Swaperooni and Kit!!

Got a box full of Lush lushiness!! For my Pamper Swap gift.

lookey!!

Also got my yummmmmmmyyyyyy CTM kit on the same day!! it's just fabby, fantabby!! I love it. I wanted to get some of the Doodlebug papers and also to try out stickles and they were both in the kit... the glitter paper is scrummmy, not had it before so will have fun trying it out.

The Bling blossoms look delish.

Sleep?? WHat's that??!!

ARRRgggghhh!!!! Just look at the time, 5:20am!! Have I been to bed yet?? NO!!
Back to the "No sleep" Frustration.

Since I couldnt sleep i watched shows i had to watch and then some recorded craft shows and then thought... why dont i make a jacobs ladder usefor DH's grandma?? Why not indeed....

Soooooo, I had to cut down the massive A1 boards and then trim them, Clicked the video over at craft tv and realised i needed 12 boards so cut more but the first cuts made my x-cut all jagedy so I had to pull out the craft knife... then I had the bright idea of inking not only the edges but also the boards..... hmmmm not good cos the ink started to look patchy so i thought i'd use diff colours for every 2 boards.... hmmmm all higeldy pigeldy so i thought i'd use plain navy paper to unify them and use park pictures as well as the duck pictures i'd planned to so the diff colours could well work.

Went to print out the extra photos, does my printer want to play nice?? NO!!!

Well i'v done the ladder now had a sneaky try of it.... not smart... obviously the glues not dry so.. erm... well lets just say the ribbon's loose in places.

will see if the printer is my friend later on this afternoon and add photos and flat embellies then.

I can hear DH getting up for work so will log off and go to bed..... bet he lectures me.... deserve it tho, just got to sweet talk him into carrying jayz up fpr me, the little button snuk down to stay with me and fell asleep on the sofa hours ago....

Wonder if sleep will come.... wont be long before kylo wakes up now...

So near yet SOOOooooo far!!

Had my 2nd scan yesturday, Adj was able to come along this time as it was his holiday week. We got there with 10 minutes to spare - i learnt my lesson after being late last ime LOL.
We ended up waiting ages anyway - cant win can i??!!

We Had a Male Scanner(cant remember the fancy name) first time i've had a male one. There was a student there who conducted the scan, the senior(male) scanner wen to get her a coffee and she started the scan.
I was so surprised when she asked me if I wanted to know the baby's gender, I thought the hosp policy was not to tell, it seems like the policy has changed so I said "yes, write it down as He (hubby) doesn't want to know, but I do"
Adj sat upright and said "what?? NO!! we dont want to know" which led to me saying yes i do and him saying no we dont!!
Poor lass just looked amused.

Anyway... she decided to go with Adj and said she wouldnt say if she could see..... BAH
She asked how many kids i already have and I tell her 3, I tell her that kali is at school and really wanted to be at the scan and she says we'll have to get a nice pic for him.

She was doing the scan pointing out the bits and jayz was so excited looking at the screen. Kylo was worried that the scan wand was hurting me but loved seeing the baby on the screen.

She got a still image and asked if it was ok... looked very blob like so i asked for another, which she sent to the printer.
Then she started frowing and then put the bed lower and sais "Look... that doesnt look right...." so now i start to worry a little, what doesn't look right??? She called the senior over who said "mmmmm...." what does mmm mean i wanna shout...
Adj sits upright and starts peering at the screen, avoiding my eyes....
then the student says "it looks like it's hanging off..." I really wan to jump up then and ask whats hanging off... whats going on??!! But i lay still remembering that they have to have me lying down in order to see whats wrong.
He took over which made me a little more worried and I start to pray.
Lots of prodding and pushinh and ummming and mmmmming and then He says the words I want to hear - "No that's fine...." and starts to call out measurements and organs for the student to enter into the computer.

He then got a still image to print off and said "everythings fine"
"everything?" I ask... i want to get confirmation
"yes... everything we've seen today is fine"
"Is the placenta high up?" I ask, remembering with ds2 that the placenta was lying low for so long they thought i may need a csearean and i had a few scans to check.
"Yes the placenta's well out of the way" he say's smilling.

PHEW!! so after that I guess not knowing the gender is so trivial and I should be very happy that the scan didnt show up any serious probs!!

I'll put up the scan pics tomo.

Cyber Cropping!!

What a fabby Cyber Crop over at Faith Scrappers!! Such fun. I have a card challenge and fat book challenge up on there, had a grea time doing it but like all deadlines i totally fluffed!! Why can't I get my butt into gear?? Things always crop up to stop me bahhhh!!

Kali had a Party in a park to go to today, It looked overcast so we had to rush over and collect him, it started pelting down poor kiddies!!

Here's a sneak peek at the fat book:

Blog Candy

Spend the other day blog hopping and I cam accross the fabby meez..... My love for all these kinds of things made me stay and make my own!! Cant remember which blog I was reading when i saw it but thanks xxx





I also came across this visual emotion thinky while browsing Mummygina's blog... Here's mine:

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Die Cut Frenzy!

went to greenford today - phoned on sat and they were putting their stuff out on Sunday so didnt bother going down then.
waaaaay tired now gonna have a sleep before Big Brother comes on.

Picked up soe fabby sizzix and ellison goodies!!

Adj came to get me, the sweetie pie. Good thing too as i dont know how we would have got back. All those stairs to get to the platforms, i think i would have got busses back and that would have taken 3hrs!! The things I do for stash!! my feet are swollen but i'm a happy die cuting bunny!!

Gottta shop!!

soooooooooooooo disapointed, the concert i was meant to go to tonite is canceled, have been looking forward to it for months.

I Just couldnt wait to see Fred Hammond and Tye Tribette in concert..... bah!!

inorder to cheer myself up im gonna do a little shop. hmmmmmm a baby, a toddler, a full fledged 9 year old boy going on 19 .... and a bump!! Am i barmy or what??!! Adj is at an all day meeting so cant go with him and i need to get out of the house..... wondering if i can get to hobbycraft in greenford and back in one piece, want to pick up ellison and sizzix goodies..... london transport website said it will take 1 and 1/2 hours to get there by bus and tube... thats a roundway trip of 3hrs....... hmmmmmmmmmmmm not loving that.

want to check out a baby listener thingy that you can hear the babies heartbeat so may just take a trip nearer to home.

