Inspired to blog once again....

Well hello guys, Its been a while but I'm thinking its about time to revive the old blog so in with a new background picture and some pics to catch you all up :) ..... then heading off to say hi to al my old blogging mates :)

New beginnings

Where to begin, in the last two years lifes taken many turns. But thankfully all for the good. There is a beautiful man in my life "Elton"that I love admire and respect ( he also makes me laugh within an inch of my life). He works in emergency services and is a wonderful man, friend and partner.  

Ashley is now driving on her learners permit and in her final year at school, Natasha is a senior in school and needless to say both girls being teenagers have a very very active social life.

Jonah is now in Grade one at school, he attends Ashley and Natasha's old primary school and much to my surprise I still know a few of the teachers, so here we go again.                    

Noah is getting bigger by the minute, he says he is a big boy and wants to be a Policeman, when he grows up. He starts prep next year but loves pre prep with Miss Nicki his teacher.

Myself well I'm whittling away at life and chosing a new and improved direction. I  am aiming to join the Queensland Ambulance service this year and commence training as a paramedic, that and still writing away. although it might do well to bear in mind that its late here 

Well after much deliberation, (well about 5 minutes) I've decided to share some exciting news, we are expecting. Now before some of you faint or fall off your seats or drop your laptops, we are expecting to have a wonderful holiday in Fiji ... 3 weeks from today !!!! I will include some pics in this post just to drive you all crazy.

How Scottish are you .....

Scottishness Test
All you have to do to take this test is read the jokes below. If you 'get
the joke' first time, award yourself one point. The higher your score, the
more Scottish you are. 

1.  A pregnant teenage girl phones her dad at midnight and says:
  'Can you come and get me? I think ma water has broken
  'Okay,' says her dad. 'Where are you ringing from?'
   'From my knickers tae ma feet.. '

2.   A Glasgow woman goes to the dentist and settles down in the chair.
             'Comfy?'asks the dentist.
             'Govan,' she replies.

3. What did the Siamese twins from Glasgow call their
autobiography ..?
  Oor Wullie..

4. A guy walks into an antiques shop and says: 'How much for
the set of antlers?'
             'Two hundred quid,' says the bloke behind the counter.
             'That's affa dear,' says the guy.

5.  Did you hear about the fella who liked eating bricks and
cement?
             He's awa' noo.

6. After announcing he's getting married, a boy tells his pal
he'll be wearing the kilt.
             'And what's the tartan?' asks his mate.
             'Oh, she'll be wearing a white dress,'

7.  Ten cows in a field. Which one is closest to Iraq ? 

Coo eight..

8. Three wee jobbies sitting on the pavement.
             Which one's a Musketeer?
             The dark tan yin.

9. Scotsman in London is having trouble phoning his sister
from a telephone box, so he calls the operator who asks in a plummy voice:
             'Is there money in the box?'
             'Naw, it's just me,' he replies.

10. While getting ready to go out, a wee wifie says to her
husband: 'Do you think I'm getting a wee bit pigeon chested?'
             And he says: 'Aye, but that's why I love you like a doo.'

11.What was the name of the first Scottish cowboy?
             Hawkeye The Noo.

12. What do you call a pigeon that goes to Aviemore for its
holidays?
             A skean dhu.

13. How many Spanish guys does it take to change a lightbulb?
             Just Juan.

14. A man takes a pair of shoes back to the shop and complains
there is a lace missing.
             'No,' argues the assistant,
             'look at the label – it says Taiwan .'

15.What's the difference between The Rolling Stones and an
Aberdeen sheep farmer? The Rolling Stones say: 'Hey you, get offa my cloud.'
And an Aberdeen sheep farmer says: 'Hey McLeod, get offa ma ewe.'

16. What do you call an illegitimate Scottish insect?
             A wee fly b*****d.

17. Did you hear about the BBC Scotland series that features the queue for
  the toilets at Waverley Station? It's called The Aw'Needin' Line.

