tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33293600211750321502012-01-26T18:00:36.809+13:00We're Stacey, Hannah, Darcy and Leon and this is our story as we move from unschooling back to school. We have been unschooling since Feb 07 but due to a change in family circumstances, the kids started school in late June. In June last year, Hannah was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes so that is something scary and new we are learning to live with.Stace & familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07405881523461561584noreply@blogger.comBlogger1451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329360021175032150.post-21678795577270388252010-07-07T17:06:00.002+12:002010-07-07T17:32:19.893+12:00

Our gorgeous little man. This is the kids on their first day of school.

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Things have taken a complete turn around for our family over the last 2 weeks. We moved house and the kids started school. It was a very sudden decision for them to go back to school after three and a half years but has turned out to be fantastic for all of us.Hannah was accepted into a Yr 8 accelerate class (go unschooling!!!!!) at our local intermediate and Darcy has 2 terms left as a Yr 6

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Leon had heaps of fun feeding himself cereal the other day. He did a really good job and then decided he was way too clean so tipped the rest of the cereal over himself and the highchair.Unfortunately I didn't get a photo of that. : )

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Leon and Daddy.Leon and big brother.Leon loves shaking his sippy cup and getting water everywhere.This is our local playcentre.I guess Daddy really is a back-seat driver!Mmmmmmm yoghurt ice-cream. This was one of his favourite presents.Four generations here - Leon, me, my Mum and her Mum. How awesome.Funny face #249Ooooooh wrapping paper...thanks.

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Leon will be 11 months tomorrow and is the most gorgeous, sunny natured little boy.He makes us laugh so much with his cute antics.....what a sense of humour!Leon has only learnt to stand like this in the last week and now he's a bit of an expert....holding on with one hand while leaning down to pick something up from the floor...and today he was holding a toy in the same hand that was holding the

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Wow it's been ages since I posted something here. We have been crazy busy for the last 5 months in particular as Hannah was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in June.It has been a huge lifestyle adjustment and although we have many up and downs, we are doing ok...I think. : )Last weekend Hannah went to Skyline Skyrides with other kids who have diabetes and had a blast on the Luge.She also had a go

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Just a very quick update.We are all fantastic and are really enjoying baby Leon. He will be 4 months on 2nd of May....I can't believe how quickly time has flown. He is a gorgeous happy baby and as soon as we get some photos on this new pc, I will post them.In the mean time here is a pic I drew in paint yesterday. The kids thought it was just beautiful. It took me about 15 seconds.....imagine what

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Leon Iaveta Rutter BarnettBorn January 2nd 20098lb 10oz (3930 gms)The kids are besotted with him.Darcy just can't believe he has a brother.

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The kids had a game of Twister a few days ago which was great as they've hardly used it since we got it. DD11 was just about to topple over as I took this pic.It was DD's 11th birthday yesterday and she had 2 friends over for the night. They made beautiful pizzas for dinner. They were so yummy.

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Today we went to Rainbow Springs.We bought a special year long pass so we can visit as much as we want.We had a picnic in the sun first which was lovely.We saw lots of birds. We were most impressed by the walk-in enclosures.

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I got some gorgeous flowers for our anniversary.......and a home made cake. Aren't I lucky!! Talking on the phone.Hannah was so busy talking to her best friend on the phone that she hardly noticed me tying this ribbon in her hair. She left it in nearly all day and it looked so cute.

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This afternoon we had a family barbecue for Fathers Day. It's been quite a while since we all got together so it lovely especially for the kids. They stuff themselves silly and then have a great time playing together while the adults sit around and gasbag (for non-Kiwis that means talk lots!!)Hannah made an apple pie for her Granddad from scratch, even the pastry and it was gorgeous.A few people

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Last month Hannah and I went to the OpShop concert that was here in Rotorua. We had been waiting for it for over a month and were really, really looking forward to it. I was 15 weeks preggy then - although you can hardly see my bump!!After the concert we lined up for autographs and we were able to get a photo of Hannah and the lovely Jason together. It's taken with my phone so it's not that

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We finally had the concrete poured for our double garage. We've been waiting for ages to get it started and it was so exciting to watch it being done.It's going to be half garage/workshop and half playroom. It means we can move all the crap that clutters up the house out there and we can have a tidy house for once!! You have no idea how exciting that is for me.Watch this space for building

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Hannah and I were at Farmers the other day looking at baby clothes when we saw this.We couldn't resist it....especially since it's Crusader colours.We're going to wait a couple more weeks until I'm past 3 months before really hitting the shops! Hannah is very excited....typical girl - just loves shopping.

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Hooray, the Canterbury Crusaders won against the Waratahs last night.What a game! It was a bit hairy at moments but I was very confident that the boys would do their best.And they did!!!!!