In The Club....

..... The lovely anso got me all excited about the fabby flavor of the month kits when i was lurking on her blog las month.
She had photos of the April kits on there and I hurried off to have a look at the website. I was instantly hooked LOLOLOL!!

The kit is put together by a wonderful lady called Tammy and I can even pay by paypal which is supa fab for me.

My April kit came but not the stamps as they sold out, hopefully they'll be ready when my may kit comes. Cant wait till may comes although i havent even tucked into the April one.... someone kick me into shape LOLOLOL.

Got some mountboard the other day, really want to have a go at a jacobs ladder.

Still feeling really yucky, can wait to feel better.
Threw up all the lucazade at the midwife booking in visit on Tuesday. It was for the glucose test. I was trying to drink it quickly as the blood had to be collected an hour later. got half way and it all came back up!! had to run to the toilet was soooooo embarassing and so upsetting. midwife was a real doll, i tried to clean what i could but with no cleaning supplies i couldnt get it all. Poor janiter had to do it, she said it was ok bu i reall felt bad for her. I mean who wans to clean up sick??!!
I just know they're gonna want me to take the glucose load test but i really dont want to put myself through it. I mean i had one each time and no probs, had one with Kylo and not a prob detected. I have decided to decline it unless they find sugar or something.

Oh Baby!!

Had My scan today!!
Saw my little bubble on the screen!! how exciting was it?? Very!!!

Jayz and Kylo were with me and they were so good! Jayz sat in the chair all nice and quiet like. He couldnt see so i told him to come over and have a closer look. Kylo kepp saying "bab-ee" LOLOL

the hosp has this new pager system, the pager goes off when it's your turn to go to the scan room. not only is it fab, but it was great for me as jayz was playing with one of those bead wire things and insead of having to persuade him that going down a boring corridor would be better than staying and playing but with the pager I was like "oooo, look jayz, the pager's going off... look!! we need to go now" and I let him hold it. It kept going off in his hand and the lights were flashing, he loved it.

What a Weekend!!!

Went to the show at ally pally on sat.
I got to meet two of my teamies!! Juju and Marina!! It was soooo great to finaly meet them in person. So much like we had met before. They were so warm and lovely.
was a fabby show but man did I tire myself out. I came home and had to go straight upstairs to lie down. back legs all achy and I felt soooo sick. Couldnt even rest for long as I had the rest of the invitations to make... soooooo glad that I've finished them all now, now i have to sit down and think of a price to charge. The bride-to-be keeps asking me for a price and I really dont know what to charge. I hate this part of stuff. I need a manager lololol.
I mean, I cant under sell my self but then i dont want to charge too much.... grrrrrr I really should have discussed prices first.... ah well it;s all a learning process hey.

Church was supa fabby!! Youth unday and the kiddies did me proud. I also lead Praise and worship and it's the first time I was happy with what I put out, The vocal training is really helping me so much. Both physically and emotionally.
I could really hear myself strong and loud. Obviously, me being me, there were a few things i didnt like but thats me and i'm still in training after all.

I want to do some crafting this week, all the invite making has given me a real mojo boost but I had to get them out of the way first. got a couple cricut cartidges I want to play with and my yummie stash from sat.

I got some scrummie bits.... found a cute kokeshi doll, been longing for a momiji dolly but adj threw a wobly when he saw the price in john lewis!! but when I saw the kokeshi for £4 at a lovely stall I just had to have it. I nearly missed it too as It only caught my eye as I was paying for my bitz, had to leave my case with the staller and run for some cash!!

Got my hands on the fabby tape writter from Around The Block!! It comes with a lovely PINK tape too!!

Picked up some fabby stuff, photos soon....

My Celebrity Look-alikes

while blog hopping, I fond this cool site!!

So had a go:

INVITATION DEADLINE!!!!

GAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! yes i know i had the commision ages ago.... and yes i knew last week that i HAD to do them by tomo!! BUTTTTTT.................................


.............................. I've been sooooo ickie I havent done them....... soooooo got to do them ALLL today!!
Told mum to call me at 5,7 and 9 to make sure I'm doing them!!

GGGAAAAHHHH!!!!!!

i'm backkkkk!!!!!

yay!!! back from the gloom that was no internet access!!

had soooooo much to catch up on...... finally got round to catching up here.

still sick and very tired..... got soooo much to do and no energy..... gaaaaahhhh.

made some yummy carrot muffins today. Adj came home and went straight to the kitchen and nabbed one LOL!! the boys love them too.

Happy Birthday ADj!!

My lovely hunnie pie's Birthday today!! Gonna take him out later for a meal.... hmmmmm where to though?
I'm always so indecisive about eating out!! It drives Adj potty!!

Got a few hours to decide..... hmmmmm

Pancake??!!

Adj told me yesturday that today's "pancake day" and that he wanted pancakes making!!

Today he brought some supplies bless him!! Went to make them and saw that the silly noonoo had BURNT MY FRYING PAN!!! I dont mean just a small section... the thing had chacoal in it!! BAH!!!!! When I first got the thing I told him not to use it because the whole reason I had to buy a new one was because he trashed the old one, he had a right tantrum and told me nothing of the sort had happened nor would happen... hmmmmmmmmm

He tried to clean it but of course he's burnt some of the "non stick" stuff so when I went to cook the pancakes, it was a BIG MESSSSSSSS!!!!

I was sooo vex.... nearly told him that i wouldn't be making any pancakes but had a break, fed kylo and put him down for a nap, then went back in the kitchen to have a think.....

Remembered my Pancake Pan!! The kind that has a little pan and a flat pan hinged together so that you just turn it over to cook the other side!! result!!

Adj had lemon and sugar, Kali maple syrup, jayz had toffee sauce and I had toffee sauce an a bit of naughty squirty cream!! slurp!!









(not bad huh?!)




Right diet starts back next week!!

He's 9!!!

