some summer days...

...a lovely weekend - a delicious brunch, a bit of browsing + shopping, movies, dessert & a gorgeous morning at the beach...

{ into the blue }

Happy Birthday Kathryn!

Yesterday we celebrated Kathryn's 21st birthday with cake (black forest of course), presents, laughter & hugs. She knew what one of her presents was, but we managed to keep the rest a surprise :)

Kathryn is a kind, compassionate, creative, clever, funny, ever-so-slightly-crazy, gorgeous & all around totally awesome human being & wonderful little sister. I have no doubt that in the next few years I will be reading a book with her name on the cover. Love you lots sis!

simple pleasures...

Some of my favourite simple pleasures...

Lying in a nice warm bed, listening to the rain

Sitting with my Babcia, on her front veranda, watching the little birds take on the bigger bird & win

 

Being greeted by Archie-dog with joy & excitement - whether I've been gone 5 minutes or 5 days

 

Watching the sun set

Laughing with my family

Inspired by Simple Pleasures Week on Epheriell Designs ... & I have to say, all the posts so far are of things I love too :)

images 1, 2 & 4 by me, 3 & 5 by Amy

S.I.S.T.E.R.

This year we - Kathryn, Amy & I - tackled the whole (12km) City-to-Bay. We even made special t-shirts with our team name - S.I.S.T.E.R.

It was an absolutely gorgeous day - although it was a bit hot when the breeze disappeared - & we were amongst a crowd of nearly 35,000 people.

The run definitely wasn't easy, but it did feel good (especially at the end.....when I got to stop :P ). I was also pleased with my time of 1 hour 41 minutes.

Makes me happy...

bubbles

my family

sunshine & butterflies

Archie

books

 raindrops

 this post was inspired by Jess' blog