The Royal Easter Show

On Thursday we went to the Show with Felicity, Cooper and Sienna, and Charlotte, Will and Jaimeson.  We met Auntie Jan and Uncle John at the CWA (Country Women's Association) tea rooms for their famous scones with jam and cream.  We began our wander around the exhibits after morning tea.

 I loved this floral arrangement in the Flower Hall displaying vegetables along with the flowers.
Cooper and Sienna were taken with the scarecrow flying in the breeze holding onto his pole. Although his 'angry' face bothered them and they would not be convinced that his face showed surprise.

 Felicity's Bible Study group new of this lady who had entered the decorated cake of the whole story of Jesus death and resurrection.  All the figures were cut from icing and it was amazing.  So detailed.

Here is Charlotte taste testing some new passionfruit Lindt chocolate.  It was yum.  Very passionfruity with that smooth Lindt chocolate taste.  I must look for it in the shops.

 Jeff and Cooper at the Police stand.  The bike was HUGE.

 I love the Food Hall with the district exhibits.  This north coast exhibit was a ship wreck with all its produce washing ashore.  It was amazing.

 Charlotte and Will introducing Jaimeson to the animals in the petting nursery.
I just love to see the adults getting up close and personal with the animals too, but it never ceases to amaze me at the adults who cover their noses against the smell of manure and hay.  I LOVE it.

 Cooper and Sienna just loved the ducklings as did my girls.  They were also intrigued with the incubator and watched the chicks breaking through the shells for ages.

 Sienna found this gorgeous baby kid trying to hide from the milling crowd.  She crouched down till she was face to face with him. It was so cute.  He kept shutting his eyes saying "I'm not here!"

 A SHOW MUST.
The Dagwood dog, Pluto Pup, or Hot Dog on a Stick as they call it now. 
I LOVE them.
Totally unhealthy, oooh but yummy.

 Cooper soooo wanted to ride this little train, so Sienna and Papa were very happy to accompany him.

 These ladies were so dressed up showing their horse.  Have a look at the gorgeous outfit on the middle lady leading her horse towards me.  I loved it.  So stylish.

 A Show MUST,  the iconic WOODCHOP.   This guy was from Queensland and was the Champion and was on a handicap of 35 and still won.
After this event they had a father and son woodchop where either one would fell a standing pole and the other would chop a block they were standing on.  He and his son won that too.

A beautiful traditional European carousel.  Sienna and Cooper loved it and so did Granny and Papa.  I love it when an adult rides free to support a timid child.

Surprise Surprise

I was thrilled to be surprised by my Strelitzia this morning.  I have been waiting years for it to flower and often check to see if it is sending up a flower spike.  This morning I found my gorgeous Bird of Paradise as a total surprise and there is another flower spike coming.

The Grands last week

 Here is Jaimeson on the move.  He gets about quite quickly on his tummy like a commando.  He can no longer be contained on his mat.

 Sienna is growing her beautiful hair.  She talks more and more now and is quite easy to understand.  She loves books and loves having them read to her.

 Cooper just loves his Thomas the Tank Engine empire and loves it when Papa gets on the floor to play with him.

 Xander was watching me blow dry my hair and ran away and got his battery operated toy drill to blow dry his hair too.  So cute.

 Xander watched his little Turkish neighbour slide down the poles of the swing and indicated to me that he wanted to do it too.  We had to do all four poles!

Mummy built Cooper and Sienna a great Mystery Island track with a flying fox for the train.  Sienna is operating the log lift.
We are really tired when we come home from spending three days visiting the grandchildren.

I'm back again!

Where have I been and what have I been doing in the last couple of weeks?

Sewing of course, except for the 3 days we were in Sydney visiting the grandchildren.
I have been busy sewing for my Craft Sale which I was planning on having in June, but the date I chose is no longer available so my next sale has been put off until July!.  Where is this year flying to.

Here is a pic of some the things I have created lately.  The pink bunnies/ blue spot are drink bottle holders (a new design for me) and matching snackpack.  Also in there is a nappy satchel too for holding wipes and disposable nappies in your handbag.  The green with hedgehogs are more nappy satchels with matching bib.

The crochet head wraps to keep ears warm in the cold weather are a new thing too.  I have made heaps and already given some away.  I am still crocheting baby beanies with the flower on the side and have made a couple of boy ones without the flower.  Must do more boy ones with ears and bear snout.

The bag and matching purse are for my cousins wife, Karen in Alaska.  Julie bought the fabric and handles and asked me to make the bag as a thankyou gift for when we stay with her and Ray in Fairbanks.

And here are some recent photos of the grandchildren taken last week.

Trial Post from laptop which we will have on holidays

Look what I have made

I love this fabric I bought and wanted to do something really special with it.  I drew out two of the little girls playing and embroidered their hair and limbs.  Then I appliqued on their clothes and painted their hair and shoes using fabric paint.  I embroidered the girl's hoola hoop last. I am thrilled with how they turned out.  I can't show the finished article as it is for someone special's birthday in May.  I will show it all to you after that.

I bought this gorgeous knitting book from the 1940's because I wanted the fairisle pattern for the toy soldiers.  Yvette said she remembered seeing a photo of Dad wearing this jumper when he was 2 years old and standing in front of their house Poppy was building in Jannali.  She found the photo in the computer file.

And here is a photo of the boy with the pattern now somewhat older.  I would love to recreate this jumper for one of the grandsons.