the card for the Third Eye Chakra - this is the card of sight and awareness.<br />
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Looking forward to being a bit more focused on my blog this year :)Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-40711532414239089482015-09-21T10:37:00.001+10:002015-09-21T11:00:23.006+10:00This and That<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I feel so happy that I am finally quilting again. It seems such a long time since I have wanted to pick up a needle and sew. I have had this Pies and Tarts BOM quilt waiting for me to begin again. I love bright colours but I find that I am enjoying working with these colours that are not really me. I am not a paper piecer either but I am finding the process very relaxing and enjoyable. <br />
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My favourite flowers are pansies and I am filled with such joy when I look at the window boxes on our back deck filled with these delightful colourful beauties. Spring is such a wonderful time. <br />
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I am growing herbs too. Mint and basil are my favourites.<br />
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Even though I am back quilting I still find time for some mixed media painting. I bought some more Dina Wakley stencils and I had such fun playing around with them. Surrender is a word that keeps cropping up for me this year.<br />
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We visited the beautiful <a href="http://www.flanaganreserve.com.au/">Flanagan Reserve</a> camping area at Barney View a few weeks ago. It is about an hour and a half from Brisbane. It was wonderful to be out in the fresh air surrounded by beautiful scenery. That's Mt Maroon in the background. The Logan River runs through the site and it was such an idyllic and peaceful place. Our grandsons loved it. </div>
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Our daughter loves kayaking and she had a wonderful time leisurely enjoying the beauty around her. Grandson A also enjoyed having a paddle. </div>
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It was a great place to reflect on the beauty that surrounds us, how we must protect it and just how much I love my family.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A big THANK YOU to Mari, Jennifer, Carole and Ally (and Mel from last week) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">and a big THANK YOU to <a href="http://fromhighinthesky.blogspot.com.au/">Sian</a> for arranging the swap</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> This beautiful bird makes my heart sing with joy - from Jennifer </span></div>
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I was very excited to get my first postcard from <a href="http://fromhighinthesky.blogspot.com.au/">Sian's</a> Valentine Postcard Exchange. It was from <a href="http://www.ispeakmelsh.co.uk/">Mel</a> in the UK and I was doubly thrilled as I love Mel's 'I Speak Melsh' blog.<br />
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I love and collect LEGO minifigs and when I told my grandson A that nanna had the new unicorn minifig he said "that's great" and off he went to play with his LEGO. I was so thrilled, and I did have a few teary moments, when a few minutes later he gave me a unicorn that he had just made for me. Thank you A so very much. As you can imagine my special unicorn holds pride of place and every time I look at it I think I am so blessed.<br />
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I am taking part this year in <a href="https://aliedwards.com/shop/classes/one-little-word">Ali Edward's One Little Word</a>. My word for 2015 is CHOOSE. I had a hard time choosing between that and ENOUGH so when I saw these gorgeous little <a href="http://www.soulmantras.com/shop/little-talismans-set?category=pocket+talismans">soul mantra talismans</a> from Liz Lamoreux I knew I had to buy them. I love holding one, thinking about that word and just taking a deep breath.<br />
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Till next time.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-56590689328814068702014-10-12T14:26:00.002+10:002016-01-03T11:08:13.147+10:00Two visitors - one welcome and one not so much<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago we got a visit from a possum who often 'stays overnight' in our garage. Over the years she has brought her babies for us to see and that has filled us with much happiness and delight. We get visits from brush turkeys, green frogs, lorikeets, kookaburras and sometimes galahs and sulphur crested cockatoos - all are welcome. A not so welcome visitor came last week ......<br />
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a red-bellied black snake. A bite from one of these snakes is not usually fatal thank goodness but it was quite a shock to see it in a corner of our garage. A (very) quick call to the snake catcher and she was caught and released in a bushland area where we hope she will live a happy life away from people.<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-27691491517399317752014-08-03T13:26:00.000+10:002015-02-15T15:27:11.591+10:00a bit of this a bit of that<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here we are Grandad and Nanna in a drawing by our much loved grandson A. It is such a treasured drawing and it brings us such great joy.<br />
