Here's to Motherhood

Thanks Bel for this (Thank Jen for giving it to Bel). When I saw this on our blog I wanted to share it with others also.



I don't know what is wrong with me today as I am highly emotional - maybe it is because I spent a day yesterday with a good friend who lost her little daughter. When I saw this it seemed to sum up everything I believe in. It made me remember what a privilege it is to be a mother. It is a blessing - not to be taken lightly. I know how blessed I am. So to all those wonderful mothers out there I salute you. You are what makes the world go around. You hold the responsibility of the future in your hands. Thank you for all that you do to raise the finest of fine children. Thank you for always doing and giving your best. Here's to motherhood (if it wasn't so early I would be raising a glass of wine in honour of you all).

Love to All
Rell

Off to See Guy Sebastian and the Rockettes

Tomorrow night we are off to see Maureen and her talented sisters sing with Guy Sebastian. It should be a great night. Luke insisted on coming along as well. Here is a clip down loaded to give you a taste of what I will see.

Love to All
Rell

Happiness is Spending Time With My Boys

These photos were taken in the park after Karen's wedding in July last year. I love the photos of the boys. I would love to take the credit for these lovely embellishments but you know the story they are from Time to Create. They are to die for.

This is where you can find out more about these beautiful products http://timetocreate.com.au
Or you can email Julie here for more information julie@timetocreate.com.au

Love to All
Rell

I Earnt My Money This Week

This week was a tough one and I know that I earnt every dollar and then some as Relieving Principal. Tuesday was exceptionally difficult with a child being suspended by 10.00am and then there was a large issue with a Kindy child that saw a parent become quite aggressive (and rightfully so) and then there was a child that had not been picked up at 4.30pm and it looked like we were would have to take her to the police station. Boy oh Boy and these were just the major things- there were a million little things in between. But I got through. I must admit there was a point where I thought about locking myself in the toilet but I was brave and faced it. I do work with an exceptional staff who are so hardworking and supportive. It really is a lovely workplace despite the challenges that come with it. I was quite sick this week as well. I am starting to feel better.

This is a photo taken by the talented Belinda Howlett. She took a few for us when we visited one day in the holidays. They look great. I can't wait to get my hands on them. Thanks Bel!!! Still missing you at work.

I look at this photo and know how truly blessed I am to have such beautiful kids. They are my saving grace during difficult times. Luke was teary this week when I was sick as he felt helpless in trying to make me better. He said "But Mum you always take care of us when we are sick." Hearing him say that and reflect upon the fact that I am there when needed made me teary as well.

Off to plan for another busy week ahead. This week we interview for our new Principal - fingers crossed that we get a super one!!!!!

Hope that everyone is well. Thanks for dropping by.
Love to All
Rell

Boys n Bugs

Here is another layout I created in the holidays. Ben is forever catching some insect and studying it. He thought it was Christmas when we found these insects all in one clump. This cute little lady beetle embellishment is from Time to Create. The web page may not be up yet but email Julie if interested and I am certain that she will help you out.

This is where you can find out more about these beautiful products http://timetocreate.com.au
Or you can email Julie here for more information julie@timetocreate.com.au

Love to All
Rell

LOL Had to Share This

THE MUM TEST
I was out walking with my 4-year-old daughter. She picked up something off of the ground and started to put it in her mouth. I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that. 'Why?' my daughter asked. 'Because it's been on the ground; you don't know where it's been, it's dirty,And probably has germs,' I replied. At this point, my daughter looked at me with total admiration and asked,'Mum, how do you know all this stuff? You are so smart.' I was thinking quickly and replied, 'All mums know this stuff. It's on the Mum Test. You have to know it, or they don't let you be a Mum.' We walked along in silence for 2 or 3 minutes, but she was evidently pondering this new information. 'Oh.....I get it!' she beamed, 'So if you don't pass the test you have to be the dad.' 'Exactly,' I replied with a big smile on my face.

Oh this made me laugh when I got it. Had to share it. Hope that it makes you laugh too.

Love to All
Rell

Jamberoo - Where You Control the Action

On the 25th of January we went to Jambaroo. We had a top day out - the kids had a ball. I think that they are just the right age to enjoy the rides. I was brave and went on everything they did including the Taipan. I laughed so hard that I almost wet my pants. We had a super time. We will definitely be going back again sometime soon. My favourite thing was taking the chair life up to the top of the mountain so that we could bob sled back down it. I was a little nervous but soon overcome the nerves and sat back and enjoyed the ride.

