A message for Isabella!

Blimey, what's wrong with me, two posts in one day .... actually I'm finding it very easy uploading photos via Picasa, so here Isabella, here are photos of Kayleigh and Lewis for you to see.

They are both so very excited about returning to the UK, especially after I showed them the house we will be living in on Google Earth and just how close the park is.

I've even managed to persuade them that the school uniforms aren't that bad, but no matter how much I tell Lewis that it's going to be cold, he still asks if he will be wearing shorts to school - ah bless!



Also they are soooooooo excited to meet the "new" baby when they decide to make an appearance, and so am I and Geoff too, as we missed all the "baby" stuff with Isabella!

Some Thank You Cards!!!!

Here is the Thank you card I made for Lewis' teacher, Miss Jennis.

And this is the card I made for Kayleigh's teacher, Miss Cole.

Both Kayleigh and Lewis will miss all their friends they have made at Tanglin Trust School, and they have both learnt alot whilst there. I'm hoping that they both will have some life long friends out of this stay in Singapore ....... it's been fantastic!

OMG - this is Lewis with the biggest hot dog in the world ..... and guess what .... he ate the lot, a whole 1 foot hot dog and bun, gone, demolished!

This was at the 4th July event up at Sembawang .. the kids had a great time!

Sorry not been updating much lately so very busy on getting sorted for the big move. When that is going to be is anyone's guess.

Yesterday we took the kids to the shops and brought them a pair of jeans all ready for the UK, and also a new lunch bag each. They are excited about returning and going to a new school, which hopefully we will find out the results on the appeal by about 22nd July, so fingers crossed.

Right do I try to run down was has happened in the last 5 months, apart from me being here there and everywhere and just not having the time to update my blog ...

Briefly ... had to go back to the UK end of February as my beloved grandad passed away - bless his soul, came back mid March, 2 weeks later had to go to Hong Kong for an annual dinner with the Ex Servicemens Association, then came back and 2 weeks later had to go back to the UK for work! Since being back it's been pretty full on trying to organise the shipment of 11 filing cabinets to the UK and the day has finally come, they leave Tuesday 13 May - wahoo!

At the moment, it's all up in the air with dates etc for us leaving Singapore, but it's supposed to be sometime in August, we shall have to wait and see.

Everyone is well, Kayleigh has to have a baby tooth removed as the adult one has come up behind it and not pushed it out, so the tooth fairy better be extra special generous on Wednesday night! Both Kayleigh and Lewis had their first Inline Skating lesson on Sunday, Lewis was a bit overwhelmed by it all, but by the end he was standing alone, and managing to get up after falling (how the instructor had taught him) ... bring on the next lesson

I so want to update my blog and make it a bit more flashy, so bear with me as I attempt to do so.

Welcome 2008!

Well, a new year, lets hope it's a good one!! Lots of BIG changes for us to come over the next few months and we shall worry about them when they are upon us. Our time is now short here in Singapore, and I intend on enjoying the rest of my time here!

We do not have a clue where or when we will be leaving just that it'll be July/August time!!

So, what's been happening over the last few months .... far too much, functions, kids school shows, birthday parties, xmas, and a few other hiccups that we will not discuss!

Honest .... I am alive!

OK, I only seem to be posting every month .. how bad is that! Well, the pins are out and sat in the cupboard along with the photos and xrays, already to be scrapped! However, the physio I'm having 3 times a week for 45 mins a time is a KILLER, but we will get there in the end!

Not been upto any scrapping as yet, have started altering Monograms for the kids, once finished will upload too. Have many layouts planned in my mind, may start on some in the next few days but will just have to take my time over them so not to aggrovate my hand!

Geoff had a fab birthday party - Movie Theme, everyone came dressed up, Geoff was Woody, I was Snow White! We also had Fred and Wilma Flintsone, Cleopatra, Zorro, Pochantas, Sandy from Grease, Gladiator and various others. Will have to upload some photos, oh not forgetting Kayleigh and Lewis, Kayleigh decided she was a baddie and Lewis was bob the builder and then a mini woody!

