Photography

I have finally finished my Diploma in Photography. YAY!!! It was so much fun to do.

I now have a new blog just for my photography. Click here to have a look.

Some Scrapping at Last

I haven't done much scrapping in months. I have done a couple of layouts for Alison Ellis Design using her new birthday papers. These papers will be released soon. I'll share these with you now and come back later for a personal update.




I just remembered I did a layout at Laura's about a month ago. I've forgotten to photograph it, so I'll be back with that one later.

Update

To all you bloody whingers out there who obviously think my life is so interesting that they need a fix on my blog. This update is especially for you. hahaha

That's all I have time for today. Stay tuned for another update soon....ish. LOL

BTW, I have another blog to update now as well, because Jodie has made me an author on the Artypants blog.

And my new photography blog will be coming soon..... One day!!! LOL Don't hold your breath.

Hahaha, now I sound like you Jodie LOL!

A Tragic Week

I know it's been a long time since I've been in here to update. I will very soon I promise. But right now I think I need to remember this week and dedicate this post to some very special people.

Firstly I want to send my heart felt sympathy to my dear friend Bec and her partner Daryl. Bec and Daryl were only 3 weeks away from filling their lives with the joy of a sweet baby girl. Sadly, Amelia (Milly) Grace Bartlett arrived into this world sleeping.

To dear Milly,

"If tears could build a staircase

and memories a lane

We would walk right up to heaven

and bring you home again."

To all the victims and survivors of the Victorian Bushfires. My heart goes out to you all.

I am blessed with very special friends. Friends that are loving, loyal, selflessly caring, giving and kind. Qualities like these are worth protecting, so on the 7th February, 2009 a guardian angel went to work, protecting my friends so that they would survive the bushfires and have a home to go home to.

Tara, the panic I felt when I didn't know where you were and the relief I felt when I heard you were ok and had a home to go home to was overwhelming. To Cameron and his family on the Kinglake mountain, cut off from the rest of the world, my thoughts are with you as you rebuild your lives within your community. It saddens me to think of you all going through this turmoil as you grief for the loss of those around you. Thinking of you as you pick up the pieces, rebuild your lives and try to get back to some normality.

A special thankyou to all the CFA firefighters, volunteers, authorities and the people of Australia for coming together and helping out in any way they can. I'm truly proud to be an Australian.

A special mention to our dear friend Scott (also a CFA firefighter). Spending hours upon hours on the fire front, witnessing things we can only imagine and putting his own life at risk. We're proud of you mate!

"Many people will walk in and out of your life,

but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart."

These are the people in my life who have done just that.

Belmore Christmas

We had the Belmore family Christmas today (21st Dec). We all come from far and wide so it's easier to meet before Christmas than on Christmas day. Too much running around for everyone otherwise. This is so much more fun and relaxing. Each year we take it in turns of who's house it will be at and this year it was ours.

The kids were itching to get their presents and were hanging around the tree feeling all the presents. So we decided it wouldn't be fair to wait till after lunch, so the present opening was done first.


Bailey got this one from my Mum and Dad


All the kids making a mess of my lounge room.


Micayla sitting amongst her gifts.

Liam and Kieran.

The whole Belmore family. For once there is no one missing, so had to use this opportunity to take a photo. The last time there was a whole family shot, Bailey wasn't born yet, so it was no longer a whole family shot.

Left to right: Adrian and I, then the Wynne family, Rochelle, Mark, Kieran and Taylah, then Liam, Rohan, Wanda and Lachlan Belmore, then Dale, Geoff, Alex and Wayne Belmore. Micayla in the front with Mum, Dad and Bailey.

Then it was all the 'grandkids' together. L-R Taylah (9), Kieran (12), Liam (12), Lachlan (10) and Micayla (8) with Dale (24), then Bailey (5) and Wayne (22)

My sister Rochelle, My brother Rohan and me.

A silly shot with my other brother Geoff.

Wayne

Dale

Bailey cuddling Rochelle and Mark's puppy 'Oscar'

Oscar riding the scooter.

Taylah with Oscar

Micayla trying to ride the scooter with 'Sasha', Rochelle and Mark's other dog trying to bite the wheels.

Kieran riding Bailey's bike.

Bailey doing a mono on his scooter after watching the boys do tricks on their scooters

My sis and I.

Micayla's Story

Micayla brought home a story she had written on the computer at school. She has given me permission to put it up on here because I think it's just amazing for an 8 year old to write like this. She assures me she made it all up herself. She is really showing talent in so many things that she does.

Here's the story, it's called "Disco"

"It was the day before the Princess's Birthday and she invited Prince Jackson, Talitha, Sarah and Lilly to a party.

They didn't know that the witch was spying on the party.

Then suddenly the witch appeared before their very eyes. The witch said in an evil tone of voice, "What are you doing in my disco hall?"

"Don't ruin the party" cried the princess.

"Oh but I already have" yelled the witch.

"I'll call the fairy" said the princess

"No you won't" yelled the witch

"yes I will." said the princess, and she did.

The fairy came right away. "It works every time." said the princess.

"What would you like me to do?" asked the fairy.

"Get rid of this witch." begged the princess.

The fairy did what she was asked. The witch was gone forever.

"Thank you." said the princess.

The party went on and they had a great time.

Written by Micayla Klaster