Sunday Session - Idol Favourites

This Sunday Session is a tad late, but my internet connection was so slow yesterday, it wasn't funny!

I've been watching American Idol on Fox, and while I'm not a huge fan of country music, I just loved the way Lauren sang this version of Anyway, originally sung by Martina McBride.



Pretty amazing for a 16 year old.

I also love Haley. She has a huge voice as well. Since singing Rhiannon, I can't get the song out of my head. Love the stage effects in this clip.



Pop over to Thea's blog for more great songs!

Sunday Session - Happy Mothers' Day!

I've had a lovely Mothers' Day so far, breakfast in bed - pancakes with maple syrup, a luxurious sleep in, and a beautiful bunch of flowers from the boys.

I'm about to go and visit my Mum, but I thought I'd do my Sunday Session first.

I'm in a Westlife mood, and I'm going to give you four videos today, because these songs are just so heartwarming and there's so much eye-candy!

This one is especially for my Mum, and to Mum's everywhere.



This song is just gorgeous, and it's a great clip!



This one is one of my all time favourite songs. Souring harmonies!



If I had found this last week I would have played along with Sunday Session and used this for my wedding song!



Hope you enjoyed this! Happy Mothers'Day! Have a blissful day!

Oh, and go to Thea's blog to see some more inspiring songs.

Birthdays All Around

My blog has been lacking in the diary-keeping department lately, so I'm going to share a whole lot of photos from recent family events.

Firstly, my sister Kristie had her birthday (back in March, mind you!) and so we met up with Mum for morning tea. Kristie wore her Alice in Wonderland top, which was way cute, and how cute was Lily in her red and white polka dots?

Then it was Mum's birthday, so we all got together at Mum's house where she had sneakily added some limestone walls to her garden. Looks good!

From the left: Me, Uncle Keith, Aunty Lyn (my Mum's sister), Dave, Jack, Kristie, Lily, Mum, my cousin Jenny.

Lily is laughing hysterically here - cute!

Jenny and her son, Travis

And then it was my birthday! I had a yummy cake, and we nearly had an indoor bonfire with all the candles lit up!

My boys bought me a new bookcase (I had so much fun arranging my books on it, after having them in boxes for about a year!), a cute notebook, and a gift voucher for Spoil Yourself.

I got store vouchers from my folks, gorgeous blockmounted pics from Kristie, Dave and Lily, and eco make-up brushes from my sister, Leonie.

Thanks to everyone for all the pretty birthday cards. Love you! xx

Sunday Session - Anzac Day

It is very late at night here, but I've been looking at all the Easter and Anzac themed songs over at Thea's Sunday Session, and I had to share this one with you, from my favourite Aussie band, Hunters and Collectors. (The singer usually has a brilliant voice, but here it is really strained, as the band was on tour.) The song was inspired by the book A Fortunate life by A.B. Facey.



I thought I would play another of the Hunnas songs for you, and this one is sad and poignant too. Shows Mark Seymour's voice in a better light, though.



Still love this band after all these years...

Sunday Session - Kylie's Channeling Janet

On Sunday's I like to join in with Thea's meme, Sunday Session, where we play two songs, an oldie and a newbie.

Years ago, in the 80s and 90s I was a fan of both Janet Jackson and Kylie Minogue, and this week I found this Kylie clip (I gather it's relatively new, I wouldn't have a clue!) that has her singing a song in Janet style.



Very cool and slinky.

Just so you can compare, for the oldie (although only by a few years) I found this clip of Janet.



Similar style, huh?

Sunday Session - A-ha

Each Sunday, I like to join up with Thea's Sunday Session to play two songs, an oldie and a newbie.

This week I was looking through some A-ha clips (I ADORE this band) and thought I'd share one of their songs from the 80s, and a recent one. I just love Morton's voice!



This one makes me all tingly!


Thanks for dropping in! xx

Giveaway winner!

It's time to reveal the winner of my giveaway! I got my boy, Jack to draw the winner, as you can see in the pics:

Congrats, Melissa!

Thank you to everyone for participating in my 300th post giveaway!