WHHHHAAAAAA!!! I can't believe my little boy is 9!! So he's not really little anymore but he's still MY little boy.

He is such a lovely boy, alright he has his moments but he really is fab.

I have gotten to see that I really don't know him all that well. He is a person in his own right and I really want to get to know him better.

He is such a sensitive soul and I guess he gets misunderstood alot.

I am soooo proud of him and will try and show him more. He has been through so much with me and also helps alot with the little ones, I MUST take some time for it to be just him and me more often.

I let him choose his pressies and he chose a car set (surprise surprise!! LOL) and a walkie talkie set.

His Nan (daddy's mum) came round on sat. and gave him his pressie.. an ipod shuffle!! a cute mini one. I'll help him put some music on it soon.

We went to outback for his birthday dinner and the kiddies were so well behaved. He had his fave meal - junior red pasta!! I ordered Chicken tenders and a jacke potato and gave him some chicken to put with his pasta, he told me i "Just had to taste the red sauce with the chicken" I did and it was delish, heeee.

Will post a piccie soon.


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ok here's the piccies as promised :)

Here's the Birthday Boy!!



Our server and her collegues sang to him and gave him a "birthday dog"



Everyone having fun!!!



This photo's just too cute LOL

My Valentine!!

I decided to treat Adj like my valentines prince!

I gave him the Minibook I made, I snuck it into his pocket in the night with a caramel shortcake.

I got him a Photocard for when he came home, I put a bit of heidi swapp tape down the edge to make it look prettiful!!

I ordered in a pizza meal and we ate it with the boys (stupid shop got the order wrong... and sassed me when I called too!!)

I even had him a little surprise for later... HEEE!!!

Holliday!!!

well from work that is!!

Silly me tottaly forgot and waltzed into work this evening!!

Was in no mood to go in and was sooo tempted to pull a sickie due to sniffles.... dropped kiddies off, battled through rain and everything!!

night manager looked straight at me and said "you''re on holiday! what you doing here?!

collegues had a right laff!! i joined in tho.

Ah well!!

Snow Day!!

No school for kali today as his school has isued a "snow day"


He looked out the window and lovd the snow. Jayz woke up and saw the snow and was so excited. " mummy can i go out with the snow, i can wear my hat and my scarf" bless him!!





Adg, borrowed our good friends car for the day as we need to take jayz to the dentist (bleurgh!!) he went to remove the snow, defrost the ice on windscreen etc and I came down to see the snow. I asked him to get me some, he looked at me like i was so weird and laffed at me, saying i'm such a kid LOLOLOL.


I jut had to go out and have a little walk, and took some photo's too. Kali came down wrapped in his blanket to see the snow.





Here's a pic of Adg in the snow:

Cyber croperific!!

Come and join us at Scrapstars for the cyber crop!!
Some fabby classes up!!

I finally managed to upload my Love Minibook class, what a nightmare uploading my pics to my pc, the silly phone playing up so had to bluetooth to diff phone, upload etc!!

Hubby keeps looking at the pics and the book and i keep trying to hide it as i'm giving it to him for valentines day.

Domino Love!!

I've just started to play with Alchol inks properly. I got a pack of inks and some silver and gold mixatives ages ago, had a little play at the time but i made an ATC and Dominno for a design team entry and I just love, Love, LOVE alchol inks!! Yea, I know i'm late..... but they're fab!!

Nothing more funnier than folk!!

So tuesday at work.... I was thinking that people are sooooo funny, well customers in particular. You can get some really lovely ones, even "regulars" who remember you and greet you so nicely and then you get some right horrors!! Those that seem to come in just to wind you up!!

And all on the same shift!!!

On Tuesday for example, A customer came to my till and asked me if I knew where the foil was, I got off my till and went to the section, there wasn't any so I told her i'd call downstairs to see. I went to the phone, watching incase someone came to my till to pay for their stuff. There was no foil so I went to inform the customer - did she thank me for checking? did she thank me for leaving my till at all??? NO!!! she said "This is the last time I come in here, thats the only thing i came in here for"!!
A few mins later she comes over to my til with a trolley load of goods - bah!!!

Later on I served a lady and when I gave her change she said "And thank you for your lovely smile" really made my shift!!

Winter Baby!!

Yay!!! One of my uks teammates has had a baby boy!! Congrats Marina, I can't wait to see pics xx

Crasshhhhh!!

Hmmmmm!!!

After that post about restarting the year, Dh and the kiddies were involved in a small car accident on Monday.
Hubby and Kali were hurt, Adrie has injury to his arms and knees and Kali has a bump on his head.
I was at work at the time and Adrie called me... He sounded so shaken and like he was in tears, I just had to rush home. My Cuzz came for me and I just hugged Adrie when I saw him. He looked so Sad and distraught.

We went to the Hospital and waited for 3hrs. They were both told to take pain relief and we needed to keep an eye on Kali for any seriousness as he had a head injury. The little blighter wanted to go to school and is in such a mood about it.

Adrie is so down, I talked to him about it and he says that he wishes he was on his own as the kids were so frightened. He says Kali was in shock and was screaming and saying " tell me its a dream daddy, tell me it didnt happen" poor love.

I am so gratefull that they are ok and I have them safe.

The car is badly damaged, the bumper is smashed, the air bags on the drivers side made a big mess of the dashboard.
The garage are taking it in tomorrow so hopefully they'll give us a courteousy car.

New Start

SOooo... this year has only just started but I already want to start again!! So I'll leave all the stuff that happened before right NOW and start...... NOW!!!

I want to start off by saying I WILL work at my sininging, my career, my Family life..... I want to become the person God wants me to be.... not the person I am.

Oh and I WILL work on my weight but also make sure my weight doesnt determine how I think. feel. live!!

