' TWENTY-FIVE AGAIN!'

It was my birthday on thursday.. i was 25 again! the kids got me a yummy chocolate cake from the cheesescake shop. It was so yummy! we have just finished eating it. we had a few freinds around , and a few wines ....

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BLOCK 7


I have been able to get this done this weekend. I have done a little embellishment on 'mr sheep'. As we don't celebrate the 4th july here, I have just put my countries initials on my flag. Wonder what Anne will have us do next month?. . . . .

AN EASY 'SLOW COOKER' DISH.

Last week on a tv show here (n.z.), they made this yummy meatloaf dish , in the slow cooker!! It is so easy, just mix everything up , shape in to loaf or what ever shape your slow cooker is, mine is oval, line it with a double piece of baking paper going up the sides, so you can lift it out easily. 4-6 hours later and it is done! no liquid is required. I had grated carrot and my son never even knew he ate it!! (if only he knew hee hee!) I rolled mine in dry breadcrumbs before i cooked it. Tasted great!

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BLOCK 6 A TISKET A TASKET.

I finally finished my block 6! This time I have added a little fantail, It is a native bird to my country,new zealand. They are a very cute, cheeky and inquisitive little bird.

"Mmmmmm", look what I made.

Yesterday I made this yummy no bake chocolate fudge cake slice. This is so easy to make . Just throw it in a pot then mix. Simple as that! It was my aunty fayes favorite recipe, or one of them. There is not much left when there are boys around! I will hide me a few slices for later on to have with my coffee!! Here is the recipe if you want to give it a go.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE FUDGE SLICE.

1/2 lb plain biscuits (1 pkt)

4oz butter, melted

1 cup sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 tablespoon cocoa

1/2 cup chopped walnuts, or sultanas , optional

put sugar,cocoa,butter in a pot , bring to boil.

Crush biscuits, and add, add beaten egg and walnuts, mix well.

press into lined sponge roll tin and put in fridge to chill.

Ice with chocolate icing or real chocolate.

''AYLA'S GOING TO HER FIRST BALL'

Ayla is off to her first ball, she is so excited!! Here is rough picture of her dress i have been making. She has just had the nails all done, I forgot to get close up pic of that but they had a fine line of glitter gold below the white tip, they looked great, not to long though, just nice length. She did her toes too. here is a pic , sorry it's a bit dark. We changed the dress syle a little, she didn't want the band under the bust , just sort of plainer. We have put shoulder tab things on the straps too but you cant see them here . So on friday she is off to get her hair done, makeup and any other girlie bits she thinks of. This was just a dress fitting.

MY "SHABBY ROSES" BOOKMARK.




I made this a few weeks ago but kept forgetting to do a pic of it before i give it to shirley. It was a free pattern from Elephantz blog , from jenny. Thanks jenny. I'm doing another one for my mum too. She reads alot so will appreciate one also. I've added a tassel also.

"ISN'T THIS NICE"



On the way home the other night my son Gene, took this pic with my phone. We usually are well home before the sun is setting but were a bit later this day. Aren't the colours amazing!