Thursday, November 3, 2011

Another visit :o) – and an exciting new toy for me!!!

We’ve just had a wonderful visit from my lovely daughter Tahlia and her partner Luke. They were here for a wedding in Sydney and came up to Brisbane for some time with the families before they headed back to London via Cambodia. It was only a short visit this time and they left late last night *sniff* …… I’m going to miss her so much. We had a terrific time while they were here though … and we even managed a few days up at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast with the whole family … fabulous, even though it was a bit overcast sometimes :o)!!!! November 2011 033 It was also super special timing as I got to celebrate my birthday with ALL of my children – that’s two years in a row :o)!!!
My gawjus kids!!!! Love them to bits :o)!!!
Speaking of birthdays …. thanks to everyone for your lovely birthday wishes – it was a great day made even more special by the thoughtfulness of my dear blogging and facebook friends :o) – I feel truly blessed to have met such lovely people in blogland, and I’m constantly amazed by their generosity too - Thank you SO much Vicki, Maree and Fee too … you made my day :o)!! Look at the lovely gifties they sent …
(oh and yes Vicki and Maree … I’m well aware that there are some licorice allsorts missing from the piccies of your gifties!!! And that’s all I’m sayin’ he he he)
So what’s the exciting new toy you ask???
This …………… !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!November 2011 007 My “Accuquilt GO! Baby” is here …. woohoo!!!  I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been making. What fun!!! And SO easy to use too :o). Here’s a little hint of what I’ve been up to with it … November 2011 022 In my next post I’ll show you how easy it is to make a cute little table mat :o).
Well I’d better be off and do some stitching … what with the dreaded lurgy (gone now thank goodness), my birthday, and Tahlia and Luke’s visit I’ve hardly picked up a needle for waaaaay too long.

12 comments:

Vicki ♥ said...

Thats great you got to celebrate your birthday with your gorgeous kids Joy :) how special is that!! Wow..a Go! Baby ....how special is that :) Have fun sweetie :) Hugs Vicki x

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful birthday spending time with loved ones,so glad you enjoyed yourself.

Sue said...

How lovely to have the full tean together for your birthday. I love to spend time with all my kids together too.

Chookyblue...... said...

Happy birthday Joy........great to have the kids with you to celebrate.........

Sheila said...

How special to have your children all there to celebrate your birthday , Happy Belated Birthday Joy, it sounds like it was very special .

Susan said...

Very lucky to have your children all in one place at one time - and for your birthday. These toys - seem to be very popular and a great idea especailly for hearts and circles and stuff like that!

Larissa said...

Happy [Belated] Birthday Joy!!! Looks like you had a wonderful time!!! ... Beautiful gifties! Those girls are so generous!! ... Enjoy your baby Go!! I know I will as soon as it arrives!! Looking forward to seeing your table mat in it's entirety ... sneak looks wonderful!!! Hugs!!!

wonderwoman said...

What a lovely pic of you and your gorgeous children! Cant wait to see what you are gona make!

quilterliz said...

G'day Joy. Belated birthday wishes. So glad you had a wonderful time with your family. Take care. Liz...

Unknown said...

What a Lovely Time & Birthday you have had ...
Looking forward to see what you Churn out with Your New Toy....
Have Fun.
cheers

Wendyb said...

Oh Joy, what poifect birthday presents...having all the kids there AND a Go Baby......you Go girl!!!! Loving the sneaky peak...and I'm with ya on the licorice allsorts....where on earth could they have gone!!!??? *wink wink* LOL
XXX big sugary extra birthday hugs
Wendy :O)

ButtonMad said...

All the buzz lately is about how super these cutters are - do you think you will get lots of use out of it?