fresh flowers

Kenya is a major export of fresh cut flowers and we can pick up a couple of bunches for the equivalent of $7 from our local greengrocer. There is so much variety, so many beautiful colors and they are just so cheap! I confess, I've bought a bunch or two every week. Flowers just make me so delightfully happy (I feel like Will would want me to point that out that this is Laura writing right now).

I'm no pro, unlike my talented friend Tegan at Blossom and Twine (go on, go delight in her pretty pictures!), but I'm having fun making up little bouquets. The only downside is vases are so expensive here, so I only have one to fill each week!

 

june snapshots

Brunch dates. Cute couples. Pink cars. Street art. Self portraits. Lounge time.  

 

Packing practice. Indian leftovers. Birthday feasts. Sweet baby cuddles.

 

Cool dudes. Happy faces. Balsamic strawberries. Donna Hay cupcakes. Bright lips and braids. Wedding smiles. 

 

Funny posters. Coles clothes. Last West End lunch dates. Celebratory dinner dates.

 

Bonfires. Jackpot noodles. Kangaroos. East coast trips. Chilly Canberra. New passports and approved visas.

 

Just a little snapshot of our June. It was big, but good. Here are some more snapshots from May, April, February and January.

our lazy sunday

Hidden away in the middle of our suburb is an endless grassy field, perfect for lazy afternoon getaways.

Blue skies, polkadot picnic rugs and a good book. That's all we need.

 

There's really something magical about green grass and sunshine - so good for the soul.

the next chapter...

 

Huzzah!

There are still a few more hoops to jump through before we can confirm and share all the details, but we are very excited to be following our hearts, and following our hearts together!

april snapshots

Little bits and pieces from the month that's almost gone...

 

We spent a day in costume filming silly videos for our work. There is something hilarious about seeing a 6'5 Sudanese man in a Flintstones outfit and mullet wig, I only wish we'd got a photo.

We also left home at 7am on Sunday for a rehearsal before morning church. A feat worth photographing given we get up no earlier than 8am on weekdays.

   

Aneela and Jeremy got married and their wedding was just delightful. We have a new sister and she's gorgeous and we will be talking about that delicious beef for many many years (more photos to come later!).

   

Family time. Uncle Will in his element. Thank you Paul and Lauren for making such sweet little people.

   

Our new, less-expensive habit is to bring in a homemade lunch and then get coffees together after. Working on the same street is a gem. And getting stuck in dreadful traffic is made so much sweeter when we're getting stuck in dreadful traffic together.

   

A perfect piece of art for Smurf Haus that is begging us to buy it. 

   

Hello French cooking in the slow cooker. Hello leftovers for lunch.

 

Copious study notes and nervous phone conversations. Fingers crossed.


 

 And five months in and (some of) our wedding herbs are still alive. We're way too proud. And a Saturday brunch with these beauties always makes me smile.