I have been such a slack blogger ... over the last 'week and a bit' i have had a quick look on the computer to read a few other blogs but haven't had the time to sit down and do a post on mine. Anyway, where has the time gone??I mentioned on an earlier post that we attended a day of scrapbooking with all the "Scrappy Chics' in aid of Daffodil Day ... well this was my main effort for the day along with plenty of chatting etc. etc.
This layout is from a group weekend I organised at the Blue Mountains in June last year. We spent the first night at Lithgow and went on the Zig Zag Railway.
They had a special event running called "The Wizard's Express" which revolved around the Harry Potter theme. The kids dressed up, and were sorted by "the Sorting Hat' to be placed into groups of Griffendore, Slitheren (spelling??) etc. etc. The train stopped at each station at each stage down the mountain where we were met by Harry Potter characters including the spooky dementors. When we got to the bottom of the mountain the huge workshop had been transformed into a dungeon where we were fed puppy dog tails (hot dogs) and other delightful treats, plus a magic show for entertainment.
Anway, to sum it all up ... lots of fun!
The second day was full of adventures at Katoomba and Leura. We visited the Leura Toy Museum, The Three Sisters, Scenic World at Katoomba (this is where they have the cable cars etc) and finished the day at the Leura Lolly Shop ...
What else have I been up to ...
Last Saturday Night I hosted a Trivia Night for one of the local Pre-Schools (Peter Pan Pre-School at Wangi). My son went to this gorgeous pre-school when he was little and I was happy to oblige with helping them in their fundraising efforts. It was a great night, they were a great crowd and certainly provided plenty of laughs.
Sunday we spent the day at the Park for our 'end of season' soccer team picnic. What a great bunch of little boys, they are real little trojans and certainly win the award for being 'great sports'. They got 'flogged' in nearly every game this year (only won 1 game); but still turned up every week with a smile on their faces and happy to be with their mates ... well done boys. My husband is their coach and they thanked him with a gift of a lovely Newcastle Knights shirt (anything Newcastle Knights is a sure thing) ... he is so proud of them all.
This week has been chaos in our house. My kitchen is pulled apart (cupboards emtied and no appliances) ready for the kitchen man to come on Tuesday to install my new kitchen ... yeaahhh! My DH has been so busy trying to dodge the rain and finish the house exterior and yard. He got the new fence frame up this week ... at least it looks like we are making progress.
I have been busily organising the final details for our snow trip in 3 weeks. Really looking forward to this (another one of those group holidays) ... and then ... two weeks later we leave for our big holiday travelling the South Coast, Great Ocean Road and Victoria ... Oooohhh, i can't wait!
Well if you are still awake and reading this, give yourself a pat on the back :o))
I am working on a little project for a friend but can't share it with you yet (secret squirrel business!!). Will show you soon.
Have a great weekend,
Cheers,
JULIE x
2 comments:
WOW how much fun was the "wizards express" I bet the kids and the big kids had a fantastic time. what a great idea.
Good luck for Tuesday with the new kitchen, very exciting.
Can't wait to see the secret project.
talk soon
Cherie
I said on the day that I LOVED this lo... it's gorgeous, and what a great idea for the train trip. Do they do those regularly?? and if so, how do you find out about it?? Good luck with your renovating, and your secret ?? Hmmmm wonder what it is :) xx
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