So far so good

Well at least I am blogging daily at this stage
Today was fun fun fun NOT at work as I had to bag 31 bags of coin to get rid of tomorrow
I did get some photos in the mail today though so have lots more photos to scrap - one day
No baby Fraser news yet, but shouldn't be far away now as Carlie is a week over
Alyce is going to have fun tomorrow as she has a babysitting date with Grace and Amber
Would love to stay home but don't think I would be very popular
Have put a hole in the paper work but still going
Had a chat with Jules today to set up some scrapping dates
And thats about it from me
over and out until tomorrow

ok Days 3,4 & 5

Well not too much to report for any of these days except having to go back to work on Day5 and as suspected nothing really has changed - not that I thought it would.
Kev did go out fishing with Gary Morgan yesterday and we ate the fish tonight which was good but other than that.......................................
Hope there is much more to report in the coming days and weeks

A New Year

I know this blog is only for my own reference so I am thinking that I might make this my Project 365 and try and document a year in my life and of course that of my family.
January 1 & 2 havent really seen any excitement as such and so at this stage there is not much to write about.
There was a bit of purging done yesterday with things taken to the tip and I am in the process of ridding ourselves of 20 year old tax records but as I said nothing to exciting happening here.
Hopefully some of the next posts will contain something with a little more substance

I know its been forever............................

I truly am a bad bad blogger, but my excuse is I lost all of my bookmarks on the computer and blogger was one of them.
Today is the first time I have had a chance to sit at the computer and think about what I would like to post.
Have had some exciting stuff happen over the last few months
1. Have been overseas to Phuket and it was the best
2. Went to Rhyarna and Rhyss Lees Deb Ball and that was wonderful
3. We have a new member of the household with Terka's Mum, Shaba coming to live with us
4. I have sent out the invites for the family Xmas party
5. Alyce is now a fully fledged working girl with not 1 but 2 jobs and doing well at school.
6. I have booked to go and see Heidi Swapp in December and Julie is coming too...counting the days for that one
7. Only 5 more weeks to the next Scrapbooking Getaway
8. Looks like the Kangaroos will make another finals series too so thats exciting as well
Life is full on and for the next 3 weeks have to drive to Glen Waverley to be a Branch Manager
I think thats about it in a nutshell might add some photos as well
Regards
Karen

Just goes to show.......................

That time slips by
Lots going on and not a lot of time to blog but here it is in a nutshell.
Alyce went back to school and is doing really well
Had a birthday and it was good fun
Missed out on the job again (wasn't meant to be)
Had a visit from Kate from TC.
The whole Simmons clan was together for Jacks 80th Birthday
Alyce got her first job at Coles in Greenvale (WooHoo Congrats to our baby girl who is growing up way too fast)
Spent a lovely Saturday with Julie at Crop for Kids (pity it was sooooooooo hot)
Alyce is playing netball 4 times a week
Alyce and Steven still going strong
Getting organized for my Long Weekend Scrapping Retreat in Sunbury in April
And today off to watch Steven play for Vic in the netball and then have afternoon tea with the O'Donoghue clan
And generally all is well in the world

Didn't quite happen

That I got to blog whilst on leave, but a gentle reminder today that I should update is why I am here.
We had a good time away and Kev did well with the riding until someone rode into his wheel and destroyed it but overall I think he was happy with his first real track Carnival.
I am back at work unfortunately, the holidays went all too quickly and now feels like I have never been away.
Went to the other family wedding on Friday at the Carousel at Albert Park which was just wonderful too - Congrats to Carlie and Marcus we had a wonderful time and you both sounded and looked so HAPPY.This is a photo of the three of us at the wedding. What a beautiful setting it was.

OK think that is about it for now - Thanks Jen for the gentle reminder

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Its a month or so since I last blogged and lots has happened but the main point of this post is to wish family and friends a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A GREAT 2008.
Family news would be as follows: -
Didnt get either of the jobs and was very disappointed, but the guy that got the job at my branch now has another job and I have another chance, won't get my hopes up but definitely will try and WOW the NEW boss.
Alyce has finished year 9 and did very well, I cant believe my baby will be in year 10 next year.
And Kev is still riding - we are off to a riding carnival between Christmas and New Year so that should be fun.
Have been to one of the family weddings which was lovely and looking forward to the second one in a few weeks.
Have been making mintie Christmas trees to give and they have been extremely well received.
I think thats about it for now
Will update in the New Year whilst I am still on holidays WOOOOHOOOOOOOOO
See you all in 2008
Love
Karen

Well its been a BIG WEEK

From the start of November to the middle is always a busy time here at the Simmons household as it is Birthday month.
Pauline and Andrew Morgan the first week and then Alyce and Kevin the next.
So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you all
In other news, there is no news on the job front still waiting, waiting, waiting.....................
In Kev news, he has decided to have a go at track riding and seems to be enjoying it.