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I am taking part in the one and only <a href="http://www.dispatchfromla.com/">Mary Ann Moss's</a> sketchbookery class. This is my first attempt and I am so thrilled with it. It is such a wonderful class and I am learning so much especially just to have fun and not give up.<br />
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A visit to the Chung Tian Temple was such a delight. The gardens were serene, peaceful and beautiful. It was such a wonderful place to take some photos.<br />
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Spending time appliqueing is truly a joy for me. I seem to have been so busy doing other things that I have forgotten how much I enjoy spending time with a needle and thread in my hand. <br />
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Finally the joy of colour in our home. These two gorgeous chairs were once white and unloved. A couple of cans of spray paint and viola instant love and happiness.<br />
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I retired at the end of 2013 and I am loving it. I was asked by someone I knew if I didn't miss going to work. I think my photo says it all. The photo was taken while on holidays at Kirra Beach on the Gold Coast. I am enjoying my life filled with family and friends. I have been attempting some painting and having a ball. <br />
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I have been growing cucumbers - they are delicious and been out and about with my DSLR camera.<br />
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I have been having a great time lately with my Canon camera. I usually take my photos with my Sony cyber-shot but I have been trying lately to use my DSLR more. I must admit that I am loving using it.<br />
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I love these red chillies......<br />
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and our gorgeous tibouchina......<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-43399019344733466252013-06-02T09:13:00.000+10:002013-06-02T09:13:51.707+10:00A trip to SEA WORLDWe bought one year passes to SEA WORLD (Gold Coast, Queensland) this year. This is our third visit and we always have so much fun. The best thing for us is to see it through our grandsons' eyes - the anticipation, the joy, the excitement and the fun, fun, fun. Our first stop is always......<br />
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One of our stops is always to see the recovering pelicans who have been injured by fish hooks, etc. They are so DELIGHTful......<br />
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For me the best part is our visit to see the sharks, rays and fish. This time we spent most of our time looking at the reef section. The colours of the fish were breathtaking and we could have watched this amazing display all day......<br />
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Nanna and Grandad can't wait for our next visit to this amazing and spectacular place :)<br />
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<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-84833641237946051182013-01-02T10:29:00.002+10:002013-01-02T22:20:52.625+10:00My word for 2013 is DELIGHT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year I am taking part in <span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/onelittleword2013.php"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ali Edward's One Little Word</span></a></span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/"></a>.</span></span> There was really only one word for me for 2013. <br />
<span class="textMedium">Having three adorable grandsons I feel
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<span class="textMedium">I hope to find <span style="color: #3d85c6;">DELIGHT</span> in the ordinary and mundane,
in the extraordinary, in my successes and my failures, and in my
everyday life. I feel happy just thinking about my word - it's
<span style="color: #3d85c6;">DELIGHT</span>ful.</span>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-7659449728021279542012-12-12T08:02:00.000+10:002013-06-02T07:56:26.429+10:00Holly Jolly Sandcastle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This amazing, fantastic and delightful sand sculpture is part of the <a href="http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/christmas">Sugarplums and Possum Chums - A South Bank Christmas</a> [Brisbane]. It doesn't officially open until the 13th but to be able to peep through the fence was a truly magical experience.<br />
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When we saw the sculpture it was still a work in progress - the baby wombat has yet to be finished.<br />
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This is the back of the sculpture - around the side on the left is an emu (you can see his head in the previous photos) and on the right is Rudolph with a red nose.<br />
