Just Like Martha

A Baby Shower for Brooke

Last weekend I hosted a Baby Shower for my niece Brooke...the theme for the shower was FISH and the table was decorated with 'water bubbles' cut out from various blue and green scrap papers....a banner made with various papers...there was a 'fish bowl vase' filled with sand, shells and handmade felt fish....lots of yummy food compliments of my helper Maggie and I, and of course yummy slices made with love for Brooke by my mum! There were even 'cookies and milk' in 'shot glasses'.

I made a 'tree' which formed the centrepiece of the present table on which hung cookies that Taylor and Lilly made and I iced in the shape of a baby suit or 'onsie'...at the end of the party everyone got to take home a cookie as a party favour!  Brooke received some lovely presents...it was such a lovely afternoon of celebrating...can't wait to meet the new addition in a few months...

 

I made a mini album for Brooke to include thoughts, photos of the lead up to the big event and the girls put together a collection of lullabies and classical music, burnt it to a cd then scrapboooked a cover....Brooke LOVED her gifts...

 

 

Have a good night see you tomorrow for the last day of PURPLE xx

THE Birthday Dinner Party!

 

This was a fabulous idea (even if I do say so myself) for a party theme to celebrate turning 10........the 'grown-ups' arrived at 6.30pm, all 'frocked up for dinner', then 'played' outside while the "mocktails" were being prepared..crushed ice and watermelon topped with pink lemondade and served with a cocktail umbrella - perfect!

 

Time for "entree"..we served vol-a-vonts (tuna and corn) outside whilst they mingles and played 'ladies'...then...time to sit down for main course!

 

The girls giggled as we served Champagne (aka lemonade) and Shiraz (aka apple and blackcurrant juice) but soon got into the swing of it.."Waitress may I have another glass of champagne please..". Dinner was chicken schnitzel (always a fave) with individual ramekins of potato bake and a side salad. There was lots of chatter and all the girls made individual toasts to the Birthday girl - very sweet.

  Back outside for lots of dancing and singing...

 

Then...drum roll please....the dessert tasting plate...filled with lots of yummys (enough for one each - no fighting)..tiny chocolate mousse, ice-cream and sprinkles, strawberry and chocolate wafers, lollies, home-made heart shaped chocolates and Birthday vanilla cupcakes...yum

 

More dancing..(think the Mocktail has kicked in)..9.00pm - time for all good parties to come to an end...

Oops...don't forget your box of chocolates to take home..thanks for helping Lilly celebrate making 'double digits'!

 

THE END XXX

Yummy Dinner

I told you there was a lot to tell....two posts in one day...firstly check out the new photo album I have uploaded - "FRUITS AND VEGIES FROM RUSTY'S MARKETS"..this place is amazing I really enjoy my weekly visits and will definitely miss the sights, smells and atmosphere that Rusty's Markets creates when we depart Cairns.

Rusty's was named after the late Emrys "Rusty" Rees whom began with a market of only 6 stallholders over 30 years ago and has developed and expanded into the mega event that it is today. It is now a 3 day event with over 180 stallholders that sell all types of fruit and vegetables and exotic flowers as well as other delectable goodies (I frequent the cheese stall and always stop for a coffee at Billy's). It is definitely a weekly excursion in our household and we love taking our visitors along to show it off!

Taylor cooked dinner this evening - the girls favourite - Cheese and Spinach Pie, served with some vegies it was delicious! Yay Taylor!

 

For a chance to win some wonderful prizes as well as a silent auction with some AMAZING items (so many to bid on) check out www.fiskarcraft.typepad.com the team at Fiskars has been to loads of trouble to bring us there very own version of "Girls Night In" to raise funds for cancer research..but this is an event like no other....its well worth visiting there are some inspirational stories by some lovely ladies and lots of goodies...you can also make a donation xxx