memory lane

I have spent the last few evenings sorting out all my files, music and pictures and converting them from my old home computer to my shiny new Mac. So I had the delight off going through the mountains of pictures I have from back in the days. I literally have squillions, to many to even know what to do with. So I have picked a few of my faves from over the years. I LOVE looking at old pictures, and it brings back so many memories, that's why I still have a camera permanently attached to my hand. I think I have convinced myself I am going to be the crazy old women, sitting in her rocking chair, surrounded by my grandkids, showing them all of my photos. So here are a few that brought back good memories when I was looking through...

Just a quick snippet of the good times.

to do

Dress - Primark / Cardigan - H&M / Belt - New Look / Shoes - Primark

I told you I got to wear my maxi dress {yey, high five} it’s actually a strapless, casual, throw it on kind of dress, perfect for the beach, but I couldn’t wait any longer, Miss impatient over here. I have another 4 day week on my hands though, and can’t wait to finally get down and dirty and finish painting all the rubbish bits off the house. I still have hall skirting that has been left for nearly a year; I just can’t put it off any longer. We hope to put the house on the market over the next few months, so I have to get my butt into gear and finish this darn house. I also plan on getting round to starting my scrap book. I literally collected everything possible from my trip to America last year, and can’t wait to get all creative on its ass. So bring on this weekend, oh and the chocolate.

this sunday has mostly involved

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plenty of food

These kiddos

and this special little dudeface

I have had such a lovely weekend spending it with family and friends and getting my chillax on big time. I found myself watching 'Alfie' late on my own on Saturday night reliving my love for Jude Law {that man, phwooar}We had a gorgeous afternoon tea for Si's nanas birthday and we went for a sunset stroll on the cliffs resulting in a impromptu photo shoot, involving many accidental bum shots and lots of laughter.
I also spent the majority off my time playing around with the mac and made some Movie trailers to get to grips with the thing. So check out my romantic comedy trailer {ft Si and I} A girlie film {ft my nieces} and a holiday season film {ft my friends}

enjoy.

{how cheesey am I ^}

9 things

Top - H&M / Jeans - H&M / Shoes - Converse

Today I have the day off, yey to 3 day weekends

It's still so gorgeous out there, as I am sure you are probably aware, so I will stop going on about it, I will.

I started back at the gym this week, I've been very slack recently, but a big 'hell yer' to body combat

I may off mentioned this a few times, so here it is again, 7 weeks till I go to Australia {I am not counting down the hours, minutes, seconds, I'm not} 

I get to look after my little cousin today, as you see I'm a pro now, and I live for the kids...yada yada.

This song is CONSTANTLY in my head, it's amazing, and cheesey, and poppy and summery and old school, and I love it. I defy you to not get it stuck in your head.all.day.long.

I am cooking up a massive feast tonight, for well, just Si and I. Who needs loads of people when you have two people that can eat the equivalent of a family does {I thank you Jamie Oliver for this divine recipe}

 I can't believe I have just discovered the Disney movie channel, all the way up in the kid’s section. It's my perfect channel. Toy Story, Cars and Lion King all day long people. You have to find it.

Finally lets all applaud the weather one more time for allowing me to wear my brand new maxi dress today. Hallelujah

That’s all folks, have a good weekend!

a different kind

Top - Topshop / Skirt - Primark / Shoes - Primark / Glasses - Ray ban

I must tell you about my weekend off, dare I say it, parenting. Well Si and I actually played the part of Auntie and Uncle for most of the weekend too our 2 nieces. This was our first time, like ever looking after anything as precious as a little human, and being soley responsible for their safety and well being. They where mad, right, to be leaving their pride and joy with us? It will be a breeze, yer? So we kid proofed the house, got the chalk board ready, bought the supplies for making cakes and took a big deep breath for the whirlwind off a 4 year old and a 20 month old to come through the door. So we took them to the park, jumped on the bed, danced in the kitchen and played with the buggys all before digging in to my healthy dinner off pizza and chips {hand over face} After they where all tucked up and deep in the land off nod, we finally looked at each other and realised that with kids involved there is no hand holding, hardly any kissing and hardly no time for adult chatting. It made me a little sad, but also very optimistic about our future and that we are both very capable off looking after a child. I watched Si from a far getting into the role of ‘dad’ and I must say, I liked it :)

fridays

top - New Look / Jeans - Topshop / Shoes - New Look / Belt- H+M / Glasses - Rayban

Fridays are the best, THE BEST I say. Especially when I have taken the day off, Especially when the weather is super duper warm, especially when I get to wear my new summer purchase, especially when Si finishes early and we get to stroll along the seafront, especially when Cider in the sun is involved, and especially that the sun is in my life and Brighton comes to life. Please Mr Sun, please stay a little longer.

sweet dreams

skirt - New Look / Top - Miss Selfridge / Jacket - Zara / Belt - H+M / Shoes - New Look

I am now the proud mummy to a shiny, spanking new, amazing, beautiful, special and sexy IMac. You see I have always had sweet dreams that someday in the future I would be able to own and use this special creature. That I would never be frustrated again at the sight of my run down laptop, which takes like ONE hour to turn on, and takes almost a few hours to write a blog post, that’s HOURS wasted of my life people, hours. Now with one simple touch this bright screen stares back at me, screaming at me to use it, and touch it and explore the depths of its amazing-ness. Since we put our new baby in her room {yes, the Mac is a girl people} I just can’t help but just stop and stare at her beauty, and find myself making excuses to go upstairs just to look at her. Okay, so I am not that bad, but these hands have SO much to be getting on with, so you had best leave us two alone for a while.

p.s as a Mac newbie does anyone have any tips for me?