In The Garden

Yesterday I decided it was time to do some pruning in the garden we live on just under an acre surrounded by trees and mostly natives on our property we are lucky that it doesn’t take a great deal to keep it looking beautiful with gloves and boots on into the garden I venture.

After about an hour, along came our postman so I thought I would walk up and retrieve the mail. Then there it was one very long Python crossing our driveway, in our six years here this is the first snake I have come across! I decided to go and get my camera to take a few photos. By the time I came back it was making its way towards a small tree....after showing my family the photos, with most comments being OMG how brave you were to stay there and take them........I had to come clean and admit I had my mega zoom lens on........and believe me I felt very nervous every time it moved!! I had a rest from the gardening today......just to give it a little bit of time to find its way back to its real home!!!!! I hope!

What’s the worst thing you have found in the garden, please share it here!

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Mondays Memories

A Fair to Remember

Saturday was a beautiful day spent with the little ones at their fair we enjoyed watching our two eldest grandchildren perform their Hip Hop dance with their class. Then it was time for fun rides on the slippery slide, Char Char, dodgem cars, large ferries wheel just to mention a few.

We had fairy floss, hot dogs, soft drink, ice cream, hot chips, steak sandwiches, donuts; it seems everyone wanted to eat something different that day, as they do.  Of course we had to have some souvenirs to take home the boys wanted light sabres, number 1 grand daughter chose a fairy doll while number 2 princess decided on a pink teddy.  We really loved watching them having so much fun and listening to the excitement in their voices as they tried to explain how each ride felt on the way home in the car.

Sunday Fathers Day started off with bacon & eggs for breakfast with the LOML.  Then it was off to the beach with our two children and five grandchildren. This was also the first father’s day celebration for my son which made it that little extra special. We played cricket......and I might add the girls won yippee!

Magic box was filled with balloons, bubbles, and water pistols this time, just for a little extra fun. We had a lovely BBQ lunch snags, potato and noodle salad with some fresh bread rolls.....just delicious. I also couldn’t resist packing some chocolate muffins in the picnic basket. It was very relaxing though my favourite part was watching our children, enjoying precious time with their children, a feeling that’s hard to describe!

Hope you share how you spent your father’s day with me.

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Sunshine Lolly Pops

Spring is in the air the sun is warming up with daylight lasting longer.....got to love that. I’m so looking forward to this weekend our grandchildren have their school fair on this Saturday so fairy floss rides and a whole lot of fun is music to my ears!

Top it off with Fathers day this Sunday and a picnic with my children and five grandchildren just warms up my heart endlessly. It’s always such a wonderful feeling when you have special events to look forward to.

I  have already started to think about what I will wear and plan all the surprises to put into the magic box that’s what I call the little wooden box I always take on picnics for the little ones. I’m thinking of some bubbles, beach ball, cricket set and of course the yummy food for the picnic basket. There is nothing that surpasses spending quality time with family listening to the sounds of laughter enjoying good food and relaxing with the ones you love!

How about you what are your plans for Father’s day I would love you to share them with me.

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Looking Good

loving my new look blog I have been trying to update my blog page for weeks now not knowing what look I really wanted just an idea in the back of my mind. It had to have love hearts and something beautiful that would fit into Wendy’s World!!

After searching the web collecting pictures deciding on colours and fonts and trying to do it alone.....much stress panic and nearly deleting my whole blog I knew I needed “HELP” and there she was!!

My dear friend Melissa from Suger Coat It.....though now I call her Genius Woman.... because she did it all......How you ask well that’s her secret!  nothing I asked of her was too hard and believe me Mel knows her stuff buttons not a problem, new sidebars too easy, new background template no worries, would you also like me to put it altogether for you sure can and here is the end result....Just perfect! Thanks to Melissa xoxo

So my friends if you’re looking for a new look or a revamp like me or any blog issues believe me Melissa is all you need or simply want a great new blogging friend you can find her here www.sugercoatit.com

What do you think about my new look......share it here with me

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Mondays Memories

On Saturday I had such a lazy morning it was raining so I decided to give myself breakfast in bed, just because I could!  Looking over more magazines trying to make some decisions on the bathroom colours and to have shelves or not! The final decision is......... shelves it will be colour theme blue gray and white!