One Little Word

A lovely scrapper directed me to Ali Edwards "One Little Word" thingy that she'd read in her
e-zine:

"one little word
A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow.
Last fall in issue two of this newsletter I wrote about the power of words and gave my top ten tips for getting those words down when you are scrapbooking. Today I want to introduce you to the idea that a single word can be a catalyst for enriching your life as well as your scrapbook layouts.
Last year I began a tradition of chosing one word for myself each January - a word that I can focus on, mediate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. Last year my word was something I wanted to bring into my life in a more tangible way. My word was play.
I thought a lot about play and what it means to me. I tried to incorporate it more into my everyday and on my adventures out in the crazy world. For me, it was a lot about living without fear - about being more open to experiences with an attitude of playfulness. The word play found its way onto many scrapbook pages and into many stories I told throughout the year.
Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2007?
It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.
One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities.You may be wondering, what in the heck does this all have to do with scrapbooking? For me, words are at the heart of what I do. The photos are a huge part, but the words bring it all home. Often times I will begin a layout with a single word. That word becomes my guide as I create my page. It helps me focus the story I am trying to tell and gives me an instant, easy graphic title approach. How often has a word directed your creativity when working on layouts?"

I am tottaly up for this!!!

After thinking a while, the word I came up with is PRETTY.
I have the most damaging self image of myself and very low self esteem. I am absolutely tired of hating myself and being my worse enemy.
I'm determined that this year, I'll shake all the negativity and bad thoughts and with the Help of God I know I can do it.

I WILL use the word pretty to describe myself.

I love pretty things - charms, glitter, little trinklets, bracelets, sweet embelies...... PRIMA's LOLOLO .... Pens, pretty notebooks, bags.....and love to look at them, I want to love to look at myself also.

SOoooooo my word for the year is PRETTY.

All go at Work!!

Soooooo...... at work on wednesday was maaad busy and as usual we were short staffed. I was the only person on the shop floor as everyone was on tills. I jumped on a back till to let the poor warehouse guy go, he had jumped on the till so a collegue could go to break. The line/duty mahager was on a till too bless him.
Mark(the manager) asked someone to take me off and asked me to look after the store for him while he nipped down for asandwhich, poor love hadn't eaten all day..... told him off and ordered him to eat something more filling than a sarnie!

I went to front of store after i had helped a few customers and directed some customers in line to pay in the bakery as the queues in the main store were waaay long, I followed them just to make sure and saw that there was no one in there to serve them, I told them i'd serve them since I sent them there in the first place and went behind the till.
As I was ringing up their purchasers, another couple came "nevermind" I thought to myself and continued serving.

Another person came but I told them I was closing. I really needed to get of the till so I could watch the store and start a team up to take date expired goods off shelves.
I saw an elderly woman, I recognised her as a regular, standing with her trolley eating something from the bakery. Another lady came in to pay and I told her I was closing, She had a heavy basket and I felt bad for her so told her to come over and I ringed up her purchases.
The elderly lady pushed her trolley over and I told her I was closing. I asked if there was still queues in the main bit of the store, she said yes so I said I'd serve her.... Thank God I did cos she didnt look well at all. She told me she felt hyperglycemic.....or however you spell it LOL, and had to eat a donut, she gave me the empty bag. I told her no probs., I looked closer and the poor love was shaking. I asked her if she felt ok and she said "No"

"you dont look well at all" I told her and asked her if she wanted to sit down. I told my collegue who had come in to ask me to sign onto some hand held terminals, to get a chair for the lady.
I asked her if she would like a cup of tea, and told him to get someone to make her one in the catering unit.
The lady, I'll call her Ms Nice from nnow on, was really shaky and said she was gonna eat some of the dried apricots she purchased, I came round from the till and gave them to her, she told me she was slightly diabetc and hadn't eaten. I told her she really musnt do that and that it was important to eat regularily when you're diabetic or her blood sugar would be affected.

I took the tea from collegue and put milk in it for her, stired it and removed the tea bag.
I asked her if she had anything in her bag that she could eat. I found some biscuits and she said she'd eat one so I oppened it for her.
She started to feel better and I asked if there was anyone I could call for her.
She said she was gonna drive home and that she was gonna go and have a meal at "Toffs" - a fab well known fish shop.
The little poppet didnt want to bother anyone and kept appologising for keeping me from my work.
I told her not to be silly and kept talking to her to see if she was ok.

I worked aroun the bakery area so I could keep an eye on her and still get some stuff done.
She looked much better and said she felt better. I told her I was still going to call a first aider as I wanted to make sure she was ok. I arranged for someone to take aisie of the back till so she could come to the bakery.
When Aise came I told her what happend, Ms Nice started to get really upset and said she was so angry with herself, we told her not to worry and to relax. She really didnt want to be a bother. She didnt want her details entered into the accident book because she didnt want any fuss, I told her she deserved to be fussed over, and that I was sure she had fussed over others and it was her turn she laffed and was much more cheery.

In the end, Ms Nice said she was ok to go and that she was off to toffs, I told her that once she had sat down and eaten hopefully she'd feel much better. she was gonna walk over but her bags were heavy and it was raining I told her to let One of the warehouse guys to walk over with her. At first she said "No" as she wanted no fuss but she went to pick up the bags and felt how heavy they were. "What are you like!!" I asked her and she laffed and said "terrible" LOLOLOL.
I asked her how often she got an offer of a lovely young man to escort her to her car and carry her bags... she laffed again and accepted the offer.

I'm sooooooo pleased that I served those customers now as I would hate to think what might have happened,

I'm gonna follow it up and make sure someone called her to see if she was ok.

colleens blinkie

colleen made me this fabbyy blinkie!! isnt it lush???

lololol, look at my cute piggy!!

adopt your own virtual pet!

I want Eggnog!!!

Ok so my newest obsession is Eggnog!! I decided to try an eggnog latte at starbucks for a change to my usual gingerbread latte!!
Gingerbread lattes are the most yummmist yummy! So much so that I had to buy a bottle of gingerbread syrup to take home.
Now I am in no way shunning the lovely gingery latte... but.... I am in love with it's yellowey creamy bud eggnog latte!! I love the sweet (almost sickly) taste, all rich and creamy and nutmeggy!! ofcourse a little whipped cream just has to be added, I just close my eyes and dont think of the calories!!
I only have one a week pr even less as I pop in to the starbucks near work on my way in and only if i'm more than 15 mins early.
sooooooooo,
Starbucks cant sell me a carton as it's not for resale/retail , the friendly baristas let me see the carton to read (I had a flash of me running out the store shouting "it's mine...all mine")
to see if there was an address on it but it's made esp for starbucks coffee comp and it comes from US, the addy had a the amsterdam starbucks on it.

