My Creative Space

I am still madly quilting and really enjoying it. I have finished the blocks and nearly done with the hand sewing and onto the binding. I think I may be a little addicted. My hand sewing needs ALOT of practice so I have had to draw marks on my fingernail (that you can see) so that I can try to unify my stitches - high class crafter I know!
More creative spaces over at Kirsty's House o Mystery - just follow the trail of pencil shavings.

Two Peas in a Pod and Winners

Poppy just before her birthday decided to climb out of her cot, and not confidently, more ruggedly determined. I was concerned she was going to break a leg in her pursuit for freedom, so into a big girl bed for her. She just got her special big girl princess bed last week, but I was panicked as my little baby keeps growing up so darn quick. During her transition, I said to Caleb that perhaps she would feel better if he kept her company. After 4.5 years of bunking in with us, and on the promise of hot wheels cars, up he went and has been there ever since. My favourite is listening to them when they wake up - they have the funniest conversations. At night Caleb crashes in 5 minutes, and you can still hear Poppy talking to him half an hour later - the joys of a little sister, the benefit of being a heavy sleeper. I have really been enjoying the little bit of quilting and am working up to doing quilts for them, but I am paralysed with choice, I just can't decide what I want to do.

I had a moment when the cot left the house. I am blaming it being compounded by her 2nd birthday. I still can't believe that Caleb is off to school next year. I am super excited that I am still allowed lots of cuddles and am enjoying every moment I get to spend with them. Less hours at work has more than been compensated by more time with Poppy who is growing into a young diva (umm I mean lady) by the day.

Also the winners from the giveaway - Melli can look forward to a special dress and some new pants heading over the waters for Michelle's pirate. Please email me your addresses and sizes and I can send them off to their new homes.

Eye Spy ... Beauty

I am super lucky, but sometimes I get wrapped up in life and forget to look around. Today - Poppy especially - I would lovingly call a tad feral. We tried lots of short term amusements and lots of short fuses. This is her face as soon as Dad got home after work where he had been on his feet all day and I am sure just wanted to sit down. She insisted that he take her out on the trampoline and her whole demeanour changed. I am so lucky to have children with a man that is so proud to be a Dad. He isn't perfect at it, and has been known to drive me nuts (I don't know who loves a fart joke more - Glen or Caleb), but the love that he has for them is nothing short of beautiful. It is even more special since after the city incident Poppy was a little anti-Dad for a while, best she remember who is the soft touch.
Thanks to Stacey for this weeks great theme, she is even having a sale in her shop too if you are in need of knitted beauty. I am hoping that Hoppo Bumpo can help us out next week. You can join in anytime, just add your link after you have posted below so we can all find you.

Also don't forget there is still a few days left for the giveaway.

My Creative Space

I am super excited by my creative space - my first ever real quilt for a nearly hatched baby. Since the mum reads the blog I can't give too much away, but I am really loving the orange and red pallet. I went down to Amitie and found the staff there sooo helpful (I see they are having a sale on 7th August!!). How gorgeous are the rabbits, I just couldn't leave that behind! I have been using my new HAC multi-crafter for my new quilting adventures and it is good. She is such a clever chicken, the lovely creative space host Kirsty and always hatching cool ideas.

Joy - Brought to you by Caleb

Pip's Words and Pictures for this week is Joy, she is also hosting a week of Special Stuff so I think I will file it away there too. On Sunday I said to Caleb take photos of anything that makes you feel happy because I love it when I can palm off a bit of homework. Drum roll please - presenting Caleb's Ode to Joy.

Making cookies (good fun to cook and eat)

A blurry Mum photo (I am sure Dad would of made it but he was working. I doubt Poppy would of made it, but she was sleeping so best not give the option)

His new Wobbally game,140 wobblying ball tower and you poke the balls with a stick until it falls down (clearly invented by a person who has sat next to an obnoxious child on public transport and wishes to payback every parent on earth with this messy game - If you are out there - it is working, I hope you are happy)

Books, cars, scooter and dog

Stick find

Shoes, because you can't run around or go outside without them - fair enough I guess

Our paint brushes as we have been doing some painting with water

What makes me think that life should be that simple and those great things should be enough make me happy too. Glad I had such a smartie to point it out to me.