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I am sure this truly magical sculpture will bring delight and joy to everyone who sees it.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-53426696882847102572012-11-05T13:41:00.000+10:002012-12-12T10:42:10.332+10:00Love my macro lens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have always wanted a macro lens and I finally decided that the time had come. I bought a Canon EFS 60mm f/2.8 macro lens and I absolutely love it. I am still not very confident but I like the results so far. I can't wait to take some portrait shots of our darling grandsons. I am looking forward next year to taking lots of photography classes.<br />
I have taken part in some wonderful and inspiring online classes lately - the divine <a href="http://hannahmarcotti.com/">Hannah Marcotti</a> classes are such a joy.<br />
My camera muse is calling so...........until next time!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-49649355372534970342012-09-24T11:37:00.001+10:002012-12-12T10:41:59.863+10:00Nanna has a new toy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have watched my grandson, Ashton, have a great time on his iPad and I decided that I would really like to have one. My daughter, grandsons and I went off to the Apple store with the intention of buying a black frame and blue cover. As soon as we saw the white one it was love at first sight and the pink cover just had to come home with me. I love love love my iPad and I know I will have so much fun with it. If I need help I can always get my grandson to help me.<br />
I love digital scrapbooking and I just had to have the stencil of the lips on my photo. They are from a kit by <a href="http://www.deviantscrap.com/shop/product.php?productid=18423&cat=0&page=1">Holliewood Studios</a> at one of my favourite online shops <a href="http://www.deviantscrap.com/">Deviant Scrap</a>.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-22672065993337360152012-09-05T13:59:00.000+10:002012-09-05T14:13:46.048+10:00Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We visited the Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm near Boonah, Queensland. What a wonderful time we had. The lavender was in bloom and just beautiful. The food was divine and the lavender icecream was absolutely delicious. A visit to the shop was a must and I came home with some lovely lavender soap and two French lavender plants. It was wonderful to visit such a beautiful place with my gorgeous grandsons (and their Mummy and Daddy). A day not to be forgotten.<br />
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Our darling grandson, Ashton, now has a pair of Crocs just like his nanna. He wouldn't stay still long enough for me to get a photo of him wearing them (hopefully later). I just love my Crocs and I even wear them to work - they are so comfortable and I am so thrilled that Ashton and I can have fun, fun, fun in our Crocs.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-83643818907192826362012-05-30T09:41:00.000+10:002012-08-13T10:27:03.150+10:00Our new grandson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are so happy to welcome our new grandson Harrison - he is just so gorgeous. His big brother Ashton is thrilled to have a little brother. Mummy and Daddy are in seventh heaven (as are Nanna and Grandad and Uncle Richard and Aunty Ann in NY). How blessed we feel to have two wonderful, amazing and adorable grandsons and now we can have double hugs and cuddles.<br />
ASHTON AND HARRISON - WE LOVE YOU HEAPS.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-80515574347783291832012-04-08T08:33:00.000+10:002012-04-18T07:59:57.813+10:00Festival of Sails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Festival of Sails is a local festival run in conjunction with the Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race. It is held at Redcliffe's Sutton Beach on Good Friday. It was amazing - lots of people having a great time, lots of yummy food, live entertainment and beautiful Queensland weather.<br />
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The view of the yachts was amazing and breathtaking. A perfect day. I did wonder though "where were all the seagulls?" and I found them .....<br />
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My favourite photo from our wonderful day was a photo of our grandson with his Daddy having a dip in the water. He had so much fun and for his Grandad and I this was the highlight of our day together.<br />
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Crochet has always been such a joy for me. I have been hooking some ripple blankets and now I have reawakened my love of granny squares by making BIG granny squares. I am having such fun. I love all the magical colours and everytime I look at them I just have to smile. One of my grannies is for our grandson Ashton and the other is for his little brother who is due at the beginning of May. Joy, Joy, Joy.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-87607406119276268952012-01-13T10:12:00.000+10:002012-04-18T08:00:13.350+10:00A Beautiful Start to My Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This beautiful butterfly came for a visit this morning. What grace and beauty to start my day. I haven't blogged over the last year but now I am only working part time I have time to enjoy myself and do all the things I never seemed to have the time for. I feel free and happy - I can go for a morning walk, learn more about my camera, see my darling grandson during the week, play, have fun and start a journal. What pleasures await me...tra la la la la.