Boxing day break

We had a great mini break after christmas at Cooks Beach.
We only got 2 nights away but it was better than nothing. Had a swim. Watched a family get their 4x4 all but claimed by the sea (they got it out after about 30 minutes but it was pretty munted - how NOT to get a boat in). Took the ferry to Whitianga and had lunch. Got dried apple slices and macadaima nuts from the organic stall. Went fishing with our friends Blair and Lynda. It was really chilled out... wicked.
Back home and back to work... for now...
Have a SAFE and happy new years where ever you find yourself.

Thanks for being a friend in 2008 - hope you'll keep stopping by in 2009!
XXX

Uh oh...

Yip she's back...

Santa picked her up yesterday..

Nana rang on saturday night... she can't handle her. Too much engery... but hey thats what kittens do.

She's being a terror... haha

Big day

I am excited for the day.
Big things... well small things really but exciting things.
Santa is shopping today so my lil sis is coming to play with pape and scissors. Although that stocking under the tree is already a different shape that it was on friday... hmm.
Then a bbq in the (fingers crossed) sunshine.
And a very very special delievery... thats the really big thing... exciting - will post with photos later ;) sneaky sneaky hahaha.

Flying by

Mmmm.... gingerbread loaf and frappacino... and my new friend.

We've finally confirmed our two massive 2 day camping trips to 2 different places over the next couple of weeks... a lot of driving but hey a break is a break right.

Mike keepsasking what I want for Christmas but I really don't know what to tell him. I've been so busy shopping for everyone else. Hopfully I'll get a chance to wrap them tonight. I've been playing a little with my new Slice and my lil sis is coming to scrap on sunday so I WILL get caught up on that December daily... haha remember that.

6 more sleeps...

Last Ever

Am usless (what else is new I hear you cry) and need to tell you important stuff.
This month is the very last ever ever ever Kiwi Jack Me Up...
Sad but we are out on a high cause Niella of KitsandPieces is the Jackee and has emailed to say she'll foot some goodies for prizes. Rad!
So join in... I was lucky enough to get sent some lil cuties by Niella... super stuff.

My Mad Cap Calender

Lots to talk about but oh so tired.

To say we've been busy is an understatement...

Dec 1: Write out invites to customer night, start Christmas cards at the same time.

Dec 2: A day to get sorted and scrapbook a little... still waiting to finish that layout

Dec 3: "It's a Wonderful Life" a the Regent Theatre.

Dec 4: Customer night at work... long day, work til 9.30pm.

Dec 5: Pick up the kitten. Work on Christmas gifts.

Dec 6: Christmas BBQ with friends.

Dec 7: Pick out and decorate the tree.

Dec 8: Made some homemade decor for the house.

Dec 9: More Christmas cards! Make em, write em send em... UPDATE BLOG!

And it's not about to stop in a hurry...

Dec 10: Visit the lights around town

Dec 11: Shopping day! Go shopping with mum and visit Vicky.

Dec 12: Mormon Temple to see the lights... Garden Place to see the giant tree lit up

Dec 13: Christmas parade in town and then Mike's work do,

Dec 14: Drop off the kitten and head to Christmas in Cambridge

Dec 15: Back to School 2009 stock starts turning up at work

Dec 16:

Dec 17: Twilight!

Dec 18:

Dec 19:

Dec 20: Working... it'll be a LONG day

Dec 21: Work BBQ at the bosses

Dec 22:

Dec 23:

Dec 24: Christmas Eve

Dec 25: CHRISTMAS DAY!

There are some gaps but no doubt they will get filled really fast...

Whew!

Hopefully this weekend I will have a chance to actch up om my December Daily album... it is coming along thanks to the new print lab at the Warehouse here in town.

HUGE thank you to Trace and Paula for the gorgeous christmas cards, they just highlight my lack of cardmaking skills... and to Michelle for the little envelope of goodies I got from you... you are awesome and it has to be said... despite me and others being useless :)

We have a foster child

For a week or so...

Until my nana is unpacked and the house is kitten ready...

Trying not to get attached...

Damm, too late...