Proof!

I know these are really bad photos, I had a lot of trouble getting them any clearer but I wanted to prove there has been some stitching happening!!!! I have spent the day working at the boarding house and managed to stitch while I talked to the girls. It is a Fairy 'Princess Diary' pattern by Brenda Ryan which is supposed to be made into a pillow. As I am doing it for my niece in the UK I think I will put mine on a bag instead which will be a little more postal friendly. I am using a 'Cottage Garden' thread in Tulip and doing it all in the one variegated thread. I am really happy with how it is growing and am actually itching to pick it up again. I will be spending quite a few hours in the car tomorrow so have my knitting ready ( I can't stitch in the car!)

(Both this pattern and the Cottage Garden threads are available to purchase at www.orangedaisy.com.au)

An evening at the theatre!

The 'horsey' one and I have just got home from the final production of this years school play. This year the production was 'Charley's Aunt' a classical and very funny comedy set in Oxford in 1892. There were only 10 characters but they did such a wonderful job and kept the audience well and truly entertained and laughing.

My boy!

I am so proud of my HS, he has received notification that he is now a Level 1A Referee for basketball, one of only 3 in town. He has worked hard towards this and it is a great achievement.

Off to the show!

Yesterday SH and I visited Sheepvention for a few hours. It is a sheep show and associated events that is on annually for two days. It is renowned for wet and muddy weather!!! and this year did not disappoint. In the past the schools have all had a day off on the Monday but in the Shire's wisdom they now have Melbourne Cup day!!!! There are sheep on display and for sale, working dogs competing (one of my favorite things to watch), machinery to inspect, an amazing fashion parade of wool garments with a competition for young designers, local food and wine showcased and lots of shopping opportunities. There was even a 'Nundle wool' stand. I think they had a good show as they didn't have a lot of stock left. We enjoyed our annual 'lamb burger' for lunch and met up with lots of people we haven't seen for a long while. A great outing but oh it was nice to get home to the warm!!

A gift from the heart.

SH arrived home from his weekend trip to Sydney for the football late last night and brought me a gift, the Lindt cafe was next to their hotel and knowing my obsession with Lindt chocolate and macaroons (determined to conquer them this year!) I received a box of 6 Lindt macaroons. He was disappointed that they are a little crumbly after the trip but I have assured him that the taste and enjoyment will not be affected!

Gorgeous Jimmy!

Thought it was time for a Jimmy update! As you can see he loves comfort! curling up on a knee for a cuddle whenever possible. He got a lovely new coat for winter which is keeping him warm during the day when we are at work and school, only once has he chewed it but luckily it was mendable. Has he been into mischief? oh yes, in the last month he has eaten a pin cushion and a hockey sock!!! He was very lucky they did not cause a trip to the vet. He still doesn't sleep at night, never before have I known a dog with insomnia but we are working through it. He certainly has got under our skin (even mine!) and become a much loved member of the family. We are still looking for a friend for him but waiting until the perfect companion comes along.

Happy Birthday Henry!

Today, August 1st, is all horses Birthday so it was fairly apt that we had our Pony Club rally for the month today and was able to spend the day with our special friends on their special day! Not so good was the weather, it rained and was cold and miserable all morning. We finished early so we could all rush home for an inside afternoon but before we left it was cake time!!! The top one was one especially for the horses, made from oats, bran, golden syrup, carrots and apples!! and the next one was the one the 'horsey' one made for the kids to eat. I purchased a horse shaped tin from Ikea earlier in the year and it is amazing how often it is used! Chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and mini m & m's made for a 'fat' pony but a delicious treat!! None of it made it home with us!! Look how much Henry enjoyed his horsey cake, he would of eaten the lot if he'd been given half a chance!!