I have searched for a carton or tin of the creamy stuff and being an American traditional drink, I cant find it! The only two places that I found online was ebay and an american product online store.... but it was £6.25 a can!!! PLUS p&p!! nearly £10!! I cant bring myself to pay £10......

oooooooo!!! I could scream!! and to think it's origins are here in europe - sob!!

Right I'm gonna have to go to every forum I'm part off.... even the ones I just lurk in and see if anyone knows where to get some.

Oh and I know I could make it but I want a carton so I can have it there when I want and keep and well.... laziness i guess!!

pressie update!!

have been naughty and forgot to update!!

Here's my pressies from the advent swap:

Day 12:
yummie ribbons!! baby blue and a scrummie blue with white poka dots.

Day 13
I got some beautiful glittery rubons..... all Christmassey and snowmen!!

I also got a lovely, really pretty card in the post with a package containing the most yummy blossoms, white and blue ones!!! really made my day.

Day 14
mmmmmmmm!!! I got a bar of sugar free choc!! looks abs delish cant wait to have a taste!! ta SS, you're a gem xxx

*eta*acually!! couldnt resist, took it out of the draw to look at again and had to have a bit!! it is the most creamy, delish, sugar free choc i've tasted!! OMGosh!! in chocparadise!!! yummmmmm

*etaa* ahem!! went to look at it to see the type as it tastes like belgian choc - it is - and another bit broke off and jumped into my mouth!!!

Day 15
I got some cardstock in a lovely creamy colour.

Day 16
Really prettiful patterned cardstock in sugar ontop and sprinkles, fab!

Day 17
a scrummmmie die cut sheet, I think they match the paper/card I got on day 16.... oooo and the card from 15th!! I feel a mini book coming on!!

What a day!

What a day yesturday!!
Hubby went to work for 6am (tues) and didnt get back to collect me till 4.30am (wed)!!!
He had to stay to finish refit at work, then the alarm wasn't working or something and he had to stay for engineer, well I say had to but I guess he had a choice about it all so I was narked to say the least....... I'm sure he could have called the person on call to come and wait for the engineer but hey.... new day and all that.

Work was hectic yesturday, peeps coming in to make their Christmas orders, I was manning the desk It was quite funny at times.
A guy was putting his order through and I was telling him a few items are now unavailable..... May I just add her that he was FINE!!!!! LOLOLOL....anyway...... We were going through it and another customer came over and looked thru the book. She was giving off some funny atitude but I just ignored her and carried on.
I told Mr Fine that another item was available but that this wasn't and the Customer waiting said "SO can I make an order then?" I looked at her, Mr fine looked at me and then at her.
I told her "You can make an order but I'm just doing this order now"
"Oh!" she said.
Mr Fine said "Oh.... how odd. What does she think we're doing? standing here doing nothing.... " and some other stuff that I cant remember cos I was laughing too much. I really tried to be a unbiased but it was too funny......
To be fair to the Lady, when Mr Fine had gone, SHe told me that she thought he worked there as she had seen him before there, she said "He's such a handsome man that I remembered, I thought he was your boss as he was standing behind the desk with you."
LOLOL, see he was FFFIiiinnnneee!! LOLOL I said could you imagine if he was my boss? and we had a laff, I told her that she must have thought we were so rude if she thought we were working and chatting and ignoring her, She was quite a nice lady actually.

Off to work later, wonder if I'll be at the desk again.

Pressies galore!!

Forgot to update here with my lovely pressies:

Day 6:
I got a pack of yummmmie buttons!!

Day 7:
I got a stix2 tape glue pen.

Day 8:
got a die cut tag sheet in a boy theme!!

Day 9:
I got a pack of really cute i kandee charms. LOve them!!

Day 10:
wow!! I just oppened my pressie and It's a really cool pink clutch bag, PINK and a BAG!! I am love, love loving it!! it's in a fab shape too am half tempted to use it for eve service later.... gonna see if I can fit all my junk..er I mean important stuff at least I wont need nappies and wipes and other kiddie bits as kiddies will be at mums

Pressie - Day 5

got some yummie Forest Fruit Sula's!!
My Secret Santa really has done her homework!! Sugar free sweeties!!! Hid them from prying eyes LOL.

(borrowed pic from web)

Pressie - Day 4

Today's gift are these lengths of pink ribbons!! yummmm!! Pink AND Ribbon.... can it be any better??

Prompt 19: Sun 3rd Dec

Prompt 19: Sun 3rd Dec
"Deck the Halls ...."
It's starting to look Christmassy out there ... how do you decorate for Christmas? Do you have a huge tree with colour-coordinated decorations? minimal decorations? Neon Santas & snowmen all over the house? Does your tree have a star on it? or an angel? or something else? Do you include a nativity scene in your home?

Lord, thank you for the festive decorations we see around us. Thank you for the opportunity to decorate our houses, workplaces, schools & towns for this season & for the freedom to celebrate Christmas in the UK. We pray for those who do not have the freedom to celebrate due to the laws of the country they are resident in. Amen


The last couple of years, I've had a bowl of baubles ontop of the tv as our decs, Last year I recieved a really pretty glittery tree in a pressie swap, small and cute which I put on the tv too, infact it's still there as I love it soooo much I also got a cute little drum which Jayz adopted as his own!! He loves drums!!
This year, I'm hopping to have a pretty wooden tree that we'll decorate ourselves, I also want some lights or something..... oooo, I may even put some lights in the down stairs window.

Pressie - Day 3

OOOooooooo!!!! Isn't this butterfly just Prettyfull??!! It's so delicate and beautiful!!

Prompt 18: Sat 2nd Dec

Prompt 18: Sat 2nd Dec
Is 9 v6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

This is one of the most widely used of all readings at Christmas. Which of the titles used here means the most to you? Is there one you can relate to more than any other?

