Showing posts with label lizzies life lately. Show all posts
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Monday, November 3, 2014

lizzie's life lately - adventures with tommy!




hello lovelies!

how are you my friendlikins? hope all is well. tommy + i have been really sick the last couple of days, tommy more so! i think it was the flu - he had the shivers + a high temperature, so we pumped him with all the water + pain killers + antibiotics - and is doing much better now! it's been a bit strange not being able to do anything the last couple of days, as we had such a lovely full week, packed full of adventures!

here's a peek into our week:

{sunday}

roadtrip outfit

was a lovely afternoon spent celebrating emma's bridal shower, nomming on delish treats + catching up with friends + playing bridal shower games! this was followed by a solo roadtrip up the coast for a sleepover with josie. it was a bit of a tense drive, as i only had a bit less than half a tank of petrol + only $8 to fill up if i ran out! josie + i spent the night catching up + meeting her lovely new house mates + watching monumental men - it's pretty good!

{monday}

beach adventures with josie!

we slept in, had breakfast + then walked down to the beach - where we got pummelled by the waves + burnt our feet on the hot hot sand. BUT this was all part of the fun of spending the day in the sunshine with my friend jo. if driving up the coast was a bit tense then driving home was all that much worse! i couldn't use the air con, although it was quite hot still even in the evening. i just had to go slowly up the hills + roll down them! BUT i got home just on empty - thank you jesus!

{tuesday}

adventures with tommy!

i was up early to pick up tommy from the airport, as he had returned from his NYC adventures with thief! i miss him when he's gone, and it's so lovely to have him home again. we decided to make the most of the day + so walked to macquarie centre which is about 4.5 kms away. it was so lovely to just dawdle our way through the lovely tree filled path, looking out for the bearded dragon lizards sun bathing + then scampering into the bushes when we came too close! we took some photos + ate some lunch. we checked out the new fancy parts of the shopping centre + i got to hear all about tommy's NYC adventures!

fun display at mc centre


{wednesday}

we were up early {well early for us! - which is a miracle, as we have both been struggling to get up before midday...} i think it was about 9am. we thought, 'let's carpe diem the poop out of this day too!' so we rode our bikes to maddy's {tom's sister} to share adventure stories from NYC, and entertain marky + jojo {our nephew + neice}. we ate lunch + stayed for a while + then made our way back home, a lot slower this time. we stopped at the shops to refill our water bottles + eat some much needed icecream {the first time since we had had icecream at this store, since the night tommy proposed!} when we finally arrived home after our 37 kms bike ride, needless to say, we were POOPED!

{thursday}

water play with alex + zack {via - tom's instagram}

we awoke early {whaaaat?!} and made our way to tom's other sister's house {hannah}. the boys were driving her a bit nutty + so we came to the rescue! we all had a lovely day of keeping the boys entertained whilst some house work got down, some tidying of the craft room {for some much needed mummy craft time} + painting with water on the deck. we also enjoyed quite a hot walk to the shops, where we enjoyed some milkshakes + banana bread.

{friday}

we were up early again {crazy town!} + tommy taught a drum lesson + then we went on an adventure to check out a drum store + stumbled across a home brew store. it was a great discovery as tommy may be able to sell a vintage drum kit he no longer uses + a place to sell the drums that he makes! we also have a store that has a more comprehensive selection of home brew materials, for when tommy + his dad get back into making their own cider! we ate a delish lunch of fish'n'chips + then took tommy to his doctor's appointment - as he had a sore knee from all the walking he did in NYC - {27 500 steps in just one day!} this was followed by a surprise visit from maddy + the 3 munchkins, who stayed for dinner + watched thumberlina.

{saturday}

bubble bath time! {via - tom's instagram}

God was working miracles because we were up early again! we spent the day looking after jojo who is a bit older than 2. it was SUPER hot that day, so we ate icecream + played with the hose, splashing the ducks + each other. we watched some kids tv + played ipad in the cool of the air con. BUT the most fun we had was when tommy moved the outdoor bathtub into the shade under the deck, so that jojo + i could have a bubble bath with toys! good times. bubble baths are the best! by late afternoon it was time to get ready for beth's 21st! we arrived early to set up the bunting + mingled for a while but tommy hadn't been feeling well, and was fading quickly, so we left before any of the festivities had really started.


and so since saturday night {it's now monday night}, i've been caring for tommy in his sickly state - but he's doing a whole lot better now - thank you jesus!

so here's to more adventures, carpe diem-ing the day + being thankful for the good times!
i hope + pray that you have a joyful week!

love love
{lizzie}
 xoxo

Saturday, March 8, 2014

{instagram photo a day}

hello lovely friendlikins!

how are you this fine + dandy sunshiney day? hope all is well! what's been happening in your neck of the woods? we've had lots happening our end, with getting tommy ready to go to america for SXSW {south by south west} a music convention + gig for upcoming bands. i drove him + jon {the bassist} to the airport yesterday + now they're in LA for a gig {playing for thief} + then off to austin texas! on top of getting passports + luggage packed + all the craziness of going overseas, i've been SUPER sick for over a month now + we are MOVING!

hence, my lack of posts over here. also my phone was sad + we had to do a factory re-set, which meant that i lost all my december + january photo a day photos from my phone! but it's OK, you can always check them out on my instagram.


and here are february's photo adventures:


{february}





day 1. {you}

post party snap.


day 2. {favourite}

tommy - looking swish!


