I have created something for 
They are for the kids especially, but even though I still have to work I do get to spend more time with them shopping,sewing,cooking etc.With it being summer here in Australia we can enjoy some of the yummy fruit that ripens now. We have a peach tree in our yard which is great because we love peaches.
Lauren made this upside down peach cake today.
We also are growing strawberries which have just started to fruit ,I think this about the 3rd strawberry so far, with lots more on the way.
and soon we will have our own fresh eggs. For christmas my husband built me this Chook house for a couple of chickens that we will be getting in about a weeks time. I cant wait, I love chooks and we eat lots of eggs at our house.
Hannah has been busy stitching her blocks for her Truly Scrumptious quilt that she recieved for her 18th birthday this is how many she has done since the end of November.She puts her mother to shame.
also I thought I would show a picture of some cute little chrissy decs I bought half price after Christmas for a few dollars each
Well done with the stitchery blocks Hannah!! Gotta love summer fruit!....and that chook house is cute...hope the "girls" get right to the business of laying eggs for you!!
Posted by: Lorraine | January 08, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Hannah's blocks look great. I am working on Truly Scrumptious too ... nearly finished my 7th block.
Christine
Posted by: Christine | January 09, 2009 at 09:28 AM
Lovely Post...Love Hannah's blocks they are looking Scrumptious.!! and love your Bargains they are Gorgeous..love a Great Find like that too..now's the time for those Xmas Specials...
cheers
Posted by: maree | January 10, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Hi Jo!
Annette just told on her blog that you are todays birthday child...so I wanted to send
~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~
May your day filled with laughter, fun, family, friends, a biiig cake {and some cadbury chocolate ;o)} & great gifts...
May the new year be a great one!
Hugs, Julia
Posted by: Julia | January 12, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Hi Jo,
I have heard that it is your birthday today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I hope you get thoroughly spoilt and enjoy every minute of it. Many happy returns!!!
Posted by: Lenora | January 12, 2009 at 01:47 PM
Blog friendship leaflet.
I am grateful for being allowed to read your blog for a god.
I did not think that I receive friendships by way of the blog writing last year.Thank you.
Send it to persons who are your blog friends long if you believe it.
You may see the little picture in my blog.
God bless you!
Monika
Posted by: Monika-Mammka | January 12, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Hey Jo! Yep, that birthday cat's out of the bag - Happy Birthday, with many more to be enjoyed! Looks like your place is a regular little pottager patch - how cool! I'm a little envious, as our yard's not big enough for too many fruit trees and definitely not enough room for chookies. SIGH! One day ... And your daughter has done a fantastic job on her stitcheries - there'll be a quilt finished there in no time!! How wonderful that you've passed on your love of stitching to your girls!! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Posted by: Kris Meares (Tag Along Teddies) | January 12, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Hi Jo,
I love your garden shots. There is nothing as rewarding as fruit and vegies fresh from our gardens! Wow Hannah has been busy, she is doing a beautiful job too!! Cathy
Posted by: Highland Quilter | January 13, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Your daughter's blocks look excellent!! Here's hoping you have some time to do some stitching to catch up hey!? And I see.... a Happy Birthday is in order! Hope you had a great day. :) I saw Joni Eareckson Tada perform when I was a little girl! Never forgotten it - just reminded me with your quote from her at the top of your blog!!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | January 13, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Wow! Hannah is doing a great job! You must be so proud of her. I love chickens and wish we had room to have some. I buy farm fresh eggs in a little village near Cranberry Cottage and there is nothing like that freshness. Enjoy keeping your own chickens.
Hugs ~
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | January 16, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Hi Jo
Happy belated Birthday greetings. Glad you love your fabrics. Your veggie patch and chooky pics are fabulous. I have 11 chooks and when I kept asking hubby if we could have them he was reluctant...now he loves them and I often find him in their run chatting away with them...he even has a beer with them from time to time. I planted 4 strawberry plants in my veggie patch last year and they spread everywhere so I made them a dedicated patch....would you believe I end up with 100 plants. Yummo.
See ya
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley | January 22, 2009 at 10:27 AM