His last day of being 1

Today heralds my guys last day of being one year old. This year has been wild, wonderful, joyful, painful, incredible and awesome for us. Taj truly is one of those spirits that brings joy to the world! Apart from that, he is downright funny, gorgeous and sneaky. Really really sneaky.

And he eats mud. Alot...

He loves cars. Alot...

He loves to give his mama kisses. And headbutt my stomach, knees, thighs - well anywhere his head hits is fine with him. Continuously.

He rubs my arms and stares at them, inspecting every freckle and mole and scratching every spot. Then he keeps rubbing it. Its like his medicine.

He runs, he races, he says 'ready set GOOOOOO'. He also says 'Tasteh, ahhhhh' and after he has a drink he appreciates, he says 'ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh' and giggles.

He loves tackling Miss Lola. He loves following her. He loves chasing her on the trampoline. She dotes on him, watches over him and cares so much - she never complains (well, not alot :P) when he snatches her toys off her.

Anyway, today is his last day of being 1 year old. My little guy has gone from being a little baby to being a boisterous and wild toddler! It has happened so quickly, like magic - yet he feels like he has been with me all my life.

I love my baby Taj.

Here he is!

Our littlest guy *swoon*

Stupid grrr pffft strike :(

Hey folks!!

It is now clear to me that the postal strike is having a major effect on delivery of items, whether it be my mailing centre or state wide I do not know.

Items that I shipped from mid week last week are still seemingly in transit, even within Brisbane . It does not seem to matter that most are registered, nor does it matter that a couple were shipped express .

Please be patient during this time, its frustrating for ALL of us . Post is slow enough at Christmas time, with this obviously adding a massive strain, its enough to make a WAHMama crazy!

ALL Beetlebums items (bar the latest new customer slots and the carrier pre-orders) are shipped, as with the Beetlebums goodies I stocked at the last Gossamer Dreams stocking.

I have no control over them now, they are in transit.

Thankyou and Merry Christmas xxxx

Beetlebums closing for now...

But not for long! As you all know, we are awaiting the arrival of our third baby and with Christmas just around the corner, Im officially shutting the doors for awhile.

IF I have time to make anything at all, and happen to list it, I will do a quick blog post about it beforehand. Please please please dont ask when or if Im going to stock, I am answering this question alot and although Im thrilled Im starting to feel... just a little frazzled I guess.

I wont be answering emails unless you are one of those awaiting orders, for two weeks. So I will be back officially on the 4th Jan, provided I dont have this baby beforehand!

I would love to thank every single Beetle family and those who have supported me though your words, custom and energy this year - its been a smashing year for me and its only going to get better!

Merry Christmas to y'all!!!

Olivia meets her match!!!

And here is Olivia, at home with her new family!! Thankyou so much V for sharing these beautiful pictures with me, they are gorgeous - your children are stunning.

I'm so happy Olivia has such a happy new family :).

Another favor down!

For SU

She is made from two special out of print fabrics - Lucky Girl and Mod Hearts, both in the purple colourway. On coffee canvas, full buckle.

Its out of control how much I love Lucky Girl. Im addicted. Where once I was satisfied with Vodka or Gin, now it is this lady that I turn to. I buy her WHERE-EVER I see her, and have a bit of a collection here... And like any true addiction, I'm terrified of running out.

Speaking of Lucky Girl - the next favor is coming along nicely (for my friend Ms JF), Im definitely going to be showing her off because although she is made from Lucky Girl, she is made from Lucky Girl in a colourway that I suspect most do not realize exists :D.

I also have another in the works for my lovely OS friend, who has been ever so patiently awaiting my end of our trade (which I must admit, should have gone A LONG time ago pffffft to Mel). Im just going to leave y'all hanging on that one.....

JOY!

Winter Nest - Introducing Olivia

Well it is Gossamer Dreams time again!

Olivia was going to be my personal carrier, and she has some features that I've not used on other carriers before (or.. yet!).

Without further ado!

Introducing... Olivia




I decided that she would be auctioned, it was a difficult decision but one that had to happen to make it fair for all the mamas.

I hope you love her - she is going to be desperately difficult to say goodbye to! Im sure that her new home will be loving and just perfect for her.



And I have to share this piece of awesomeness. My friends husband, being the uber handyman that he is, whipped this glorious piece of rockdom for my snap press!!! Now I have a foot press!!! Am I not the luckiest mama in the world?!

Thankyou so much Kobi and Sid!!!