Everybody is sick today. We've been eating jelly, watching recorded episodes of Play School and taking it easy. I did get to finish off a picture and card to go with mums birthday present. She likes handmade things. Dan is off to Canberra (medication in hand) to attend an engagement party for the lovely Leah (his sister) and Pete. I'm feeling very sad because not only is it a very special family occasion, it's also a farewell for their four year UK stint. I'll see them before they board the plane, but it's not the same as celebrating tonight. Another one of those moments when parenthood reminds you just how much your responsibilities and list of priorities have changed.
Congratulations to The Clip Cafe...you are the winner of our sandy handmade giveaway.
Seal came along for the ride and we had fun reading all the beautiful comments about what makes you all smile!
What makes me smile...little moments captured and remembered, packing up the beach bag and heading away for a couple of days for some sandy fun. Sweet blogger friends who enjoy our fun finds and sweet little packages sent by my beautiful sister (the sand bucket arrived this week and we just love it) so much more to smile about of course...but no time...we are off to the beach and the sun is shining.
This Saturday I'm grateful for... newspapers
Here in Maxabellaland, Saturday is traditionally a sport, shop, sort the clothes, sweep the floors, strangle the Tsunamis (insert other 's' words here - no pun intended) kinda day. But it's nice to pause to appreciate the things in your life that are positive and affirming, whatever they may be.
This Saturday I'm grateful for...
1. Good customer service - To the little guy at the newsagency near Wynyard who is clearly working an after-school gig on Tuesdays and Thursdays... thank you. You are so much nicer than the after-school guy who works Mondays and Fridays.
2. Newspapers - I won't give you up. I like holding your hand while I ponder the world.
3. Egg yolks - I've written about yolks before over here (it's amazing what becomes your defining preoccupations while blogging), but I just wanted to say again that scrambled egg whites just ain't my thing at all.
So, what's making you smile today? Link back your own Grateful post below and then pop over to visit other bloggers who are spreading a little sunshine. No hurry - we're all about laaaaazy Saturdays. Link is open all week. Happy day to you!
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Scruff Baby
Who doesn't love a sleepy scruff face with a button nose...
Happy Friday! Time to start Christmas shopping!
linking up here!
Winter Woodland candles
- Chestnut 13 hour dinner candles
- Owl candle - white glitter
- Natural bark candle
- Small white tree candle
- White tree trunk candle
- Frosty fir cone candle
- Small pine cone candle
- White reindeer pillar candle
- Set of 6 pine cone T-lights in wooden tray
This week on Friday's Finds I bring you a selection of woodland candles that I would love to have around the house for my Winter Woodland themed Christmas.
Have a sweet day!
Celebrating Retirement
Today on Friday the 12th of November 2010 we had a celebration for one truly amazing lady. This lady taught grade 3 at our local primary school for 24 years. My sister and I both went to this school and were in her grade 3 class and my mum has been working there for the past 15 years. Today was named 'Del Day' (her name) and it was a celebration of her love and commitment to teaching and to our school. She is one of those special teachers who touches the lives of everyone around her and will stay in every ones hearts and memories forever. Her love, discipline, knowledge and passion shone so brightly and was a huge impact on the many children she taught over the years.
This was evident at today's celebration where 1 or two students from every year she taught was there representing their class and to show their thanks and appreciation to such an incredible teacher and friend. The celebration was held in the auditorium and it was covered in hearts. On these hearts the current students of the school all decorated and wrote a special message for Del. These will be a beautiful keepsake from the day!
The ceremony was kicked off with my amazing sister singing! She is so unbelievably talented and blows me away every time she sings!!!! She sung this song for Del and there was not a dry eye in the house when she finished!
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This was evident at today's celebration where 1 or two students from every year she taught was there representing their class and to show their thanks and appreciation to such an incredible teacher and friend. The celebration was held in the auditorium and it was covered in hearts. On these hearts the current students of the school all decorated and wrote a special message for Del. These will be a beautiful keepsake from the day!
The ceremony was kicked off with my amazing sister singing! She is so unbelievably talented and blows me away every time she sings!!!! She sung this song for Del and there was not a dry eye in the house when she finished!
(sorry about my talking throughout)
~ A beautiful day for a beautiful lady - teacher - friend ~
Congratulations on your retirement!
I wish you every happiness and all the love in this world as you start your new journey
x S.K.K x
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