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-89474310889304186842011-01-09T11:32:00.000+10:002011-01-09T11:32:05.326+10:00Our gorgeous grandson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimxrC8_obHj0EAZJXmjddFMT657ct3ykc0-I1FhiXFlfzCTS-hQv65RuiiIEawscqL0H8JG6SQCrOTrQSWTXOe0VyOPwt07z8UkXo1xW2woH4LzlJVWwy5S38U5GFh7qf6tYkgw/s1600/Ashton+and+Mummy+at+Caloundra1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiimxrC8_obHj0EAZJXmjddFMT657ct3ykc0-I1FhiXFlfzCTS-hQv65RuiiIEawscqL0H8JG6SQCrOTrQSWTXOe0VyOPwt07z8UkXo1xW2woH4LzlJVWwy5S38U5GFh7qf6tYkgw/s320/Ashton+and+Mummy+at+Caloundra1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I can't believe that it has been six months since my last post. I have been busy seeing our wonderful grandson, Ashton, and his mummy and daddy , doing some online classes and even working on the weekend. I have promised myself this year that I will keep up my blog. I think though when you see the gorgeous photo above of our grandson Ashton, with his mummy taken a few months ago you will know why I haven't had that much time for blogging. He is just so happy, cute and adorable and his grandad and I love him so much.<br />
I have just finished a wall hanging for his bedroom - the centre block from Noah and Friends. I realised that I was never going to finish the whole quilt while I was working full time. I will post a photo in my next post.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-15526491167836554342010-06-14T10:03:00.021+10:002010-09-17T22:57:51.434+10:00Happy DaysOur darling grandson is growing so quickly. Here he is at 10 weeks old looking just adorable in his very cute hat.<br />
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I have been busy feeding my book addition. Here are a few of the books I have bought over the last months.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAXiMZ2cr-GOViR-8oEdYE7nGAU37lVncA7Jq6eztrJG1sgWGVOSIGCFCfptDTDUU0tQ6a-ODL77uuGqIT6sm1VCZTtHqL4xt3HwzmAEw10_43tn3b4SXW5s-BdlThdhyphenhyphenvPdygQ/s1600/some+of+my+new+books.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482416988250938402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAXiMZ2cr-GOViR-8oEdYE7nGAU37lVncA7Jq6eztrJG1sgWGVOSIGCFCfptDTDUU0tQ6a-ODL77uuGqIT6sm1VCZTtHqL4xt3HwzmAEw10_43tn3b4SXW5s-BdlThdhyphenhyphenvPdygQ/s200/some+of+my+new+books.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 150px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a>I have always admired Jude Hill of <a href="http://www.spiritcloth.typepad.com/">Spirit Cloth</a> and I am so excited that I am starting her Spirit Cloth workshop this week. I know I am going to be inspired and challenged and I just can't wait to start the journey.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-66594290146272270882010-04-05T07:26:00.006+10:002010-04-10T07:31:20.598+10:00Our darling grandson<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDA7HwbA3oAXz7oc-gBiOeavM1z0h87EwynzRKJtiVav-ejC4ZDlQvfDiWAwahQktFzlRXkgIrW39jnWIs4h5w9Nvy7gxYIyxnejEH5ICMs94FGU41_NX3A-BoJ1dKprwGeGREHQ/s1600/Aren't+I+just+the+most+cutest+baby+in+the+world+3.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDA7HwbA3oAXz7oc-gBiOeavM1z0h87EwynzRKJtiVav-ejC4ZDlQvfDiWAwahQktFzlRXkgIrW39jnWIs4h5w9Nvy7gxYIyxnejEH5ICMs94FGU41_NX3A-BoJ1dKprwGeGREHQ/s200/Aren't+I+just+the+most+cutest+baby+in+the+world+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456400618731160322" border="0" /></a>Here is our grandson, Ashton Stephen, not long after he was born. He has brought such joy to us all and I don't think we have stopped smiling since his birth. He is a very happy and contented baby and he likes lots of cuddles from his Nanna who absolutely adores him. Grandad has been very busy buying lots of Thomas the Tank Engine trains for when Ashton is a little bigger.<br />We are so thrilled that we now can be called Nanna and Grandad and as we look at Ashton we think of all the wonderful times ahead and I know the first time I hear him call me Nanna will be one of the most happiest times of my life.<br />WE LOVE YOU ASHTON. Lots and lots of love, Nanna and GrandadLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32798944.post-72143871690645653852010-01-01T11:52:00.005+10:002010-01-14T10:49:52.271+10:00Sparky's Owlet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kF8sk-1KgqQm4oDB_Amy4HkqWYYVuhR5hG0XMMp-W4GWSdABQiPPj4IsJiBamei1mBR_PcrfQiuJxIJ9w4PoyMJxtU8_is2C_QZQy0Kefe17jPIobpIGHycBc2mYblExeEtm-w/s1600-h/Sparky's+owl1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kF8sk-1KgqQm4oDB_Amy4HkqWYYVuhR5hG0XMMp-W4GWSdABQiPPj4IsJiBamei1mBR_PcrfQiuJxIJ9w4PoyMJxtU8_is2C_QZQy0Kefe17jPIobpIGHycBc2mYblExeEtm-w/s320/Sparky's+owl1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421585217351203906" border="0" /></a>I saw the most gorgeous owls on <a href="http://craftschmaft.com/">Craft Schmaft's</a> blog made with socks. They are just gorgeous and I wanted to make one before our Grandson is born. I bought the kit for <a href="http://craftschmaft.bigcartel.com/product/cloudy-mini-owl-kit">Cloudy</a> the mini owl and I sat this morning and had a wonderful time making him. I just love him and I hope Sparky (the name we call our grandson before he is born) likes his little owlet. It was made with lots of love by Nanna.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08205891889865159005noreply@blogger.com2