Cooking and cleaning

Making Greek cheese pies 

Lots of caramel corn hubby likes to eat these while enjoying a nice cold drink 



Two weight watchers fruit cake 

Simple fried fruit 

Cold tea I used herbal raspberry 

Self raising flour 

Soak fruit in tea until plump 

Mix in flour 

Bake. It’s that easy 



Christmas crack after making it for our get together I had a request. From hubby 




Meanwhile hubby has been cleaning the back. We have just been too busy to do it. 

It will be nice to sit out there again. 





The blinds will be rolled down again. It keeps out most of the wind and some rain. Making sitting out there very relaxing 

Hope your preparations are going well. 

Don’t stress. Just enjoy the process 

Besides we always over cater. No one

Goes home hungry 

Dobby

No. Not the free elf 

My Christmas present 

Dobby the donkey 

He’s only a baby. Weaned a few weeks ago. 

He’s a miniature so he won’t grow huge



The heard checking out the newbie



He is in a small pending now. The breeder suggested it. That way he will quickly learn to come when called 

And bring in the same paddock as the rest of the group he will become accustomed to them and them to him 

He’s very cute. I can’t wait until the girls see him 

tradition

For quite a few years I had seen on 

http://local-kiwi-alien.blogspot.com/

A sailing boat all lit up for Christmas. 

Apparently it’s tradition amongst the island Greeks to do this. 

Since half my family comes from a Greek island I had always wanted to do the same. Unfortunately there are not many sailboats for sale in the shops. 

I looked and couldn’t find anything. Then I’d forget all about it until the next time L posted the picture 

This year I jumped onto Temu and found one I liked and which didn’t cost the same as a real sail boat 

I spent about 15 minutes gluing the lights on 

I hope it passes muster 

Better Late than never I say. 

Thank you L for the inspiration 

Reveal

I can finally share the crafts I’ve been making 

You have already seen these ones 

Then there are these ones 



And three picture frames 







I had fun making them all. Each one tweaked to match their new owners 

I was very happy that they all loved them. 

They now have a little piece of me to always make them smile. Even if I’m no longer here 

Yesterday was our memorial and our final goodbye 

It was sad but also there was laughter 

We all have funny stories and we shared them with each other  

It was lovely and full of love 




On Friday we are having our annual get together for Christmas. Anne and family would normally be there. 

We had so pleased that her family are still going to come over. 

We will share our love and stories together 

For the catch up I have made some Christmas crack 

My American born friend, Shirley taught me how to do it years ago. 

It’s easy to make and very yummy. 

It’s also funny as in Australia we have named a body part as crack, so it will bring us lots of laughs 

Whatever you do. Always laugh. It’s very good for your soul 

Keeping busy

Today I decided to make some shortbread 

I’ve never made it before and chose a simple recipe 

It doesn’t look as nice as the pretty ones you buy. But it does taste nice 

I may have had a few that broke while I was putting it away lol 

I got a bit bored making little girls. So I changed to boys. 

It’s the same pattern except the legs are one colour and there is no skirt 



I’ve found a pattern for the trauma teddies.

I’ll try making a few of those as well. 

I’ll just keep adding to the pile and when I have enough 

I’ll donate them to the local fire brigade. 

Tomorrow we have the memorial for our friend anne

Saying goodbye is never easy 

Friday funday

Another fun packed day at grandmas the day started with 

Pancakes for breakfast 

Last week Ana asked what I was making. I showed her the picture on the pattern. She said that she needed two dolls. A pink one and a purple one 



I presented her the two dolls today. They were a hit 



I’m getting better. Changing the needles down a size was the key 



After that we painted our nails 

With sparkles on hour fingers 



Light blue and dark blue on our toes. With the mandatory sparkles on top 



Ana asked if she could take some Christmas to her house. So off we went to grandmas craft room and decided what was needed 



We had a talk about how the glue gun is really hot. So only big people can use them. 

Ana picked what she wanted. What colours they were and where they should go. 

Grandma glued them. 

We discussed everything and ended up with this 

It will be hung on her bedroom door 

Between crafting and watching paw patrol, snacks were eaten and shared with Trixie. 

It’s a good thing Trixie is like a vacuum cleaner as most ended up on the floor 

Ana and daddy have now gone home. Grandma has had a long soak in the bath. And she might just have a little something to drink   

Strictly for medical purposes 

Sadness

I’ve been MIA because the friend that we visited in hospital died early Sunday morning 

Even when you know it’s coming. It is still heartbreaking 

So many have been touched by that horrible disease cancer. It doesn’t discriminate 

Here we are at our favourite bar in Melbourne called madam Brussels. 

Right to left is Clare, me, Anne who passed and Dianne 

We have so many memories to cherish. I will miss her laugh