saturdays shenanigans

Well it was two of my dear friends birthday parties on the weekend. One of which i volunteered to do makeup for. So my day started with some baking - cheese and pesto scones, a coconut and sultana loaf, and miniture chicken and asparagus sandwiches. Then it was off to "high tea" for Diana's 31st (wink wink)

Di dee and I

The ladies!

After i raced home, got changed made sure the sitter was arranged for my babies, i took off again to Kirst's house. What a great night, my lovely friend has some great friends. The atmosphere was awesome, the food fantastic and a good time was had by all. Would you believe i was home and in bed by 9.30pm. haha i guess i'm not quite the party girl i once was!

Kirst & I early on

Half the girls that attended

My cute friends Bec and Pete

Nothing like a plate to remind you how old (or young) you once were.

Very cool

heres to birthday parties, and lasting friendships, Joanna xo

the sun is always shining somewhere

There are times in our lives when the walls of security seem to vanish as if they were only imaginary
to begin with. This weekend has been one of those times. I'm not going to say more other than, i'm soo very greatful for the loving support and belief of family/friends and God. There are times i dont pray at all, and others when i just cant stop babbling. But God always make me feel better, its as if a peace assends on my spirit. Its not like God gives me answers, but he may and i'm just not quiet enough to hear them. But god does take away my pain, erases my memories, and leaves me the strength to carry on. 
  I am so very blessed to have all that i have in my life. And there is not a day go by that i do not remember that. There is always sunshine after storms, there is always laughter again after sorrow. And its with these thoughts in mind, i will carry about my day.

joanna xo