Frou Frou for a Friend

After my first custom order to make frou frous for Glenda's grand daughters, another friend of mine Andrea asked me to make one for her daughter who is having a birthday in May.

I was only too happy and heres what came of it.

I hope she likes it!

Frou Frou for a Friend

After my first custom order to make frou frous for Glenda's grand daughters, another friend of mine Andrea asked me to make one for her daughter who is having a birthday in May.

I was only too happy and heres what came of it.

I hope she likes it!

Picnic Lunch at Kings Park

We had a picnic lunch at Kings Park today with Mikes parents. We were supposed to have a number of other things on our schedule but they were canceled and so we made lemonade from lemons and went and had a picnic. It was such good fun as you can see from the pics!

Picnic Lunch at Kings Park

We had a picnic lunch at Kings Park today with Mikes parents. We were supposed to have a number of other things on our schedule but they were canceled and so we made lemonade from lemons and went and had a picnic. It was such good fun as you can see from the pics!

Easter Hats and Australias Next Top Model

Jack made the hat at kindy as his Easter Hat...and then Lainey got into the action. Aint they precious! We are so lucky :)

Easter Hats and Australias Next Top Model

Jack made the hat at kindy as his Easter Hat...and then Lainey got into the action. Aint they precious! We are so lucky :)

Today I Gave Back ...

(pic originally from here...)

Today I did my first Meals on Wheels run. I wasn't expecting to and (when the ladies originally rang me I was caught so off guard that I ummed and ahhed about it - I feel a bit silly for doing that!) I have not even done an orientation but they called and were in desperate need of a driver so I got an instant to promotion to ready status! I only had to deliver to 5 people and it took about 30 minutes but it was the greatest thing I have done in the last month. I was on such a high from it!

The kids came and Jack ticked off the houses on the run sheet as we went to them. He even gave one lady a big wave as we were leaving - she met us in the driveway and thanked me for bringing her dinner.

It was great and I really really hope I get the pleasure of doing it again really soon.

Today I Gave Back ...

(pic originally from here...)

Today I did my first Meals on Wheels run. I wasn't expecting to and (when the ladies originally rang me I was caught so off guard that I ummed and ahhed about it - I feel a bit silly for doing that!) I have not even done an orientation but they called and were in desperate need of a driver so I got an instant to promotion to ready status! I only had to deliver to 5 people and it took about 30 minutes but it was the greatest thing I have done in the last month. I was on such a high from it!

The kids came and Jack ticked off the houses on the run sheet as we went to them. He even gave one lady a big wave as we were leaving - she met us in the driveway and thanked me for bringing her dinner.

It was great and I really really hope I get the pleasure of doing it again really soon.

An Oldie But A Goodie

I have posted this recipe before but I am going to make it during the week for Mike to take to work for morning tea. Its a Nigella recipe and its so moist and yummy you cant eat just one piece....its also lovely with a scoop of icecream :)

Coca Cola Chocolate Cake

For the cake
200g plain flour
250g castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon bicarb
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
125ml of buttermilk (although I did use normal milk..not sure if it made a diff)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
125g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
175ml Coca Cola

For the Icing
225g icing sugar
2 tablespoons (30g) butter
3 tablespoons (45ml) Coca Cola
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and put in a baking sheet at the same time. Line a 22-23cm spring form tin with al-foil to stop the cake batter leaking through and spray with cooking oil.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, bicarb, and salt. Beat an egg, buttermilk and vanilla in a measuring jug. In a heavy based saucepan (or the microwave) melt the butter, cocoa powder and Coke gently until butter is melted. Pour into the dry ingredients, stir well with a wooden spoon and then add the liquid ingredients from the jug, beating until well blended.

Pour into the prepared tin and bake on the warn sheet for 40 minutes or until the tester comes out clean.

Leave to stand for 15 minutes in the tin before unmoulding. Then unclip, unwrap and turn out onto a wire rack, making sure you have a sheet of newspaper or something underneath the rack to collect the icing that will drip off it later.

Sieve the icing sugar and set aside. In a heavy based saucepan (or the microwave) combine the butter, Coca Cola and cocoa powder until melted. remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Then spoon in the icing sugar and beat until you have a good spreadable but still runny icing mix.

Pour this over the cake whilst it is still warm and then leave to cool completely. place on serving plate. Great on its own, or with something yummy like ice cream.

An Oldie But A Goodie

I have posted this recipe before but I am going to make it during the week for Mike to take to work for morning tea. Its a Nigella recipe and its so moist and yummy you cant eat just one piece....its also lovely with a scoop of icecream :)

Coca Cola Chocolate Cake

For the cake
200g plain flour
250g castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon bicarb
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
125ml of buttermilk (although I did use normal milk..not sure if it made a diff)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
125g unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
175ml Coca Cola

For the Icing
225g icing sugar
2 tablespoons (30g) butter
3 tablespoons (45ml) Coca Cola
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract


Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and put in a baking sheet at the same time. Line a 22-23cm spring form tin with al-foil to stop the cake batter leaking through and spray with cooking oil.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, bicarb, and salt. Beat an egg, buttermilk and vanilla in a measuring jug. In a heavy based saucepan (or the microwave) melt the butter, cocoa powder and Coke gently until butter is melted. Pour into the dry ingredients, stir well with a wooden spoon and then add the liquid ingredients from the jug, beating until well blended.

Pour into the prepared tin and bake on the warn sheet for 40 minutes or until the tester comes out clean.

Leave to stand for 15 minutes in the tin before unmoulding. Then unclip, unwrap and turn out onto a wire rack, making sure you have a sheet of newspaper or something underneath the rack to collect the icing that will drip off it later.

Sieve the icing sugar and set aside. In a heavy based saucepan (or the microwave) combine the butter, Coca Cola and cocoa powder until melted. remove from the heat and add the vanilla. Then spoon in the icing sugar and beat until you have a good spreadable but still runny icing mix.

Pour this over the cake whilst it is still warm and then leave to cool completely. place on serving plate. Great on its own, or with something yummy like ice cream.

Olivia Eat Your Heart Out

I knitted these up for Lainey last night for her dance class. They simply could not have been easier and I ran a piece of shirring elastic around the top jut to make them sit a bit better.

Aren't they super cute! But it is hard to take a good pic of an 18mo!

Olivia Eat Your Heart Out

I knitted these up for Lainey last night for her dance class. They simply could not have been easier and I ran a piece of shirring elastic around the top jut to make them sit a bit better.

Aren't they super cute! But it is hard to take a good pic of an 18mo!

Mikes March Make-A-Long = Paper

This months make-a-long theme at Meet Me at Mikes is paper....I am already underway with my project...last months effort was a bit uninspired...But this month Im on the ball.

if you want to join in come here...

Mikes March Make-A-Long = Paper

This months make-a-long theme at Meet Me at Mikes is paper....I am already underway with my project...last months effort was a bit uninspired...But this month Im on the ball.

if you want to join in come here...

Wednesday Night is Conchords Night

I couldnt decide which one I loved more tonight....so I brought you both...

Wednesday Night is Conchords Night

I couldnt decide which one I loved more tonight....so I brought you both...

8 Years Ago Today....

I got married....




It was a very hot and sweaty March day but boy did we have fun.....
12 years together...8 years married...I am a very lucky woman.

8 Years Ago Today....

I got married....




It was a very hot and sweaty March day but boy did we have fun.....
12 years together...8 years married...I am a very lucky woman.