We are all set for christmas, and I must apologise for the impersonal approach to xmas cards this year, unfortunately, I am unable to write!

ABBA

Dancing Queen, young and sweet only 17!!! Well this is myself and Geoff, with Anita and John at a function on Wednesday - had a fantastic night!

Why the delay in posts, well, had surgery on my wrist, and have only just got a bit more freedom with, back in for daysurgery in 2 weeks to remove 2 pins, deep joy!!!

Will update properly in the next few days, got memorial service and horse racing on Sunday!

Olive - I'll get you taggy thingy done soon too.

We Won a Prize in the Lucky Draw!!!

Wahoo, we went to the US Navy Ball last night - what a scream, we danced and drank loads and to top it off Geoff won a prize in the Lucky Draw - it's a Step Cabinet, just got to wait for it to be delivered, once it's here shall take a photo and upload it!

Our next function in early November and the theme is formal but with a twist, 70's theme, guess who we've decided to go as with John and Anita - ABBA, bring on the Flares!

No Excuses

Right - what can I say, sorry I've not blogged in ages, no excuses!

What's been happening - no a lot! Got a ball to go to this Saturday, now my big decision is what colour dress do I wear, pink, blue, purple, black or red - any suggestions!

We've just brought Lewis this new fabby bed, as soon as I get a photo of it I shall upload it, he absolutely loves it!

I've had to hang up my scrapbooking gloves for a wee while, I've torn a ligament in my wrist and find it too sore when setting eyelets, cutting out etc, but it's not stopped me from attending some classes. Once again I shall up load layouts in the next day or two! I am awaiting approval from the powers that be to get an operation on it - shall keep you posted!

Kayleigh and Lewis are loving school and both coming on really well, it's strange hearing Lewis saying his letters. Kayleigh has been selected to play in the Recorder ensemble - god help my ears!

Geoff has booked them in for a free trial in a few weeks at taekwondo (sp!), Lewis is really excited, he's also told us that when he grows up he wants to do what daddy does - how cute, but he's never leaving home!!!!

I've got lots of little projects on the go at the moment too, door hangers for the kids rooms, pencil pot holder for Geoff, loads of layouts planned but unable to do - it's a nightmare!

Anyway, if you read this, I'm running out ot Tetley, can anyone help????

Was on Holiday - Sorry Folks!

OK so I've been back in the UK for the last 3 weeks, then home for a week getting the kids re-adjusted to the time difference, fun - NOT!!!!!

What's happened, Kayleigh's turned 6, I've had a birthday, the kids have gone back to school, and I'm back to work. Off to a Hungry Ghost Festival this evening, out for my birthday on Friday and then Saturday we have tickets to see Funeral for a Friend - no idea who they are, but we shall see!

Have some fabby photos, which I will endeavour to upload shortly, a cracking one of Kayleigh having a wash, and one that I will bring up at Isabella's wedding for definate!

Actually I will try to post those two now to keep you going!

I'm back!

But I don't know where I've been ... and why I've not updated on here recently! It's not like I've been busy at work to be honest, I've been very quiet, and perhaps instead of spending time scrapping at work, I should've updated my blog!

Well, some of you will know that I'm off to UK with the kids on Thursday, they are both so very excited about seeing Granny, Grandad, Karen and Izzy, unfortunately Bry won't be around to see us! What else are they excited about I shall tell you - seeing Cows and Sheep in fields, you see you don't get them in fields here.

Planning on doing some scrapping today and sorting out clothes for our hols, not sure what to take as the weather has been so unpredictable recently!? Wellies I thin will be the order of the day! I'm also going to see if I can tart up my blog a bit too!

Please leave me some comments, if I succeed to do so!

Only 4 Mad Monday Mornings to Go ........

Morning All, well had a quiet weekend, just chilling out running around after the kids, dancing, birthday parties, shopping etc ... brought both the kids a Nintendo DS (mainly for my own sanity), on the flight home! We leave on 2nd August and come home on 24th August, so plenty of time to catch up with everyone.