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Today Darcy had his second game of rugby and they played fantastically. I literally didn't have a spare second to take a photo as they kept scoring try after try. This season they are scoring properly with 5 points per try (they don't convert yet) so the final score was an amazing 80-10 with Darcy getting 8 of their 16 tries! What a little star! I was so proud.He had so much fun telling family

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Darcy had his first rugby game of the season last Saturday but I was so busy keeping score (I'm Team Manager) that I only managed to get one photo of them warming up.On Sunday we went to an Open Day at our local Fire Station and DH had a go with the special equipment they use when they attend car accidents.They showed what happens when a pot of oil is left on the stove. After showing us what to

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We had a lovely afternoon at the pool yesterday. A whole lot of homeschoolers were there having swimming lessons so the kids were able to catch up with some kids they had met before.It was a gorgeous day and the kids went back and forth between the outdoor pool and the warmer indoor one.DD10 and DH had a good look at some pregnancy books together. They are looking at the differences between

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We just found out last week that I'm pregnant!Pretty exciting and scary - mostly exciting but as I'm no spring chicken (39 last month) it's a little scary.I have a doctors appointment today which I'm really looking forward to.The kids are absolutely rapt especially DD10. She's going to be my big helper and keeps talking about all the things she will be able to do for me.That will be such a

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It was my Dad's birthday yesterday and the whole family (8 adults & 5 kids) went out for dinner at an Irish pub. I think it was the first time ever that we've all been out to a restaurant so it was a very special occasion.The meals were huge and yummy but unfortunately I was feeling very nauseous and so I only had a couple of bites of garlic bread and a ginger beer.Afterwards we went next door to

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The little boy (2 yrs) I look after loves playing with toy cars and we have a lovely collection of all different kinds.This is the one that took his fancy today though - homemade by my hubby.Isn't it cute.

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We were at my friends the other day and one of her dogs decided he just had to come inside, even with the door shut!One of her other dogs decided he just had to wear a dress.....seriously he wriggled into it himself.

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You Are a RoseYou are a total alpha dog who tends to be a leader.Your friends depend on you to hold things together and make decisions.Potential lovers are drawn to your raw power and strength.While you are the center of attention, you are secretly introverted and a bit shy.What Flower Are You?

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The kids have lots of fun chopping up old veges and "making' all sorts of dishes.My Mum usually hides something in her garden for the kids at Easter....this time it was a rabbit.

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Your Spelling is PerfectYou got 10/10 correct.Your spelling is excellent. You also have a great memory and eye for detail.How's Your Spelling?

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Our Home Educators group went to the beach for the afternoon.

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We were on our way to our Home Educators beach trip when we saw some interesting things going on in the channel.Apparently they are building a diversion wall to change the water flow. More information about it here.

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Your Heart is Blue and GreenYour heart is open and dynamic.You are flexible, optimistic, and expressive.You bring honesty and intimacy to relationships.You're good at expressing your needs to your partner.What Are the Colors of Your Heart?

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You Are 60% Left Brained, 40% Right BrainedThe left side of your brain controls verbal ability, attention to detail, and reasoning.Left brained people are good at communication and persuading others.If you're left brained, you are likely good at math and logic.Your left brain prefers dogs, reading, and quiet.The right side of your brain is all about creativity and flexibility.Daring and intuitive

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You Are Very NormalYou scored 75% normal on this quizYou are normal in practically every way. Yes, you're average.But average definitely doesn't boring. You just fit in well with the mainstream.Why You Are Normal:When you're in a car, you prefer to be the driverYou find the Macarena to be the more embarrassing danceYou would rather be pale than tanYou think glasses can make someone more

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You Are the Super EgoWhile some people may think first and act later... you often don't act at all.You rather be safe than sorry, and you take ethics pretty seriously.Like everyone, you have some pretty crazy desires. But unlike everyone, you restrain yourself.You have high standards for your own behavior. And you happily exceed them.Are You Id, Ego, or Superego?

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Darcy created his first flower arrangement today with a teeny bit of help from Nana.All the flowers (dahlias) and greenery are from Nana's garden.Yay!!!...our kitset double garage finally arrived from Skyline garages.Now all we have to do is lay the concrete and then put the garage together!

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My friend's pig had 11 piglets last night. Aren't they adorable?

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You Are a Life Blogger!Your blog is the story of your life - a living diary.If it happens, you blog it. And make it as entertaining as possible.What Kind of Blogger

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The boys (DH & DS) had fun making a Torro creation.

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We drove past this unusual tent thing the other day and just had to stop and have a look.Turns out to be a space simulator that they were just putting together. The lovely lady said the kids could stand inside it to get a photo.

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Haven't picked anything from my garden for a while so it was nice to go out and get some fresh veges.

