Quilting, and Cross stitch. I've always been interested in sewing and that led to patchwork/quilting, and cross stitch - I especially like working with Amish colours for wall-hangings.  I have a queen size quilt on the go at the moment - but find I mostly work in the winter on them. (Here are some pictures of my work) 

Walking the dog (and the cat) We take long walks with  Oliver (our big black retriever), who is lots of fun and great company.  (He especially loves the children.)  Our cat is Amadeus and he occasionally comes for walks with us too.  The bay is just five minutes away and Oliver gets wet any opportunity that arises.

Baking and Cooking. I've always been passionate about baking.  Anything associated with breads, muffins, cakes etc. and I'm always on the lookout for new and interesting recipes to try.  I love to cook too, and when there's time - have the occasional meal out with Eughan.

Family. Eughan and I have a combined family of seven - three of mine and four of his.  Mine are  Chris, Lara and Matt who are in their 20's and  live in Christchurch, which is about 5 - 6 hours away from Dunedin and every chance we get we head up to see them, and vice versa.  Eughan's are Emma-Kate, Barnaby, Jacob and Hamish and range in age from 10 to 18.  We have the youngest three every second weekend and half of all the holidays - so at times the house is very active, especially if any of mine are here as well.  Holidays are always special times - and more often than not, the lounge floor is turned into a bedroom come night-time, so as to accommodate everyone when the house is full - they are the times that I love. 

I enjoy travelling to new places (which isn't often) and meeting people... listening to music and reading - baking in my kitchen, Spring, and leaves in Autumn - and being with Eughan and our children. 

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