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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Joy From Sheplers
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Supermarket Fashion
I really shouldn't blame Emma as she is rarely the instigator - it is all about Ben!
It started innocently enough with Emma wearing her new fairy skirt to the supermarket a couple of years ago. I could handle this as it was only once or twice and she has never shown the inclination since. Now Mr Benjamin is a different story. A month or so ago Ben took to wearing his padded Spiderman suit everyday. I was horrified but realised it was the only way I could get him into something warm. The suit stayed and I tried to pretend he was someone else's child. Then came the Power Ranges faze where he added a sword to the Spiderman suit and karate kicked his way down the isles!
Last week was the highlight....James picked me up from work and we decided to do the family shopping experience. All good I thought. As Ben alighted from the car I realised my mistake. He was wearing a skivvy, a WETSUIT (short arm, short leg) and boots!!! Not only this but he had his boogie board that luckily he was content to leave in the car. If you have seen my son you will know that he has legs like pencils so the whole ensemble looked hysterical.
Emma and I did the only thing we could do - we ditched them!
This morning as I herded them into the car to hit Coles I realised they both were wearing their super hero capes! So if you were in Coles, Yarraville this morning and Buzz Lightyear and the Hi5 super hero passed you by - that was us!
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Bling Bling!
I am now the proud owner of a pair of 'Caitlin Boyce earrings'. I'm very excited as I've been wanting some for ages and finally bit the bullet and treated myself. Caitlin is a fabulous jewellery designer and maker from Seddon. You can see Caitlin's jewellery at e.g.etal in Little Collins St or Flinders Lane in Melbourne. You can also email her at caitlinboyce@hotmail.com to visit her at her home studio. I am now in the process of buttering James up for the matching necklace!!
Friday, July 27, 2007
Nieuwe thuishaven?
De Disney Magic en de Disney Wonder hebben al bijna een decennium lang hun thuishaven in Port Canaveral. Het contract van Disney met Port Canaveral verloopt volgende zomer en dus zou het kunnen dat Disney zijn schepen naar een andere haven doet uitwijken. In Port Canaveral heeft Disney verschillende faciliteiten zoals een exclusieve terminal voor de Disneyschepen. Tijdens de besprekingen voor een contractvernieuwing zullen natuurlijk ook de havenverbeteringen aan bod komen. Disney Cruise Line is van plan om zijn vloot tegen 2012 te verdubbelen en dus zou het best kunnen dat de 2 nieuwe Disneyschepen (Vorige artikels) hun thuishaven in Port Canaveral krijgen en dat de Disney Magic en de Disney Wonder naar een nieuwe thuishaven uitwijken. Een andere versie luidt dat Disney Cruise Line een nieuwe uitvalbasis zou zoeken en dan duiken de namen van de havens van Fort Lauderdale en Miami op. Maar wie weet wordt het wel een haven ergens in Europa ?
Letters zijn aangekomen
Opvallend is wel dat de woorden "the" en "hotel" kleiner zijn dat de woorden "Hollywood" en "Tower". Hollywood enTower staan trouwens in drukletters terwijl de andere twee woorden in gewoon schrift op de toren komen.
Hier zie je al een aantal constuctiefoto's van de Tower of Terror : Tower of Terror maar in de loop van de volgende week komen er zeker nieuwe foto's bij want Yago's Disney Nieuws trekt er op uit naar DLRP.

Bron: dlp.info
Thursday, July 26, 2007
flashback friday
Here's my latest Flashback Friday photo. I'm pretty sure I did not always sleep in a Corn Flakes box. Mum and Dad assure me this was taken on a camping trip and not at home but I have my doubts. (this must be from around 1969)Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Burnt at Elwood


Telmarine Bridge
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Secret Stash
If you look closely you'll notice they are Rip Curl hats. We have been lucky enough to order a small range from them this season (due to friends in high places) and I think we're the only kids boutique doing them. Usually Rip Curl is the domain of the surf shops but this year we'll have boardies, tees, and accessories to show you.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Potter Paranoia
Every year when the latest Harry Potter installment is due I re-read the entire series. Now this was fine when 'Chamber Of Secrets' came out as I only had one book to re-read. This time around I have miscalculated and 6 books later I am finally nearing the end of 'Half Blood Prince' and can start on the holy grail. 'Deathly Hallows' is sitting on my bedside table teasing and tempting and so far I have been very good and not read more than the 1st page (couldn't help it)
I'm so glad I have taken the time to read the others again as I know it is going to add so much more to the final chapter.... but now to my problem. I'm so bloody scared someone is going to tell me something about the last book that I'm virtually housebound.
I swear I will place a curse (I can do that you know) on anyone who tries to ruin it for me, accidentally or intentionally!
Attractie is toch geopend
Blijkbaar staan er nog werken op het programma in Frontierland. Rond Critter Coral is er een omheining geplaatst. Volgens de eerste geruchten zouden er nieuwe dieren in deze kinderboerderij gehuisvest worden of zou er toch nog iets heel anders komen (zoals een Splash Mountain) ?
Foto : PhotosMagiques
OUCH! is instore & other stuff.
OUCH have also done infant wear this season which we've been really happy with. (see above)
And as usual I can't keep away from the PJs. Mick thinks I have a PJ problem as I can't resist buying them whenever an agent shows me new ones. He's put a limit on me but I snuck these through and the Snugglebum summer range should arrive soon.
I had a lovely visit at the shop with Dana and Kerri from Market Baby. Always so great to meet people in person that you have got to know through their blog. Hopefully we will be able to stock some of their wonderful products in the near future.
Thank you to everyone who has been sending lovely emails - I know the comments page takes a while so I appreciate you leaving your comments on email.
Lastly I wanted to show you the finished bunks... I can't show the whole room as I'm not clever enough but the bunks are the most important bit anyway. The kids are loving them and they have proved to be a great play space too.
And to JEN and THE MAN! This is for you in honour of your Gilmorness! I salute you!

