Friday 31 August 2012
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Project house: week 7
You may have noticed that time moves at quite a rate in blogland! I'm a bit behind on my weekly house updates so the next few are going to be quite brief until I catch up with myself.
I only managed a few pictures this week because it was pouring with rain when I went down for my weekly photo shoot. Most of the roof trusses etc are up and in place which means the roof will be going on in the next week or so.
Last but not least we have some electrical wiring - boring I know!
I only managed a few pictures this week because it was pouring with rain when I went down for my weekly photo shoot. Most of the roof trusses etc are up and in place which means the roof will be going on in the next week or so.
Last but not least we have some electrical wiring - boring I know!
Monday 27 August 2012
Project house: week 6
This week saw the start of our roof joists.
We spent the whole of Sunday at the house moving a gigantic pile of bricks from the front of the house to the back. By hand!!!!
Since the kitchen is not quite up to scratch yet we set up a little camp picnic area in the lounge/dining room. The kids thought this was great fun especially since this would probably be the only time they'd ever be allowed to "eat in the lounge"!
We spent the whole of Sunday at the house moving a gigantic pile of bricks from the front of the house to the back. By hand!!!!
Since the kitchen is not quite up to scratch yet we set up a little camp picnic area in the lounge/dining room. The kids thought this was great fun especially since this would probably be the only time they'd ever be allowed to "eat in the lounge"!
Sunday 26 August 2012
Interview with a six year old.....
Last week we had a little celebration in the house - Princess Maddy is now 6 going on 16!!!
Yes, she can be a little madam at times but mostly she's a little sweetie pie!
This year she has really blossomed at school and has become a little "superstar" in the classroom. She's so eager and keen to learn - its just so wonderful to see! She must take after her mother!!!
Here's a taste of life in 6 year old land!
What's your favourite food? cake, cake and more cake
What's your favourite toy? art supplies
Who's your best friend/s? Erin and Shay
What are you scared of? darkness
What's your favourite thing to do? art and crafts
What is your favorite movie/TV programme? Ice Age 4
What job would you like to have when you grow up? model and
chocolate maker
Isn't she beautiful?
xoxox
Yes, she can be a little madam at times but mostly she's a little sweetie pie!
This year she has really blossomed at school and has become a little "superstar" in the classroom. She's so eager and keen to learn - its just so wonderful to see! She must take after her mother!!!
Here's a taste of life in 6 year old land!
What's your favourite food? cake, cake and more cake
What's your favourite toy? art supplies
Who's your best friend/s? Erin and Shay
What are you scared of? darkness
What's your favourite thing to do? art and crafts
What is your favorite movie/TV programme? Ice Age 4
What job would you like to have when you grow up? model and
chocolate maker
Isn't she beautiful?
xoxox
Sunday 12 August 2012
Ice skating fun!
Just when you thought you were in for another boring post about my beloved house!
We recently took the kids to the Winter Wonderland that had been set up in Fremantle. The kids had never been ice skating before so this was a new experience for them. Let's just say it was an interesting experience for the boys who were none too impressed with this "crazy activity". Maddy, on the other hand, just loved it!
She's a brave girl and wasn't afraid to give it her best shot even when it involved a couple of hard bumps on the ice. You'll notice that there aren't too many shots of Ross. He clung to the fencing for one trip around the arena and then decided he would not be pursuing an ice skating career any time in the near future.Gethin didn't fare much better, until we managed to get a cute little seal for him to be pushed around on and even them I had to do some serious negotiating to get him onto the thing.
Doesn't he look happy in the picture above?
We recently took the kids to the Winter Wonderland that had been set up in Fremantle. The kids had never been ice skating before so this was a new experience for them. Let's just say it was an interesting experience for the boys who were none too impressed with this "crazy activity". Maddy, on the other hand, just loved it!
She's a brave girl and wasn't afraid to give it her best shot even when it involved a couple of hard bumps on the ice. You'll notice that there aren't too many shots of Ross. He clung to the fencing for one trip around the arena and then decided he would not be pursuing an ice skating career any time in the near future.Gethin didn't fare much better, until we managed to get a cute little seal for him to be pushed around on and even them I had to do some serious negotiating to get him onto the thing.
Doesn't he look happy in the picture above?
Tuesday 7 August 2012
Project house: Week 5
More walls up now! In fact the whole house is nearly done!
There's my front door again! Hope James wipes his feet!
Paul's room - the garage!
Theatre room entrance.
Inside the theatre room - this is one of the rooms that looks pretty small to me.
Passageway from the kid's toilet all the way down to the "granny flat" entrance. Wow - didn't realise that the passage was going to be soooooooo long!
Open plan area - lounge, dining room and kitchen.
Our bedroom with Paul and the Batt family admiring our view.
There's my front door again! Hope James wipes his feet!
Paul's room - the garage!
Theatre room entrance.
Inside the theatre room - this is one of the rooms that looks pretty small to me.
Passageway from the kid's toilet all the way down to the "granny flat" entrance. Wow - didn't realise that the passage was going to be soooooooo long!
Open plan area - lounge, dining room and kitchen.
Our bedroom with Paul and the Batt family admiring our view.
Sunday 5 August 2012
Project house: week 4
WARNING!!!!!! More house photos coming up!Feel free to log off if you've had enough of me posting crazy pictures of walls,bricks and door frames!
The walls are literally flying up at the moment - everytime we take our weekly drive down to our block I am truly astounded at the progress that has been made.
Here's a quick phot recap of the happenings this week.
A view of the main part of my parent's flat.
Mom and dad's bedroom.
The front door is in! Did I mention that I love my front door?
And the last two pics are of the front of the house.
Its crazy because at this stage of the build, Paul and I wander around the house saying, "Yikes these rooms look small!" But everyone who's built before reassures me that it only seems that way for now and that once all the walls are up and the roof is on it will seem bigger. I hope they're right!!!!
The walls are literally flying up at the moment - everytime we take our weekly drive down to our block I am truly astounded at the progress that has been made.
Here's a quick phot recap of the happenings this week.
A view of the main part of my parent's flat.
Mom and dad's bedroom.
The front door is in! Did I mention that I love my front door?
And the last two pics are of the front of the house.
Its crazy because at this stage of the build, Paul and I wander around the house saying, "Yikes these rooms look small!" But everyone who's built before reassures me that it only seems that way for now and that once all the walls are up and the roof is on it will seem bigger. I hope they're right!!!!
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