Setting up house

It's now been just over a week since the kids and I moved into our new home here in Canberra. And what a busy 10 or so days it's been! I collected the keys on the Thursday morning and headed back to the townhouse in time to meet the removalists. Our move from Tasmania has been so smooth, I can barely believe it - almost no breakages (just a wine glass) and in no time the house was looking like a home!

On the Sunday we invited some friends over and finally got the chance to properly celebrate Sofia's 2nd birthday as well as having a mini-housewarming. The kids are really settling into the new place... there is enough space for them to run around outside, and they're so happy having all their toys again!

I've been slowly organising my sewing and craft things. I no longer have a room dedicated to my sewing, so the challenge now will be to keep my 'nook' tidy.

I still need to hang some pictures on the walls, get a new power outlet put in so that I can actually plug in my sewing machine, and finish unpacking the last couple of boxes.

Despite it's small size, the townhouse has rather good storage. Just past my "craft nook" I have our bookshelf, and then there is a double pantry... but just one side is more than big enough for our food (who needs so much space for food?!). So naturally, I've stolen the other side to store my sewing, scrapbooking, and general study things.

This weekend has been just as busy as last weekend! Sofia was invited to a birthday party, I squeezed in a mountain bike ride, and we also headed to the lego expo much to Alex's excitement.

However we finally have a quiet moment at home... Sofia is having her afternoon nap and Alex is happily playing with new lego. I think it may be time to make myself a cuppa and pull out a needle and some thread...

Until next time xx

My baby girl turned 2!

Sofia turned 2 on Thursday... growing up so fast. She had a lovely day, starting with presents then cake at childcare, and ending the day with more presents, and more cake!

From my tiny little bundle, to my tiny little toddler... it's so wonderful watching her become such a joyful, cheeky, loving, clever and confident little girl.

I'm looking forward to seeing what the next year has in hold. Happy birthday my darling girl!

Until next time x

Finding a routine

I've now been in Canberra for four weeks and we're starting to find our little routine. The kids are settling into their new childcare centre, I'm enjoying my work, and we've found a place to move into! We move in two weeks, and Alex in particular is very excited that "the truck will finally bring our stuff". I think once we get our belongings and set up home it will truly feel like we're not just here temporarily!

In the meantime, I've been finding some time to stitch where I can. I've worked some more on Alex's quilt and I'm happy to say it's nearly finished :) When I need a change, I've been working on a project for Sofia which I mentioned back in February. It's coming along and I'm really happy with it...

Alex's quilt has taken me three years (I started mid 2012!). I wonder how long Sofia's will take?! Talking about my cheeky girl, I can't believe she turns 2 later this week... 

Unfortunately this year she won't get a mummy-made gift... I've been tempted with a few ideas however as my sewing machine is currently somewhere between Hobart and here it's somewhat tricky to whip something up! I might have to make her a belated something. 

Until next time x