This Christmas time, we look for fresh understanding in the old familiar words that we will hear many times in the coming weeks. Wonderful Counsellor, we give you thanks for your constant love for us, and your work in our loves. Mighty God, we ask your blessing on this troubled world during this season of love. Everlasting Father, hold us close and help us to hear your voice. Prince of Peace, grant us peace at this time of stress and busy-ness. Amen


I really cant choose one tittle above the others. They all mean sooo much to me and God has been and is all of these and more.

When I am feeling low and at my worse or even when I need to talk things through, He is my Wonderful Counsellor.

When I am stressed and when things are all over the place or when i'm about to blow my top, He's my Prince of Peace

He has taken the place of a father who doesn't care about me or my children and will forever be My "Daddy" He looks after me and is my Everlasting Father, he'll forever be my Dad.

There's no situation he cant help me with, no weapon formed against me shall prosper. He has my back!! He's a Mighty God.

There are soooooooo many more titles that He is to me..... He's all that and a Bag of Honey Roasted Cashews!!!

Day 2 Pressie!!

These yummie Queen and Co frills are mine... all mine

Advent Swap!!!

Just look at all these pressies!! Just for me:

My Lovely Secret Santa sent me these and I get to open up one each day!!

Today's pressie's these lovely slipper socks!!

I put them on straight away an d Jayz(3) came in and asked "what you got on your feet?"

"slipper socks" I said,

"ooooooo" He smiles

"Dya like them?" I ask him, "aren't they pretty?"

"yes " he says and strokes them. "Iwant to kiss them" he says... and does lolol.

I love them, all warm and cozy and cute colours.

Prompt 17

Prompt 17: Fri 1st DecWelcome to anybody just starting with the prompts today Well, it's December 1st today. That means just 24 days till Christmas. How will you be counting down this year? Advent calendar? Advent Candle? Are you joining in the Advent Swap with a present to open every day? Lord of our days, as the countdown to Christmas really takes a new focus today, help us to take a few minutes each day to focus on You and the message You are giving us this Christmas. As we open each door on our Advent calendar, help us to open a new door in our hearts to receive a new message, and to gain deeper understanding. Amen



This year, I'll be counting up the days to Christmas a few diff ways this year. I'm in an Advent Swap, Doing these Advent Promps and keeping a Christmas Journal from an online class..

Prompt 16

Prompt 16: Thurs 30 NovWhat does Christmas sound like?Is there a sound that means "Christmas" to you? Jingle bells? The Salvation Army brass band? "Ho ho ho"? the beeping of battery operated toys? the tearing of wrapping paper? What are your favourite Christmas songs & Carols?God of music, Fill our lives this Christmas season with the sounds that are pleasing to you. Show us new meaning in the old words and help us to find a new joy in the traditional sounds. Amen


sounds of Christmas:

Carrols....... Songs...... laughter...... toys...... games.......

My all time fave song is Mariah Carey's- All I want for Christmas Is YOu. Love it!! when I go out shopping and hear that, I know it's Christmas LOL.

My first "real" Job was in a shoe shop and it was when boyzone just came out and they sang "love me for a reason" or something like that.... still remember it.... the store had a compilation tape and it played over and over again..... When I hear any of the songs from the tape it really brings back memories!

Prompt 15

Prompt 15: Weds 29 NovWhat does Christmas taste of? What foods do you associate with Christmas? Are there certain things you only eat at this time of year? What will you be eating for Christmas dinner? Do you make your own Christmas pudding? Do you bake? Is there a specific food/taste related memory that you have of Christmas?Father, Provider, Thank you for the food we enjoy at Christmas time, and for your faithful provision throughout the year. We who have never known true hunger, place into your hands those who will go hungry today. At this time of giving and receiving, teach us how to appreciate what we have. Amen



Sprouts are deff a Christmas only food!! I hardly have it any other time of the year. Turkey too, i find it a bit dry but i always get a slice or two at Christmas.

Chocolate used to have a big place in our home over the hollidays, we had tins and advent callenders and selection boxes... and coins......... it went on and on.
Nowadays, I dont even buy one tin, a couple of years ago we just briught a box.... worked ok.

I'm trying to stay away from choc so wont go overboard, i'll get some sugar free choc.

We got calanders for the boys today!!


Ohhhhh!! I've just remembered!! Mcdoanalds used to do a pie called yuletide, it was cooked just like their apple pies but instead of apple, it was filled with mincemeat and a creamy white sauce.
Tasted delish!!! could do with one right now!!


Hubby loves Choc Yule logs at Christmas, Tesco finest is his fave.

Prompt 14

Prompt 14: Tues 28 NovWhat does Christmas smell of? What smells do you associate with Christmas? The pine smell of real Christmas trees? Chocolate oranges? Cinnamon? Mince pies? New books? Perfume? God of the senses, Thank you for the sense of smell and for the way that smells can invoke memories for us. Thank you for the many blessings we have at this time of year. Amen



the smells of Christmas for me is a warm spicy, sweet smell.

Prompt 13

Prompt 13: Mon 27 NovSlight change of pace/style this week!What colour is Christmas? What colours do you associate with Christmas? The traditional red & green? Rich Golds & purples? Wintery blue & silver? God of colour, Thank you for the many colours we see at Christmas time: the bright reds, the brilliant whites, the sparkling silvers, the rich golds... The bright colours in the drab winter, the bright lights lighting up the dark nights to remind us that there is light to come into this dark world. Amen



colours of Christmas to me are reds and greens, gold and silver, blue and white, blue and silver, pink and white!!!

All my childhood decs were a whole variety of colours.

