Boo!

Busy sewing up a Halloween costume for The Fairy.

One of my favourite autumn celebrations

(northern hemisphere)

It's still very odd for me to go trick or treating

in the light, wearing little more than shorts and t-shirt.

The Fairy has been invited to a friend's for a party

followed by trick or treating.

I won't be joining her this year, as it clashes with Spanish lessons.

I didn't think the 14 year old in the house would be interested.

Got that wrong.

He put in an order for a Zorro costume last night.

Too Late!

He will have to be happy with a nerd pack from the $2 shop.

Zorro was reaching $50 at the fancy dress shop.

Of course if I had had enough notice,

I could have put a spectacular something together for him

without breaking the bank.

Off to sort out a something or other for the Fairy head.

Me thinks this is a  glue gun opportunity - yippee!

Are you heading out this evening?

Happy Halloween!

Carmel

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What was that song ...?

I got a brand new pair of rollerskates ...

(Well not me, The Fairy)

The birthday money from relatives has been spent.

Couldn't wait for Father Christmas.

I rather fancy a pair myself.

I always wanted some as a child.

We shared a 3rd hand bike between 3 of us,

so skates were never going to happen.

The Fairy was practicing around the house for an evening.

The next day we had a skate to the park.

She made it all the way back too.

Lots of fun.

We are off to see Mary Poppins tomorrow.

The Fairy and I.

We gave her tickets for her birthday.

We are both as excited as each other.

She picked out her outfit before going to bed last night.

We will have lunch in the city

and a mooch around Zara beforehand.

What are you up to for the weekend?

Carmel

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Blooming Marvellous Monday

Happy Monday!

This is what you get for 25c

from our driveway flower stall.

Carmel

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Hola!

Him Indoors wanted to learn a different language.

His dream is to sail around the globe

and I advised him that Spanish is spoken all over the world

(totally off the top of my head, because he asked and that was the answer I came up with).

He started last term, but work commitments meant he only attended two classes.

He deferred to this term and booked me in as well.

Off we went on Monday evening.

There was a quick dash to the stationary shop on Monday morning,

because; any excuse really.

What fun!

I'm looking forward to next week.

This little package arrived yesterday from

Leah of

Why Didn't Anyone Tell Me

I won the giveaway

Yoo Hoo!

Have rarely won anything in my life, so this was an exciting moment for me.

The peanut slab has already been devoured

and the Fairy has her eye on the little flax bag.

The photo does not do justice to the pendant,

it's truly a beautiful piece.

Thanks Leah!

Sydney is just glorious this week.

Hope all yours are going well.

Carmel

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The Weekend That Was

The Fairy insisted on writing out all 20 of her birthday invitations herself.

As time went on it was all about just getting them distributed for me.

So on Saturday at 1.50pm when I was having 10 mins sit down

before putting a frock on and gathering my thoughts and waiting for painkillers

to kick in (against migraine) for a 2.30pm start,

I was floored when guests started arriving for a 2pm start.

I had a bit of moment ... for just a moment.

Luckily my wonderful sister-in-law was already up from Victoria

for the Confirmation the following day.

As I changed and doused my face with cold water,

she ushered all the early birds outside for a Cats' Cradle session.

I came out to find 15 girls concentrating hard on making a Witch's Hat.

Just beautiful.

Who knew pieces of string could be so all consuming.

As the 2.30's started arriving they all joined in and we had to drag them

to the tables to make some tea cup biscuits.

There was Who Am I

and team races in park.

The girls were all just joyful and it was magical and precious.

Being migraine bound since Friday the cake was not what I had planned.

I saw this cake on someone's blog a few weeks ago and apologies

because I now cannot remember whose.

At the time I thought how simple and lovely.

And it was.

Bringing lots of Ooooos and Aaaahhhs from the party crowd.

A great day for

Miss Eight.

How was your weekend?

Carmel

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There's A Birthday In D' House ...

Everybody say "Yeah!"

In the blink of an eye and here I am again.

Has it truly been one whole year since the last one.

Is my baby really turning EIGHT?!

Am I really hosting another cast of thousands on Saturday

 for fun, games, merriment and nosh?!

Tomorrow is the big day.

Presents are wrapped.

Jelly cups are made for the whole class.

Cup cakes have been made for much loved teachers,

with labels for their own personal noodle boxes.

Tomorrow I will think about Saturday.

Can't get my head around it right now.

Sunday is also The Fairy's Confirmation.

A HUGE weekend in store.

I've been busy making a dress and cape for the big day.

If asked to describe herself in class today:

"I will say 'excited'. Because that is what I am."

Oh to be 7 turning 8.

I'd love to freeze this moment.

Carmel

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Lets Make ...

A pillow case for Da.

A day of preparations.

Fathers' Day tomorrow.

Busy busy busy.

There will be toast in bed.

Surfing and rock climbing are being planned.

What are you planning for tomorrow?

Happy Weekend

Carmel

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