My boy.

One more LO for MY CREATIVE SCRAPBOOK using this months beautiful main kit.

Hey I know Ive scrapped this photo about a billion times and you may wonder why it is that I do that well apart from the fact that at times the boys can be a little un co operative when it comes to photo shoots and the fact that my printer is low on ink, its also because Im putting together albums for other family members too along with special individual ones for the boys to keep. So there you go, I never feel guilty for scrapping the same photos over and over again.

Speaking of photos, check out this one I snapped of Master Tys on the weekend I just love the look on

his face. TOO CUTE!! TFL.

YAHOOOOO!!

This^ was a lovely surprise this morning. Totally unexpected but very much appreciated I can tell you.
Im stunned that I mad the feature wall 2 weeks in a row. Im still smiling from last week so YAAAAY!!!
Ive been feeling a bit average this week. Ive had a mega head ache that just wont budge so this really cheered me up today and made my week.
Thanks everyone for all your wonderful comments. I always look forward to reading them.

OK, onto some scrapping but not by me

Here is a little some thing that Master T made. Hope Ive got it up the right way hehe.
This is his first ever 12x12 scrapbook page, or magazine as he calls them (don't ask me why?). Not bad for a 3 year old.
Of course his father is mortified that he would show an interest in such things LOL.
He thinks fishing should be more the order of the day, but Tys has been bugging me to make a 'magazine page' for a while now so, there you have it. TFL.

A sad post..

Well Im still here, Ive just been really busy with Lil Red Rocket stuff.
I do have 2 new LOs but I cant share them yet cause ones for the Mystical CYBER CROP (Ill be back later with more about that) and the other one will be published later in the year on Scrapstreet.
But I refuse to go an entire week with out a post so I thought Id tell you a little about whats been happening in the Easily Distracted house this week so far.
Some sad new first.

On Sunday be lost our beautiful B. Unfortunately she had a rather violent death.
Dear little B was happily playing in her cage on the back deck enjoying some fresh air and sunshine when a nasty old butcher bird decided that she looked rather tasty and grabbed her by her toe and tried to pull her out of her cage through the bars.
Well he didn't get her but he did make off with one of her toes and so consequently the shock killed her.
Poor little B we are all sad and miss her and her cheerful singing terribly.

Paul and the boys buried her under a shady tree in our back yard and Tys has been leaving flowers by her head stone daily, ever since. Tyson keeps asking when she will wake up. So, its been a very sad start to the week.

And while we are on the subject of fur (or in this case feathery and scaly) friends, I thought Id introduce you to
Big Baz.

Basil lives in our garden and he is a VERY big boy. Hes over a meter long and very cheeky.

Hes fantastic company When I sit on the back deck and make buttons or scrapbook and he likes to share my lunch. As you can see.

He waits patiently at the bottom of the steps and nods his big fat head at me til I throw him some food. LOL.
We all love him but I think Jeddy loves him most cause Jedd is obsessed with Dinosaurs and tells me 'Badil a dinsaur'. Very Cute.
OK thats all for now. Thanks for stopping by, next time Ill be back with some scrappy stuff. See you soon. TFL.

4 years ago today.

All images courtesy of the very talented Nick from NV Photography

Its hard to believe that on a very rainy and wet Wednesday exactly a year ago today, I married my wonderful husband.

Yep it rained, well actually it poured and then it blew a gail and in Adelaide of all places, where it almost never rains.

Oh well they say its good luck and so far that has proven to be true.

So 4 years later, 2 beautiful little boys, one university degree and a 2,042 km move

here we are still together and happier than ever after 14 years it total.

I consider myself one lucky lady. I couldn't wish for a better husband or father to my boys.

Thanks Baby we love you to the moon and back. xx

TFL.

Shell x

My Beautiful boys.

Hi all. Ive been messing around with Picnik again, but this time Ive used the Premium version.

So much cool stuff on the Premium program. I was up til midnight messing around with some photos and could have been up way longer if my eyeballs hadn't been hanging out of their sockets. LOL.

Here's just 2. The close up of Jedd was done using Picnik and a bit from Picasa. I wanted his eyes to really pop and be the focus of this image. I could get lost in those big saucer eyes of his.

