Spring.

So much for September being the 1st day of Spring. I usually find we have more rain and wind until at least Christmas time & we all wait to see if we'll have a fine day for Christmas day.

Over the past weekend My Mum, whom lives up North decided to shout myself and my family a place to stay in Paihia, called The Edgewater Palms. Since she moved up there we don't see each other so often now.
The weekend was ok weather wise, but we made the most of it and two of our 3 kids joined us along with my daughters Friend and Sons girlfriend.
We took a drive to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Lots of photos taken and maybe will scrapbook one day.

So in the last few weeks I've also been organising myself a trip to the States for the very 1st time. I'm off to Reno to celebrate my brothers 40th Birthday. Only staying for 2 weeks and what a bunch of nerves I've been. Last night with only about 30 days to go I couldn't sleep.. my mind kept ticking and ticking... guess the excitement is creeping in.
www.edgewaterapartments.co.nz

Paihia, Edgewater Palms.

Waitangi Treaty House

Summer of December

Well I've missed out a whole month of blogging.
Due to private goings on in my home, it's been a bit hard to get my head together.
So far I've been busy with ATC SWAPS & the KIWI CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SWAP....
Been lots of fun. Even tried selling a few cards a two different markets. 1st market i managed to sell 2, and didn't even get a look at at the 2nd, but i guess people need the chance to get to know you and your craft.

Not really started my Christmas shopping  yet, mind did do a wee bit whilst on my holiday in Reno, Nevada.
God i miss the shopping there! 
So It's been a bit  hard to get into the spirit of Christmas this year, we've managed to put up our tree with all the new deco's we've brought here and when i was away.
Every year we usually light our house up, but this year decided to give it a miss.
So I hope everyone has a lovely Christmas Day, where ever you are in the world & the sun continues to shine for us here in NZ.

the 1st one is the KCOS, i made and had to post out to 5 others. The next two are of our tree at night and in the day time.