Guess Who Turned 23 Today?

I did! I'm 23 now. Sounds so grown up. I'm going to say that every year, but it really does.

I have had a very wonderful birthday time. Yesterday James cooked a delicious roast, and then we had some pink bubbly whilst I skyped my family and a family friend. Today I was at work, but got lots of cuddles from the kids, had one of the toddlers sing happy birthday to me, made cakes with my babies, and then had some yummo chinese takeaway and white wine for dinner. Awesome!
I also got the sweetest little card from my colleague:
"To Katie. The best thing about working with you is that time not only flies by so rapidly, but so creatively too. It has been a truly great and delightful experience! May you be gifted with life's biggest joys and never ending bliss. :) Hope this day will bring you an extra share of all that makes you happiest :) Happy, happy birthday!!!"
Seriously, how cute is she? :)

I am so lucky to have so many special people in my life. :)

Hoppy Easter!

I hope everyone has/is having a wonderful Easter! Mine has been lovely so far. James and I went for a walk in the morning, Autumn is definitely coming in Canberra, the trees are going some gorgeous colours. We then enjoyed some Easter egg hunts (with riddles) with his brothers. I then got a little Birthday present and we had lunch. :)

I have also had a super duper week. I am loving working out at Coogee, the staff and children are all so fun and kind! I am also bonding with the toddlers in the room I am working it which makes the job that bit more enjoyable. It basically means I get lots of hugs all day long from cute little two year olds...who wouldn't want to get paid for that?

James' mum has also lent me a Phillipa Gregory book I have not yet read, which I have been reading ever since I got it, I am loving it, and loving reading her writing again. 

It's the simple things. Here are some happy pictures to hopefully make you smile this Easter. :)

Chocolates from some of the children, feel like such a teacher now!

Bunnies are so cute.

Cake from when I turned 19.

Gorgeous Forsythia.

I do miss the Magnolia tree...

Tulips and Daffodils from Durham last year.

Hoppy Easter everyone!

22 in 2 weeks

Colourful trousers from Dotti...ever since my blue pair I have been wanting more, I LOVE colourful trousers, a great way to add colour to my wardrobe. :) Might be treating myself to these some time soon.

In 2 weeks time I shall be turning 22. It's quite a scary thought, 22 sounds like such an adult age...and I'm not quite sure I'm old enough for such an age. :P It does also sound like an exciting age, so I am looking forward to being 22.
Anyhoo, since it is my birthday soon I thought I would make a lust list post, a post full of random things I am lusting after, because there is no better time to share things you want than around your birthday. :) :P So voila, the things that have been taking up space in my head these past few weeks.

Black Leather Ballet Flats from TOMS, I  got a pair of flats from them recently and they are so pretty and comfy (but a little bit too big), these are gorgeous. 

Boreal Blear Tee from Anthropologie. Gorgeous, simple and comfy looking, my ideal kind of Tee.

A beautiful, curvy vase from Anthropologie. I love the colour. Don't really have much space for it now, but it would look gorgeous in my future home. :P 

Savannah Story Bust from Anthropologie. I so need this somewhere in my home, I am obsessed with it! 

I saw these at the adoretea stall at Woden, and they are so gorgeous! Who wouldn't want to drink tea from heart shaped teacups? (Plus the colours are so very lovely!)

I've already said I'm lusting after this hat from Kate Spade, but just incase you had forgotten, I LOVE this hat! 

Linen Ballet Flats from TOMS, another beautiful pair I would like to add to my collection. :)

Beautiful Paris Paper Tape from Anthropologie, wouldn't it be lovely to wrap a package with these?

And finally some gorgeous Petrified Wood Magnets from Anthropologie. So pretty! :)

I love online window shopping, it fills my head with so many beautiful things! :)

Happy Birthday Daddy!

You're smiling like me, hehe.

I know that when this gets posted (I'm having to write this a day early because I'm working 7:45-3:45 this week and all I want to do when i get home is sleep...so I'm thinking on the third day I may actually be massively tired when I get home) that it won't quite be your birthday in Geneva, but it will be here. :)

Plus this way I can tell you to order some Indian and drink some Chimay...that is if you don't already have plans. :) It's totally the best way to spend your birthday!

I hope you have a super awesome day, and it isn't clogged up with work meetings or anything.

Love you lots, miss you too.
Happy Birthday!