18.A Glasgow man - steaming and skint - is walking down Argyle Street .
             When he spots a guy tinkering with the engine of his car!
             'What's up Jimmy?' he asks.
             'Piston broke,' he replies.
             'Aye, same as masel...

19. Why was the Chinese restaurant so bad?
  Because the chef was Low Ping.

20. While being interviewed for a job as a bus driver, a guy is asked:
             'What would you do if you had a rowdy passenger?'
             'I'd put him off at the next stop,' he says.
             'Good. And what would you do if you couldn't get the fare?'
             'I'd take the first two weeks in August,' he replies.

Hot and spicy 2

Hi,.... all you hot and spicy food addicts.
Just about wet myself when I opened my emails this morning to find this.
Could this be why Indians love Chili's lol.
Makes you think twice about eating them huh .....

Hair Raising Sudoku

Hi guys,

hope your all well and happy too. Busy busy busy I have been so so busy lol. A lot of stuff to do with the houses and tenants in and out and shake it all about lol. Finally I have five minutes to myself, well nearly. Jonah watching the wiggles safari, Noah fast asleep. So the house is quiet, very very very quiet. It is the school hols here just now, so the house is usually noisy but not tonight. So I will be off to bed after this for a go at my Sudoku puzzle book. I thought I was good at these till I bought this book lol. I will scan a page in a minute and blog it. Hmmm maybe I gave birth to my brain instead of the placenta lol. I can't seem to get them finished at the moment. Give it a try and let me know how you go. Time yourself at it.....

Good luck guys, Sis you should be good at this lol. Have to go and try to do it now to save face will be truthfull about time lol, that should give someone a giggle atleast. night night peeps

xx shona

Salute to Steve

Hi all, Well what a month this has been, and its only just begun. I turned 33 on the 31st of August. Glad that one is over and then all of these morbit reminders of lives lost. I would honestly think it be better for all the families involved if the media chose to celebrate the lives of these people, Steve and Brocky. Our family are avid fans of Steve and Terri Irwin, they do more than they have to for the wildlife we all say we treasure but do we do what we could. Hmm something to think on. Anyway this is a pic I took at Australia Zoo's Tiger Temple at Bindi's 9th Birthday. And here is a link back to my tribute to them last year. And for all the mums out there Bindi's Fitness dvd is great, it comes with a cd for the car, Jonah loves it and already knows all the words. We will be back up there for Bobs birthday on 1st Dec ( my wee nephew Sorleys birthday) for Jonah's birthday (2nd Dec). We spend the day there for Jonah's birthday. Lots more pics from the Zoo, will post again soon.

xx

Shona

Have a great day guys !

Hi guy's, this is just one of my quick posts to let you all know that I am glad your all in my life. It is great to know that we may not have even met and may never but we all know that if in need of words of support we are all there for each other. Love to you all.

I have been so slack in getting caught up with you all lately but things here have been so busy for us, purchase of one house plans to build one being organised by builders, had to evict some tenants and now looking for two families to move into two properties whilst re financing another one. I do all our admin much to my joy....not .But it saves us money so I can save to go back to scotland next year.All that with four kids arghhhh . Hope you all have a wonderful week guys will catch up asap.

xx

shona

oh yeah and I managed to total my blog background hence the new blog layout. What a week. It can only get better... ; )

For Renae

Hi Guys, this is just a wee post to cheer the heart of my friend Renae. Hope your heart feels lighter soon.

xx

shona

Amazing Birth Stories....

