On Saturday someone in our family clicked over to double figures .... how I can possibly have a child that's 10 years old?
Happy Birthday my little big girl!
Luckily, Melbourne turned on a spectacular sunshiny day ... because we spent the day here ....
Some of us spent the day screaming and giggling on the thrill rides ...
On these rides you have to be of a certain height ... and when you are 10 years old, being taller than 120cm is a breeze!!!
The chickens hung out on the rides where you can't be any taller than 120cm ....
Other more sensible people sat out the more terrifying rides on the side lines ...
Ice skating at Luna Park makes having a birthday in the middle of Winter bearable ...
As for me ... well I just carried around the bags and the credit card ;) and soaked up their fun!
Happy 10th Birthday Miss Megan ... you have no idea how much we all love you!
Our school holidays started on Friday ... not a day too soon either I might add! It has been a big term and the kids have achieved a lot ... They have all moved on from their white belts! Too cool!!!
Jessica is relishing in her art classes ...
Everyone has improved their Tennis! Now when Jessie hits the ball her racquet doesn't become a projectile weapon and when Ben hits the ball it generally doesn't bounce off Jessica's head!!!
Megan is even moving on to playing competition next term!
As for me ... well, I'm still plugging away at my latest quilt ... but I did manage to squeeze in some time to quickly try out something I have been thinking about lately ...
... I love trees ... I have a million of them so prepare yourself!
So, did you think that I had forgotten the pattern giveaway from the last post??? Of course not! The random number generator came up with the 20th comment that was left by blogless Judy in Michigan and the 42nd comment being Rachel from Not so plain Jane from Canada ...
Congrats guys! So next post there will be 3 patterns up for grabs .. just leave a comment between now and midnight Australian EST, Sunday the 5th of July to be included.
One last thing before I go ...
.... Dungarees and Daisies are now stocking my patterns. So if you happen to hang out or find yourself hanging out around Hampshire in the UK why not drop in and take a peek and if you just so happen to be the first person to email me after buying one of my patterns there, I'll send you one of the How does your garden grow patterns.
Enjoy your week!
Kellie
Kellie, Megan is such a beauty! Happy birthday to her!!!! Jess' art work is wonderful!!!! such a talented bunch you have... but no wonder, they have such a talented Mum!!!! Love your new idea!
Hugs!
Posted by: upstatelisa | June 29, 2009 at 12:46 AM
Happy Birthday to Megan! What a pretty girl! I had my 10 year old daughter come read your post with me so she could see what kids in other countries are up to. I love the tree you are working on, it has a great look to it.
Posted by: Trisha | June 29, 2009 at 01:11 AM
Happy Birthday to Megan!
Veronica
Posted by: Veronica | June 29, 2009 at 01:24 AM
Happy birthday Megan on 27th from Elizabeth who was 11 on 28th.
Posted by: Sue Bone | June 29, 2009 at 01:54 AM
I like the way that tree is looking. Please show us more as you get further along.
Happy birthday to Megan.
Posted by: Dayna | June 29, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Happy Birthday to Megan! Looks like a fun day!!
Love the new quilt you're working on! Can't wait to see more!!
Posted by: Sara | June 29, 2009 at 02:59 AM
Hello, I too lately have had this "thing" for trees, and spots. Go figure? The white and grey are great, especially with the pop of pink. Happy birthday to Megan, just wait till she's 13 and a really teenager. Mine turned 13 on the 21st of June.
Your kids learn on a clay court? we play on hard courts. All 3 of mine know how to play too. Tennis is a great sport and I enjoy it along with the quilting. Something,both things, you can do until you are 90. I have been meaning to ask you what weight thread you use to applique? I think it is heavier, via the pictures, but??? Thanks, Mary
Posted by: mary | June 29, 2009 at 03:13 AM
Oooh, I shall be in Hampshire next weekend - will have to look out for that shop!
Posted by: dottycookie | June 29, 2009 at 03:21 AM
Looks like you guys have had a lot of fun! Happy birthday to Megan! (It is funny to think that it's winter over there when we have had the hottest days of the summer here.)
Your tree quilt will be stunning! You seem to achieve so much in so little time! How do you do it?
