The OTHER side of Christmas ...

A bit like this blow up Christmas tree, I'm feeling a little deflated today.



This ditty may give you an indication of why:

" ... on the 24th day of Christmas, little E gave to me ... an unexpected bout of vomiting (SING ALONG!) ...

... on the 26th day of Christmas, little E gave to me ... the stuff from inside a glo stick in her eye, and a trip to E.D. (ALTOGETHER NOW) ...

... on the 30th day of Christmas, my Dad gave to me ... one collapsed lung and he also had a trip to E.D. (WE'RE REALLY GETTING INTO IT NOW) ... "

Everything's gonna be alright!

Handmade Christmas ...

I got some lovely gifts for Christmas, but the one's that really warmed the cockles of my heart were handmade with love ...

Middle C handcut 2 designs in lino and printed and framed these lovelies for me.


My friend Nicky embroidered this fab wall hanging.



Big B designed and screen printed this yummy bag.

Em was my Secret Santa for the Thailand trip girls. I got this gorgeous apron that she made, and her friend made the silver ring which says "peace."

Middle C made this delish lemon cheesecake for her Stepdad (his favourite.)

and Big B screen printed this funky t-shirt for him (using a variation of the design for my bag.)

Of course, Little E made a lovely card and had a photo taken with Santa for me, and one of my Doctor's at work made something similar to New Norcia nutcake with his kids.

I am very keen to spread (and receive!) even more handmade wonderfulness next year!

One off event - Pink in Perth 21.12.08!!

NO - not her ...

THIS one! ...

Ingredients for a 3 year old's special pink birthday party - 1 very excited birthday girl ...

add an Uncle or two ...

and baby cousin Z ...

cupcakes and candle ...

special friends & more pink cupcakes ...

a cousin or four ...

a Grandad all dressed up for the occasion ...

lovely birthday cards ...

lovely birthday pressies (including this one handmade by Big B) - pattern from here ...

and you will have a wonderfully happy 3rd Birthday party!

Love you little E - you give me joy every single day,

love Mumma xx

And just in case you think I slacked off completely ...

In between washing; tidying; taking photos; taking sick kids to the Doctor; emailing etc, I also assembled 75 photo Christmas cards and made 25 birthday invitations ...


And just because she's so gorgeous (even with morning hair!)