House Extension Update

It's been ages since I've done an update on our house extension. This time I thought I'd have a go at a video....it's my first, so it's kinda dodgy.
We're just waiting for the renderers to finish the front of the house and then we can put in a driveway (yay...no more dust every 5 minutes). Everything is sooo close to being finished, but it's just a waiting game with the weather.
There's no sound at the start (cos I forgot to talk...lol).
Let me know what you think.

Our Idiot Brother

Yes, I have a brother and I'm sure I've called him an idiot (even though he's far from one) and my Pickles have even been overheard saying this to each other (not something I like to hear)... but none of them are anything like Ned Rochlin (Paul Rudd) in the latest release from Village Roadshow - My Idiot Brother.

You can't help but feel sorry for Ned who chooses to look for the good in every situation and best in everyone he meets. This attitude lands him in trouble with the law and he ends up in jail (you'll see that in the trailer below)
When Ned is released from jail, he finds that his girlfriend has kicked him out and has taken custody of Willie Nelson (their dog..lol) Ned seeks shelter with his begrudging family while working out a way to get his beloved dog back...and interfering in their lives in the process.

I'm glad I don't have a brother like that...

This looks like one of those films that's both a crack up and heart warming (my favourite kind)...I'm probably going to cry too...cos that's just how I roll.

 Check out the trailer below. I hope you enjoy.

 Starring Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel & Emily Mortimer. 

 Due for release on DVD & Blu-ray (March 15, 2012).

The Make-Up Chair

Just a little show and tell today. 

I'd like to introduce you to my fabulous new make-up chair.

I've been lusting after one for a million years and recently acquired this fella.

Isn't he fabulous?

No more sore backs for me & he folds and fits neatly in the boot of the car.

                  

I think he needs a name.

Would love some suggestions.....

{recipe} Chocolate & Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

I've been looking for a sweet but healthyish snack to make for the kids for after school. Here 'tis...I like to serve with fresh fruit.
Mr 3P thinks they taste like the Picnic chocolate bar.

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

3/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 cup peanut butter...any kind you like
1/2 cup honey (I did 1/4c honey and 1/4c Golden Syrup)
2 tbsps   cocoa powder
1/4 up   raisins or sultanas (or other chopped, dried fruit.cranberries would be nice

Melt honey & peanut butter in a small saucepan till runny. Remove from the heat. 

Mix in the remaining ingredients, combining all together thoroughly. Roll into walnut sized  balls. 

Remove excess from fingers...you'll think of something ;)

Refrigerate.

Do you have any recipes for healthy kids snacks? If you do, please feel free to leave a link in the comments. Thanks.

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{photo post} The Vineyard & Community Gardens

So, this is my first of probably many "photo only" posts. I'm a little lost for words at the moment, so  I thought I'd let the photos do the talking....it's what I love to do anyway. So, I hope you like lots of pics and few words. This album was taken a few days ago on my daily walk through the local community gardens and vinyard. I took these pics with my little pocket camera.

Hope you enjoy....