The afternoon was spent watching movies on the lounge and I must admit I found myself having a little nanny nap.....woken up with a little kiss and some red roses from the LOML......now I really did think I was dreaming, but they were for real both the kiss and the flowers..........I just felt so special to be married to such a loving man!
Sunday and the sun was shining four of our five beautiful grandchildren are coming to spend the day with us, so I’m the happiest GG (that’s what they call me short for gorgeous grandma) don’t you just love it!

Of course I fill their tummies with all their favourite foods, as GG’s do. We started with ice cream at 11am followed with fairy bread sandwiches and chocolate cake for lunch, lemonade and popcorn for afternoon tea.......Oh did I mention lollies and chips in between!  Our time together is also filled with fun actives, going to the beach or park and lots of love, kisses and laughter too.

Besides they receive all the nutritional food they need from their parents daily.  My physiology is to spoil the grandchildren as much as the parents will allow!!

How was your weekend? Hope you share yours here with me!

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Bathroom Progress

I have made some progress my friends! Firstly thank you for all your suggestion and ideas I gained a lot from your comments and emails. My custom made vanity is now been built it should look amazing can’t wait to see it finished.

Steve the builder had such a happy face when he arrived today but the LOML thought he had not only aged somewhat before leaving that he also looked like he had lost some hair from scratching his head so much! I thought he was very kind and understanding, however he did give me more homework to do.........floor and wall tiles, bath, shower and size must be chosen and ordered ASAP...Oh dear!! A decision on adding built in shelves to the wall must be made by Monday.

Anyway I have decided to worry about all that later, as I’m so busy still looking at all the lovely bathrooms out there!! After all I did make a decision on having the vanity custom built.

 Some beautiful things I found yesterday.

Tell me my friends should I have built in shelves like in the top left photo??


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Decisions Decisions

It’s time to make some very hard but necessary decisions, in three weeks I’m renovating my bathroom everything will need to be removed even the floor.  

For the past month I have been to every tile and bathroom centre on the coast visited three bathroom specialist in Brisbane brought twenty yes twenty magazines on bathrooms and still I can’t decide!!!!

On Friday I have a meeting with our builder who would like to know what I have decided, such as layout for the shower bath and vanity. Woops need I say I must have some answers for this poor man.

I know I want a freestanding bath however where to place it? I’m waiting for a quote on a custom made vanity (depending on quote) colour for tiles is a tossup between blue/gray or black & white or just white.

Bits and pieces of my new bathroom

So you see I’m in a panic and need your help!! On all things bathrooms tips advice past experiences you may have encountered.

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Mondays Memories

I have been so busy these past few days in the most wonderful way!

Friday was an exceptional day every year my grandchildren’s school celebrates Grandparents Day I practically love this day. It gives the children an opportunity to share with us all the work they have achieved throughout the year. We have morning tea with other grandparents and teachers afterwards (the scones are to die for). I believe the children also display a sense of pride in introducing us to their teachers and friends, I just love the feeling that they want everyone to know who we are, it’s really a magical day spent with all three little ones!

Saturday was just as special, the LOML and I have been trying it organize a lunch together for weeks now and finally it happened. We decided to take a trip up to Montville a little town we both adore visiting. We normally have lunch at one of the charming little cafes and on the way home stop at the beautiful lookout, the view is so serene it’s like you’re on top of the world. This time we decided to take a picnic and have lunch there, it was perfect we had it all to ourselves soaking up the sun good food and time together.

Sunday morning waking hearing the rain on our tin roof is always a lovely sound knowing you can just roll over and cuddle the one you love for as long as your heart desires is a beautiful start to any day!

How did you spend your weekend hope you share some of it here with me.  

