Shadow Shot Sunday #40

This shadow shot was taken back in January.
We live in the foothills of Perth and unfortunately have had some very bad fires around in the more bushy areas.
We have a lake across the road from where we live and this lake is utilised by the water bombers that are fighting fires close by.
You can see the shadow of the helicopter just behind it as it comes down to fill up with water. This particular day we had 2 water bombers using the lake as you can see below with some more pics from that day.







Today, Sunday February 22nd has been declared a National Day of Mourning in respect to the Victoria BushFires that have absolutely devastated so many lives, destroyed communities and killed 1000's of animals and wildlife. The fires that these people were fighting here across the road from my home were tiny compared to the fires in Victoria so if you have a moment today please spend that time in reflection and prayer for those that have lost their lives and also remembering the amazing people who have put their own lives on the line fighting these horrendous fires.
Mx

Shadow Shot Sunday #39

I have really missed posting SSS.
Even though I havent been posting it was always on my mind and I have some great pics ready to share.
This picture was taken in Dwellingup while camping over the New Year period with Brett and my boys. It was quite hot but very relaxing and the kids had a great time swimming, riding their bikes and playing with other children around the camp. I have a lot more pictures to share of the camping holiday so more to come soon :D
Mx

I am the New Year

Its been a while, for one reason or another I just haven't felt like updating the blog or sharing life's moments.

So now it's time....

I have had this poem saved for quite some time to share here, so as a start to posts for 2009 I would like to share this with you.

Mx

I Am The New Year

I am unused, unspotted, without blemish. I stretch before you three hundred sixty-five days long.

I will present each day in its turn, a new leaf in the Book of Life, for you to place upon it your imprint.

It remains for you to make of me what you will; if you write with firm, steady strokes, my pages will be a joy to look
upon when the next New Year comes. If the pen falters, if uncertainty or doubt or sin mar the page, it will become a day to remember with pain.

I am the New Year. During each hour of the three hundred sixty-five days, I will give you sixty minutes that have never known the use of man. White and pure, I present them; it remains for you to fill them with sixty
jewelled seconds of love, hope, endeavour, patience, and trust in God.

I am the New Year. I am here - but once past, I can never be recalled. Make me your best!

~ Author Unknown ~

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Shadow Shot Sunday #29

This is the view I am privileged to enjoy every day from my computer keyboard. I only just realised a couple of days ago that it was also the perfect SSS picture. Its quite amazing because as the day progresses the shadows and reflections move and so every hour the view is slightly different.

Happy Penguin

Sir Paul McCartney - Go Veggie!

Shadow Shot Sunday #28

Isn't she a beautiful little girl!

Brett calls her Madame Lash but her name is Kitten, not very original I know but, when I got her about 15 years ago I couldn't decide on a name and kept calling her Kitten with the intentions of giving her a beautiful name and of course it never happened, so, please let me introduce to you our beautiful girl Kitten.
The blinds were casting beautiful shadows over her and I couldn't resist taking her picture.

Banana Choc Chip Muffins

One of my favorite recipes to make for the kids, very, very easy and I seem to always have 1 or 2 blackish bananas left over at the end of the week. So soft, sweet and perfect to make muffins with.
The ingredients are :
1 large ripe banana
1 cup milk
1/4 cup melted butter/margarine
1 1/2 cup self raising flour (I use W/Meal S/R flour)
1/2 Cup caster sugar
3/4 cup choc bits (I don't use the whole lot in the mix, I leave some to sprinkle on top)

In a mixing bowl, mash the banana, mix with the milk, egg and melted margarine.
Stir in the flour, sugar and choc bits until just combined.
Spoon the mixture into well greased muffin tins.
Bake in oven 190degrees Celsius or 370 degrees Fahrenheit for approx 20 minutes.

Delish!

Card Makers Tea Party

Brett's sister Leesa and I had a nice morning out at Tomorrow's Memories on Friday making these gorgeous cards at the Card Makers Tea Party. We also shared delicious homemade scones with jam and cream during the class, how spoilt were we! These cards remind me of a tea party invitation, very cute!
I have also joined in the Jingle Bells Workshop at the Kim Archer site and I am thoroughly enjoying myself. I am learning so many new skills, my only frustration is not having the time to do it all NOW! These little Christmas cards are my take on one of the lessons, and I really love them, one is a little funky and the other more traditional but both a lot of fun to make.
Go have a look at Kim Archer's website. There is so much to see and learn with a couple of freebie classes as well.
I've also made some gorgeous little felt flowers as well but cant upload the pic yet as I am sending them out for a secret santa pressie so want to keep it a secret for a little while longer.
Its been a very lazy Sunday, hope yours has been relaxing as well :)

New Appliances

Its been a big week in our house with both the dishwasher and the fridge breaking down. These are the replacement products - don't they look great!
The fridge is massive and has so much room, its incredible. The stainless steel also makes the kitchen look a lot more modern and of course will make it look more appealing when the house is put up for sale. The only problem is I am constantly wiping finger prints of the handles and doors trying to keep it all looking nice and clean, I will probably get over that after a while :).
The dishwasher is a single door dishwasher rather than the double drawer that we previously had. I had always felt that the double drawers were not much good with a large family so I will be putting that to the test now.