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You Are ScooterBrainy and knowledgable, you are the perfect sidekick.You're always willing to lend a helping hand.In any big event or party, you're the one who keeps things going."15 seconds to showtime!"The Muppet Personality Test

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Your Irish Name Is...Sinead O'CarrollWhat's your Irish Name?

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Your Love Song IsThankyou by Dido"And I want to thank you for giving meThe best day of my lifeOh, just to be with you is havingThe best day of my life."It's all good, as long as you're in love.What Love Song Are You?

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Today our home educators group went to a local blueberry farm, Mamaku Blue. It's just down the road from us so it was neat for our weekly activity to be so close.We had a tour through the orchard and the grading/packing sheds. Everyone picked some berries and then we put them through the grader shown below. After that we could eat them. YUM!My beautiful kids.Another gorgeous close-up taken by me.

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Your Rockstar Name Is...Midnite ViciousWhat's Your Rockstar Name?

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DH has been working on some routing for a friend of his and this is the end result.He bought the router a while ago and hasn't used it so he was pleased to have a good excuse to get it out. The darker part of it is where he started oiling it.The wood is Tōtara.

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Your Life is 96% GreenYour life is totally green, and as far as your environmental beliefs go... your actions do speak louder than your words.Your lifestyle totally serves as an inspiration to others. Whether you know it or not. So keep it up!How Green Is Your Life?

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You Have Many Alpha TendenciesYou're not a total alpha female, but you certainly know how to - and like to - get your way.You're forceful without being intimidating. You're confident without being vain. A perfect mix.Are You an Alpha Female?

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Your Hillbilly Name Is...Kissy Cissy TuckerHillbilly Name Generator

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For dinner Hannah made a beautiful Zucchini slice. It's got bacon, onion and garlic (Hannah's addition). Here's the whole recipe for anyone that's interested.Grate 375g of unpeeled zucchini coarsely.Finely chop one large onionand as many cloves of garlic as you like.Chop three rashers of bacon.Combine with one cup of grated cheese, one cup of self-raising flour sifted, half a cup of oil, five

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Your Vocabulary Score: A-Congratulations on your multifarious vocabulary!You must be quite an erudite person.How's Your Vocabulary?

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You are a New Age Girl!You're bright, opinionated, and dedicated to changing the world.Even if it's one hybrid car at a time, you do you part to make things better.In fact, you may be so busy with your causes that you have little time for love.Take an extra yoga class or two, and you just might meet New Age Guy!What Kind of Girl Are You?

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Here's another of my fav Opshop songs.

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This is my favourite song at the moment. Kiwi music ROCKS!!!!I can't seem to find a video of it but I will post another video of theirs cos I think the lead singer is so good-looking.Absence make her heart grow fonderWhile I'm conquering the last frontierLately I've found myself wonderin' out loudWonderin' what I was doin' here[Chorus]One day you'll understand how much you have meOne day you'll

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I had a huge tidy-up in our lounge yesterday and this is one corner that I'm really pleased with.We have a tiny house and I'm always trying to get on top of the mess, so when I have a day like this it makes me really happy.This morning while the boys were asleep I snuck out to take some photos of my garden - something I haven't done for ages. These daisies are so bright and cheery.My cherished

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Stacey Michele Barnett's AliasesYour movie star name: Cheese PatYour fashion designer name is Stacey BrusselsYour socialite name is Fred Las VegasYour fly girl / guy name is S BarYour detective name is Cat Western HeightsYour barfly name is Biscuit CiderYour soap opera name is Michele Tauranga Direct RoadYour rock star name is Chocolate PlaneYour Star Wars name is Stamou BarkinYour punk rock band

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Today was our second homeschooling group day. One of the Mums invited us all to her place for a sports day. It was raining when we got there so we all trooped into her house and the Mums chatted and drunk tea while the kids had a great time playing with lego.Eventually it stopped raining and we went for a walk down to the tennis courts.Darcy was having a great time cos there were lots more boys

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We had to have a Sycamore tree cut down today as it was starting to split.I got some great photos of the progress.

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Today we went to a not back to school picnic at a local lake. It was really windy and the waves were more like ocean waves but the kids had so much fun. Hannah made a new friend and they had heaps of fun in the water together.

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Today is the first day back for most primary schools here in NZ but for us it's the beginning of our second year of homeschooling. It was such a lovely morning that we decided to have breakfast outside. DS8 gives his opinion of al fresco dining.

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We love puzzles but we haven't done one for a while so DD10 got a 1000 piece one out for her and I to do. We like to sort all the edge pieces first and then get the whole outside bit done before we start on the middle.

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Wow, it's been three years since DH and I had our first date.We were supposed to go to the movies but he was a bit late so we went for a lovely pizza and talked for ages. After that we went to a Irish pub, had a drink and played a game of pool on a round table.It was a very cool night and the beginning of a beautiful thing!!!!