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The World At Her Feet

I had the most amazing time last night with my beautiful daughter and grandaughter at her ballet concert. Grandaughter number one has a love for dancing any kind of dancing jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, it truly doesn’t matter the name if it can be performed to music number one will dance her little heart out for you.
For almost a year now she has spent hours upon hours practising including late night rehearsals for this two hour show to be performed in front of hundreds of people over 3 nights.

I spoke to her minutes before going back stage and was about to say just remember your steps and you’ll be fine......before I could even utter a sound from my mouth.......she said.........wow look how many people came to watch me it’s going to be fantastic I’m so excited. “Well wash my mouth out” what pressure what nerves I thought!! ......Realizing then I guess it was me who was a little nervous for her.

I can’t really describe how watching this little 8 year old perform meant to me. Of course she looked gorgeous in her tutu ballet shoes with sparkles in her hair and I was extremely proud of her. I couldn’t stop thinking how this little one showed ability well above her age to be on stage in front of so many people remembering all her steps and poses she had the whole rhythmic dexterity happening (I must add taking two extra bows on her own blowing kisses to the crowd)........bless her, she made me cry and laugh!

 What I realized was how self confident our young ones are these days, it  just astounds me with their no fear attitude.

The concert was magical the best Swan Lake performed by 8 to 12 year olds I have ever seen......grandmothers are allowed to be biased!!!!!

Share how you feel when your children perform or compete do you get a little nervous like me?

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Mondays Memories

Moments of pleasure is my beautiful grand daughter at the beach with balloons a book, butterflies and a bunch of flowers.

Share your moments of pleasure with me!

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Old Trunk

Every so often I enjoy opening my old wooden trunk that holds my precious memories of days gone by. Today was one of those days when I just couldn’t walk past it without getting the key and immersing myself in all that was locked inside.

The first thing I saw was my 30 year old wedding gown, pictures drawn from my children, old school photos, scrapbooks, beautiful cards and cherished handwritten letters from my grandmother parents and friends.

It was the letters this time that I spent most of the day rereading and remembering the contents of the letters and each occasion that they were describing. I couldn’t help thinking how much I miss receiving beautiful handwritten letters in the mail and how I missed writing them too.

I remember sending letters with a pressed flower inside or a little spray of perfume, with those special coded messages written on the back of the envelope such as S.W.A.L.K. (sealed with a loving kiss) or H.O.L.L.A.N.D    (hope our love lasts and never dies)

Although I accept how we have evolved technologically with the ease in which we can communicate now through instant messaging via mobile phones, twitter, emails, facebook, blogging and Skype. I can’t help but wonder if we have lost some of the finesse of the writers of years gone by.

How about you do you miss receiving handwritten letter?

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Generosity

Giving to others I believe is an essential part of our happiness. It is beautifully achieved in these and a thousand other ways for free.

You may want to add to this list, I hope and share it!

 Allowing yourself to be fully present

Accepting people as they are

Visit a friend and enjoy the company

Forgive the person that hurt you

Encourage someone that’s feeling down

Sharing what you know

Listening with all your heart

Show compassion

Be interested in what others have to say

Offer a little helping hand

Share what you don’t need anymore

Hold out your hand and enjoy the touch

Be the smile they need to see

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The Right To Speak

As a Mother and Grandmother I love to talk about my precious ones on any subject their strengths, special talents how beautiful they truly are, the funny stories they tell you with such expression or those other acts they perform in front of everyone and you’d wish the ground would open and swallowed you up.

While at a BBQ gathering yesterday I had much delight in sharing a funny story about number 3 grandchild who is a very special little boy....with a very funny personality. I repeated the events of his first day at prep when the teacher told the class that they needed to pack up their toys to get ready for home time......with excitement he asked her what his pocket money would be at the end of the week....... (You see he likes to negotiate this at home each week) she replied you don’t get paid little man this is school you come here to learn.

Number 3 grandchild had obviously thought about this during the night. The next day when his mother went to wake him for school.........he said, I’m not going back, his mother asked why did something happen? Which he said....and I quote.......You Bet Ya ......she said what, he replied........ They don’t pay you there to pick up toys and put things away, so I won’t learn much, I’m going to stay home with you mummy I learn so much more and you pay me LOL!!!!

