OMG I have never been so sick in my life I don't think!

That killer flu thats going around... we all had it. B so generously brought it home from creche, infected W (he still has no voice almost two & half weeks later LOL) and then he in turn infected me. Originally I thought I was doing sooooo well, a house full of sickies and being so resiliant - no obviously had the wrong idea.

So I have been slowly getting back to reality, I am still very behind on net duties, forums, emails etc so bare with me till the end of the week.

Nothing else is new here - the mad preparation for South Africa / Hong Kong has started though - only 30 days till lift off - eeeek! Someone pinch me now :)

Hope everyones well at your house :)

Rach xx

These are the words consuming my mind ATM.......... my brain needs a break LOL

Yep I'm still alive.

Thought I'd better pop in and wave hello - so 'hello'

I've been prompted to blog by quite a few emails through the "Email Me" function on here so I thought I'd better let everyone that's non Scraptac or EB know that I'm alive, it was not my intent to worry anyone, I just don't have time for this blog right now. But a big thankyou to those that felt the need to check on me, and the ones that wanted tips (Hi Tracy from NY) and Kell there is no instructions for the cushions but I did post very loose ones on EB once.. I'll try find them tomorrow for you :)

It's been so long since I blogged that Squarespace has changed the interface on my blog so if this looks all wacky after I hit 'save & close' you know why PMSL

Anyway, don't really have time for a full blown post, way to many late nights in this household so I gotta get to bed and W is sick too.. you ladies know what it's like when you have a sick 'man' in the house. Yay me LOL

Will post again as soon as I can - stay safe guys :)

Rach xx

Last week the lovely Ms Jane left a parcel for me at Scraptac..

It was a little 'celebration' gift for the layout below getting published in last months FK with 'Crafty Matters' finally getting published in the materials list.

Firstly... if you haven't used Crafty Matters on your scrapbook pages YOU ARE MISSING OUT.. you need to get some in your hot little hands, they are so funky and unique. You can get them at Scraptac of course :)

Secondly.. Miss Jane is now making these real cute little plates.. and that's what the pressie was! A plate for Miss B... check it out :) Cute huh? Order yours here

In other news.... Scraptac is having a huge online sale to tie in with June's birthday celebrations.. 20% off everything STOREWIDE! Check it out here

Life is pretty full on ATM.. I am busily organising all the kits for South Africa and the finishing touches on my list of jobs for Scraptac's 'A Winter Wonderland' retreat. It's only 20 something days until the retreat, I am beside myself thinking of meeting all the EB chicks I have been chatting with so long online!! It will be awesome to catch up with Miss Amanda again, Kimmy from Queensland, and my roomie is the lovely Dee... need I say more???? LOL Am I spelling FUN to you chicks yet?? It's only 70 something days until Kim & I head over to South Africa.... FARRRRRRRRRRRK! I can't believe the trip has come around so fast! Remember me posting last year which only seemed like weeks ago? :o

Ahh.. last BUT SURE AS HELL NOT LEAST :P Have you noticed the Scraptac DT in my sidebar has increased?? Yes.. my very favourite photographer and scrap chook has joined the team :) The more the merrier hey? Welcome Clair :)

Oh and a second last LOL

These Los were supposed to be in the new FK.. the '50 Golden Years' layout is.. but the other one isn't.. it was one of my favs so I'm sharing it here :)

Edited to add - it's going to be in the next issue blush LOL so I had to take it down again :P

Okies girls.. thats's all.. the Fenech vs. Nelson fight is on :P

Rach xx

................................... by the blog police.

So I’m back from my blog break. I never intended to disappear for so long but days seem to turn into weeks ATM, time is just flying by.

What’s been happening? Too much to remember unfortunately LOL Here’s what I do remember.......

• Kim & Darren celebrated their birthdays.. Kim 1^st and Dazzler 2^nd they had parties to Saturday nights in a row. Lets just say I was VERY seedy the 2^nd time around. Had an absolute freaking BALL at both parties - definitely much fun. Although I think my voice is still recovering from two sessions of Singstar PMSL
• On the birthday front it was Mum’s birthday yesterday, she had a great day although I didn’t get to see her on her actual birthday this year :( We’re catching up Sunday which will be great!
• South Africa is only 3 MONTHS AWAY as of yesterday - OMFG! That has come around soooooo quick. Preparations are in full swing, all is going well aside from some passport hiccups LOL The passport office are the biggest PITAs here in Australia!
• We’re refinancing again - so lots of bank red tape to get through but soon enough I may have myself a nice little (well big really LOL) VY Commodore.
• I am child free this WHOLE weekend, I am working at Scraptac tomorrow for the HUGE SALE & DEMO DAY (if you’re a Vic chick, get down there) and Sunday too for a private function. B is going to Grandma’s for a fun filled weekend of swimming and they’re even doing the Eastlink bike ride on Sunday - my MIL is mad LOL
• I’ve been thinking about having another baby.... eeeeek! Tell me I’m crazy girls LOL We’ve decided on this time next year (not for the arrival LOL but the ‘making’ bit PMSL)
• Kimmy had her 20 week ultrasound and bubs is doing great - yay! I know the sex too! Dunno if she’s announced it so I am TIGHTLIPPED about that one ROFL
• I’ve been very busy scrap wise creating a mini album to teach in the next calendar at Scraptac, it has come up a treat if I do say so myself LOL New Noteworthy II with extra bits and bobs thrown in - mental note I am in love with the new Heidi Swapp Mirrored Shapes............ get yourself some :P
• The new MM Passport range is in at Scraptac, all I can say is THANKGOD I have a trip coming up, I need an excuse to use that - TO DIE FOR!
• Oh, and I just realised I blogged about my brother last time. He’s no longer staying with us, maybe share that another time, or maybe not, I’m not quite sure I want to on a public forum like this.

Obviously I’ve done lots more LOL That’s all that springs to mind though.

Hope you’re all well :)

Rach xx