Christmas ice cream cake

(very nice even.. if I Say so myself)

Peter & Yuka

.........Christmas has arrived..........
I am so excited !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its Christmas Eve....

like a little child...it is such a magical time ... getting together with my children & their Children (Grand Babes) Partners & Friends........ all the laughing... and joy watching the Little ones opening presents...you just would never miss that day .....
We had a very different Christmas day..............this year................ as Kylie was over in November.... from (New Zealand) that was the family Christmas with all my children together.....So this year we decided that seeing ..... it was just a few of us....we would spend a few hours in the boat............. cruising the Gold Coast canals.... seeing what was going on ...in other back-yards .......and then back home to have our B.B.Q Burgers and home made Christmas ice cream cake ...well it went off very well....and every one had a great time

This is my friend (Pat).....

when you walk..... in her front door.....

it is just like you have gone....... into craft heaven

Maree & Bill The week before Christmas my dear friend Maree from (On My Verandah) was down on the Gold Coast , which was great.... we had a early Christmas together..lots of talking and laughter .

Maree Teaching me ...new ways on my Blog

Thanks for visiting

Jeni

(Merry Christmas to all)

Elia's Clown
(Ella)

When I started this clown......... thought this will be good...... Jeni!!!!


I am not a knitter ..as my passion is Patchwork No 1... & Crocheting No 2 .....But I took the needles in hand and started......It was very simple as you see its only blocks of squares..and then you arrange them .... together like a patchwork quilt....the wool baby soft.... so yummy to work with ....I must admit My friend Pat did sew the hair on for me .....when it was completed .....once again I danced around yelling ......I Did It!!!!!!!!!!
Elia my granddaughter loves (Ella) and Grannie is happy too
Thanks for Visiting
Jeni

The Wedding Quilt

My son (Peter) married a beautiful Japanese girl (Yuka)...So I thought I better get

.......Stitching...and make this Hexagon Quilt....Let me tell you 740 Pieces I cut out,and then started sewing it....together...

Well days turn into nights....nights turn into weeks & weeks into months....but when I look back....I had a lovely time & put so much love into this Quilt...and when the last thread was cut.....I sprang to my feet and danced around my sewing room Yelling I Did It!!!!!!!

The fabric I choose-----Navy Blue---With Little White Oval Leaves---And Then The Edge was In A Rust Red------

Thanks for Visiting

Jeni

(Only 9 More Sleeps Until Santa)

It's Feels A Little Like Christmas

I decided to make this for my 2nd daughter

" Kylie"
she was living in (Newcastle) England.
I was missing her

&

I didn't want her

to feel like she was so far from the family.

I was very pleased

with the finished result

Its called Northern Neighbours Topper
by Lynda Milligan & Nancy Smith
Thank you for Visiting
Jeni

Getting into Christmas

I thought it would be nice to share how to make (what I call)

my
Christmas lolly tree.
* 1 small or larger foam cone from craft or cheap shops
* hot glue gun
* as many packets of violet crumble or whatever takes your fancy

Tip. always start from the bottom and work your way up!
......happy creating
Please forward pictures of your creations -I would love to see all the different ideas
Thanks for visiting
Jeni

Grannie Has Empty Nest

Grandmas (secret Christmas pudding) yummy

Yesterday the family flew back to New Zealand...

I walk around this house............... going from room to room............. looking for littlies

....and no sound or them to be found......

We had a great time camping...

the small folk were so excited........ opening Christmas gifts....and what a feast we had......for our early Christmas lunch....

Also

there was

boating & swimming,

and of course.

... the Ladies verse the Men in our

Ten- Pin-Bowling

Tournament.

..well what fun was that!!!!!!!!

every one commented how they enjoyed the game...

yes the main ladies team won.......

well done Grannie Jeni's team

Well I must rest now... to much Christmas cheer

thanks for Visiting

Jeni

Our camping Christmas lunch

Look Little Ed... Having one on one bowling lesson

(yes he is in the Santa suit)


Santa brought Elia a Dollie and pram (also plenty of other gifts)

Peter & Ed concentrating 6 am in the morning


Look at the Delicious B-B-Q lunch Yum