Saturday, July 21, 2007
And the story continues
Friday, July 20, 2007
GOT HARRY!
11 HOURS UNTIL 'DEATHLY HALLOWS'

Thursday, July 19, 2007
Flashback Friday - 1976ish

Jeez snow is cold!
Much discouraged and cursing the poor man under my breath I turned the car around and started heading back down the mountain. The kids were flabbergasted. All this way and NO SNOW.
The day, and my temper were saved by a gorgeous (nearly missed it) patch of forgotten snow just off the roadside in the national park! Out we tumbled and had a good hours fun in the snow.
It really is gorgeous - I was as thrilled as the kids and we all got sopping wet, freezing cold and ravenous. Time to head back to Olinda for a cozy lunch at 'Noel's'. Just perfect - steaming mug of tea, roaring fire, lollipops and sticky date pud. Perfect day.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
summer is coming
I know this because today couriers kept dropping off multiple boxes of stock from our lovely suppliers and if I'm not very much mistaken they are chock full of SUMMER CLOTHES!!! I'm itching to get in there on the weekend and gaze at all the summeriness (nice new word I just developed). I just know it is going to smell of coconut oil and sand is going to spill out of the pockets of all those pretty summer dresses.
As soon as I can I'll post some preview photos so you can all see what the fashionable 4 year old will be wearing this season!
Bizarrely enough, while dreaming of 40 degree days, sunburnt shoulders, and zinc stained t-shirts, the kids and I are planing a day trip to the Dandenongs tomorrow to see ourselves some snow.
We were meant to go today but as we were getting ready Grandpa rang and offered to take them to Scienceworks. I was unceremoniously dumped and off they went to catch some science germs. As luck would have it the rain, and some dive bombing Peregrine Falcons forced James home early and we met for coffee and actually had an uninterrupted conversation. Believe me this is a rare treat these days.
Kids happy, Jen happy, falcons happy!

Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Cars II ?
Volgens Paul Newman zou Pixar (Disney) reeds druk bezig zijn met een vervolg op de succesvolle animatiefilm "Cars". Het vervolg op deze animatiefilm met pratende auto’s zou reeds in de zomer van 2009 gelanceerd worden.Disney en Chelsea sluiten een overeenkomst
De Engelse voetbalclub Chelsea FC en het belangrijkste entertainmentbedrijf Walt Disney Company hebben een overeenkomst op lange termijn afgesloten. Het partnership met Disney's Wide World of Sports werd op een persconferentie door beide bedrijven aangekondigd tijdens de Disney Friendship Cup in Stanford waar Chelsea FC het opnam tegen Club América. Deze samenwerking is baanbrekend voor beide partijen. Volgens Chelsea directeur Paul Smith heeft Chelsea zich geëngageerd om het Amerikaanse voetbal te promoten en te assisteren op alle niveaus en jeugdvoetbal is daar een belangrijk onderdeel van.Girls Girls Girls
The Gilmores at the movies.Monday, July 16, 2007
Meet Me At Mike's
I took the kids and went on a visit to Meet Me At Mike's. We had a lovely time browsing through all Pip's goodies and I was able to pick up the apron that I won. I've decided it is going to be perfect for wearing while I'm quilt making as I'm forever forgetting where I've put my scissors/rotary blade/pins etc. Thanks so much Pip and thanks to Violet & Rose who made it.
We came away with choccy frogs, lolly pops,
things that go buzzzz and my new favourite
top which I can't wait for an excuse to wear.
All in all a very satisfying visit.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Euro Disney weer veroordeeld
Le conseil des prud'hommes de Meaux (Seine-et-Marne) heeft Euro Disney opnieuw veroordeeld om een bedrag van 151.200 euro te betalen aan 84 werknemers van Disneyland Resort Parijs dit omdat men van oordeel is dat de tijd die de werknemers nodig hebben om het traject in het park af te leggen om tot hun werkplaats te komen ook effectieve werktijd is.






















