After hearing about Kelleigh reading through the Bible in 90 days, I decided to take up the challenge to kick off the new year. Obviously a challenge like this is mostly about reading rather than studying, but my aim is to take time to reflect on my reading and make notes for further in-depth study… Continue reading The Bible in 90 days–Day 4
Author: Melissa
27 December 2010
Celebrating last Monday today! Today Phill, Steve, John and Dad O started work on the retaining walls at our new home. I’m so thankful that he had helpers especially as it was a 40.7 degree day. Phill tried out his new hat, but forgot sunscreen on his face and neck, so suffered a bit for… Continue reading 27 December 2010
De-Cluttering in 2011
Just a couple of posts about clearing out the clutter that have come across my inbox lately.First, Lain Ehmann’s great interview with Tim Conley Decluttering Tips from a Master Downsizer. I love the real life perspective Tim gives!One from Aby Garvey at Simplify 101: What to Do about Other People’s Clutter. This article is full… Continue reading De-Cluttering in 2011
Happy 2011!
Yesterday was a quiet day at home while Mum and Dad S headed off to Brookton for the day. We had planned pizza’s for dinner from a local shop, but of course they and the other option weren’t open for new year’s eve. Phill was thrilled to suggest we went with Pizza Hut, as he… Continue reading Happy 2011!
Christmas Day
Today Emily slept in until 8am, and then we opened up her stocking presents (that arrived in a red sack complete with Dora in her lovely Spanish costume). The broom and bubble mixture were definite favourites, and of course she couldn’t wait to try on the clothes she received. She seemed keen to play with… Continue reading Christmas Day
One Little Word 2011
If you’ve been following Ali Edwards you may have heard of her One Little Word concept. It is a word that you use to motivate yourself and create a focus for the year ahead. If you want to read more, here are Ali’s posts from 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. In 2010 I chose 2… Continue reading One Little Word 2011
Recipe for a family tradition
One tradition for the Kerr family at Christmas (and for my family throughout the year) is roast sausagemeat. I’ve not really come across many people who’ve heard of it, outside my extended family, so I thought I’d share the recipe. I enjoy the tasty crust it forms on the outside and at only $2 per… Continue reading Recipe for a family tradition
Make your own 2011 Calendar–simple and stylish
Looking for a calendar to get ready in time for the new year? There’s an awesome CD calendar over at OScraps by Biograffiti. If you print with Persnickety Prints they’ll even throw in a CD jewel case for free! I ended up creating some custom calendars for my relatives, with pictures from 2009 and supplies… Continue reading Make your own 2011 Calendar–simple and stylish
Christmas Eve
We enjoyed a hot Christmas Eve mostly at home, all the presents were wrapped and ready over the weekend, so I even had some time to scrapbook! Phill’s friend Ryan came past and agreed to lend us his trailer and cement mixer for our retaining wall project, and told us it should be done in… Continue reading Christmas Eve
22 December 2010
SpeedScraps SupplyTracker Sweet Shoppe Designs’s All I want for Christmas Songbird Avenue Flight Plan 1 Template (rotated)Today’s page is a rotated version of December 1’s layout. I just used the photos from our old O2 Atom Exec. Phill, Emily and I headed up to see Sally Garth and then did a spot of shopping at… Continue reading 22 December 2010