Hi guys, This is a post of another kind. I have decided to organise a book for publication, the book is compiled of stories of baby births, from start to finish. I know that as a mother I have always enjoyed hearing other stories of the wonderful and sometimes painful arrival of their young un's. So now is your opportunity to share your story with the world. If you would like to be part of this book then please feel free to email me your story for editing and hopefully submission in the book. Please go into as much detail as you desire, and share how you felt the highs and lows etc. Whatever you feel you want to share. All births including induced labours, emergency deliveries, all kinds of births, thanks. I have had legal docs done for a release of information, which protects you and I. If you would be interested in having you story be part of the book then email me at amazingbirthstories@yahoo.com.au and all being well I will email you right back with the release forms, these need to be signed and returned to me via post to my po box. Feel free to invite other mothers you know from church , schools, family and friends to email me also. I look forward to hearing from you soon. It will be amazing to read all of your stories.

xx

shona

Where I have travelled.... so far....

create your own visited country map

This is a cool site to check out, you have heaps of options on which way to do it, eg states in the US or provinces of Canada. check it out. would love to see where you all have visited.
xx
shona

Rating your blog!

I don't think they checked all of my posts but had to giggle when I think about chilli willies lol. Hmmm have kids tamed me. Check it out and let me know what you all got rated at lol.

Take care for now
love shona.

I bet Horizon gets R Rated , just kidding sis lol

Just onw pic of the Boy today. Heart burn lol look at the head of hair he has , this one was taken a few hours after he was born. After his first bath.
Having a hair raising time in hospital
xx
shona

Noah Update

Hi guys just a quick update on Noah. He is doing great as am I. He is feeding all day and sleeping all night lol, Yeah you heard me right he sleeps from around 11 pm till 7.30 or 8 in the morning, so I am feeling wonderful. Had my couple of down days and now have to shift into gear. Too many littlies to look after. Thanks for all your lovely comments guys. will be back again soon.
xx shona

Just another Tuesday NOT

Higuys this is just a quick post as my hands are full. Tues 5.40am ish woke up feeling like I need to go toilet bad. Had a pain aka contraction lol next one came 13 mins later then the next one came 5 mins later. Me lying in bed doing a mental head check of the minutes trying to convince myself they were longer appart. lol NOT then the next one was 4 got up did toilet BAD and then another one 4 mins again, puked puked and puked some more 4 mins again. kids get up dressed in 10 mins and loading up the car. Waters broke at 7.09 And baby born at 7.23 am after only thrww pushes much to my relief. AHHHHH thank goodness it is over. Our midwife was just lovely Caren, and took really great care of us all. Noah Joseph born 7.23 am tuesday 19th June at Mater Mother hospital in Brisbane qld. Weighin 3720 = to 8lb 3 oz and head circ 36 cm and length 52 cm. and feeding well now 4 days old. Well done guessing the name Renae. xx

shona

A watched pot never boils

Yes this is me about one month ago ( at 46 inches) around the waist or what once was my waist. Shamu is in the building and his blow hole is getting smaller or bigger whatever way you want to look at it. The hole is stretched but as Renae puts it the turkey timer has not went ding... ( my navel has not popped out lol) As you can probably detect in my tone lol I am a not so happy puppy at the moment. Weeing ever 15 or so minutes and puking every day and we won't even mention what my other end is doing. Out of sight and out of mind for that part ...for the moment. Pubic bone has seperated again and I now walk like a bloody snail through a cabbage patch. When is this child going to pop out to say hi. I am getting braxton hicks like they are going out of fashion and every time they get to 6 mins apart they stop. ARGHHHHHH. Went to the hospital on friday and they did a sweep and stretch, not the most fun I have ever had I must say but it did the trick and got things down there to 2 cm LOL LOL LOL. Have had enough and would gladly give birth now but this wee one is patient either that or has a big head . On a brighter note Joe and the girl are in the garden playing spotlight, (it's dark they have torches need i say more) and all I can hear is giggling mostly from joe. Jonah is sitting in his high chair eating his 2nd tub of yoghurt and watching Stuart Little. So the house is silent except for my terrible typing and my belly rumbling. Dinner is done and so am I for in another hour or so I will be in bed for the night, shifting from one painful position to the next till I drop off to sleep. Any hoo , Joe did something sweet and got me a cd player in the car ( no more barney tapes) the guy came over to our house today and fitted Joe's and mine. We listen to a lot of self help cds etc so this way I can get a break from Deepak Chopra which as the only one we had on tape lol, and a bit of Dido too. Well this white flag is going up for the night I wish you all well, now PRAY I POP PLEASE.

xx

shona AKA SHAMU

Me Me from Sorlils Blog

As seen on Sorlils blog, some things maybe you don't know about me:

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

My dads Mum Jesse.

