Happy Easter

Just a short blog

I thought I would share our front door with you

I found this wreath last Easter, when we were guests of very, special, people

My daughter -in-laws parents had us all there for 5 days

Hubby and I, Rodd and Deb and our 2 lovely Grandchildren

They showed us all around Sydney ( Australia ) including the Sydney Show

"Happy Easter"

APPLE PEELING MAGIC Just a Little Trivia

A Little Exhibition with our  Magic Apple Peeler,

with the help of my Hubby, and grandchildren Jakob, and Sarah

Vintage Lady

I spotted this delicate Rosina, Bone China, Vintage, Lady yesterday

I knew my sister Cheree would love it

I found it in our little antique shop

It was sitting there with another Rosina figurine, but it wasn't her Birthday 

until September, months away!

I showed her this photo, and she thought this lovely lady in green was perfect

So, Cheree now has a very early Birthday present

 ( Mum, myself, and sister Janice all put towards it )

Cheree is a doll maker ( and has her own kiln )

She is also like a doll, and bear doctor,  and a doll teacher 

This is the other doll in the antique shop she is hoping her husband will buy her ???

Welcome Sign

Arriving home last Sunday we knew that we had had visitors.

Just  loved the " Hi "  sign they had left us on our mat  Who could it be ?

So glad they came back     Lovely to see you,

Richard, Wendy, and little Lily and Lincoln

2 Very Nostalgic Photos

We have just had 3 days away visiting my wonderful cousins, Aunties, and Adopted Relatives, as they are

also like family While visiting my Aunty Gwen (who is an unbelievable 98,  YES 98 ), we went through some photos, having a good laugh

I took photos of her photos with my camera 

They might not be too clear, but I love them

They were both taken around the late 1930's, and 1940

This photo of Gwennie pushing her baby Noel, along side her sister Elza is so unique

They loved shopping in Melbourne

And this photo is of Aunty Elza and Uncle Maurie in the late 1930's

I guess the the Motor Bike is a real antique too 1

An update on our Rock and Roll Room

We have been very busy updating our" Rock and  Roll ' room

2 walls are bright red, and 2 walls apple green

Marilyn and Audrey are a must !

We have many of Elvis of course, and the 60's cars

 We had to put some vinyl on our " Happy Days ' table and the bench seats our son Jody found, are very old

Pity about the floor, but we couldn't afford to change that too

 Do you like our flag ? --  See, Australians are just as patriotic as other Countries
My husband was given this large Flag when he sang on a Political Day
That's why it has pride of place

 The Entrance Mat

and  78 old records that my hubby sort of melted down to hold our jaffa,s  and fantail lollies

chips, and popcorn

 

An Aussie Rock Singer from the 60's John English 

We went to see him last year and he even sings better ( even though he's 64 )

 And My Man   " Mr Neil Diamond " What a Legend

Notice how he's personally signed this for me

Although back in the 60's I loved Elvis and Pat Boon

This Drum Kit is from the 40's  --  the war years

I love the hand painted dancing girl on the front
I know this is not from the 60's, but music is ageless !

Musketeer Ears

I Iove poking around in Antique shops and often bring home some special treasure

This time I found 2  TREASURES  

A very old large magazine in black and white with some great photos that I will feature

in my next blog (story )

Then I spotted these genuine, original Mickey Mouse " Musketeer Ears"  ( hat, from the 50,s, I think ?  " )
At least I was told that, I better do some research  I think ?

I knew my grandson Jai would love them as he collects old toys

It even squeaks when you press the brim

I wish they had reruns of  " The Mickey Mouse Club " one of the 1st shows I ever watched on television 

Favourite Photos

I did start a ' favorite photos series "

But I've been a bit carried away with blogs, or stories, as I liked to call them  and forgot

I just love these photo's  below of   simply hands!!