I had most people laughing except for one couple who replied........out of the blue, this isn’t going to be one of those parties were we all stand around telling stories about our kids and grand kids is it?.......well you could have cut the air with a knife. You see, although they are new friends to our crowd and seem lovely, out of the twelve couples that were present they are the only ones that don’t have any grandchildren they do have two grown sons that are both in the federal police. I should point out here that we had already discussed the economy, interest rates, football, travelling and cars.

O dear, I thought since I was the one telling the story I should be the one to answer.........I very politely said I’m sorry it must be hard not to have grandchildren to enjoy in your life, where us grannies here love to exchange stories of our time with our little ones.

To my surprise they replied they couldn’t think of anything more boring........ok so I was gob smacked....speechless and was a little quiet for the rest of the night!!

Today I found myself thinking....Is it just me or do others think the same?

I believe it’s a natural occurring emotion between women to feel the pure joy of watching your children grow and develop and share these special milestones with everyone or anyone that can appreciate the endless love you feel for them. Even if this means detailing every small step they have taken throughout their life and repeating it several times. I believe it’s our god given right to do this until we are to old to speak and no longer have any memory.

What do you think? I hope you will share your thoughts......On the night I was silenced in Wendy’s world!!



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Positive Thoughts

Sometimes it’s hard to stay positive even when we know that our mind is the most powerful part of our body. I have always considered myself a positive person even when things don’t go my way, I’d think......... something better is just around the corner for me and it’s just making space for it to arrive!

I’m also an advocate for the law of attraction and have practised this for many years believing that through our thoughts we can make great things happen, and through this belief I know in the past they have.

Nevertheless holding onto positive thoughts and experiences is not always easy when life sends you several curve balls out of the blue, it’s like any other faith you believe in you start to question it. Consequently we Lose sight of that belief and concentrate only on the problem instead of thinking positively that all will turn out well in the end.

Practising positive thinking as often as we can also strengthens our ability to cope better with tough times. It took me awhile to learn and understand that thoughts drive feelings, not the other way around. There are still times in my life when old self defeating patterns of thinking reassert themselves, so do the painful feelings that come with them.

Now though, I can see those patterns for what they are. For me, that’s the essential gift of positive thinking, recognising that my thoughts are unbalanced and that I need to do something about it, and trusting that I can!

What about you, what helps you stay positive? I hope you share your thoughts on positive thinking.

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From Me to You

..........Friendship grows deep in the heart that cares!

A little thank you gift........ From my heart to Yours
I felt so special reading all your lovely comments and
get well wishes everyday............ I really enjoyed your visits

Thank you my Friend’s.

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Time Changes Things

The past five days have been a bit of a blur my small dose of the flu turned into pneumonia giving me far too much time to think about the present and the past!

When I was younger I had such a carefree attitude towards my life not a great deal ever really worried me. I believed I could do whatever I wanted almost fearless or so I thought. A bit of an unconventional thinker, looking out for all that life could bestow on me. Not sure what I was looking for back then, just out to enjoy myself like most other girls my age basking in the freedom of being independent. Then one day I met the man that completely took my breath away and stole my heart forever and the rest as they say…….is our history.

As a small child we use to move around a great deal, I think this may have been the reason why I had a tendency also to be happy to move state or towns throughout my 20’s and 30’s I always looked forward to what that new place could bring me…..or maybe a little gypsy lived inside me.

How different life becomes when you grow older and have a family and responsibilities it changes our lives forever we no longer think or put of ourselves first. It wasn’t until my children started school that I had to change my ways, even so, I’d often find myself thinking how exciting it would be to move somewhere new again. However back then I had the luxury of taking them with me. Now grown adults with little ones of their own any thought of separation and not seeing them nearly every day just never enters my mind.

 I think that little gypsy inside me has long flown away!

My family have such an impact on my emotional state of mind in the most beautiful amazing way without them even realizing it. Having them around me these past couple of days trying to make me feel better through laughter get well letters and homemade gifts from my five precious grandchildren…….even number four developing her own special cough to go with mine LOL….I might have to retrieve my last post… hence me been, “home alone” without any of the things I needed.