Guess what, I'm doing an online photography course and the following photo has been chosen as one of the favourites of the woman running the course - how happy am I, it's a great way to start a Monday morning!



Thank goodness the school holiday is nearly here, will I be saying that in two weeks time - I doubt it very much!

What a month .... Scrapping & Mad Pensioners!

Well, I've been absent from posting on here for a while - reason is that I took part in the Amazing Loft Race, a local forum here set up an amazing race scrapping style competition. It was so much fun and I produced 7 layouts in 7 days - boy by the end of it I was totally exhausted!


These are just a few of the favourite layouts that I completed!

Now pensioners - arrgh pains in the butts! Siblings squabbling over their dead mothers pension, threatening to kill themselves, sending me total rubbish with no explanation, and just lonely ones wanting a chat ***** I declare JUNE officially, Nutty Pensioner Month *****







Lewis has his Sports Day tomorrow, and then only one more week left a school, thank goodness won't have to get up at silly o clock for 2 months - wahoo!

Evening, I've been promising myself to update more often, and more often than not forget!!!

Well, whats been happening, not much really, managed to read a book in about 3 days, done a bit of scrapping, been out and about and that's about it really!

Off to the Queens Birthday Party at the High Commissioners this week - what fun! Geoff is doing the sunset ceremony for it!

Kayleigh is now like a little mermaid in the water, so confident and Lewis isn't far behind, sure he'll be swimming very very soon!

That's about all for now .... probably be back in about another 12 days to update again!

Scrapping Production Line!

Have had a very lazy day, scrapping, didn't even get out of my pj's!!! I've completed 4 layouts and 2 cj entries today and I've loved it! I'm on a roll and there is no stopping me!

Gorgeous Wee Man

Sun-tabulous Bali

Well, what a fantastic time was had by all!











We went to the Paddy Fields , and Central Market at Ubud, and paid a visit to our favourite market stall holder

We also went to Kuta to watch the sunset, it was beautiful, then right at the last minute the sun disappeared behind a cloud!














The news from the holiday is that Kayleigh started to swim, and now there is no stopping her - she's like a little mermaid!

Catch Up!

Ok, so I've been mega busy, well, lazing on the beach in Bali and have not updated for some time.


Firstly, the raft race - THEY DIDN'T SINK but came very close to it though! The Sembawang Buccaneers came 3rd in the International Race - they won a trophy and $100, which they are going to donate to charity.

So Ladies and Gentlemen, a big round of applause for Charlie, Graeme, Geoff and Mick!

LUCK OF THE IRISH!

How jammy is Charlie - we took him and Sharon along to an Embassy Cocktail Party at Raffles Hotel last night, and guess who won 1st prize in the Lucky Draw - yep Charlie! First prize is a one night stay at the hotel, so guess who'll be looking after Dylan - yep muggins!

What can I say, will we hear the pitter patter of tiny feet belonging to Raffles Howe in 9 months time, we shall have to wait and see!

It's only 3 more sleeps now and then we are off to Bali for a little break, can't wait, I could do with some R & R!

Tonight the fellas are all meeting round Geoff bosses house to build the raft - only time will tell how good it is, roll on Sunday, can't wait to see them sink!

Vistors Have Landed for 3 Weeks!

How naughty am I? I've not updated my blog for a while! Well, been busy with cocktail parties here there and everywhere, trying to complete my essay, doing a few layouts here and then, visitors arriving etc etc.

Well, Charlie, Sharon and Dylan arrived safely, poor Charlie got dragged out by Geoff within an hour or two of being here to wet a babies head!!! Dunno what time they got home as when I woke up at 6 Geoff was snoring on the sofa!!!

We are trying to book a little holiday to Phuket sometime next week - can't wait really looking forward to it! On Wednesday this week we have a Cocktail party at Raffles Hotel, can't wait should be good fun!

I'm also doing an online photography course, so as and when I get some decent photos of the kids and Lewis isn't running a mile everytime he sees the camera I'll upload them here. This weeks assignment is to use natural light and get a silhoutte!