Action Packed Fortnight

What an action packed fortnight. So many photos to share. I must admit, I have not done a lot of scrapbooking at all - too busy, but I did semi scraplift a layout I saw on 2Peas (not sure who did it) but thought it was appropriate for one of Chloe's baptism photos. Also finally finished the CJ for Scrap of Faith. (It was only supposed to have been posted a couple of weeks ago).












Have discovered cards too, and have made a few more. Thanks for the challenge Gayle. Gayle challenged us to make a card from our scraps everytime we did a layout. Must admit I am quite enjoying making them - they are simple and quick to make, so have a few more to share.




























I have been tagged by two wonderful girls, Anthea and Lali with the Nice Matters Awards. Thanks girls, you are both wonderful scrapbookers and I love checking out your work. It is a real honor to have been tagged with this award by you, and now I want to pass it on and nominate


Chrissy

Chris Miller
Michelle Grant
Rowena Field.



I love checking out your blogs and am always inspired by what you do.

"PAY IT FORWARD"

Some of the girls have been playing "Pass it Forward" and I have been chosen by the very lovely Chrissy to receive a random gift from her. I feel tickled pink and deeply honored that I was selected.

I also *love* the concept of Pay It Forward, so in keeping with its spirit I'll also choose 3 of you gorgeous girls who comment on this post to send a little gift to as well. I'm going to make it a random draw though and will draw out some names this weekend, but remember you have to keep it going forward too, so you will need to post it on your blog if it's YOU!


Family News: - Steve had a great Father's day with both his girls. They spoilt him by bringing him breakfast in bed and waiting on him hand and foot. We had lunch at the farm with friends, and nearly everyone played cricket. We came home mid afternoon, did a photo shoot, and just enjoyed each other's company until it was time to put Sarah on the plane to fly home to her husband. I also want to thank Colin so much for supporting her in coming home to spend the week with us. We had the best time together and it was so nice to spend that time with her. Colin also flew home and spent Father's Day in Mackay with his Dad.


Last weekend we were in Brisbane for a wedding. One of Pete's flat mates (and life time friends) got married on Saturday. Pete was groomsman at the wedding. We have been friends with the Avenell Family ever since they arrived in Rocky 20 years ago and it was nice to be invited to help celebrate Josh and Erica's wedding with them. Nice to see Pete looking so spiffy all dressed up. It was nice to catch up with friends and meet new people. It was a pretty hectic weekend though as we left straight from work on Friday afternoon and didn't get into Brissie until almost midnight. The wedding was at 10am on Saturday morning and it was almost 5pm before we got home that evening. Long drive home yesterday so am feeling quite exhausted tonight. Think it will be an early night.






























Just wanted to share some photos of the wedding. It's not often that I get to see my son all dressed up and looking so handsome so of course I had to take plenty of photos of him. Also took a photo of Pete and his partner for the wedding Bethany, as well as some photos of the boys on the couch. These guys all shared a house together whilst they were at Uni, in fact Chris the middle guy on the couch is still one of Pete's house mates. Then there is the photo of the happy couple cutting their wedding cake, Josh and Erica Avenell.

It is Spring at our place so thought in closing I would share a couple of photos of some of the beautiful plants out in flower at our place. I marvel at God's goodness and his creation. What beauty and the colours are so vibrant. I am so thankful for my sight, and my sense of smell. and all the senses I have. I am also forever grateful for the beauty that surrounds us every day, the little things we often see but take for granted. I love this time of year.















Love for you all to share some of the beauty you see at your place.