 They once again reminded me that whatever else is going on in my life, when I’m around them everything else seems insignificant….Even Pneumonia!!!

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Self

Sniff .......Wipe.......Cough......Headache.....Oh so hot....I do believe they call it the flu!!!!

I have spent the past two days in bed feeling just a little sorry for myself......you see there was no bell for me to ring...........for someone (nurse hubby anyone out there) that could fetch me some water yummy soup cup a tea.........all the things I wanted needed yearned for!!!!!! No I was “Home Alone”

At any other time I would dream of staying in bed, reading writing sleeping, breakfast tray with juice pancakes coffee morning paper arr the bliss.......the dream. So why is that?? How come we don’t just do it!! Why does it take us to become sick before we give ourselves a break?

Therefore today I have decided I will endeavour to make more of an effort to do the things that I desire more often.......hence writing this post in bed with a lovely cuppa tea........ Because I Can! 

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Reaching Out

 The reality of life sometimes is neither kind nor fair, while we may be enjoying a picnic on the beach with our families......others maybe suffering with the loss of a loved one or some other form of grief in their world.

With the tragic stories coming from Norway we can only imagine the heartache that has affected so many families, friends even whole communities, this will have an everlasting impact on those involved. Although I personally may not be able to provide comfort to those in need, my thoughts and blessing are with them by heart.

Today I woke with the news of yet another loss of life.....that of the very young and talented musician Amy Winehouse. I was devastated to hear this news, I enjoyed her music very much she had an amazing voice. I must say I was somewhat disappointed with those that only spoke about her addictions choosing to reflect only on the negative. I choose to always remember her for the immense joy.......through music that she brought to my life. I hope others will remember that also and that today.......two parents mourn the loss of their child, something I pray I never experience.

I believe we are all given the opportunity before we speak to make a choice to rise above the need to judge someone, or to show compassion. We don’t live their life, we don’t know their inner sufferings, and even if we did, isn’t it more constructive to offer your support with kind words or encouraging advice....instead of passing your own judgments of them, onto others.

I respect the fact that we are all, self opinionated and have a right to have one...... just as this is mine.

I would also hope that if I needed support in difficult times, that you would offer me a soft hand and not a harsh one!

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Abundance

Abundance to me is to try and practice mindfulness in my daily life, letting go of expectations is a huge part of feeling truly free. An appreciation of abundance opens doors in our lives....and lets opportunity in.

To name just a few in no particular order!

 Abundance is.......having a family to love

Abundance is.......a door that opens to let you in

Abundance is.......having enough to share

Abundance is.......sunshine on your face

Abundance is.......the look of wonder in a child’s eyes

Abundance is.......my forever friend

Abundance is.......creating something out of the ordinary

Abundance is.......the smell of an ocean breeze

Abundance is.......a long sensuous kiss

Abundance is.......freshly washed cloths

Abundance is.......the scent of perfume

Abundance is.......a funny card

Abundance is.......children in a toy shop

Abundance is.......having a choice
Abundance is.......My dad

Abundance is.......being a shoulder for someone to cry on

Abundance is.......a mother cuddling her children

Abundance is.......a smile from anyone

Abundance is.......the memories in your heart

Abundance is.......the courage to try something new

No matter where you live.......Abundance is within you!

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In My Own Words

I have another sweet little book.... to be filled with thoughts that inspire me or that simply infuse my heart with hope.

My love for writing everyday is a gift I give to myself......I have learned through writing, that it’s your own view of yourself that matters the most!

Sometimes I write about doubts of yesterday or the promise that tomorrow may bring me... Other times it’s poetry or a mixture of words I put together, thoughts of mine or events of my day. I have a passion for journaling about the precious ones in my life.

Writing also gives me the opportunity to reflect upon my life one page at a time, although I have to admit I can quite effortlessly....... put pen to paper for hours.

I love the quietness of writing........ it provides me personal growth and always takes me to a place where I feel safe with an inner sense of abundance!!

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