Love is In The Air, #26

Back home today from the countryside staying 3 days for my mother-in law wedding. It is such a very beautiful day on sunday, sunny and warm. And they had the small wedding ceremony at their house with only 20 guests ( half family and half their very best friends). The day was stunning, beautiful people, lots of foods and sweets ( yes it was a lot!) and it all made by her and my hubby grandmother.

Lil R very happy there and was incredible! the whole day he is being playful and content, I don't hear any noise from him that day so we all very happy. It was a long day but we all enjoy it so much, lots of work and clean up for before and after the wedding but it's all worth it!

I wore a very lady like black Nicola Finetti open back dress and off white stockings, and most people commented that I look very cute and people said I looks like Lil R bigger sister instead of his mother. Oh dear....

Now, it is time for me to face reality, back to day to day job and be busy. More to come, my craft project the last week that I haven't revealed yet. Good Night everyone.

Superwoman ,#25

Im a Superwoman. Yes, sometimes I can't even think how I did all the house jobs plus taking care, entertaining 14 months old toddler, plus now a lil puppy. Without any help from family nor friends. As you know, my family lived overseas and my parents in-law live in the country side almost 2 hour drive from Melbourne so its almost impossible to visit once a week.

From washing to cooking to vacuum to sewing to ironing, everything is only me and my beautiful husband who do the work. I tried to have a cleaner that come for few hours every 2 weeks for a couple times but it just didn't work. Thank God husband is a kind of BIG helper and willing to take over my job when he is around the house. He never complain and always offer me help to do stuff like seriously anything! And Im glad he is happy to do those things. I feel a bit emotional the last few days, realizing how hard work He has done to help me overcome everything with Lil R. From encouraging me to go out every friday with my friends until helping me back into sewing when I feel not motivated. He is the sweetest man.

The last few days we've been spending time out and about in the city, catch up with friends, some shopping for us, hunting yummy desserts and enjoying the weather.

I had so much food and feel guilty now because I haven't cook for 3 days! Doh! We have a family ritual having meal at a restaurant once a week on the weekend followed by nice desserts somewhere but this week was 3 days eating out for dinner. Ah well, I guess we just have to enjoy life sometimes and food is one of my favourites!

How yummy is these food. Oh and this Yumcha, we went to the best one in town is in the middle of China Town called WestLake. And usually for lunch/dinner time you have to queue for at least 15 minutes if you don't have a reservation.

Ah well, better off before I get hungry myself. :)

Neighborhood ,#24

Can't help it but to share today photos that I took during the day when I walk B and took Lil R to the park. We lived very closed to the lake and big park. And today, everything was gorgeous outside.

The spot where Me and Lil R usually hand around if we go to the park. Just under the old big tree. So Cosy. And today the grass is just beautifully green. I cant help myself to sit and spent 25 minutes in the cold. Lil R doesn't mind at all,he is happy with his ball and I was happy enjoying the cold weather with my lunch.

Park and the lake quiet big, one or two rounds jog with the pram is quite an exercise for me. It has 2 playgrounds and a cafe, usually full of babies and kids with their mother in midday and late afternoon in the summertime. Perfect place to freshen up minds from babies crying at home.

Today dessert,profiterole that I bought at a cake shop nearby and my vegetarian lunch. So yummy. Had it there with seagulls surround us wishing for me to throw some food for them but Im not a big fan of them, it's because they always scares me when they flow away over Me.

Last but not least, I left him for 6 minutes to the kitchen while Daddy busy doing his sketching and this is what I found! Berries from my plate on dinner table all over his hands, mouth and clothes. God knows how he got it from the table while I put all dining chairs away ('cos I know He will climb up!).

I should learn my lesson, never leave a 13 months old toddler unattended by himself! Who knows next time what he will get.

Other than that, my crafting session been really slow. I don't know why/what make me being so lazy. Time that I usually spend for sewing (usually at night after Lil R asleep), I spent it more with Mr watching dvd, having tea and late snacks also cuddle up with B. I Been having early nights as well,trying to have enough sleep and be fit and maybe thats all why Im stuck in my own time without doing any project. Like everyone said, so many things to do - so little time.

