Thursday, December 17, 2009

The Festival of Loz!

.......I love my birthday and it is referred to around here as the Festival of Loz ..........because it IS all about me isn't it??? LOL.......my birthday was yesterday but on Sunday most of the family got together for a bbq........


Unfortunately my eldest daughter Jo and her family were unable to make it on Sunday......we missed you Jo!
This week has been a busy one at work........and I am looking forward to a week's break over Christmas..............I think I am almost ready for Christmas...depending on the definition of "ready"...LOL........Christmas has come early for Mark....he took possession of the keys for his new house this morning....and the big move is planned for this weekend.....a very exciting time for him!! Speaking of exciting.....the Prince has managed to come up with yet another fab birthday gift..........Nev the Nikon has joined the family!......I have been busy reading the manual and playing ..........I am sure we are going to have loads of fun together....!! I know I am spoiled rotten!! Thanks Prince!!!

It was weigh day at Curves on Wednesday - I had indulged in some treats on the weekend....but took it easy for the next couple of days......and Happy Birthday........I lost another kg!! just over 8kgs gone......pretty happy with that .......looking at the big picture is a bit daunting so I am taking it one kg at a time........!

I wish I could report on all the stitching that has taken place......but unfortunately there hasn't been any!.....maybe over the Christmas break....................

'Til next time.............................Lorraine

21 comments:

Kris said...

What a lovely photo! You are a very nice looking bunch! Glad the birthday was a festival and that the Prince was able to find you such a lovely gift!

alobsiger said...

I hope you had a FABULOUS birthday, Lorraine!!!

Stina Blomgren said...

Grattis pÄ födelsedagen...( Happy Birthday) even if it was a day late!!!! And congratulations on your loss... the 8 kg!!!!! They sure aint missed ..or what?? lol...
Enjoy the season and take care!

Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery Lady said...

Joy - beautiful family.
Happy Birthday!

Chookyblue...... said...

whata gorgeous family pic.............shame your dd is not there.....and yes when it is your birthday it is all about you.........enjoy your break over Christmas........
way to go with the weigh loss I have nearly done 6 this year and yea I just go from one week to the next............no grand goal just poking along........

Linda said...

Happy birthday Lorraine.....mine is today! Congrats to Mark....he must be so very excited.

Joy said...

That's such a gorgeous pic of you and your darlings!! A new camera, wow that is being spoilt...... but you deserve it :o)!!! So pleased for Mark too, how exciting to get the keys to his new house just before Chrissy!!!
Hugs,
Joy :o)
PS ..... HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY :o)

Sheryl said...

Happy belated birthday.... that's a lovely photo of you and your family. Congratulations on losing 8 kgs, so hard to do this time of the year! Lucky you getting a new camera, look forward to seeing lots of pics in the new year. How lovely for your son to move into his new home just before Christmas...

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday. What a beautiful photo. You have handsome boys and a gorgeous daughter. You should be proud. Congrats with the Curves loss. Slow and Steady wins the race. xx Sue

Vivian said...

Family and holiday fun first -- sewing will sit quietly until later.
Happy belated birthday! and that's a great family photo.

seabreezequilts said...

Happy Birthday Lorraine, looks like you had a lovely time and got a great pressie every blogger needs a fabulous camera.

Anne said...

Happy Belated Birthday Loz... Hope you're still celebrating. Beautiful family!

Lynda said...

Happy Birthday Lorraine - beautiful photo of you and your children. So exciting for Mark - I hope he's very happy in his new home.

Gail said...

Happy Birthday!!! Congrats too on your weight loss...I think some of it came over to my place! Must stop eating...mm..Have a great Christmas and hope to see you next year sometime!!!

Lenora said...

So glad you had a happy birthday with nearly all of your family; a great warmup for next week.

The Patchwork Apple- Jane..... Visit www.patchworkapple.com said...

Happy Birthday Lozzie!
And such a lovely photo of your family... obviously Nev is working hard and behaving well!
Merry Christmas.

AnnieO said...

A belated Happy Birthday wish to you! A bunch of happy and smiling faces, handsome and pretty, all gathered on a doorstep, perfect! Glad you had some family time and congrats on those pounds being whisked off your body--well done!

Granny Lyn said...

Happy Birthday, from one old granny to another! What a beautiful picture, your babes are Gorgeous, just like their Mama,,,

Sue said...

Hey Loz, Happy Birthday!!! What a lovely photo of you and your chickens....lovely looking bunch you are. Well done on the 8kgs .... fantastic effort!!!! And congrats to Mark moving in to his new home. It will be very quiet without him. My house is much quieter without my DD .... but I have gained a sewing room which is still very much a work in progress. After xmas I intend to get it all set up!! Have a good week. Cheers Sue

Leanne said...

Happy belated B/day. If you and Nev are as happy as Clarise and I it will be a long fruitful relationship. Happy snapping.

Unknown said...

Congratulations on the weight loss...& belated Birthday wishes.
Nice pic.
cheers