Well this one is short and sweet - gearing up for Christmas and 2 weddings in the next couple of months, Congrats to Claire and Damian and Carlie and Marcus.

Been awhile

I have decided that I am not great at this blogging stuff but if I come in every now again thats got to be better than nothing.
Well my very special hubby did make it a clean sweep of the medals in Adelaide and came home with 3 gold medals, so we are all very proud of him.
In other news the Weekend Scrap Getaway was wonderful we had loads of fun at a wonderful location and have made a booking for 3 days in April next year. Thanks again to all the wonderful ladies who make it so much fun.
And this morning I am off to an interview so I had better get a wriggle on

Regards

Karen
PS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WONDERFUL SIL PAULINE for today

GOLD,GOLD and ?

Well I cant change the title color but I can write the post in the color of my very smart husband's
medals so far, yes they were GOLD and GOLD and here's hoping for another one tomorrow.
And not only gold today but he rode the fastest time for all age divisions - GO Kev GO
We love you and miss you but are so very proud of you
Love
Karen and Alyce and a woof woof from Terka too

It's been awhile

Lots been happening and not a lot of time to blog.
First off I have had a promotion of sorts, my boss has been promoted and in turn I have been asked to be the acting Manager at Preston. I have also put my application in for the vacant Manager's job at Moonee Ponds too, so lots happening on that front. Won't reveal here what my preference would be so we will just wait and see what happens over the next month or so.
In other exciting news there have been lots of new babies born to friends over the last month, so congratulations to Ayfer and Halil on the birth of Eren, Amanda and Shaun on the birth of Jacob and Pauline and Sam on the birth of Bailey. Lots of little BLUE things to buy.
Kevin is in Adelaide competing at the Australasian Masters, so GOOD LUCK Kev. He has a race today, Tuesday and Wednesday so we have all our fingers and toes crossed for you.
Curves has taken a bit of a backward step the last couple of weeks and this week is just as bad but from next week on I am going to go at least 3 times a week.
Well it is only 5 more sleeps until my Scrapping Getaway up at Sunbury, so I am looking forward to a whole weekend of scrapping and just having lots of fun with a group of wonderful friends - See you Friday Girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well thats about it from me
Keep Safe and Loved
Karen

I hope this works

Wow now I am a little excited as I have been able to add LO's to my post.
Being NOT very computer savvy, I am hoping that the links below to an EBAY auction that has finished and that persons blog will provide anyone who reads my blog with lots of laughs
As a mother of just one cherub I can't really relate BUT the story is soooooooooooooo funny and this lady has turned into an international celebrity overnight due to the internet

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:11&item=130144061675


http://mom2my6pack.blogspot.com/

In a week that has seen me, see some of the large scrapbooking celebs in the US make lots of people very unhappy, it was great to see someone light up some peoples lives especially those who have husbands and relatives deployed overseas with her light hearted stories of life with 6 kids under 12.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

In other Simmons news, both of Alyce's netball teams lost yesterday and Kev didnt place in his race, but the Kangaroos had a win that means that they will play finals again this year which is great.
Curves is still OK.
The biggy this week is that Julie, Shelley, Pauline and I are off to Countdown Spectacular on Thursday night so very much looking forward to that.
Ok will sign off for now
Have fun

Karen

I am a snapdragon!!!!!!!!!!!

I am a Snapdragon What Flower Are You?

