Well, I know it has been a while, but I have been busy! Actually, it is not so much that I am busy, but that I am not at home. I am currently at my Sister's house in Tauranga, having a lovely relaxing time. She does have a computer, but it is located in the room that Aurelia is sleeping in, so I don't get much time to go on it. It is nearly her bedtime, but I thought I would quickly come on and tell you all where I have been. We are about halfway through our visit, and as always, I don't want it to end. I do miss my own house and especially my own bed, but I just love seeing my sis. I know when we get home it will be awfully quiet again after all this noise and chaos - my sister has 2 kids, a stepson who was also visiting until yesterday, and is currently pregnant. So, in all, pretty blimmen' noisy!! It is great though; Aurelia has such a fun time and basically amuses herself all day, which makes the holidays go quicker - I sometimes struggle to entertain her when she is home everyday. Just one reason I can't wait for her to have a sibling.
In other good news (consider this my Whoo Hoots for last week), my layout was accepted for publication in Up2Scrap, and I have now sent it in - my first time being published, yay for me!!!
The Sketchbook Retreat is coming up very soon now - less than a month away, I can't wait. I am very disappointed that Trace isn't able to come now, and that Liz won't be there for the whole time (if at all - are you coming for the day, Liz??), but never mind, I am sure there will be plenty of other lovely ladies for me to talk to.
My layout for Challenge 5 of the Sketchbook Olympics was another runner-up, which was nice. (Pictured below).
We had a great day in Rotorua on Saturday, going up the gondola and down the luge - I have some great photos I will post when I get home.
Had a great day out with DizzyLizzy on Wednesday; taking the kids on the train and out for a play and some lunch. Was great to get to know her better, and also to find out our husbands know of each other and have quite a bit in common!
I can't post any pics today as I am not on my PC, but as soon as I am home I will have some photos for you. Have to go now as it is Aurelia's bedtime and I need to turn the computer off! Have a great week, and I will post again when I get home later this week.
4 comments:
So glad that you are having such a great time!
Can't wait for the retreat and thanks heaps for the lift there and back!
Sounds like you are having a fanastic break! Yay you!
BTW, did you know that your blog isn't updating on Bloglines? Last time it updated was 27 Sept.
The only way I knew about this post was I am transferring all the blogs I read over to Google Reader (no longer using Bloglines as it is unreliable, and I guess you saw my email about my blog and the experience I'm having?)
I'll be at the retreat, and I'll talk to you! But you're right, you will make some great new friends there.
Glad you are enjoying your time in Tauranga :-)
Well done on the up2scrap looking forward to seeing the layout.
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