Living my dream

Some things I just had to record

• Dan had his first swimming lesson today. And he was a star. He did everything he was asked without question, in fact would ask for more. He couldn't wait to get in the pool and was very excited to hear we were going back next week. It was fun. Given that he's only 2 (nearly 3), we can't wait til he turns 3 to go up to the next class. He's so ready for it.
• Sarah got player of the day at Rugby this weekend. I guess when your brother cries his heart out when you don't get it the game before, its to be expected. LOL. But she did get a try (apparently?). So proud of her!
• Last night while Andy was reading "My Mummy is Magic" by Carl Norak, he got to the end of the book where it says "But when my Mummy tells me she loves me..... that's the most magic thing of all". And he hears a quiet little sigh from Sarah and a whispered 'Yeah'. Oh so beautiful!
• Andy's comments from yesterday....Watching "Man vs Wild" last night and there is a ginormous centipede being 'annoyed' by the guy. He says "you don't want one of these going up your trouser legs" (In his big macho I'm a super hero voice) and from the corner of the lounge I hear Andy say 'No I don't want that going up my trouser legs, you bloody idiot".  It was one of those things where you had to be there, but had us both in stitches for a good 15mins.
• It was nearly as good as when earlier in the afternoon he told my sister that her drawing of my Nana was a great picture of my Mum. LOL! One of those funny moments you wish you could take back.
• All the kids got to play playstation for the first time yesterday when their cousins took their one to Nanny's place. Matt was beside himself with glee at the games, and was so enthusiastic. I love that side of him. But even more loveable is when Sarah wins, he gets enthusiastic for her too. He is constantly encouraging her, saying 'go Sarah' etc. Its a really special bond they have and makes me feel really proud.

Later.

Prima sketch

I'm finding that I'm really enjoying the Prima sketches each month. I can print off the sketch and just create something without too much thought. Its so nice.

 

Above is this months sketch, and below is my take on it.

 

And a close up too.

 

I went a bit crazy with those flowers, but decided the frames around the photos in the sketch could be made with flowers for something a bit different, and well, the rest is history. LOL.

Hope you've managed to sneak a bit of time for something you love to do.

T

SBO's new ezine

Is out. Have you caught a glimpse? Make sure you do here. There are over 70 pages of delishisness for you to devour, including who the new SBO DT is. Very exciting news and huge congrats to the ladies involved. 

So, I was asked to create some work using the gorgeous new wedding line from Making Memories.

I decided that I needed to do at least one wedding LO

 

My gorgeous friend Jane and her groom Brendon. Gosh only felt like yesterday but between the two of us we now have 6 children! Eeeek. LOL.

Then I altered a Prima flowers packet

 

A card

And a couple more LO's

 

 

I've missed out on a sketch this weekend. Will try and pull one together in the next couple of days.

Hope you've had a great weekend.

T

More info

Together we can Set Them Free.

I was shocked recently to hear the stats on slavery, especially against children.                  Today there are 27 million people enslaved, more than at the peak of the African  Slave Trade Slavery has been outlawed in every country but still occurs everywhere.  Human trafficking is now considered the third largest and fastest growing illegal trafficking activity in the world, making it a $32-billion-a-year business.  The average price of a slave is 90 dollars.  Eighty percent of victims are women and fifty percent are children.  Every minute two more children are forced into slavery.  One million children are forced to work in the sex industry every day are children.  Every minute two more children are forced into slavery.                                                                    (From David Bastone - author of Not For Sale)  I have decided to work wihta campaign called SET THEM FREE.  All funds raised will support the work of World Vision to bring an end to Child Labour and Child Slavery.   Word Vision is a child focused aid and development organisation.   It has a project working towards this in Rajahmundry in India.  This slum has one of the highest percentages of child slavery bonded labour and trafficketing.  You can help and give children from Rajahmundry their God given right of freedom.     Together we Can SET THEM FREE !

Adidas Auckland marathon (or in my case quarter marathon)

Ok, I’ve gone soft in the head.

 

But my friend Debra McNee has talked me into doing the 10km run as part of the Auckland marathon.

 

You see she’s organising a team (in conjunction with World Vision) to raise money for the many children in India who are forced into slavery and she’s convinced me to help in the 10km part of the event.

 

As you probably know I’m turning 40 this year and have been doing a lot of soul searching about what that means. As I love running, but haven’t done much in the last few years, I thought this was a great excuse to dust off the ole running shoes and support a wonderful cause, while at the same time embracing my age gracefully (yeah right!).

 

So I’d really love it if you could take a look at my fundraising page and if you think the cause worthwhile, either join me in the run (go on, I know you can do it!), or, make a donation (no matter how small, it will all make a difference!).

 

Here’s the link: http://fundraiseonline.co.nz/trinamcclune/

 

Thanks so much,

 

Trina.