Susan's Quilt

This year, for the xmas draw,

I scored Susan, Peters sister.

I decided to create a quilt for her.

I stippled an all over swirly pattern,

my first attempt of stipple.

I was really happy with how it all came together.

I contemplated keeping it for myself

but I quickly attached the label

then I knew I would have to part with it.

Jacqueline :)

An 8 Year Old Visits

I want to share these amazing drawings.

Do you recognise this painting?

Before the xmas crazy set in, we had the pleasure

of a lovely visit from an eight year old boy.

He bought his sketch book along for

me to have a look at.

I was amazed at his drawings - he is only 8!

What a talented young man.

Self portrait, fantastic job Mr 8.

Here's the real 8 year old (left).

His mum was working, so he spent the morning with

2nd born, 3rd born and myself.

He is very interested in the

vegie patch and cooking,

we picked some zucchini and some herbs

and made a zucchini slice

The boys ate their zucchini slice for lunch.

After lunch, the 8 year old showed us another

special talent he has, he can burp the alphabet!

2nd born was laughing so much, he could hardly breath.

It was very funny

Boys will be boys!

I printed out the recipe for him to take home,

and included some picks of his

morning with us.

Thanks so much for visiting Mr 8.

We all enjoyed your company

and had a great time.

Jacks Zucchini Slice

1 medium zucchini grated

3 rashes of bacon chopped

1 cup chopped cooked chicken

1 cup self-raising flour

4 eggs

1 large onion finely chopped

1 cup grated cheese

½ cup olive oil

Shake of mixed herbs (or fresh herbs are better)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

Pour into a lined baking dish.

Cook for approx 30 mins at 200 deg

Jacqueline :)

Record Sales

Yesterday the boys and I set up our annual

Reindeer Food Shoppe

The boys had so much fun playing real shops.

We placed this sign out on the road,

did some modern day marketing

via facebook, text message's and email.

Word got around town pretty fast and trade was brisk

They set up shop at 9am,

we decided if they had a sleep in the arvo

they would be able to stay up late

and trade into the evening,

so of they went to catch some zzzzzz's

We all did actually :)

We placed our trading table out on the footpath

and the boys still made money while they slept!

Evening trade was a little slower, but still steady.

Thismorning we tallied up the loot and had

$105

not bad for 50 cents a bag,

the boys are not sure what to spend their earnings on yet.

(Just quietly...

I think it should be something for mum

for filling all those little bags!)

It was a big day, closing up shop at 10pm

the boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves,

as did the grown ups and the customers.

Thanks to everyone that called by

and well done to the 3 little boys to stick it out all day

Plans are already under way for next years shoppe.

Jacqueline :)

Note: I have been creating, just can't show them yet.

Knee Deep

This afternoon I've been knee deep

in bird seed and glitter.

More about this later.

Have a great weekend.

Jacqueline :)

Nursery Rhyme Nightmares

 

A few days ago,

I overheard the bedtime story being lovingly read to the 3 little ones.

I had a giggle to myself.

It went like this
There was a little man,

And he had a little gun,

And his bullets were made of

lead, lead, lead;

He went to the brook,

And saw a little duck,

And shot it through the

head, head, head.

The book belongs to Peter,

from his younger days.

Things have changed.

Does the lamb in the top pic look like

it is having the life squeezed out of it

by that lovely little girl,

or is that just my imagination?

Jacqueline :)

The Birthday

The birthday get together was 3 weeks ago now.

We had a BBQ at home with some friends and lots of kids.

I think the kids out numbered the grown ups,

but they were all beautifully behaved.

It was a very hot night, I bought a bucket of water pistols

and sidewalk chalk for them to decorate the driveway.

A couple of teenagers also attended, they did some

fantastic, creative grafitti on the drive.

A nice night was had by all.

Lisa made a lovely cake - thanks Lisa!

And, these are some of the lovelies that apperaed on the day,

thanks Peter & the boys, Ray & Lisa, Lyndal & Ross,

Simone & Andrew, and Jenni, Daniel & Chris,

I've been very spoilt.

Thanks to everyone for you thoughtful birthday greetings.

And thanks to about 20 kids for your perfect behaviour!

Jacqueline :)