Check out the one of Tys. What a poser. He gets that from his Dad. He did have tomato sauce all over his face in the original (he gets that from his Dad too lol.) Can you tell?LOL. TFL.

Shell x

My beautiful niece

Just a quick post before I head off to bed. I just wanted to share these photos I took of my beautiful niece. She is so photogenic and growing up to be so stunning, I love to take her photo. Shes such a natural.

OK that's all for now. TFL.

Shell x

All the kids together

Its been so nice to have all the cousins together again. I know Tys misses his big cousins a lot.

We've had a wonderful couple of days and their visit was over way too quick.

My Mum, sister, 86 year old Nan and my two handsome nephews and my beautiful little niece have all returned to Adelaide now.

I took these photos on Sunday. We had a lovely afternoon exploring the Roma street park lands in Brissy.

It was so nice to all be together again and sadly I realize how much my kids are missing out on not living closer to their cousins. They don't have any cousins her in Brissy and that makes me sad.

I guess that means we will have to make a real effort to travel down to SA when ever possible.

I had no idea that my Nan was coming, It was a total surprise but such a lovely one. I couldn't help but burst into tears when I saw her and then I couldn't stop laughing. I think I was in shock. ha ha.

Its the first time my Nan has ever even been on a plane. How special do I feel!

Anyway I just wanted to share these pics I took. I will treasure these photos of my kids with my sisters 3 until the next time I see them. They grow up way too fast.

Heres a poem that says it all......

Oh, tell me, please tell me, is there a trick

to get cousins to sit still, even real quick?

One giggles, one wiggles, one tugs on another.

One crawls, one tickles, then they pile on each other.

At the end of the day, when all's said and done,

taking pictures with cousins, is way too much fun!

Author Beth Rogers.

TFL

Shell x

ONE year old.

Just cant believe that this little man turned ONE yesterday. It just blows me away.
I'm feeling all sentimental this week but I'm also feeling so lucky to have such perfect ,happy and healthy little boys. We are truly blessed!
We have family up for Jedds party so I'm sure this little man will be smothered in hugs and kisses all week.
Thanks to everyone who leaves comments on my little blog. It makes my day.
Hope you all have a good weekend. Ill be back next week with some party photos and maybe some scrapping at the end of the week. TFL
Shell x

Muscle Cars

Today we took the boys to a muscle car show. What a fantastic photo opportunity. I took a few pics and had a bit of fun playing around with them.

Here is what I came up with, there is a heap more. So much fun.

Ive got another LO half finished but we've had a big weekend and I'm exhausted, so I just cant bring myself to finish it. Oh well maybe Ill upload it next post.

Hope you've had a fantastic weekend. TFL.

Shell x

More pics

OK, sorry for the over load on photos of Jedd, but I had to share these ones.

There is some thing completely irresistible about a baby in overalls.

I'm afraid I haven't got any to post of Tyson because he wont stand still long enough to get a decent one these days. LOL.

Hope every ones having a fantastic week. TFL.

Shell x

Sand pit fun!

I couldn't resist sharing these photos of my adorable baby boy having fun in the sand pit.

We have been having such glorious weather in Brissy lately and last weekend was no exception.

The boys had a blast in the sand pit. Tys thought it was funny to dump sand over Jedd and then add some water into the mix to make a 'Jedd sand pie'.

As you can see Jedd didn't mind a bit and there was heaps of cheeky laughing and squeals of delight from both boys, not to mention some chuckles from Mum and Dad too.

Cant believe my little baby is going to be one in about a month.

It makes me kinda sentimental because I know hes my last baby and they grow up so fast, I don't want to miss a moment.

OK enough blubbering from me. I'm off to take advantage of this perfect weather and hang out some washing (how exciting!)

TFL

Shell x

Beyonce

Hello again. Just thought Id post a picture of our latest family member.

This is sweet little Beyonce or 'Bon say' as Tys calls her (so cute).

We adopted her from family.

It was first thought that she was a 'Boyd' but later discovered that she is actually a 'Beyonce' LOL. Consequently she wasn't getting along with her cage buddy and it was decided that she needed a new home.

We were more than happy to oblige and we already love her to bits. Especially Tyson.

Its so lovely to have a pet again. Even if it is only a little one. TFL

Shell x