Prompt 12

Prompt 12: Sun 26th Nov(As Christmas day is a Monday this year & thus week 4 of Advent only lasts one day, I will be starting this Sunday with the prompts that I would normally start Advent Sunday & running everything a week early to get them all in ... )Advent is the season of lights - twinkling white ones, flashing bright ones, flickering candles. Churches light Advent candles, towns are filled with lights.Lights symbolize the light of God coming into the world through the birth of His son. The light reminds us that Jesus is the light of the world that comes into the darkness of our lives to bring newness, life, and hope. It also reminds us that we are called to be a light to the world as we reflect the light of God's grace to others (Isa 42:6). As we approch Christmas, more & more lights appear symbolizing that the darkness is receding, that something is happening, and that more is yet to come. For those using Advent wreaths, the light that has come into the world is plainly visible as the Christ candle is lit at ChristmasHow is light important in your Christmas celebrations? Do you have dozens of fairy lights on your tree? an advent candle? Do you like to see the Christmas lights in town? Do you take a trip to see them?Perhaps you would like to take time out today to light a candle, and to focus on Jesus, Light of the worldLord of light, shine in our hearts in this Advent season and help us to shine in the world, bringing light to the darkness around us. Amen


As a child, we had loads of fairy lights on our tree.... I used to love to see them blinking and twinklin!!
It was my job to put the decorations up and I loved it!!..... didnt much like the taking down tho.

I dont have a tree now as the young'uns would pull it down but I may get some lights to put up. And maybe a tiny tree that Kali and I can decorate together.

I LOVE to see the lights in the diff places and stores. Cant believe some town centres want to keep them down....... but that's another story.

Prompt 11

Prompt 11: Sat 25th NovLuke 1: 76-79; Matthew 3: 1-12The great promises were about to be fulfilled & God needed somebody to take His message out to prepare people. John's role in preparing the people was very important. As we prepare for Christmas, what message are you giving to your family? to the world? Are you preparing the way & using this time to bring God's message to the world, or are you turning your back on it and focussing on the commercial side of Christmas?God, At this time of year, help us to keep our hearts focussed on the true story of Christmas in all we do this festive season, that we may do a small part in preparing the way for You to come again. Amen



Working in a store, it's hard not to see the commercial side of Christmas!! I am hoping that I stay focused on the reason for the season!!

Christmas is sooooo much fun but can become so wrapped up in pressies!!!

Prompt 9

Prompt 9: Thurs 23rd NovToday is Thanksgiving Day in the USA – so I thought it appropriate to use today to think what we are thankful for. Father God, We thank you for the joy you bring to our lives, for our loved ones, for time to enjoy the things we do, and for the world around us. Today, Thanksgiving Day, we thank You for the joy that knowing You brings, for your constant love and care for us, and for the gift of Your son into our world, which we remember each Christmas time. Amen



I'm thankful for sooooo much!! I often moan and grumble about things I dont have. I am ever so grateful for life, strentgh, my family..... a roof over my head..... food on my table..... work....

Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy xxx

Prompt 10

Prompt 10: Fri 24th NovLuke 1:57-75 Back to John the Baptist today ... God had great plans for him from the moment he was born. The fact that God's hand was with John from the moment of his birth suggested God would be guiding him - and that John would respond to God's guidance. In what way is God's hand on your life right now?Lord, I place myself into Your hands. So often I am too busy to take time to listen to Your voice or to feel Your touch on my life. Help me to be more aware of You and to respond to Your promptings. Help me to make time to actively seek your will for me at this time. Amen



The Lord is really helping me with my ministry. I want to continue growing in my singing and ministering.
I have started to lead Praise and Worship which is such a great thing for me. I am soooo nervous but also happy that God is using me. I want to be a blessing and I want my voice to get better and better!!

I am trying to let God lead me more and more.... I have to stop being stuborn and remove all fear and doubt.

I want to continue to excell in all I do.

As a youth leader, I deff feel God's hand.... I would never have thought I'd be in this possition and I even said I'd "Never" do it.... (famous last words LOLOLOL)

Prompt 8

Prompt 8: Weds 22nd NovemberToday, quite simply is a day to dream What would your ideal Christmas be … would it be spent alone (except for perhaps the cat!) in a log cabin with a cup of hot chocolate & a roaring fire? Would it be filled with noise & laughter & friends & parties?Go on ... let your imagination flow ...



I'd love to be with my hubby, kiddies and my mum and her hubby.... somewhere hot like the west indies/carribean.
We'd have a yummmie spread.... delish drinks and all on the beach!!!

Prompt 5

Prompt 5: Sun 19th NovDreamsLast week we took as our theme "Preparation", this week, we're going to use "anticipation" as a theme. Christmas is about the birth of a baby & God wants us to be excited! How did you feel about a birth in the family? What were you most excited about? What did you anticipate? How did you feel? How do you think Mary felt as she anticipated the birth of Jesus?Father God, The birth of a baby is a time for rejoicing, for excitement and for celebration. Fill our hearts with joy as we anticipate once again the arrival of Your son. Help us to remember that You came to this world in the most vulnerable way - not as a king but as a tiny, innocent baby. Amen

When I had my last baby I was soooo aprehensive and anxious as I knew it would be very painful. I wanted to make sure I was prepared and that I had all my stuff ready for myself and baby.

I can just imagine how Mary must have been feeling. She was far from home... traveling.... no room anywhere and the contractions comming quick and fast.
Ontop of all that, she knew that she was carrying the saviour !! WOW!!!

Prompt 4

Prompt 4: Sat 18th NovPreparationThis week, we've been looking at Advent & how it is a period of waiting, of preparation, of anticipation. When do you start preparing for Christmas? Is it something you think about all year or only start in December? When do the children start to get excited? What sort of things do you get excited about? Lord, In this time of preparation & excitement, help us to keep our eyes focussed on You, and help us to show as much enthusiasm for the true meaning of Christmas as we do for the commercial trappings. Amen


I think about Christmas from around August times as I like to budget for bitz and also to start to figure out where we'll spend Christmas day.

At work Christmas preperations start ever so early!!

I cant wait to start practicing Christmas carrols in Choir practice.

Kali is getting more and more excited as the time gets closer. Jayz and Kylo are still too young to really know too much.

I am gonna do some cards with Kali, he chose some paper and peeloffs for his cards at a store he went to with me. it will be fun.

