And the 3rd Bliggity Blogger in the list

Is.....Sharon (ksharonk)!

I wrote about her blog before as she was part of Jodie's list of blogs that inspired her. Ok so I am running out of time at the moment as I have 3 sick kids BUT they are all asleep and so I have to get a few things done so the house looks a bit cleaner....ROFLMAO....right so that should read...sit down have dinner put my feet up and watch "City Homicide" and then "ER"

So a short list for Sharons and I will come back later to extend the description OR you can be left wondering and go and check them out for yourself....Here they are

Antique Mommy

Sprague Lab

Digital Scrapbooking Info

3191

{ me } I DO have to say something about this one. This post has a picture of a family of 5. Not only is the photography fantastic but I love how she has placed the members of the family with blue eyes on one side and the rest have dark eyes and are on the right. What a wonderful photo!

{A}

And one more that she sneeked in at the bottom Creashens

OK Im off to have my hopefully peaceful night of TV. NO DH and only one child in the lounge room with me. Not bad...1 outa 3!

Some More Bloggity Blog Players

OK we have some more players in the game.

Jodie (jodie) on her blog listed these blogs......

Lanne's blog - There is some pretty good photography on here and at the moment some cool birthday ideas that could easily be adapted for girls as well.

Musings Of A Scrappin' mom - This lady has seven kids and homeschools them. There has got to be some inspiration there! And it is well written.

Sharons blog Artistic Musings - Ah well what can I say! She is a designer has my name or really I have hers and her gallery is FANTASTIC! There is usually a freebie on there as well. But then shes the next person that played the game so there is a list of her fav blogs on there as well.

Fresh and Vintage - You HAVE to check this one out if you love and appreciate designs. This one is probably more for sewers but wow! There is some really nice stuff on here for sure.

Shabby Miss Jenn - You have to know who this is right?? Well for those that done and love shabby designs for digi LO's this is one for you. She is right up there with Shabby Princess AND Jodie is on her CT. Lucky duck!!!

Anna's blog { just me thinking } - Jodie says it best "the queen of white space" She really has a great gallery to look at. Go and check this one out for some inspiration.

Peta's blog Crazy Little Me - Another PBP designer who has great designs and a bubbly personality which really comes through on her blog.

Oh and btw Jodie has a great blog as well and shows off what can be done with SMJ's designs too. She ALSO has a great sense of white space!

Combination post....with a Toot and a Blog Prompt

I didn't want to have to many posts so that the ANZAC day post would go to far down the list before Wednesday. Hence the combination post.....not that it matters that they are combined or anything. I suppose its just my weird/quirky sense or need to have everything specifically organised......lol.

First the blog prompt:
Spend 5 minutes writing about your advice for having a fulfilled life.

Started at 9.22pm

Wow what can I say about having a fulfilled life. I'm not sure that mine is totally fulfilled. I every so often think about how I can improve it or things I should try etc. But really I am pretty happy with things as they are. I just have to implement change occasionally to kick start things again. Well so far no advice for someone else.

So having said the above I suppose one thing would be to not let others tell you you cant do something. That would be a big thing for me. Someone who has influence in my life (from day dot this is) tells me I cant do something and for some reason I think I cant. AND I am not one to go with the "crowd" or anything like that either. I do have an opinion of my own......when I'm not trying to be politically correct.

Ok still not much advice there and its nearly 5 min's. I think another thing would be to be able to love yourself. That is important. If you cant do that then you cant love your life and be as fulfilled as you would want to be.

If that all makes sense.......well time is up.

Ended 9.27pm.

Time for a spell check!




Toot: I did a challenge on CCD and got picked as one of the LO's for the month. I am a little excited about that :)

Blog Prompt for www.digitalscrapbookplace.com Tuesday and Wednesday

I sort of miss some of these on the day because of time differences so occassionally I have to double up hence the two days together.

TUESDAY
Free Advertising!! Are there three products in your life that you just love (favorite scrapping designer? a cleaning product that does what it claims? or your favorite restaurant?)? Tell us about them! (Add links and maybe we'll decide we can't live without them either )


1. Digi Scrapbooking - I would have to say that not only is it a life saver for me to unwind with but I can see a long term purpose to it. I love that my family will be able to look back on it and see what they were like as kids. What I am like and an insite into the family.

2. My camera - I love my camera. Where would I be without it. I find I am taking it with me more and more places and finding heaps to photograph.

3. Usana which is something that I have just picked up recently. I did the "Reset" program and lost 4kgs (8.8lbs) in the 5 days!! I also lost my cravings for chocolate and sweet things. I no longer NEED them :) Well worth the money for sure.



WEDNESDAY

In honor of Sibling's Day, talk about your relationship with your siblings. If you don't have any, tell us how you feel about that.

