Menzies Classic coming up....

Well now that my founded passion is over for the season (triathlons don't start again until Sept) I have been keeping busy training and cycling with Eastern Goldfields Cycle Club. I am getting very excited. In a few weeks a group of us are heading to Menzies for the Menzies Classic, a road cycle event held every year in the Goldfields. This year it is said to be Australia's richest road race with a few elite cyclists headed our way. Cannot wait for the long weekend to come sooner. For more information head to the EGCC website... http://easterngoldfieldscycleclub.myclub.org.au/

Well the last triathlon race for the season was a lot of fun. I ended up completing my largest distance yet - the Short Olympic Distance event which is equivalent to the longer distance normal events. Gave me a bit of confidence that I am capable of doing these longer distances so I might give them a bit of a go towards the end of next season. Was happy to take minutes of my PB again. I set myself goals to go faster than before and was pleasantly surprised by what I achieved. My times are slow compared to nearly everyone else but I am happy with what I achieved - and really it is about racing yourself (well for me anyway :))

The highlight of the weekend was getting to meet and race with pro triathletes Kate Beluga and Guy Crawford. Kate spends half the year in Australia and the other half in the US racing and keeping up with sponsorship deals. Kate is an Ironman Champ and Guy is a short distance specialist - both legends in my eyes. They provided us with a presentation on their lives and nutrition and loads of inspiration. I was lucky enough to even get to time them in their distances for the pool - I could not get over Guy's swim - it was awesome. I was totally saturated by the end of it though despite being out of the pool - his turns are quite powerful. Kate seemed to have an awesome run on her too - was fantastic watching the competition over the weekend and the rivalry that Esperance tri club gave us - coming up for the day. The best part I loved of the whole day was just how nice Kate and Guy were - not only were they inspirational as sportsman but as people they were so friendly and helpful with anything you wanted to know. Had to show off my pic with Guy and Kate after race...

On the scrap booking front I have completed a few Websters pages I wanted to share...

Thanks for looking...

Another passion....

Well here is my excuse for not blogging for three months... I have a new found passion.... Triathlons. They are so addictive! I have always wanted to complete a tri by myself and just never had either the courage or an appropriate event to enter into. In January I did my first ever triathlon (why not start at 34!) and instantly became hooked. I now just want to train as much as I can and bet my time each and every time. So far so good. I joined the Kalgoorlie Triathlon Club - a fantastic group of inspirational people and joined a cycling course with Eastern Goldfields Cycling Club. My hubby and I went to the bike shop where we set me up (thanks to Hannan's Cycles!) and I was away. Now I have joined the cycle club as a member and despite being the slowest member, I have a real enthusiasm to just get faster and faster - and enjoy the ride and company along with it :) Best thing about it too is I can fit my training around work, the house, the husband's hockey and the girls' dancing, hockey, guitar lessons and family life in general - LOVE IT!

Next weekend is the last event of the season - the Goldfields Olympic Distance and it will be the furthest distance I have done so far. I am really looking forward to it. Cant wait to meet triathlete superstar Kate Belaquava who is coming up for the event too!

Now for my old passion - scrapbooking! Have not had much time with everyone else going on but still manage to get at least one done a week - my downtime. Here are a few recent ones using Kasiercraft...

TTFN!

Tenaha

xox

Finally Settled

A few bright layouts to share....

Below: Papers from Sassafras Lass; Basic Grey AbCs; Kaiser rubon; Sassafras stickers; and Websters ribbon.

On the home front... We are finally settled into Kalgoorlie in our new house. We have been so busy each weekend pulling out overgrown garden beds and trying to get the place how we like it. We have started to slow down now, knowing that the house will probably not be how we want it for at least year. But that just adds to the fun. And on the other hand I am just grateful we have a place to go home to each night. My heart certainly goes out to those effected by the floods and fires across Australia. God speed their recovery to some normality in their lives.

Tenaha :)

Goodbye Newman!

Well we are on the move again. After 4 1/2 years in Newman we are moving on. It will be sad to leave Newman and the good friends we have made but good to go home to Kalgoorlie. Both sets of grandparents for the girls; my brother is still there; the place where both families return to visit; large community with shops, and lots to do; 4 hours from beautiful Esperance; a new home; new jobs and just in time for Seekara starting year one! We are pretty happy and can not wait for this next chapter of our lives.

We have one more week of work left. Then off to Malaysia for a family holiday - come back to Newman to pack up and then go! Fly out to Kalgoorlie on the 2nd December. Darryl and I will both start work together on the 6th December at BHP Billiton Nickel west Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter. Funny that we both worked there over ten years ago and this is where Darryl completed his apprenticeship. Looking forward to it.

On the scrap booking side of things I have some more layouts to share with a Kaiser theme....

Basic Grey Pages

Here are a few Basic Grey pages I have been doing lately... enjoy!

Above: Using Olivia

Below: Using Porcelain

Above: Using Nook and Pantry

Below: Using Marrakech

Above: Using Nook and Pantry and Origins

Below: Using Nook and Pantry and June Bug

Above: Using Nook and Pantry

Below: Using Capella

Above: Using Lemonade

Below: Using

Eva Thanks for looking

Tenaha xo

Spring in Newman

Normally this time of year is already nice and warm in Newman but we have had some weird weather - we re still have temperatures in our 20s. That may sound normal for some people but it is cold for Newman. Definitely not complaining though because I know when it gets hot it is certainly going to stay that way for some time.

SO what better way to pass a day than spending time with the family and getting a bit of scrapping done. Here are some recent layouts... Snaps form the Australian War Memorial - using Webster's products.

Above: On top of parliament house - using Cosmo Cricket and flowers from Prima and Green Tara.

Below: I love this photo of Kya and Seekara. They seem to be in their own little world. Products used are from Basic Grey and Kaiser rubons.

Above: Cute photo of Cheekah using products Prima, Green Tara and Bazzill Basics.

Below: I love this paper range from Sassafrass lass - wonderful and bright. I thought it would be perfect for my daughter 5th birthday page.

Time to get some scrapping done. Enjoy the wildflowers

Tenaha :)

Happy Birthday Little Brother

We recently returned from Kalgoorlie for my baby brother's 21st. We had a fantastic time and were really happy that we were able to make. Jarryd had a great night and it was awesome to see so many family members make the trip to Kalgoorlie and lend a hand the whole weekend. Happy Birthday Little Bro!

On the scrapping front - here are a few of my recent layouts:

PS Today is election day in Australia - I am crossing my fingers for a Liberal Party win but not liking my chances. one thing is for certain - by tomorrow morning we will have a NEWLY elected Prime Minister of Australia.

Happy Voting Day Australia!