How excited am I? I was able to transport something from someone else's blog and deliver it to mine...........woohoo
All I need to do now is learn how to put photos in and I will be right
Must say I do love snapdragons

Well its working

Been to Curves this morning and got got weighed and measured.
To my surprise I have lost 1.8kgs and cms off my bust, waist, hips and thighs in just over a month.
This is despite the fact that I havent really altered my eating habits (mostly bad), so imagine what could happen if I decided to do that as well.
I really am enjoying the workouts and it is more fun now that Alyce comes too, so hopefully we will both benefit by going at least 3 times a week. (we did it this week)
Saturday's bring the usual things, netball, netball and more netball but tonight I am off to do some scrapping with my wonderful friends Julie, Pauline, Shelley and Kim and we are having dinner cooked for us by the wonderful Julie, so I am very much looking forward to it. Maybe I will even get some scrapping done...................
Kev is in Ballarat today racing, so hope all goes well for him and tomorrow I am off to see if the Kangas can beat the Cats.
Work has been hectic as always and I cant see things changing much in the near future.
The ALBOM sale has been great and there are still a couple of weeks to get in to grab a bargain, just visit www.alittlebookofmemories.com
The weekend away is also proving popular so if you are looking for a weekend away just scrapping why not join us on October 12,13 and 14 at Red Rock Lodge in Sunbury, more details on the website.
I think thats about it for me
Have a great week and I will be back soon
Love
Karen

Well maybe not every other day then!

I have been better than when I tried blogging before, in that I have done more than one post but I will persist.
Curves has been good although last week's work commitments meant that I didnt get there until the end of the week but I did go twice, aiming for 3 times this week and next week will be the first monthly weigh-in so that will be interesting.
On the home front, netball has kicked in with Alyce's coached team having 2 wins out of 3 games and her under 17's the same.
Kev had another puncture on the weekend so didnt get to finish his race.
And I have just released a huge newsletter at ALBOM announcing a 20% off sale as well as detailsof a competiton and our Scrapping Weekend Away details for October, how easy it will be in downtown Sunbury, just 25 mins from home. Couldnt ask for more than that
Cant think of much more to say at the moment, so will finish with a link to the ALBOM website in case you want to pick up a bargain www.alittlebookofmemories.com

See you soon
Karen

I really have been busy!!!!!!!!

When I last left the blog, I was waiting on news as to whether Kev had won his race on the Sunday and OF COURSE he did. Two wins in 2 weeks he is on a role. This Saturday sees him do a long race of 147Klms, so Good Luck Kev!!!!!!!!!
I have been to the gym 6 times now and I really am enjoying it - so heres to a new habit.
I spent last weekend in Daylesford at a 2 day scrapping retreat with Pauline and Shelley and had a ball despite the fact the food was average, got lots done but I havent worked out how to put pics in yet so the LO's will have to wait.
The only real down side to the weekend away was that I missed Alyce coaching her Under 11 netball side to a win 19 to3 and also missed her play her first game in Under17's which they also won, so I am looking forward to this Saturday.
I have also spent some time this week looking for a venue for my next scrapping retreat and it looks like I may have found one today, so fingers crossed all will be revealed in the next few days.
I think thats about it from me for now
Regards
Karen

I've kept my promise

I may not blog every day or every second day but I will definitely try to do this at least a couple of times a week.
The last few days have been busy with my first Curves workout which was good, a great dinner with some wonderful girlfriends, thanks Jules, Em and Karen for a night of fun and then last night took Alyce and some friends to the pictures and instead of going home I did something I havent done before, went to the pictures on my own. I saw Blades of Glory and although it was corny it was funny, I sat in the pics laughing all by myself.
I was also able to get the tax records ready for the taxman while having a wonderful chat on-line with my wonderful friend Kate in Tennant Creek.
Kev is away in Hamilton and Port Fairy racing but unfortunately yesterday he got a puncture and didnt finish the race, I am sure he will be raring to go today.
Alyce's holidays are just about finished but I cant say she is looking forward to going back to school.
She seems to like her bed lots............must be something about being a teenager.

Well I will try and keep it updated

I started this blog so long ago, I had nearly forgotten that I had it.
Wasn't till a good friend (thanks Chel) asked if I had one that I thought about it again.
It was also her wonderful story of weight loss that prompted me to think about using the blog as a
way of tracking what I hope to be as my own weight loss journey.
Might keep the vital statistics to myself for awhile but will definitely let everyone know how I am going. Even rejoined a gym tonight as the last time went a little haywire with the moving of jobs.

This blog will not only plot the weight loss journey but lots of fun things too like how my wonderful husband came home with another GOLD medal for his bike riding pursuits on the weekend.
How my very grown up fourteen year DD is extremely excited about taking her first leap into coaching an under 11 netball team and of course the goings on of my on-line shop that this blog is named after, with lost of exciting things coming along.

If you have read this far thanks, not sure how many will visit but this will be a fun journey for me as I have never really kept a diary as such before.

See you soon
Karen XXXXX

Been a long time

Havent been here for a long time but will be back soon yo keep this Blog up to date
I Promise