Take care.
Posted by: Irene | June 29, 2009 at 03:25 AM
You really are going to have to chase the boys away Kellie, she is such a cutie.I'm not one for fairs , I get nauseous just watching the rides so I think I'd be with Joshua .. I think Jess is going to be designing your quilts soon, she's very talented but then again - it's in the genes :-)
Posted by: periwinkle | June 29, 2009 at 03:42 AM
Happy B-day Megan and congrats to Judy & Rachel on winning the giveaway. Jessica keep up the great art work.
[email protected]
Posted by: Laine | June 29, 2009 at 04:15 AM
Happy Birthday to your beautiful girl!
Lots of love Lucy xxx
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | June 29, 2009 at 04:32 AM
Happy Birthday Megan, double digits is awesome! Jessica's zebra is awesome - congrats to everyone for moving on from white belts! Love your tree, your patterns are so wonderful!
Posted by: Allie in MI | June 29, 2009 at 04:39 AM
Looks like a lot of busy fun!
I love trees too, can't wait to see what you do!
Posted by: Allie | June 29, 2009 at 04:39 AM
Looks like Megan had a very happy birthday. Those little ones sure do grow up fast and I see they are talented too.
Congratulations to the winners of the patterns.
Posted by: Dolores Sedore | June 29, 2009 at 04:48 AM
Happy Birthday Megan! I hope you had a great day.
And I would love to win one of the patterns, so please count me in.
Posted by: Gert | June 29, 2009 at 05:03 AM
I'm already in love with your new tree quilt. I can't wait to see how it unfolds. I really need to become more like you. I never get around to starting on the ideas in my head. You seem to be able to get motivated, find the time (or give up sleep) to start on them. I keep hoping I will have a bit more time when my oldest starts kindergarten this coming August. But we all know how carefully thought out plans work!
Posted by: Norma | June 29, 2009 at 06:00 AM
seems like you had a great day!
Posted by: SophieMadeOfStars | June 29, 2009 at 06:05 AM
Happy Birthday!!!
I love your tree quilt so far :)
Posted by: Robin (rsislandcrafts) | June 29, 2009 at 06:24 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Miss M!!! I can't believe you're 10 either. Seems like only yesterday I was reading about you turning 9.
Looks like another fabulous birthday party.
And don't you have a lovely and clever family?!?
Your little sister is turning out to be quite the little artist, just like you!!
And your brothers are too cute for words.
And your mum is certainly a very lovely and talented artist too.
What a family!!
Andi :-)
Posted by: andi | June 29, 2009 at 06:42 AM
Happy Birthday, Megan! What a wonderful day that you had. Enjoy being 10!
Posted by: Jackie | June 29, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Wow, happy happy birthday! We're celebrating the big 7 here, I know 10 will be here before I'm ready. And that is some zebra, that's amazing. Enjoy the lazy, carefree school holidays!
Posted by: Michelle | June 29, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Hi Kellie, Happy birthday to your eldest. Our school holidays start on Friday and I must say I am looking forward to it too. I only have to work one day each week so will have lots of time with the kids and hopefully not much whining will take place as they will only have to go to nana's one day each week. Just have to plan activities.
Posted by: Amanda | June 29, 2009 at 07:16 AM
What a beautiful big girl you have - and the rest of the family's none too shabby either! Looks like everyone had a ton of fun - me, I'd be with the sensible ones for sure! Hope everyone has a great school break. Love your tree - bring'em all on!
Posted by: Janet / What Comes Next | June 29, 2009 at 07:24 AM
happy birthday to your beautiful daughter! time does fly, my firstborn was 10 in March too, I still cannot believe it (neither can I believe that I turned 40 in March...)
congrats to the winner, and I hope I'll be the next one! :-)
Kristina
Posted by: Kristina | June 29, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Our oldest just turned 10, too. I can't believe this much time has passed!
Posted by: Jana | June 29, 2009 at 07:30 AM
Happy Birthday to Megan! Looks like an awesome day was had by all. Love your tree! I think I could be happy looking at a million of them!!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyard Crafts | June 29, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Happy Birthday Megan, it must have been great fun at Luna Park.