Love to All
Rell

The Web We Weave

Here is another little scrapping share. I did not get done as much scrapping as I would have like to these holidays. I only gto 4 pages done - which for me is not many. I really don't know where the time and days went. I seemed to be doing something everyday. I don't remember ever sitting around doing nothing.

I really like this layout as I do have a fasination with spiders. I love their webs and how they glisten in the early morning sun. I really love these photos and the embellishment just went perfectly with the layout.

Julie's web page is coming soon. This is where you can find out more about these beautiful products http://timetocreate.com.au
Or you can email Julie here for more information julie@timetocreate.com.au

Love to All
Rell

A Boy and His Pet

Ben just simply adores his guinea pig -Stripes. It was really hard for him to keave stripes at home when we went on holidays. He was really worried about her. As soon as he got home he was ready to give her lots of love and attention. Ben has made Stripes really quiet. I think that it is great for kids to have pets and take on the responsibility of looking after something. I always had pets as a kid and I still love having them.
Love to All
Rell

Sail Away

It is days like these that you just want to sail away. These photos were taken up in Iluka a couple of years ago when we were on holidays. Now the little sail boat is made by Julie from "Time to Create" and it is just gorgeous. She makes them in a variety of colours and they are great for beach, holiday or boy themes. I tell you for what they cost I seriously would not sit down and make this embellishment myself - all of the hard work is done for you. I have also been experimenting with using doileys on my pages. I used glimmermist on this one to give it a golden tone (can't really see the effect in the photo that I have taken).

This is where you can find out more about these beautiful products http://timetocreate.com.au

Or you can email Julie here for more information julie@timetocreate.com.au

Love to All

Rell

ps Happy Australia Day everyone. Mine went too quick. I am off now to have a family BBQ

Project Photos

These holidays I undertook the huge task of getting my everyday photos into all of the same albums and putting them in year order. Now when you start a big project like this it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel - I thought that I would never finish - BUT I did. So now I have my scrapbooking folders and everyday albums in the same albums in year order. Slowly getting there with getting things organised the way that I want.

Now this year's project is "Project Life" which Belinda bought me as a Christmas present. So what I have to do is take a photo a day and journal to go with it. We will see how I go with this. I got my beautiful folder yesterday and I love it and can't wait to have a play with it. It will be interesting to see whether I get things in the right order.

I have tried really hard to do the things around the house that you don't normally get time to do as I want to be ultra organised this year. I am slowly running out of time and for the last couple of day we have had anywhere up to 10 boys playing at our house (I call it the home for naughty boys) - they are all remarkably well behaved actually.

What projects have you assigned yourself for this year??????

1) Project Life - will keep you updated. Double page per week - OMG I am already behind.

2) Keep everyday albums up to date.

3) Always keep in mind - LESS IS MORE.

4) Stay on top of things.

5) Blog at least once a week.

6) Comment more on others blogs as everyone likes to get a message.

7) Improve my photography and take one of Janine's classes.

8) Have some professional family photos taken.

9) Scrap one layout a week.

10) Enjoy being creative.

Love to All

Rell

Have Bike Will Travel

The boys have two great friends that live in our street and they all play together well. You have to keep an eye on them as they are always up to something - usually harmless fun. The other day they wanted to take their cricket set to the park with them so they needed a trailer for their bike so off to work they went. I must say their invention was quite creative. They got the base off our old recycling system, a box off the rubbish pile from nest door and some rope from the garage. Now if you are wondering what the stickers are around the box - yes they are VB stickers and boys will proudly tell you that they are stonsored by VB LOL. The funniest part of the story was when Dani (Mitch and A's mum) was over the other day looking at the trailer design and she said "gee that looks like the string out of Aiden's footy shorts tying the trailer to the bike." You could hear the boys gulp as that is exactly what it was. It goes to show a mother always knows.

Anyway the bike trailer works like a beauty and it has made many trips up to the park. The boys all ride together and come and go together. They play some other kids at the park and have a wonderful time. Some of the things they get up to remind me of my country upbringing where we would make the things that we couldn't buy.

Mitch and Aiden - we adore you and your family. We love having you guys around. You are always polite and respectful and you are a credit to your lovely family. We are so glad to have you so close. We are glad that you all get along so well. Know that you are alays welcome here and that you are never a problem. I have to tell you though the photos I have got will be used as evidence at your 18th or 21st. Sorry but it will be my job to embarass you in later life.

Love to All
Rell