Happy Birthday to me

My first birthday with a daughter, as is that's not enough of a gift... I was also spoilt with some cute presents

Our upcoming family trip to Japan was a common theme

Including a lovely passport wallet

And seeing as my daughter has so many cute stuffed owls, she gave me this owl ring 

(I think my husband may have helped pick it out)

We had a family lunch at Moo Moo with my parents, and my husband and I had the brownie sundae for dessert - thank goodness we were sharing! (that's home-made honeycomb on top)

 The waitress must have overheard my parents wishing me happy birthday, and prepared this surprise dessert plate as well. It was a fantastic day/ weekend.

Sydney Getaway

We recently had a little family getaway to Sydney. Highlights included a milkshake at Lindt Cafe; window shopping in the city and making a mental wish-list; a picnic at the botanical gardens; and a day wandering around The Rocks. 

This area has such a historical feel - it's so easy to imagine it back in the days of early settlement. I once did a ghost tour of this area at night, and as well as being spooky, it was fascinating to hear the true stories from the area. (Note my new Karen Walker boat pants, which will be worn at every opportunity!)

My husband found this building amusing... I think it's the all-boys high-school education...

Oh to go back in time and enjoy one of these ice-creams...

The contents of my suitcase looked a little something like this (... plus a whole lotta baby stuff):