fairytale sundress...

I bought some gorgeous Heather Ross Far Far Away fairytale fabric (from retromummuy) a few weeks ago as I loved it but was unsure what to do with it as I only had a half metre of each....it is a beautiful double gauze fabric...This week I decided it would make a lovely sundress...but we were flat out doing other things such as visiting Ben..so although I had wanted to get it done for Lara's birthday party I had run out of time...

BUT I got up this morning and thought I would give it ago! And I did it...I made a gorgeous tiered fairytale sundress in 2 hours and Evangeline wore it to the party! It sustained some damage at the party...lol...but was easily repaired!And off to Lara's 6th birthday...E is only 2 days older than Lara...The party was great with a very entertaining Drippy the Dragon...so if you live in Perth this guy is definitely worth hiring for a party or event! I was chief photographer again!Yesterday we went to the Neville's for a play at the park and some tea. Then tonight is the school performance! I think tomorrow will be a quiet at home day...And stay tuned for some more about our Geraldton trip! Lissy

a special trip...

We have just been on a very special trip....we drove 400km yesterday to Geraldton (north of Perth) to stay the night so this morning we could get up and go to see Ben at work...

The boat hasn't been this far south before so although it was a bit of a big trip it was worth it for us all to see where Ben works...it was all very last minute as the date changed several times! And so we weren't sure we were going until the night before!

And then we drove home 400km this afternoon again after spending a few hours with Ben this morning!

Here are the photos of it all...It was very interesting and the boat was bigger than I had imagined and the Bridge was a lot bigger...

Both the girls loved it...it was cold and VERY windy...we watched the boat come in... And then watched from the gate and waited until it was time to go down to the wharf...Waiting for Ben to appear...Evangeline and Morganne were very happy to see their dad! It was very windy!Then we had a look around!Chief Officers Cabin...the not so messy part! It has a couch, a bed and an en suite...
Lots of stairs...
The mess...
The Bridge...
The back deck...as seen from the bridge...
The "wheel"...Evangeline asked to see the wheel...expecting the traditional sailing ship type!
The driver's seat...with Master Brian!
Looking at the radar..Trying out the radio mics....
A few more things...
And then it was time to leave...We got off the boat and Ben came with us for a couple of hours...so a bit more to report but I shall leave that until later...Lissy

six...

Today Evangeline Rose...my little girl...turned six! I cannot believe she is six already! I know mums must think this every year! She woke up just after 6 am and came to see me in bed...then we got up to unwrap presents...she wanted to know if Morganne was awake to unwrap them with her as she thought Morganne would need some present unwrapping practice! M was still asleep so she started but left a few...Then she went to check M and low and behold M was awake and came out to help unwrap the last presents! And some sisterly birthday hugs...And we had some "birthday frothies"...Mum called from New Zealand and Annica and the boys called from the farm...She wrote in her diary...It is my birthday. I am six...Then it was off to school for her birthday story and cupcakes...Rainbow ones we made yesterday...And then after school a little friend Jess came to play and we had a little party with fairy bread and party bags and balloons...but mostly the girls played....Ben called in the afternoon...Then Diana came for tea...We had Asparagus and Pea pasta which E loves and then birthday cake! And at bedtime she discovered that Nissa the Birthday Fairy had left her a card! It had been there since last night but she has been too busy to notice! And Nana Jen called at bedtime...And this violin from my friend Jen & Imogen was very popular...she would love to learn!So a great day for one little girl! Lissy

a day off...

We had a day off school yesterday as the teachers had a professional development day...so we spent some time with Sharon and her eldest Renae in the morning taking photos...both girls did the drama queen thing...but Sharon wasn't phased and took some great photos....like this one...this is unedited...I love it...I have only seen a few and I know there will be lots more fabulous ones coming! I think she is rather enjoying her new camera...when the girls were running around all over the place I asked her if she had it set on running man...lol...well that's what I use! That or auto! Only joking...I know Sharon actually knows how to use a camera!

Then in the afternoon we had a play date at Ava's house...they live near a great park with ducks...Today was busy with Frank's birthday...I was the official photographer and managed a few good ones...thank goodness for auto and a good camera...lol..And then E had the school performance rehearsal...and someone was getting rather too friendly with the can of Quik (Nesquik)! And tomorrow is our niece Felicity's 7th birthday party...oh and then it will be one sleep until someone is SIX!! hmmmm....wonder who that might be...it will be a quiet birthday as her birthday party will be when Ben gets home! She wants him to be Peter Pan remember!! Can't have him missing out on that now can we....lol...I have to get cracking with preparations as the time will soon go...and I will have to bake cupcakes tomorrow to take to school on Monday...stay tuned...Lissy

23 months...

