I ♥ faces "PLAY"

Play???
Did someone say play??
Oh yes we can play - hopscotch
Nana can play
Oliver can play
Amalie can play
Poppa can't play
(can you see him in the window with his neck brace?? He had a broken neck at the time this photo was taken as a result of "playing" on a slippery boat ramp in Australia!!)

Can't wait to see who else is playing over at

www.iheartfaces.blogspot.com

Discos and rugby

Rugby this morning! And boy was it frosty. But the sun was shining and we were thankful it was not raining. Oliver played well and managed to just scrap into the rep team for next week. He is very excited.

And Amalie had her disco for kindy last night.
We nearly didnt make it as I had forgotten all about it!
She was more interested in the glow sticks than dancing and then someone spilt lemonade on her dress so she was really ready for home then!!

Its Queen's birthday weekend here in NZ so we have Monday off which is great. Hopefully the weather stays good.

I am trying to do a price and package sheet up for those who are wanting me to take their photos. It is very hard. I dont know what they should get for their money and really I would almost do it for free just for the experience!!!

Tuesdays around the world - Joe Dirt

So Saturday, after Oliver's rugby and when Greg had just left for his rugby I poured myself a coffee and went down to the bedroom to ring my sister. They kids were happily playing in the lounge. i started chatting and sipping my coffee when after about 3-5 mins Oliver came down and said "Amalie is cutting her hair" Now he does have a tendency to over react but then he said "With real scissors"
I hung up phone and went to the lounge to see Amalie perched on the stool holding scissors and a clump of hair (a small clump) I yelled for her to get in her room and took said little bit of hair and put it on the window sill to show Daddy later.
i went into her room to find her on her couch and when I went over I could see the actual result of the hair cut lots of hair still held in the ponytail.
I started to cry - nope I started to sob. Like head in hands sobbing. I was devastated!!
Amalie then cried and pleaded for me to put it back but of course I couldn't.
So this pic is what I had to work with this morning!!
Yes she looks like Joe Dirt!!

Ever wondered what others were around the world were doing on Tuesday???

Jump over here and have a read from these fantastic ladies blogs!!
http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/2010/05/612010-tuesday-around-world.html

Yes or No

I have been asked to do a wedding in November 2010. I wanted to scream NO!!! But then again I I want to do it too. Can I really just pick and chose which ones I want to do? Oh where are all the cute happy children that want their photos taken? Go away brides!!!!

Dear SO and So....

Dear Amalie
You broke my heart when you cut your hair. I am so sorry that I yelled way louder than i should have at you. You are only 3. I am so sad you cut your hair (and so much of it) but it will grow and Mummy will get over it.
I love you
Mummy


TO "the computer man"
I feel sick that you entered my home. Three times. To know that you have stood in my lounge where my children play makes me ill to my stomach. I know in my head that I could never have foreseen what was to happen but my heart breaks.
You took a life from another human. She was a sister, daughter, aunty friend and although I never met her and dont care for what sort of relationship the two of you had - you still took alife. I only hope that the New Zealand justice system which can be very slack at times what serve you what you deserve.
Regards
Angela
(I cry as I write this. This man who used to fix my computer took the life of someone else. It has shocked our small community and I feel bad that I even can say that I have spoken to this low life)

Dear Oliver
Tackle tackle tackle. You are going so well with rugby but for goodness sake TACKLE!!!!
Love Mummy

Dear Board of Trustees
Thanks for making me secretary. I am excited to see what the next 3 years will bring.
I RESOLVE to MOVE and ADOPT this MOTION!!!!
Angela

Dear Followers of my blog
Thanks for reading my blog. I love it!
Angela

Dear LOST
Please be good tonight.
I need to know

• where are the polar bears
• what is Jakobs brothers name
• why does Jack have a son
• will Jack marry Kate and live happily ever after
  

Have a read over here to see who other people are writing too!

http://3bedroombungalow.blogspot.com/2010/05/dear-so-and-sostomach-bugs-can-kiss-it.html

Tuesdays around the world - cozy corners

Cozy corners...I have so many! This one is one of my favourite cozy corners. We were gifted this chair when we lived in Whitianga. It is so cozy and then add to it my favourite blanket and its the perfect spot for reading, sewing or watching TV - preferably LOST or Days of our lives (I know pretty bad but I used to watch it when Amalie was little and I got hooked) although TVNZ saw it in their power to cancel it. Just when the good people from Salaem had been saved from the island and then the tidal wave hit - wow major bad luck! Oh I know we are about 5 years behind USA!!!
Now the photo is black and white as MY chair is a really ugly green and my blanket is red so you can imagine the strain on your eyes!! It goes with nothing in our lounge but its awesome

This is the corner of Amalies room. She loves to come here and make "snacks" for everyone with the felt food I made her.
And this is the corner of our section. Our Orchard. It houses 7 fruit bearing trees and our beautiful cat Milly who passed away at only 11 months old :(

So where is your cozy corner? Curled up in front of the fire?? Warm spot in the sun??

Come over to http://communalglobal.blogspot.com/ and see where other peoples cozy corners are.

Why I started my blog!

While sifting through the 1 billion photographers that Google spat out at me I found a photographer that really touched my heart. So much so that I sat and read her whole blog in one go. Like a novel I couldn't move away and I was moved to email her. We had some things in common photography and adoption.
How random! I just sat there and emailed a complete stranger and told her I read her blog. She emailed back!!! "Hello wonderful photographer who took time out of her busy day to email me on the other side of the world" thanks!!! http://rogersadoptionstory.blogspot.com/

She asked if I had a blog. Ahhh no I dont but I'm gonna start one!! So I did. I had no idea what to write what to say what photo to put up.
I remember my first comment and I was so excited!! I still get excited when I see I have a new comment!!
I am not really sure what this blog has turned into...but I am enjoying it. I follow lots of great blogs and love to see and read about like-minded people and what they are up to! Stalker I know!!!

Can you see my little name logo??? I think its kind of cute! My name and a little Kiwi!! Sums me up really.

So click on over to http://ordinarymiraclesoflife.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-i-started-and-giveaway.html and have a read of why others started their blogs and perhaps link up too.

Dear SO and So....

Dear Garage sale buyers
Thanks for buying all out junk. I mean really...it was junk!! The $400 will be handy in Rarotonga!
Angela

Dear...you know who you are!! (well you dont but go with me people)
Your a know it all and your driving my nuts and I don't normally feel that way about someone!
Angela

Dear angela
Still no exercise - whats up with that!
Angela

Dear Greg
I'm tired...seriously!!!
Love you always
Angela

Dear Electrician who is coming to see me on Monday
Please be cheap!
Angela

Dear Children of mine
I love you and I am forever thankful that we were chosen to be your family.
Love Mummy



Writing these notes really do make you feel better!

Head over here and read some others
http://3bedroombungalow.blogspot.com/

And one of Oliver

Oliver had a disco last week...Hip Hop. So this is what he thinks Hip Hop looks like!! This is up because he is driving me nuts at the moment. Just little things...forgot homework, cant find school jersey etc and I have to be more patient. he is only 7!!! But I thought he looked kind of cute in this...in a goofy kind of way.

After dancing

After dancing today we were driving towards town and I nearly took out a car as I saw this beautiful wall!! Why have I never seen it before - well I have but why have I never seen the opportunity before for a great place to take photos.

Amalie was not really very interested but she played along and we got a few great photos! Just gutted that one of them snuck in there unedited!!! Can you guess which one doesn't belong here *singing in my best Sesame Street voice*