My EB Secret Santa

In return, I loved what I received from my EB Secret Santa, Andrea. There was a Christmas apron (which I loved wearing while making Christmas treats!), coasters, a beach bag (which we have used numerous times already) and a crayon/colouring-in case for Kaptain K. How lucky am I?

I met-up with Andrea and Suzanne from the EB group just before Christmas and it was lovely to meet them and their kids and have a chat about everything and sewing! Andrea also made up a gorgeous bias tote bags for each of us which was a lovely surprise! I hope that we can meet-up again soon early next year.

Kaiden's birthday presents

Our little boy was certainly spoilt again for his birthday, he is so loved by his friends, family and our street 'family'. His present list:-

*Wiggles book
*Matchbox cars
*Bob the Builder drill set and work apron made by the fabulous Nerida (photo to come soon)
*Soccer ball and $1 coin 2008 uncirculated coin from Desley
*Elmo DVD and Elmo Live from Mummy and Daddy
*Little People garage set
*Floor puzzles and book from Nan and Pop
*Foam alphabet from the Marsdens
*Bowling set from the Lindsays
*Teddy bear puzzle from Picky (aka Vicki and Ian
*Plus money from Cousin Annette and Granddad "Georgey") which will be put to wise use (probably something fun once we work out what that might be after his recent birthday and Christmas present haul).

Creamed corn and bacon quichettes

As promised here's my yummy recipe for quichettes. Easy to make and can keep in the freezer for up to a month.
Enjoy!

Creamed corn and bacon quichettes
Makes 30.
3 ½ sheets ready-rolled puff pastry, partially thawed
250g shortcut bacon, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
420g can creamed corn
2 eggs
2/3 cup cream

Preheat oven to 200 degrees C. Use a 7cm (diameter) round cutter to cut 30 rounds from pastry. Line a 12 x 1 ½ tbls capacity patty pan with 12 pastry rounds.
Place bacon into a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until light golden. Add green onions. Set aside to cool.
Combine creamed corn, eggs, cream, and salt and pepper in a jug. Whisk with a fork until well comined. Spoon a little bacon mixture into base of each pastry case. Carefully pour corn mixture into cases to 3/4s full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden and puffed. Repeat with remaining pastry and fillings to make 30 quichettes. Serve warm or cold.
Can keep frozen for up to 1 month.

Secret Santa with Scrap with V

Aren't I just the luckiest? This bundle of goodies came from my Secret Santa over at Scrap with V. Lots of goodies - stickers, rub-ons, blossoms, coloured staples. Now to have the time to scrap!

Party fun!

For Kaptain K's birthday party I put together ittle thank-you bags. I made these little hair clips to go into the bags for the girls.

Manic!

From the top (sorry I can't get this blog to co-operate)..

I finished off this little outfit for a Secret Santa - Butterick pattern for the pinafore top and pants, and Michael Miller free online pattern for the booties. It was just like sewing little doll's clothes. I hope she likes them!


It's getting to that time of year, with Christmas now not far away and two birthdays coming up in December.

We had Kaiden's daycare Christmas break-up on Saturday at a local park. I finished a pair of Christmas shorts for him, featuring monkeys who are looking a bit Christmassy. Toddlers - can't get them to stay still! The fabric was on sale from Kelani and the pattern is the fabulous Burda pattern which I have used before.

We went into the city on Friday night to see the lighting of the Christmas tree. Here are my two guys. Yes, that is a mo on Brett's face for movember. It very quickly disappeared at the end of the month.


There was a smiley face in the sky last night. It is better in this wonderful photo here.