Morganne is fast approaching two years old...twenty three months old today...I read somewhere the quote "the days are long but the years are short"....so true! especially for one who is rises before 6am and is very perky to boot! I am not so perky at that hour! She can say lovely things like "nie nie" for good night or when she is putting the dolls to bed...She still is very keen on the dolls...and she loves to "draw" or "write"...mostly on the paper...but often on the walls too! She says "lus you" (love you)...she is mostly an adorable happy little girl who I must stop calling bubba! But we are sure getting a few of the inevitable tantrums happening!

She sings almost constantly...especially in the car...she does the actions to The Wheels on the Bus and "the babies on the bus go wah wah wah" is rather funny! She says "arf arf" for the dogs barking and any cream dog gets called "Dazz" (Jazz)...She is a bit of a rat bag and is quite happy to spread wipes or tissues around the house...and the other day she tipped out TWO litres (so a LOT) of olive oil all over the pantry...fortunately a lot she poured into a crockpot in there but it still was a horrid mess! She loves to dig in the dirt and play on the slide...and likes the trampoline too. And she can spot a plane anywhere...She will say "Dadda werk" when she is talking about Ben..and says this when he does a video call too...and will wave to him and blow him kisses! She will point out "dada's" and "mama's" for our cars. She is stringing a couple of words together now too. We are keeping an eye on her ears as she has had 3 lots of infections in two months...the ENT specialist that E goes to said they were fine at the moment but will have to watch them. After E's speech and hearing problems we do not want to let M have the same problems. She likes to help make her drinks and can unscrew the top of the "Quik" and spoon it into her cup..I add the milk, she stirs and then I put on the lid! And she likes to watch very closely when I am cooking...She can now jump and get both feet off the ground! And she loves to twirl around and puts music on the dance! Very cute. She is just starting to watch TV...she will watch "Playschool"...she doesn't take any notice of it much other wise which is fine by me. We limit TV watching around here anyway and it is only ABC.

She adores Evangeline and misses her when she is at school pointing to her car seat and says "gone"...She has no chance of getting E's name out yet! And loves to play with her. And E is a great big sister and mostly plays very well with her and is very tolerant and lets her play with all her things...they have their "moments" as all siblings do but they are few and far between...

She is about 13.5kg and about 87cm tall...so she has had a little growth spurt but her weight is about the same...she still has little feet...size 5 heading into a size 6...wearing the sandals that E had as a one year old! Her blonde curly hair is getting rather long and she is mostly happy to wear a clip so I have avoided having to cut it yet...she can also climb onto her change table...aaargh! She is trying to get her leg over the cot but hasn't managed it yet but I am thinking soon she will have to go into the toddler bed.Ben's mum has been to visit today and the girls thoroughly enjoyed it! And that about wraps up 23 months...Lissy

flying practice...

I have finished a few of the fairy wing backpacks...they are looking rather cute!

Evangeline decided she needed to try them out and do some flying practice! And not stopping still for any photos either!

We have a cute book called Alice the Fairy...she is a temporary fairy...not a permanent fairy...and practices flying and such! I might have to make the girls some temporary fairy badges or something!
I have more fairy stuff to do...which would be easier if I were not woken up at 5.15 am most days...E is sleeping better now that she has a digital clock and knows there has to be at least a 6 on it! But now Morganne has started waking up with the birds! aaaaaaaaaaaaaargh!Lissy

the fairies have been busy...

I am getting organised for Evangeline's 6th birthday party...and thankfully the fairies have been helping out too...Evangeline found this in her fairy garden this morning...
Dear Evangeline
I am Nissa. I am a Birthday Fairy.
I have heard you are turning 6 soon and would like to have a fairy party!
What a wonderful idea!
I have made you some special fairy invites to give to 9 friends who would like to be fairies for the day.
And there is one for you to keep!
My fairy friends and I will come along and join in the fun but remember you won’t be able to see us but there will be little signs around the garden that we are here!
Maybe I can sit on your birthday cake?
We fairies are very excited! See you at the party!
Love Nissa
And these invites!

Fairies, fairies, did you hear?
Evangeline is 6 this year!
She will be Fairy Queen Evangeline for the day…
We fairies have planned a party so come along and play
At her party you'll dance, you'll eat, and you'll have sweet fun !
You'll be a fairy before it's all done.

Wear you fairy best, we fairies love pink too!
Your wings and accessories await you.
The party is on Saturday, November 28th at 2pm, please say you'll fly by.
Evangeline’s fairy god-mother for the day awaits your reply! Lis 9274 1706
Love the Fairies in Evangeline’s Garden
The fairy wing back packs are nearly made...these will be the wearable party bags...then it is onto fairy skirts...I am making little mini fairy colouring books and have fairy soaps to go in the bags with the skirts...and the wands and houses the girls will make themselves at the party...we will decorate paper mache fairy wands with a few jewels and such... and make fairy houses (out of paper mache plant pots)...and find what treasures the fairies have left around the garden!

Evangeline is hoping Harmony and Rhapsody of The Fairies will come too...

Stay tuned...Lissy