I have 2 photos actually

Mummys hands, Kara (Anastasia )  and her baby ZsaZsa  at 7 months

My granddaughter and great granddaughter

This photo is unique, how many people have 5 generations in their family

Baby ZsaZsa's hands, with her Great Great Grandmother Thelma, ( Grannan )

Hands tell a story

'MONROES PLACE CAFE' Healesville, Victoria, Australia

My hubby at I were spending 3 days in lovely Healesville

Strolling the streets looking for somewhere to have breakfast ( as we didn't want mcdonalds, or a bakerery breakfast, we wanted a real breakfast )

The cafe didn't really stand out from the road, we just happened to pass it and read " Monroes Place Cafe "

We went in and it was the " wow ' factor like going back 50 years

 There were photos I had never seen before. This cafe had a bright and happy atmosphere, the breakfast was fresh, and hot, as was the coffee,the owner  was singing and the staff were great, and it wasn't expensive    What more could you want !!!

Hubby enjoying his  REAL BREAKFAST, no synthetic fast food This plate was large, and Vince had already eaten his toast when I took this photo

This breakfast reminded me of my father, as he loved his cooked breakfast

ZsaZsa Theron --Isn't She Gorgeous

We have a new member of our family

The cutest little baby girl named " ZsaZsa  Theron "

5 GENERATIONS ( of Woman)

We have been told that is very rare

We have just had a Photoshoot done of our 5 generations, by my niece  Amy

Amy has a beautifuL glossy, booklet,  magazine that she produces quarterly, called

"LITTLE ONE "

When the booklet comes out, I shall share it with you on my blog 

My Mother ( ZsaZsa's Great, Great, Grandmother ) is now 92

I was a grandmother at 36 , so I guess we did get off to an early start!

 This Little Angel is only 4 Weeks Old in these Photos.

ZsaZsa is pronounced -- jjarjjar -- and  " Theron "I think is French, but just happens to be' The" for 'Thelma" her " Great Great Grandmother, and " ron " for" Ronda" her ' Great Grandmother"
My Granddaughter Kara, ( Anastasia ) planned it this way)
Thank You Kara, we are very proud 

AT LAST, My Mosaic Christmas Bollard is Finished THE TIME CAPSULE for our ANNIVERSARY

If you have been following my Blog, you will have noticed I have made 3 or 4 blogs updating the progress of my 6 foot Mosaic Christmas Bollard. Then later the blog of the the Bobcat Tractor finally lifting, and placing it in its final resting place

AFTER OVER 226 HOURS WORK

This is a truly exciting moment for me.

OUR TIME CAPSULE for our 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

 

Our grandchildren, Sarah and Jakob, Isaac and Kye

 Decorating the pole with our Grandchildrens photos (and nieces and nephews )

The Iittle people -- This, was the fun bit !

Nate and Paige

My 92 Year old Mother, with her Time Capsule  Letter that
 she will be opening in 10 Years Time
In the year 2022
My sister Cheree has her letter in her hand, ready to place in the Bollard

Our little Grandson Nate, with Mummy Tania. Nate will be 13 when he opens his letter

 Our grandson Floyd  He will be a handsome young man of 21 in 10 years time

Our friends Jenny and Bob, and and below my relies Lou and Ros

Over 320 friends and relatives joined us for our Anniversay

An August Update On My Christmas All Year Round Mosaic Bollard

YAYYY ------   I'm nearly FINISHED

I started in APRIL, and it's now the end of August.

After 226 hours of Mosaic Work,  my Bollard is finally in the ground

 Our friend Jonesy brings his machine, as its so, so, heavy.
Such an exciting time for me, as it is nearly ready to be concreted in the hole ( It's home )

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Now whats next ? ,---  quite a lot really !!

Bricks all around the bollard, a seat, the red mushrooms for the children,

add to the red, green and orange garden.

Did I tell you the Bollard will be a time captule for our special Wedding Anniversary

We will be having an open house and garden on that day

But we will see what the month of September brings ( Our anniversary isn't until October )