Well I have one brother. Thats it. He is younger than me and lives in Sydney. To be honest I suppose we both dont know a whole heap about each others lives unless we call mum as we dont really call each other much. Although having said that I dont really think we feel a "need" to either. We seem to do fine with the relationship we have. I cant say that we have ever been "close" but I wouldnt say we werent either. He will tell me stuff he wont tell mum and dad (like when his in trouble.) He asks me for money (if you read this PK you still owe me from last time) and sometimes a bed when he comes down to visit. I havent seen him for...oww...about a year or more now but hopefully he will be at Grandma's 80th in June this year.

Blog Prompt for Monday

Spring always means change or growth. Any changes or growth going on in your life?

Its Autumn here so we are going into a dormant stage really. So I suppose my life is a bit reflective of the season at the moment. But then it seems to be like that way to much for me. I do want to be able to get out more with the kids. I think that Katie is just getting to a great stage where its not going to be a huge issue to get out with the three of them as much anymore YEA! Although you wouldn't know it with the weather it has been beautiful here!!!

I cant really say there is anything huge going on in my life at the moment. Things seem to be on a smooth running base although I have that "feeling." It feels like something is going to tip the boat. I hate that feeling but it does make it easier when it comes along as because I have that dread (usually) it never seems as bad as I have been feeling it could be. I hope that all makes sense.....lol. It is only in one or two areas though.

Everything else seems to be going well. I don't know I have always had that "knowing" thing all my life not as in Alison (Medium) type thing but just a I don't know only way I can explain it is "knowing." But more based on an impression and feeling not "seeing" it. And not in a spooky way either. I don't say much about it either as most people think you are freaky and I learned at a very young age not to say anything. So it is pretty big to put it out there on here.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for Thursday & Friday

THURSDAY:
Muse: a source of inspiration; especially : a guiding genius What would you consider to be your muse? Why?
I would have to say that it is my kids when it comes to scrapbooking. Well pretty much everything in life in a way. They make me want to be a better person so that they can grow up to be caring, loving, responsible, hardworking and respectful adults.

FRIDAY:

How about a weekly wrap up and also your plans for Easter weekend.
Well we are half way through the weekend now. We have an inspection of our house (renting) by the real estate agents on Tuesday so its a bit of a catch up on everything weekend. We also have the long weekend to do it so most of it will be done on Monday no doubt...lol. Tomorrow we have the family breakfast at a plant nursery in the morning. Then off to the IL's for the easter egg hunt for the kids. Should be good as we have both the older girls joining in this year.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for Wednesday

What do you do when you find yourself overbooked? The VERY rare times that this happens...if its things that are just going to be cutting it WAY to fine then something has to go. Usually whatever if for the girls comes first (especially if its health related) iykwim.
Are you someone that pushes through and collapses at the end? I would push through and collapse....yep thats me.
Cancel out selectively and give yourself breathing room? Sorta answered in the question two above.
Or maybe curl up in the fetal position and cry? LOL sometimes!!! I have been known to do this when I was pregnant.....lol.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for Monday 2nd of April

Blow out the candles and make a wish!What did you wish for and why?

Hmm I thought that if you let people know what your wish was it wouldnt come true! Is that being naughty answering that like that.....lol!

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for Thursday

Are you the partying type? Yes but no.....I know, I know there's indecision in that. I suppose it really depends. On what type of party it is...am I out of my comfortzone, do we have the kids with us, who is there. There are just so many factors. I have to say though that recently I havent really been. Its all be "family" ones and they seem to be so much "work." I would rather be at home with DH and the kids with a couple of mates over instead.

Write about a party you've had or attended. We have had heaps of parties.....the last one that was just from our little family (ie DH, myself and the kids) was Katie's 1st birthday. I was a bit over a month of having MacKenzie. It wasnt to bad. We had it in a park (first time for us to take it away from home) and had a BBQ. No cleaning up we just took most of it home and the majority of it was disposible.

Ever wanted to be the recipient of a surprise party? Hmm no not really. I dont like suprises. I would however love to have a party that I didnt have to think about or organise and do all the work for it. Now THAT would be nice.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for yesterday (Tuesday)

Is the name you have now the same name that's on your birth certificate? Nope.
If not, what's changed? My surname now I'm married.
If you could change your name (first or middle, no last names for safety please!), what would it be? Hmmm never really think of that. I suppose I did as a kid but now it just seems to "fit" and is "right." I don't even use or have a nickname as such Just doesn't seem right. Hope that made sense to someone.
Why were you named what you were? (Is there a story behind it? Who specifically was responsible for naming you?) Mum and dad changed what they were going to name me I think just before I was born. Mum I think ultimately was responsible.
Are there any names you really hate or love? What are they and why? Cant think of any fight now. I suppose every name is ok because it is someones name after all. BUT some I would never name my children iykwim.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for yesterday (Thursday)

