Laughing Baby

I went to youtube the other day to look for a video. I got distracted by other things and I had completely forgotten what I was originally going to look for. Don't you hate that? You go to do something and then draw a complete blank. Mark said its because we are getting old and going senile. 

Speak for yourself Hon :P 

Any way I stumbled on this video and decided to share it.

This baby is super cute! His laughter got me laughing too.
I love a good belly laugh. Don't you? 

Finished Object - Robin Hood

*Looks at clock* I almost forgot today's post but I think I'll just make it. It's not midnight yet :D

I finished that Robin Hood toy yesterday.

Brodie likes it that much that he wants a Robin Hood of his own (o_0) Personally I think he may be a tad too old to have a new soft toy but he really likes the idea.

Anyway I think Robin looks pretty good. I started making Maid Marion tonight. 

Hopefully it wont take too long to finish her. Although my hands seem to be a bit on the achy side at the moment so who knows.

I'm off to try and see if there's a break in the clouds. There's a total lunar eclipse tonight & I would love to see it. I don't like my chances though as its been overcast since this afternoon and its been raining too. Looks like I may have to wait to see photos on the web or on the news tomorrow night.

He's Holding A Torch For Me ...

This torch is nice and heavy weighing in at 3.1 kg (6.8 pounds) and is 48 cm (18.89 inches) long

Mark has a thing for torches. He likes them about as much as I like knitting & crocheting. Mark also likes maglites. Mark had been looking at these torches on ebay the other week and was saying how he was going to buy himself one next pay day. So when I got that extra money from Centrelink this week I decided that I would buy the torch instead.

Of course the torch isn't complete yet. We've ordered some accessories to go with it but they are coming from the US so they may take a while to get here. I have no idea what they are but Mark wanted them. As I said he likes torches as much as I like knitting & crocheting but it's really not something that I am that interested in. Now if it had been some fancy new skein of yarn or needles & hooks I would've paid more attention (sorry Hon )

I wonder how many torches we have in the house now ... not that I have ever counted them all but I bet there's quite a few. (edited update: Mark rattled off how many torches we have and there are at least a dozen. I lost count lol)

Thankful Thursday

Is it just me or are the weeks flying by at the moment? I know they days are feeling a bit longer but I'm thinking that perhaps that's because its daylight savings here.

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• ebay - and the fact that I have been able to get some of Angus's textbooks for next year. So far I have bought three books and I have saved around $70.
• my postie, Luke, for bringing me my ebay items 
• my doctor, we had a really good chat yesterday. It's good to know that he & I have a good relationship. It makes life so much easier when we are on the same page :) and that we can talk about anything.
• Angus. He's been a pretty good helper on and off this past week. Thanks cutie!
• Centrelink (that's our name for Social Security) for paying me the money they owed me for my over estimating my income. It's just like getting a tax refund.

What are you thankful for this week? 

24 Christmas Questions

I am borrowing this Christmas meme by Olivia from Simply Sunshine and Daisies. She borrowed it from someone else too :)

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? We wrap gifts but I have put them in gift bags afterwards. It makes carrying them so much easier.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial 
3. When do you put up the tree? The day after Angus's Birthday on December 1st.
4. When do you take the tree down? January 6th
5. Do you like eggnog? Yum although I haven't had it in years. We used to be able to buy it in the fridge section of the supermarket. I'm not sure if it is still available.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? To be honest I can't really remember if there was one I didn't like but the best one would have been the organ/keyboard that I got when I was 9. 
7. Do you have a nativity scene? No
8. Hardest person to buy for? My Dad because there really isn't all that much I can someone who pretty much has everything he really needs or wants. 
9. Easiest person to buy for? Mark & the boys, especially if I buy them clothes :D
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? I love getting cards in the mail. You can make so many interesting things with them. 
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I can't think of one for me but my sister sent my boys these cute little poncho towels one year but they boys had grown so much over the year that they didn't fit them. 
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Any of the Santa Clause movies. 
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? December 26th at the Boxing Day sales. 
14. Ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes but don't tell anyone. 
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Fruit Mince Pies. 
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? We don't have any lights on our tree.
17. Favorite Christmas song? Leroy the Redneck Reindeer. I LOVE singing that one. I also love Rascal Flatts version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay Home.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Doesn't everyone? They are Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? We always have a red star on the top pf our tree.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Eve after dinner. That we can sleep in and be lazy on Christmas Day. 
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? The crazy people in the shops and the ones that go overboard with their political correctness. Christmas is for the kids and for family & they tend to suck the fun out of everything.
23. Favorite ornament, theme, or color? I have these really nice cross stitch ornaments that I made before the boys were born. I really love how they look. 
24. What do you want for Christmas this year? I get asked this question every year and I never know what I would like. Although this year I do. I would love to get a record player that plugs into my computer so I can rip all of the old vinyl albums I have. I don't think I will get it but I will certainly keep an eye out for one.

Craft Linky Love

Here are some links to some wonderfully creative& crafty people.

BobWilson123 has a youtube channel with lots of crochet videos. It's worth checking out.
The Wug's Backyard Blogspot - Poetess Wug has a wonderful way with words & with crochet. She is amazing!
The Royal Sisters - Michelle is from New South Wales & has shared some great projects. You can also find her on ravelry
Craft Gossip - has some great crochet stuff as well as other crafts like cross stitch, felting, knitting, scrapbooking and more
Foxs Lane - Kate and her family have been on a caravan trek around the top end & the west coast of Australia. She's shared some great photos as well as her projects that she has created while on holiday.
Retromummy - Corrie is an amazing crafter who is currently having her kitchen redone.Corrie knits, quilts, bakes & blogs and she has 4 small kids too. I don't know how she does it!

Meet Me On Monday

Hosted by Java from Never Growing OldEach week Java asks some "getting to know you" questions. Here's my answers for this week :D

1.  Monday's are _________?
The days that the kids go back to school. Well it used to be but Brodie has finished school now & the summer holidays begin in a few weeks. I guess that means I get to sleep in for a few weeks :D

2.  What is your favorite kind of milkshake?
Caramel. It is the BEST flavour EVER!

3.  What monthly bill do you most dislike paying? 
I don't have a problem paying bills to be honest. We budget for them & each pay we put some money on all of the utilities & any other bill that comes in regularly. That way by the time the bill actually arrives we are usually in credit or only need to pay a small amount extra. Although that electricity bill seems to be sneaking up on us ...

4.  How many email addresses do you use on a regular basis?
I use three addresses :)

5.  What color lights are on your Christmas Tree?
We don't have lights on our tree. In fact we haven't used lights for a few years now.