Sunny In Winter ,#23

What a gorgeous day! sun shinning and spent all day out with the family and I got a chance to hang around for couple of hours with sister in the city, done some shopping and retail therapy cleanse my head after a few days nesting in the house :)

Lil R very happy waking up this morning, if he is happy then everyone will be happy in the house including B and Daddy. Despite all the trouble sleeping last night from teething, this morning was a sweet morning for us.

Taaadaa! This is the jacket that I made for B. Monaluna fabrics from Etsy seller My Needle & Thread, suits him best. Oh, I have been looking this fabrics quite everywhere on my favourites Etsy fabric supplies - only two of them have this one!

Now Im in search for a dressy skirt for my Mother in-law wedding on the 27th, wish I can make ones for myself! But Im learning...

Nesting ,#22

Too much affection from B, enjoy watching Lil R and B playing and teasing each other.

Very simple lunch snack for Lil R, he's been enjoying eating eggs this past week for snacking. With the best non organic butter in the market.

Very sweet hubby made twelve blueberries muffin before work at 7.15 am! He kept them fresh in the oven and surprise me. "Open the oven,I got Lil something for you. For your company when you drinking tea" . what a sweetheart! He baked quite regularly but this is the first few times he did just before work.

Having his 12 months immunization today, as usual he is doing great! 3 injections today, hopefully he will be okay for the next few days. Gave him an elephant doll for the treat! :)

Nice and quite lunch at home,everyone sound asleep. Checking out blogs, read some fashion magazines and waiting for a parcel to come. Got hubby a winter jacket and it will be a surprise. House clean and everything under control, nothing better than this.

Winter Wet, #21

Another productive stay at home day, it was raining so We decided to stay warm inside. I love winter raining days but maybe not for Lil R.

This one is for a friend of mine, the orange gingham linen is a very beautiful Japanese fabric. Will finishing them up tomorrow for binding and backing.

Found this photo of Lil R taken a week before his birthday. Boy..He has grown a lot in a month! His hair lot more longer now and less chubbier.

Weekend Is Over ,#20

As Im writting,the weekend is officially over. Tomorrow is Sunday but hubby going to work. Practically its Me, LilR and B at home. We not planning to go anywhere, stay at home, cuddle up and hopefully I can finish my picnic rug too.

Today was a big day for me. I got up tad early to go to the Queen Victoria Market for weekly grocery shopping. Got B lil pendant,so cute cant resist. Took some market photos aswell.

For you who do not lived in Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market is the biggest market in Melbourne. They sell fresh produce food,vegetables,deli section and also they also have accessories stalls. BIG and pretty much you can find anything in there, from Australiana souvenirs, knick-knacks, home decor, clothing & accsesories, etc.

Their seafoods are so fresh and lots of choice. The prices are fairly not too expensive compare to supermarket. They often give you discount too if you a regular at some shops.

Deli section , yes its great for those who eat meat or loves the Italian sausages, salami and kabana. They have a HUGE range to choice from. Myself is not a big fan of meat, so I usually browse the cheese section, lots of Cheese in display and you can do testing in the stall before you buy.

The fruit & veggies section are outside the meat and delis section. Look at them, they are so fresh! Lots of discount too if they know you in some stalls and especially if you buy in bulk! :)

Last, I got these for Lil J - very cute original England Peter Rabbit for only $3 at the op shop nearby (it was clean with no stainswhen I bought it, but Lil R was playing with it and got stained!). Was looking for some blankets/fabrics for the Beagle rescue but as usual, my eyes just snatched to a few good looking stuff for me or Lil R. In the end Im happy because I get to collect pretty much around maybe 12m of fabrics/blankets for the Beagle rescue, got the jumper, two jeans skirt for me and a set 0f 6 never used S&P teacups including sugar bowl and milk jar for $8. I know it sounds a lot but I spent it all for under $25. Woohoo!