I get excited about family time, watching my fam open their presents and mine too!!

prompt 3

Prompt 3: Fri 17th NovPreparation
Hymn: On Jordan's Bank
[COLOR="Purple"]Still thinking of John the Baptist preparing the way for Christmas, how do YOU feel when the Christmas season starts? Does it fill you with dread (crowds, rush, cost ...) or with joy (family, presents, happiness) - is it a mixture of the two? (Focus today on the FEELINGS not the activities you do)[/COLOR]
Father, as we approach Christmas, grant us peace from the busy-iness of the world, heal the sorrows in our hearts & grant us a renewed joy at the hope that comes each year as we remember the greatest gift of all. Amen


I feel a great Joy as we get closer to Christmas!!
I have always had a hectic Christmas - as a child we would visit families and friends and it was always a time of family.

Now that I have my own family, it's fantastic to see the way the kiddies love the season.
I am going to try to keep my mind on the reason for the season and not get too stressed. Working in a store, you do get bogged down with Christmas stresses, Orders...... turkeys...... made tills.... irate customers....... But I'll just be happy in the knowledge that myt kiddies will be getting some nice things from me with my wages!!

Advent!!!

The Lovely Woozle from UKS is posting some Advent prompts for us to use. Cant wait to get started!!


Prompt 1: Weds 15th NovemberPreparationThe word 'advent' is Latin for 'a coming or arrival'. Over the coming weeks, we will take time out of our busy lives to think what Christmas is really about and what the birth of a baby over 2000 years ago means to us today. Advent is a season of preparation, just like Lent, but it is a different kind of preparation. Lent is very adult and serious, because it leads to a death; In Advent, we thank God for Christ's first coming, prepare for his final coming at the end of time, and celebrate Christ's presence among us today. As Christmas is centered in the new hope brought by a baby, it's a very child-oriented holiday. Because Advent leads us up to that baby, so is Advent.Today, take some time to think how you are going to mark this Advent season and to prepare yourself, both in spirit and by gathering your supplies to start your Advent journey.Father, in the wilderness of the Jordan you sent a messenger to prepare people's hearts for the coming of your Son. As we approach this season again, prepare our hearts and minds to receive your message anew, that we may come to a deeper understanding of this season and of You. Amen.



This prompt is an excellent begining to what I know is gonna be a fantastic time of thought, reflection and a closer understanding to Advent.

The Birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!!

Fireworks!!

Ok so it's the firework season!! I really am not a huge fan of them!! I was really scared as a child, I like the colours and it's noce to watch them from behind glass but the noise and being to close is not for me.

Jayz abs loves the whizz, bang, colour as does kylo!!

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Church was fantastic!! We had a "fireworks" evening and the Holy Spirit really showed up with great fire.
The Choir led praise and worship and we also ministerd two songs. It's been quite a while since we have sung as a choir at church and it was great!!

I really am trying much harder with my singing and am pushing myself more and more.
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Songs of the Moment:

1-2 victory check (Tye Tribett and G.A.)
who else but God ( " " " " )
Days of Ellijah (Donnie McClurkin)

WOOOWWWWW!!!

On Thursday, I was "Introduced" to the most dynamic, awesome choir I've seen for a long time!!

Tye Tribbett and GA!!



They are abs fantastic!! They have enlightened a fire in me and I just want to continue my singing even more!! I want to stop holding back and give it my all!!

My cuz and I are desperately longing for the DVD to come into the store!! It's sold out everywhere so she ordered it for us. It should be here on Friday and I cant wait.

I was privaliged to have been loaned a copy for a couple of days and I had the dvd on all night.

I miss it and cant wait till i get mine.

What a weekend!!

I've had such a fantastic weekend!! Very hectic but great.
It started from thursday all the way thru to Sunday evening.

Thurs after choir practice, I had a real bondin experience with two close friends and my cuz. I was still on a high the next two days.

Friday was my good friend Sophie's B'day meal and we had a brill time dancing in the winebar.

Saturday was the day of a concert that my church mum put on, I was a co-ordinator with my cuz and we worked hard but had fun too. I had great enjoyment playing around... erm make that testing out LOLOL the walkie talkies. Before we got started.
The concert was fantastic and the artists were awesome. God was deff in the house and a young lady gave her heart to Him!!

Sunday was fantastic. It was youth service in the evening, I had a programme to run with but I just couldnt go through with it!! The Holy Spirit had other ideas and I just had to praise Him. The whole church was praising and our visiting Bishop prayed and ministered to the congregration and the young people too.
The theme was Comming back to your first love and without even a scripture read or a topic given God had us all exactly on track!!

Such a long time!!

Haven't posted in such a loooong time!! I have been so busy and work is a stress!! I am quite frustrated there and am being victimised a bit. I think i will complain to reginal personel actually as I've had about enough!!

Kylo has sniffles again, bless him and is quite clingy. he had a horible couple of nights and I hope he has a good sleep tonight.

Happy 1st Birthday Kylo!!

I cannot believe it!! A year has gone by sooooooooo quickly.
Kylo's b'day was last week and he had a great day.

He was so happy. He was smiling and clapping and dancing when we sang "Happy Birthday" to him.

He's such a lovely baby. so soft natured and funny. He's great company.

My Little baba's THREE!!!

WOWWW!! cant believe it really. I am so behind that I missed posting the news!! He still is my baby and now he's three. He had a great day out last week. We went to a fun park and he enjoyed the rides and the stalls. His big bro loved it too and he went on the dogems with daddy and also with a friend he made (it's amazing how kids make friends!!) Jayz was soooooo excited and he was running around. He went on the trampolines and loved it sooooo much I was so happy just looking at his happy face.
He loved the areoplane ride, not surprising really as he loves planes, he loved going up high and looking down at us smilling and waving everytime he came round to where we were standing.
He also loved the round about swings.
We played a few games on the stalls and won prizes for each child. A scooby doo toy for jayz, a street fighter gameboy advance game for kali and a big looney toons ball for kylo.
Kylo loved watching his brothers and was so excited. He wanted to go on the rides too!! LOL.

Being there made me even more determined to shift more weight, Kali wanted me to go on the rides with him but i was too afraid incase i couldn't fit or if people would laff at me on the rides. this time next year we'll go back and I'll go on the rides with him!!

It was a fantastic day and I think I'll take them back before Kali goes back to school as they enjoyed it so much. I have taken some time off at work so I can spend some time with my "coco puff" before school starts back.