Kellie, your tree will be beautiful, just like all the beautiful work you do.
Elizabeth.
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 29, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Happy Birthday Miss Megan -- you're such a cutie! And Congratulations to your drawing winners too, Kellie!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 29, 2009 at 07:57 AM
What a lovely birthday outing. You are amazing that you can stitch so much with 4 kids 10 and under! Your new tree design looks really good.
Posted by: Sylvia | June 29, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Happy birthday to the 10 year old!!! I hope you had a great day!
Posted by: Tamara | June 29, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Wishing Megan a very Happy Birthday!! Looks like she had a great celebration - how lucky to have her birthday during the school holidays. Jessica's zebra picture is amazing. Love the beginning of your latest tree quilt.
Posted by: Lisa | June 29, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Looks like Megan had a great birthday- double figures are very scary!!
Love the new quilt.
Term time looks like it was very busy- enjoyt he school holidays :)
Posted by: Joyce | June 29, 2009 at 08:30 AM
You guys do need these holidays - for a rest and a bit of a catch up. I love that new tree kellie, spookily beautiful !
I am coming up a childs 18th soon, just after a 40th? Mid life crisis anyone???
Posted by: Jodie | June 29, 2009 at 09:12 AM
totally digging the trees -- can't wait to see everything you come up with!
Posted by: nanann | June 29, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Happy Birthday to the beautiful girl. What a lovely family you have, Kellie!
And how cool that I won your pattern giveaway. I'm so excited!!! This is definitely not an entry for the next giveaway - I wouldn't be so greedy ☺
Thanks!
Posted by: Rachel | June 29, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Happy, happy birthday to your beautiful Miss Megan!!
Posted by: WendyLou | June 29, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Happy 10th Birthday to the birthday girl....I often wonder where the time has gone when I realise I am the mother of a 34 year old!!...and my "baby" is about to turn 25....yikes!!! wow....you have an incredibly busy household.....AND you find time to create all your fab patterns/quilts/monkeys!
Posted by: Lorraine | June 29, 2009 at 09:53 AM
What a fabulous day for the kids, birthday wishes to Megan.
Posted by: Janet | June 29, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Happy Birthday Megan - does make you feel old doesn't it?
Posted by: Jan | June 29, 2009 at 09:54 AM
Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter- It looks like you had lots of fun- Kids do grow up very fast.
Congratulations to your winners - you do lovely work.
Regards from A western Canadian quilter,
Anna
Posted by: quiltmom( Anna) | June 29, 2009 at 10:12 AM
quite a beauty and what a fun day at the park! Love your work, always looking forward to the next thing.
Posted by: colourdujour | June 29, 2009 at 10:14 AM
What fun! My big little girl will be my first 10 year old this year too! It's crazy but it sounds like you had a marvelous day! And your projects are looking lovely!
Posted by: Hillary | June 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Happy Birthday to your lovelydaughter. And congratulations to all the great things your lot has achieved this year. It's impressive. Love the tree, by the way.
Posted by: Vreni | June 29, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Happy Birthday to Megan! My oldest turns 10 next year - where does the time go? Looks like you all had a wonderful time at luna park, I hope to take my children there next time we go to Melbourne.
Posted by: Natalie | June 29, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Double figures,that is a huge Birthday. Have a great school holidays.
Posted by: Bev C | June 29, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Luna Park in Sydney was a hangout as a Teen...brings back Memories...Enjoy your Holiday Break and am really Loving that Tree so far...Looks Fab.!
cheers
Posted by: Maree .W | June 29, 2009 at 11:40 AM
That tree is very intriguing.. Will you tell us at some point how you did that?
Happy Birthday to a cute 10 year old. Looks like there was a fun day...
Posted by: Nancy | June 29, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Happy birthday Miss double-digit, what a wonderful day at Luna park , brings back many memories of when I was 10.
Posted by: Deb | June 29, 2009 at 11:52 AM
My baby is 10 - how time flies! Your daughter is beautiful. I'm glad you all had such a fun day together. Love every quilt and pattern you've made! They breathe joy - I love that! Thanks for giveaway!
Posted by: Carolyn | June 29, 2009 at 12:00 PM