Is it here yet? JYC '13 approaching....

On the crafting front I have been trying to get some Christmas cards made, but alas not much success there. I think it will be shop bought ones again.

I have also been trying to complete JYC '12. This is a vain attempt to get the album finished before JYC '13 happens. I have only managed 2 pages of 20, so not looking likely. Whatever happens, I will still be participating in this years journalling party. I love Christmas, and I love that Journal Your Christmas helps you focus on all the magic of the season. 

This year I am using a project life style album, so hopefully I might have more chance of completing it this year.

It's never the end of November already???

How did that happen? I was full of good intentions when I typed up the last few posts. Yet, the month has run away with me all over again.

What's New this November?

• Ayla got a big girl's bed
• We took Ayla for her flu jab booster
• Road trip to Irvine to meet up with friends

I kind of feel that doesn't quite sum up this month. Ayla thankfully has been well. Surprising because of it being cold & flu season. I think it has helped that we are using the cold & flu barrier gel.

She is also trying to stand and enjoys sitting up when we can sort the cushions.

October so far

In October so far ....

• Had a few days at Rachel House where Ayla got to meet birds of prey for the first time
• We met our Superheros who climbed 10 peaks to raise money for Ayla
• Had an overnight with her big cousin Mia
• Getting ready for Halloween

I can't tell you what an amazing group this is. They have raised over £2.5k to help with Ayla's equipment. To give you an idea, a standing frame £2.5k, a portable oxygen generator £3.5k, a comfy support seat £600-£1200.....you get the idea. Some things are funded by NHS, but her bed for example has been in stores since the summer - we are still awaiting delivery and the standing frame was measured and quoted in July, but not ordered yet. I'll keep you updated on what we decide to order.

What happened to September?

In September....

• We dealt with a snotty girl all month
• We went to SOFT conference (if you click on the link it will take you to the newsletter)
• Baba came to visit for a week
• We went to help our friends celebrate their wedding anniversary with a BBQ

Ayla chilling out at the SOFT conference

What happened to August?

Well, in August...

• We had a great photo shoot of Little Miss A and mummy. Photos are in the post previous.
• Ayla had her 2nd birthday. We had over 70 people come to visit. I am incredibly privileged to know so many caring and generous people. I kid you not when i say that i actually boxed up her entire wardrobe and replaced it with the presents that she received. Fashion parade photos here we come..
• We took Ayla to get her peg changed to a mini button. That was the day after her birthday. That was done without anaesthetic, and it means that she won't need another operation if her new button gastrostomy needs to be changed, we can just whip it out and change over.

a little update on Ayla

Well, I can hardly believe we are mid September already. (obviously it's later but that is when it should have posted)

Just before Ayla turned 2 in August, we had a photo shoot with Weir Photography. . We had a great photo shoot of Little Miss A and mummy. I was in a good mood, she was crabbit as anything after her midday nap and the photographer was patience personified. He didn't get my favourite smile, you know the one with the crinkly nose and smiley eyes, but hey...you have no idea what he had to deal with! I love the photos that he did get, although how he got them.......????

These are a couple of my favourite photos from that session

More update to follow soon.....

WOYWW 216

well, not much crafting for me this past wee while. I did however manage to acquire a bit of new stash during a trip to TK. Of course we were shopping for linen for DH, but hey when presented with an opportunity...I took it....right to the cash desk.

I've managed to reclaim an area under the stairs for my crafting. Unfortunately it doesn't yet have room for a table never mind a table to craft on. well, that's a problem that I'm working on. So my workdesk is really just a pile of RUB stacked on top of each other. At the right of this photo is the shelves that hold all my other bits and bobs. Now for some inspiration and time to clamber over the ladders to get to my stash.

Why don't you join in with the fun at Julia's today, and show us what you are working on too.