day 3. {something orange}

painted my nails


day 4. {childhood}

dress up times - nannying


day 5. {square}

granny square - trying variations.


day 6. {c is for...}

cartoon characters - johnny bravo + josie from josie + the pussycats {b'day party}



day 8. {water}

balmoral - church community day adventures!


day 9. {details}

cross-stitching up a storm!


day 10. {i am...}

actually quite scared of heights!


day 12. {out + about}

adventures in newcastle!


day 13. {perfect}

balmoral - church community day - God's creation


day 16. {create}

i like to match my nails with the crafty project i'm working on - haha


day 19. {feet}

pretty toes after a pedicure!


day 23. {this is where i relax!}

our loft bed in the morning sunshine


day 24. {half}

katie + my other half {matt + tommy - our hubbies!}


day 26. {light}

newcastle adventures - fish'n'chips at scotty's for dinner



day 27. {my view today}

newcastle adventures - beautiful views whilst we nom on pizza for lunch!


february has been mighty fine, with adventures to newcastle, painting my nails, church community day to balmoral, a dress up birthday party, stitching, crocheting, nannying + gigs! how was your february? i hope it was delicious! 

would you like to join in the photo challenge good times? here's the list for march:



{march}




HAPPY SNAPPING LOVELIES!

love love
 {lizzie}
  xoxo


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

{the cure for feeling meh...}



hello lovely friendlikins! 
how are you? hope all is fine + dandy your way! things are a bit yucky over here. i've been quite sick the last week. so sick in fact i've been kinda hilarious! i think i may have lost the plot actually... the other night i was saying everything starting with the letter c + last night i think everything was rhyming! i finally got to the dr today + it turns out i have some sinusitis or something + am on antibiotics + every tablet under the sun! 
i've basically spent the last week on the couch or in bed asleep or stitching or watching grimm or sherlock! which would be ever so lovely if i wasn't UBER sick with an AWESOME temperature!
anywho, thought i would stop by to say hello, spread some love + let you know that i am MOSTLY alive!
hope your'e all having lovely weeks + not sick as a brick! {i think i just made that up - you can use that one! haha}
love love
{lizzie}
xoxo
p.s. here are my recommendations for how to cure the mehs...
1. play sweet sweet music to your ears
2. read an interesting book
3. have a bubble bath or try to replicate it in the shower {only good times shall commence henceforth}
4. watch your favourite movie or tv show
5. make something - i like to crochet + stitch + quilt {perhaps you do too?}
good luck sickos!
with much love,
the queen of sick


Thursday, January 30, 2014

{lizzie's life lately}

{summer adventures}

{via}

hello lovely friendlikins!

how are you this fine + dandy day? hope all is swell : ) it's crazy to think that it's already nearly the end of january! this weekend is the start of february! ai ai ai! i hope you've been making the most of your summery holidays + feeling fresh + rested + inspired + motivated for a new year + what it has to offer! i know i am : )


here are my january summer adventures:

* new years eve - newcastle, train trip, dance party, beach adventures!

* bike rides!

* snail mail - receiving packages + writing letters to friends!

* friends over for dinner + games + movies + fun times!

* parties - birthday + going away party times!

* gig - tom's dad's gig!

* kinokuniya!

* watched - torchwood + grimm + new girl + the hobbit 1 + 2 + the princess bride!

* fun times with family!

* getting things ready for tommy to go overseas with thief!

* australia day - listened to the hottest 100 + church + bbq {amazing choc, cinnamon + banana cupcakes!}

* trying out my new sewing machine that i got for my birthday!

* craft - crocheting a mexican inspired granny square blanket + learnt a variation to the granny sqaure!

* hair cut - it's all gone!

* listening to audiobooks - terry pratchett + the museum of curiosity + i like you hospitality under the influence by amy sedaris!

* reading - the jane austen book club!

*writing in kikki k sentence a day + today i am thankful journals!

*mended some clothes - it's like i have a new wardrobe!


what have you been up to? i'd love to hear all about your january adventures!


love love
 {lizzie}
  xoxo

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

{the good times of 2013}

hello lovely friendlikins!

wow, we've made it to the end of 2013 + already into 2014! i hope it's been a good year for you : ) and that you're excited for the year ahead! here's a snapshot of my 2013:

2013 was the year of...

* 52 things before 25 + kikki k planner organisation






* moving to our beautiful cabin!







* bike rides!






* weddings, engagements, birthdays + CHRISTmas parties!

blue mountains wedding - jon + dante!

matt + katie lovegrove's wedding!

andrew's 21st birthday!

blue mountains wedding cake

freya + leo's engagement party!

blue mountains wedding + birthday celebrations!



* making tommy + i a quilt







* my first car wash!





* making lots of bunting for friends + family + etsy!





* christian conference - new wine festival!





* chain necklace scarf making!





* experimenting with stitching!





* pizza nights!





* we scored two vintage typewriters!






* blackstump!





* thief!





* road trip to nelson bay + the blue mountains + newcastle!




* pancakes!










* we saw the moscow circus perform!










* enjoyed the beauty in this world God has blessed us with!
















did you have a good 2013? looking back i can see there are so many things to be thankful for + i know that God has been pouring out his blessings on us. he's provided i more ways than i could ever know + blessed us with strength + good times, even amongst the harder stuff in life. HE's good like that! i'm excited for what 2014 has to offer! what adventures do you have to look forward to in 2014?

love love
 {lizzie}
  xoxo