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

A few days ago when I was just too tired to even clench my fist. But give me a break I am pregnant and very hormonal lol

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

Yeah

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

Chicken

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

3 and ¾ cooking one at the moment lol 16 days to go arghhhhh but Ashley age 12 Natasha age 11 and Jonah age 2 & ½.

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

Yeah for I am a very faithful person!

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?

Just a bit lol .

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

No Freaking way guys I hate heights
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

Porridge

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

Most of the time

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?

Very

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

Mint choc chip

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

Very good at picking up on truthful people and unfortunately liars too.

15. RED OR PINK?

Red

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

My bitten nails

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

My Mum in Scotland : (

18. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

Purple Pj Bottoms and pink Betty Boop slippers, watch out for the fashion police lol

19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?

Cuppa tea and two shrek royals.

20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

Jonah eating liquorice and watching Pocahontis.

21. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

Red

22. FAVORITE SMELLS?

Baking cookies, vanilla and cinnamon

23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

Sis in law Angela here in Australia

24. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?

Yes , she is my little sis in law and is lovely.

25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

Cricket and swimming

26. HAIR COLOR?

blonde

27. EYE COLOR?

Green

28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

No

29. FAVORITE FOOD?

Chicken Caesar salad

30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

Happy endings

31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

Shrek the third

32. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?

Navy blue Scotland Rugby shirt

34. HUGS OR KISSES?

Hugs

35. FAVORITE DESSERT?

Black forest gateau

36. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

Heart of Love By Dr J F Demartini

37. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

My mouse

38. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V.

Supernatural

39. FAVORITE SOUND?

Ashley Natasha and Jonah’s giggles

40. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

The Beatles

41. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

Scotland (couldn’t go much further lol)

42. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

I can blow a balloon up with my nose lol and I am double jointed.

43. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?

Bellshill , Lanarkshire in Scotland

Now that you all have learnt this useless information about me let me know if you do it. Don't want to tag you all and keep you all too busy.

xx

shona

Barney's Number 1 Fan

Hi Guys, this is just a quick post to catch you all up. I took Jonah to a Barney concert at the end of May and he just loved it. He was cool as a cucumber untill the purple feet hit the stage then the hyper drive shot into place. He ran in and around all the other kids (around 100) and kept coming back to me and yelling look mama its Barney. He was in seventh heaven. It was one of the best ever memory making days that I will ever have shared with my son. He danced from start to finish and then I took him out for lunch in the RSL it was held at and guess what ,my little guy that loves food of any kind fell asleep eating. He was exhausted. All of these mums came up to me at the end asking how he had gotten so confident for their kids were clinging onto them lol. He told everyone for days afterwards that he had been to Barneys house lol. Needless to say I had to buy him the t shirt to remember it by, but being a true scot I bought an age 6 lol for the amount it cost it had better last lol. Any way it was an awesome day for him and well worth the money.

