I'm being shouted at again...

Yes I know, I can talk for england but when it comes to typing I just never seem to get around to it. Well we've had a fantastic Christmas the kids loved their trampoline on Christmas morning and were out on it before the sun was even up and in their dressing gowns too. I think we can safely say we rocked this christmas. LOL

Keeping it a secret was hard work and Will wanted to spill many a time, but it all worked out in the end. Christine my SIL took all the kids out for the day on Christmas Eve while 2 of my BIL's came and put it up with Will. We all met back up at the Christmas eve party and when we got home it was reindeer dust then bedtime so the Kids were none the wiser. Their faces on Christmas morning made all the planning and sorting worth it. Though how we'll match it next year I don't know.

Boxing day was spent with my Sister and a quick visit from My brother followed by more food at the MIL's then crashing on the couch. It's taken me over a week to recover.

Tonight we're off to Christine & Andy's for a party with over 70 to welcome the new year in. The kids go back to school on the third this year, but I have a feeling they won't of gotten over the late night by then.......ahh well I suppose the teachers will have a tough time of it. Hehe.

Right I'm now off to get this house back in some sort of order. The presents have all been sorted out and put away but for some reason they don't want to stay put, and while I was at work last night they've been jumping all over the house.

Laterz

Past layouts...

While I've not scrapped for a bit, or managed to take wacky pictures of the kids either I thought it was time to bombard you with past DT layouts for Scrapagogo. None of these have been online before but if you've had the kit then you may well recognise them. This kit is a must have for Scrappers and if you still haven't got yourself a Christmas present then I highly recommend that you go and get yourself a subscription. Make your present last all year. :-)

Apart from lack of scrapping I have been quite busy these past weeks. I've started up with Flylady again and my house is really looking better for it. Seems to be alot easier this time as we've got a team thread started on UKS and we all cheer each other on as well as having a place to show our todo lists and done lists.....can't have them seeing me failing at it can I? It's the encouragement I need. Things go a bit pearshaped at weekends when I work alot and all the kids are about, but I'm hoping tomorrow to still get my bits done even with the kids off.....after all I need to get used to it as they're off for 2 weeks soon. They're keeping me busy inbetween though with nativities, partys, coffee mornings and the like...I'll be sick of mincepies by the time Christmas is here.

Right that's all the updates I can think of at the minute, though I'm sure there are more... off for some shut eye I think. Laterz

Buttons....

My favourite Advent Swap gift so far has got to be these cute chipboard buttons. Scrummy....mmmmmm. I love getting little surprises each day, though the kids don't seem to think so. I've now promised to do the same for them next year, so bye, bye chocolate advent calendars and hello individually wrapped pressies for each day x4! I think I may make a start on it in January. Else I'll be going metal.

The minute I opened these little beauties I knew I had to use them, luckily for me I was scrapping with a friend that morning. I only used one mind as to saver them but I'm pleased with the look.

Apart from buttons and little pressies it's been a productive week, the pile of paperwork on top of the microwave is no more, also my accounts are nearly straight, few more days or so and I'll be laughing. Hehe.

Right off to chill in front of the tele for a bit I think, oh and get something to eat.

Laterz

Retreat.

Yes I know it's been nearly a week since Sarah's retreat but it took my about 4 days to remember to take the pictures while it was still light. Here are some of the scrummy things that I got to make while I was there. Sarah, Sarah's Mum, Julie, Jools, Jani, Sam and Co. (incase I've forgotten anyone. - it's late) put in soooo much work to make the day a success and it was nothing short of that. We had food fit for a king...or 100 kings, service & classes second to none, and the atmosphere was just fantastic!

The next one has even been booked for March already and I'm gonna go....bagsied my spot and warned hubby it's coming. :-) I can't see how they're going to top this one, but I bet they do. Women on a mission....

Well apart from a whole day scrapping and about 3 recovering from it, I've been a busy little bee. Craft Robos are the sort after christmas gift and I've been playing Santa to ladies all week. Supplies are around at the minute but lowish, so if you're wanting one, don't wait....

Right I'm getting tired now and can't think straight. I'll try and post again in the next few days with all the bits I've missed. LOL

Laterz.