OK OK so the barbecues are not even cool and the last rays of summer aren't that long gone..... but am i the only one who gets really excited about the magic of winter this time of year? ! Can I just recommend this book for any snowaholics out there...its called 'The Snowflake. Winter's secret beauty' and the photos in it are phenomenal. I bought it as a homeschool resource and well... lets just say the kids didn't get a look in!

I'm thrilled that lots of entries are rolling in for the 'juggling with hamsters blog contest'. The deadline is soon - Can't WAIT to read them!! I'm working till all hours every night on the last couple of chapters of 'Juggling with Hamsters'. It means so much that you guys are also in there with me! 

Gotta go - my shephers pie is bubbling!