xx

shona

Lady Lumps

Hi Guys

just a quick quick post as my little guy is tired and crying for a nap with mama. So am off to rest my swollen ankles. Enjoy the pics just be kind with the comments lol

xx

shona

100 th Post

Well these pics are from Mothers Day, that is the two of the family and kids in the Pool at the hotel. Conrad Jupiters Hotel down the Gold Coast. And the other two of our precious wee Jonah at home just being his happy wee self. He has been quite sick this week with a bronchial infection. But still manages to smile for me when I break out the camera. I can't believe that in only a few short weeks my babies will have another sibling to share with. Another big baby.... ouch says I. Am in the nesting stage where I want to get everything ready and the mind is willing but my body just isn't lol I am fighting off something myself at the moment, feel like I have broken glass in my throat and am so so very tired all the time. Thankfully Joe will be home this evening from his workshop up the Sunshine Coast with Dr J Demartini. He called last night and told me he is having a great time talking with John and was already nodding off IN HIS UTE. Told him just tom check into the hotel but I think living with a scottish girl (thats me) has made him spend thrifty lol. Am looking forweard to him coming home tonight to help out with the little guy. All three kids aree watching Jimmy Neutron at the moment so the house is quiet. Don't worry it won't last long, school tomorrow and uniforms to wash dry and iron. I guess I had better get myself into gear and go do all my chores. Want to have the house sparkling for Joe coming home as I will be asking him to take a massive laundry closet down under the house to the other toilet and laundry room. Lucky him, he will get sick of me soon enough when he see's the list of things I have for him to do lol. I am trying to clear out the spare room as it is the one room we have not completed here. Too busy doing all the other houses arghhh. And then I have to paint it and get another chast of drawers from Ikea. This room is more of a walk in robe now lol but I want to turn it into a play room

for the young uns. This way I will not have toys in every nook and cranny. 1st step is getting me out of my pj's.

Well guys take care for now and I will be back again soon with some pics of my big belly for you all xx

Shona

Happy Easter Guys

Well guys it has been nearly a year since I started this crap you all pop in to read lol ; )Hopefully this year I will have more time for my blog.. Fat chance when baby comes along hey. We have not told the sex yet so keep your ears open. Name suggestions would be greatfully received for both sexes guys no hints yet lol. Well I hope you all have wonderful Easter and enjoy this time with your loved ones and hyper kids from all the chocolate.

Love to you all for now, Your friend

shona

xx

For those of you who find it hard to understand me. Here is a disc to help. Isn't it amazing what you find on the

Typed in Renae and this is what I got, have any secrets you want to tell lol.

Hot with heartburn

This is not my big belly but is close to the size lol. Well as you can guess the computer is back and I finally got five minutes to do a quick post. Hope your all doing really well and staying happy. Life here is still very busy and I have to admit I am running out of energy. Had a lecture from the Gp yesterday to slow down or have an early baby. So am now waddling around with my knees tied together. Ye aunty betty I can hear you saying thats what I should have been doing last september hey lol. Well I now have just over 12 weeks to go and am buggered to put it mildly. Can't believe the kids have easter holidays coming up now arghh where has this year gone. Hey got a funny joke for you all, well it made me laugh ... What do men in Iraq shout in a strip joint.... Show me your fasce show me your face. get it . Not as funny as when someone tells it to you face but you better all be bloody laughing your bums off.. ON a brighter note I have only put on 3.9 kilos LMBO here the phone just rang so ashley jumps up to answer it and hands me the phone through and guess what I just won..... A three month GYM PASS.. and you can guess what I told him. " So you think I am fat do ya.... hmmm no just 7 months pregnant. Oh congratulations mam ( that alone make me feel ancient arghhhh) no he was very sweet and hung up eagerly to get ontop his next winner lol. Cold callers , someone needs to love them hey.

Well it is nearly time for bed for Jonah which means bed for me yippee. it's only 6 15 but that'll do me just fine get him to bed and get a shower and a cup of tea and then pee about 23 times then toss and turn till I get comfy so I should be asleep by around midnight.

Also Aunty betty could you please ask the boys ( or young matt to email them all to me ) when they get the chance to email me at the address you use as I don't know in which safe place i put their email addresses. Love to uncle MAtt and all the boys, especially big kisses from the girls for Reese. Will install kodak agin in the computer soon which will lket me post some photos of us all and the last reno.

Links for Matt on australia, Brisbane, hot babes lol will get organised to send him some paperwork if he could email me his home address.

xx

shona