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.

#uralla12

Easter long weekends are the best because of a special tradition my parents and their friends began 18 years ago. Half of them travel down from Brisbane / Gold Coast, and half of them travel up from Sydney, and they meet at the halfway point - a lovely couple's house in Uralla. Every second year since 1994, we've spent Easter with our Sydney / Brisbane / Uralla friends, and every single time it's been wonderful. See here, here and here for photos from Uralla 2010.

 
Road trippin' with Kate and Baz.
   

We usually all stay at Carol and Stephen's house (above), but due to our growing group, Will, Jeremy, Kate and I stayed at a gorgeous B&B called Aurelia's Farm (below). The view of the country side was amazing, the house itself was beautifully presented, and our hosts Tara and Andrew truly spoilt us with homemade nougat, fresh banana bread and loving cuddles from their cat Max.

 
Sunset. Moonrise.
   
Rowdy family dinners.
 
Girls shopping trip.

Gostwyck Church.

My love.

Picnic at Dangar Falls.

Family photo shoot.

Bye bye Uralla.

Holiday time is special time, and even more so when it's out in the country, under a big blue sky. I went a little crazy with the photos (and the instaspam - oops!), but how could you not when this country of ours is just so spectacular?

Four steps to a perfect proposal

Step One

Take your girlfriend on a seemingly 'spur of the moment' drive through the country side. Find the most perfect little corner of Cedar Creek. Pull out a picnic rug and lots of cheese. Look so very handsome as you lie on the picnic rug.

Step Two

Roll up your jeans and jump from rock-to-rock. Find the biggest one and call your girlfriend over. Hold her close and start telling her how special she is to you, and how you'd like to spend the rest of your life having adventures with her.

Step Three

Hold her hand. Take a hop, skip and a jump back to the picnic rug. Get down on one knee and pull out the most beautiful diamond ring. And brace yourself. Many hugs and kisses are coming your way.

Step Four

Spend the next few hours high on love and sunshine. Take lots of photos - you'll want to remember these moments. Give her the background details as to where you hid the ring. Your girlfriend fiance is nosy. And very impressed.

Wait until the sun has all but set, then pack up your picnic gear and go tell the world.

You are getting married.

♥