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This is very interesting but he's a bit naive if he thinks just spreading the word will be enough. We need ACTION!!!!

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I just can't believe we're nearly at the end of January. Where does the time go?At the beginning of the month I have all these ideas and improvements that I'd like to get stuck into, but before you know it we're counting down towards February and have I done anything I planned?...................a bit fat NO.Oh well, I guess there's always this month.

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We were out on a bike ride yesterday when we saw some trees getting chopped down. Luckily I had the trusty camera and snapped a few pics.They were lopping about a metre off at a time and then letting it fall which was quite exciting for the kids.In this one you can just see the cut bit of log falling under the cherry picker.

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Tonight we babysat for a friend/neighbour while they went to a fancy-dress party. They have an 8 yr old girl and a 2 yr old boy. I look after the wee one most Wednesday mornings to give his Mum a break and I am very fond of him.The kids and I went up to their place to make it easier and so their kids can go to sleep in their own beds. I'm definitely not used to putting a crying 2yr old to bed.

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Someone's been baking...............in bare feet..............with smallish toes!We've got quite a lot of small kitchen appliances and lately I've been making an effort to use more of them.Here is my breadmaker (with loaf in) and the crock pot with the remaining rice pudding (hey...who's been eating it?!). Here is a closer view - I'm trying to show how creamy it is. Darcy and his friend having

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....and so the two small boys bashed each other with pillows until they were red in the face and puffing.

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My Dad and I have been looking at Google Maps a bit lately and also StreetView and after a bit of research I found this site which has these photos (in case you can't be bothered going there). This vehicle was seen and photographed in NZ but as far as I can tell there isn't any footage available........yet!

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For ages I've been trying to figure out how to add a link to a post and I think I've finally done it.Here goes.....Check out this very cool maternity wear site.

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We moved the armchair into Darcy's little PS2 corner so he could be more comfortable. It wasn't really getting used much (for sitting anyway) and he was very pleased.

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On Saturday I had to move all these plants from around the corner because they were getting bashed by the wind. I decided I would stake them at the same time. Lots of the tomatoes have fruit on them and Hannah's capsicum is covered in flowers and small fruit as well.Baby tomato with the flower still attached. Isn't it pretty?A bit bigger but still pretty. More toddler cute than baby cute! lol

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DH is able to drive now and so today was the first day he's driven himself to work. I'm sure it must be great for him after 3 months to be truly independent.He's only doing 4 hrs a day this week and that increases by 1 hr a day each week until he's back up to 9hrs.This morning I was up when he left and so I got his breakfast things out and made some lunch/snacks for him to take. Standing on the

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Today started kinda bad due to tired kids and a planned trip into town.After a few phone calls and some careful organising I managed to get both kids sorted to stay with close to home. Hannah went next door to our fantastic neighbour and Darcy went to my sisters.It was always gonna be a rush to get everything done and be back on time (I hate having deadlines), but fate was against me and I ended

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Cute kittens playing in a Christmas tree.Cute kitten sitting on my bag.

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These are my space station photos. I couldn't really use the zoom as it wouldn't focus, but I know they are the real deal!! Just going down behind the trees.

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Today was the day....my biggest broccoli was ready to pick. I only used half of it for three of us (I had lots) and it was really yummy.Hannah said "that's the first time I've actually really liked broccoli".Darcy liked it too which is great cos he's real particular (fussy). There are 5 more plants in the garden but this was definitely the biggest.

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Today we had a 1st birthday party to go to. It was rather short notice so we had to stop to get a present beforehand but the trusty old Warehouse cam through as it nearly always does. We bought books as usual....I just LUV buying books, especially kid's books.The party was lovely, my sister, BIL and their 23 mth old were there and all the kids had a great time.We took the camera but there don't

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Trying to get the house and us back into some sort of order since we got back is proving to be quite a mission.I usually try not to worry too much about housework as there's only so much time in the day and I have other things I would much rather be doing.But, when we have been away for a week there is obviously HEAPS of laundry to do as well as the usual daily stuff and it takes me a while to

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In my last post the title (What Stacey Barnett means) was impossible to read as it was too light compared to the background. So being the clever clogs that I think I am, I had a quick look at the HTML code and changed it to a darker colour.....and it worked!!Now of course, I won't be able to stop fiddling with it! lolAny advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

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Hannah and neighbour friend made a chocolate self-saucing pudding. Yummy....they doubled the recipe so there was extra!!!!FridayToday we met up with my cousin and her 3 kids at a local park. They live in Christchurch and we don't see them very often but there are two girls -the older is 6 mths younger than Hannah and they write to each other sporadically.My sister and her two girls plus my Mum

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What Stacey Barnett MeansYou are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do.You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.You tend to

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