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some feel goodness

Posted by sieni on July 11th, 2008 — Posted in Random moments

A friend forwarded this clip to us, and I can’t stop watching it. After watching that, watch this one. I love this individual’s initiative! Brings me pure happiness

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today’s activity

Posted by sieni on July 6th, 2008 — Posted in Tara

Making a sleeping bag for Tara’s little duck friend and a hand puppet

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turning a takeaway bag into something fun

Posted by sieni on July 4th, 2008 — Posted in Random moments, Tara

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pasta and magnets

Posted by sieni on June 24th, 2008 — Posted in Random moments, Tara

This afternoon Tara and I made a pasta necklace:

It broke after she tried to eat it.

And for the longest time I have been cringing at the sight of the countless magnets on our refrigerator that advertise Shlomo’s pizzeria, the Golomb pharmacy, and who knows what else in Hebrew.

And also for some time I’ve been cutting out pictures of patterns and colours I love from magazines and stashing them away with the hope of using them for something creative one day. So today was the day.

I cut out those patterns and stuck them over the ugly magnets. Easy peasy.

You can go further and use family photos, recycled wrapping paper, or your child’s favourite cartoon characters. Anything goes! And the fridge doesn’t look half bad.

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this afternoon’s craft

Posted by sieni on June 23rd, 2008 — Posted in Tara

Cupcake garden

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wow!

Posted by saba on June 22nd, 2008 — Posted in Random moments

The Art of Jim Denevan

http://www.jimdenevan.com/images.htm

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Australia’s Newest Citizen (pending pledge)

Posted by saba on June 19th, 2008 — Posted in Family

Dear Mrs Moghbelpour
I am pleased to advise you that your application for the conferral of Australian citizenship has been approved. On behalf of the Government and people of Australia, I would like to congratulate you on your decision to become an Australian citizen.

Australian citizenship is the common bond that unites all Australians. Today Australians come from more than two hundred different cultural backgrounds. Becoming an Australian citizen means that you have adopted as your home a country which respects the diverse cultural inheritance of all its citizens.

It is a symbol of commitment to Australia and its people and a decision to share in the responsibilities of being an Australian. In return, Australia offers a share of the rewards. Citizenship gives you the opportunity to fully participate in Australian social and political life - an opportunity to have a real say in our future.

The final step in becoming an Australian citizen is making a Pledge of commitment at a citizenship ceremony. You should note that you will not acquire the legal status of an Australian citizen until you make this pledge.

Arrangements will be made for you to attend a ceremony performed by a delegated officer of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv.

If you have any queries in regard to your ceremony arrangements or if your address has recently changed, please contact our Immigration Section at the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv.

Details of the time and date of the ceremony at which you will receive evidence of Australian citizenship will be forwarded to you by the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv in due time.

Yours sincerely,
Joe Dias
Overseas Citizenship
Citizenship and Visa Services
DIAC – Dandenong Regional Office

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Summer shorts

Posted by sieni on June 19th, 2008 — Posted in Random moments

Same material, but shorter and tighter than the first pair I made. I also sewed cute ribbons on the side of each pant leg. To use up the rest of the material I’m also in the middle of making a skirt.

Today I got news that I have been approved for Australian citizenship!!

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One down… and it was harder than I thought!

Posted by sieni on June 17th, 2008 — Posted in Random moments, Tara

I have just completed sewing some summer pants for Tara. I have just completed sewing something for the first time in my life. The last time that I tried to stitch fabric together was when I was in Brownies. And there I managed to sew my skirt onto the material. TWICE. So for this little project, I bought the most gorgeous fabric in the Hadar and decided to just go for it. I have found that buying in small supply for a little person = good deals. I borrowed a sewing machine from a friend and it took four people to try to thread it together.