Where did this week go??

I am so relieved that our Birthday Season has ended, that I have done nothing all week! Ok so not totally nothing, I did a little crafting, a park play day and lots and lots of washing. I am finally caught up on the laundry after all the rain and nothing feels quite so good as an empty washing basket.

The other things making me feel good this week:

• odds and ends from finally finished projects,
• yummy Danish pastries and Pinterest,
• a 25 week baby bump,
• a 2 year old who still fits on my lap (barely),
• and maybe best of all - Mandarin Season!!

Hope your week has been full of good stuff too.

x Shara

Yesterday, He turned 2!

 

Gosh I love him! He had the happiest birthday. Blew out his candles 3 times and loved everyone singing to him. I'll show you later in the week what presents I made for him.

 

Hope you had a wonder-filled weekend!

 

x Shara

On this day in 1983....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today I turned 30. I don't have any profound musings on entering a new decade. I did, however, have a brief breakdown last night, and had a good cry. I don't know why. But I felt better afterwards.

 

Kaleb and the boys greeted me this morning with breakfast in bed.

A lovely card with learner writing.

A brief nap on Mama.

Cupcakes and candles from my Mum.

Enjoyed by Leo.

Continuous rain turns our bedroom into a laundry.

Looking through the hanging washing at the beautiful Tibouchina (Glory Tree).

 

x Shara

 

 

 

 

 

52 Portraits

I'm a wee bit late with the March photos, but better late than never, right?

Roman -

 

 

Leonardo -

 

 

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

x Shara

 

See more portraits over at Che & Fidel

Yarn Along

 

 

I just love how these turned out, can't wait to see them on our little babe! A great chance to practice the mattress stitch seam, too ;) I'm getting quite quick at it. Although I would much rather knit in the round, for convenience sake, it is still easier for me to knit flat. Practice makes perfect, I suppose.

 

The pattern is Tiny Trousers from Vintage Knits for Modern Babies by Hadley Fierlinger.

 

I've set out a 2 rules for myself for April.

1. Do not start any new projects. Finish the ones already half done!

2. Do not buy any more wool. Two baskets full is enough!

 

Hopefully easy to follow ;)

 

No reading this week as we are on school holidays, we've been busy playing and visiting friends.

 

x Shara

 

Joining in with Ginny!

Keep Calm, Craft On

First port of call on the crafting front this week, was a trip to Spotlight on Saturday to take advantage of their 40% off all Fabric Sale! I didn't go overboard, but I did deviate from my list a little when I came upon some rainbow fat quarter bundles. Usually $25 per pack, they were now $14.95! I bought 2.

 

After some cutting they are now ready to be turned into some deliciously colourful flags. I was inspired by some I saw on Pinterest.

 

Now I just need to get sewing!

 

x Shara

 

Joining in with Nicole at Frontier Dreams...

At The Movies...

My Mum gave Kaleb two movie tickets for his birthday last week. So, we seized the opportunity that  a public holiday brings, and asked Kaleb's Mum to watch the boys for us this morning.

It has been so long since I have been to a cinema, I think almost 2 years! Of course it was Kaleb's choice of film, so I was a little apprehensive. In the end, he chose well and I totally enjoyed Jack the Giant Slayer! Lots of funny lines, romance, action and disgusting giants! I love Ewan McGregor and he didn't disappoint in this film.

 

Jumbo Popcorn and Cokes at 8:30am? Well it was a treat!

 

 

What have you seen at the movies lately?

x Shara