Did you, or did you not, eat your vegetables as a youngster? Yep always ate mine and some. Me and my brother would swap each other. He would eat my meat and I would have his vegies. I thought it was fair....and nope Im not a vegetarian but pretty close according to my DH.
What sorts of veggies will and won't you eat nowadays? Eat pretty much anything still. As long as its cooked right....ie Eggplant.
Home garden grown, organic only, or anything goes? Anything goes (within reason) although I rather home grown.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for yesterday (Tuesday)

Home Improvement Shows:
--Home What's the one thing your dream home must have? Enough room so we aren't all tripping over each other.
--Improvement What's the one thing you would change about your current home? New bed, couch? New carpet or wallpaper? Or something major like an addition? More room...lol.
--Shows Do you ever watch home improvement shows? Better Homes & Gardens

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for yesterday (Friday)

You have just won one million dollars!
Who do you call first? My husband (of course)
What is the first thing you buy for yourself? A house....we rent.
What is the first thing you buy for someone else? A new car
Do you give any away? Yes
If yes, to whom? Parents
Do you invest any? Yes
If so, how? In a way that would make it easy to add to and to be able to live off the returns for the rest of our lives.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for yesterday (Wednesday)

Which is worse, being sick or having sick kids/loved ones? Loved one being sick .
Which is worse, throwing up or having sick kids/loved ones throwing up upon you? Me throwing up. I cant stand throwing up!
Which is worse, being up all night because you're sick, or being up all night because someone else is sick? Both are as bad as each other. I still (more often than not) have to be on deck the next day no matter what.

Kind hearted

I am up for another challenge. This one is "Blog It" from Digi Scrap Shak" http://www.digiscrapshak.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=132

"This is a celebration of kiddos! Most of us blog about our kids and what they do that is just so darn cute!So - fire up your blog and write about what have they said to you lately that was..funny
truthful
complimentary
kind"

I decided to do this challenge to add a bit about my home life so that people can get to know me a bit. So here we go.....

Amey (3.5yrs old) doesnt like people to be upset or crying. When she was really young and if I was crying she would come up and pat me on the shoulder and say "Its ok mummy." We have an 11wk old baby MacKenzie. She will cry and Amey will come up to her and rock her bassinett gently and say "sshhh its ok Kenzie dont cry." It is just a cute thing and usually settles MacKenzie down too. I always get a smile on my face to see it and hope that the sisterly love continues for many, many, many years to come!

One thing Katie does which is beautiful as well is is to hold the bottle for MacKenzie while I am feeding her. Her face is one of great concentration.

Blah for some reason all of the above is sounding pretty dry to me :( I think I might have to come back when this headache is gone.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for today (Thursday)

Your cruise ship is sinking and the one and only small lifeboat only holds 5 people. This life boat will take you to a deserted island with no hope of rescue. On the cruise ship there are people of all different professions. What professions would you want in the boat with you in order of priority? If you and your spouse on in the life boat, you can only bring 3 other people. If you are single, you can bring 4.

OK well.....of course my husband is coming with me so heres the list....Im also going to rule that it was a cruise for just me and my husband and the kids were at home :)

1. Me
2. Husband
3. Comedian (as someone is going to have to see the funny side of it all)
4. Comando (someone to help with survival skills)
5. Naturopath/Herbalist ("alternative" medicine so if anyone gets sick at least they will be relatively comfortable)

I figure if there is NO hope of rescue then maybe one of us MIGHT think of a way of getting off...lol.

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for today (Wednesday)

Using each letter in your name as the beginning of the sentence or phrase, write sentences or phrases that describe you. For example, Bob would be
B ig as an ox,
O ld as the hills,
B itter about last 10 divorces.

Ok here goes...

Seriously needing more sleep
Has a healthy family
A good listener (although I do like to be heard too ocassionally)
Really, REALLY sleep deprived
Originally ME!
Not opposed to a glass of wine now and then

gosh to be honest I am going to have to think about this tomorrow and edit this post. I am just way to tired tonight for it all. BUT I really wanted to get this done so the time stamp was for Wednesday.

Feeling a bit better this morning so got it done :) Not as hard as I first thought it would be. Although you sorta get the feeling that Im tired ;) I just wish my newborn would sleep a bit longer at night!

Blog Prompt from www.digitalscrapbookplace.com for Tuesday

If you had the opportunity for a day, to have a different job (and was totally qualified, trained and capable for that one day), what job would you like to do and why?I would love to be a midwife. I would love to be able to support women.

Original post on the old site: Tuesday, March 06, 2007