Good morning everyone! Time for another link up with Gretch & me, all we ask is that you link back somewhere in your post. Thanks a bunch. I'll be doing another monthly recap... kind of.
Funnily enough, June has been my busiest month this year, but I don't have much to share today - I'll be doing full posts soon, once I get my brain back together. Jet lag is hitting me hard this time, even though I should be fine by now, my body refuses to sleep when it is supposed to. Oh, and I'm sick. Joy! I thought it was just a crappy throat and headache from an absolute miserable flight(s) home but it is sticking around.
Anyway. For the first 9 days in June, I didn't do anything really, except work, gym, sleep etc. Then we went to New Zealand (Auckland & Queenstown) and home to Australia (Sydney & Melbourne). NZ was the 'vacation' part of our trip, whereas home was just home. Lots of sitting around on the couch with my mum (she's doing well!) and then hanging with family in Melbourne. It was tough to leave, of course, and we're already planning our next trip.. even though this was supposed to be the last one, come on - how can it be?! I will always be planning my next trip home.
I figured I would share a few of my favourite photos today before I get around to doing the full posts.
Other than recovering from the trip, there's not much new with me. We will be starting on our kitchen renovation soon, very exciting!
If you'd like to link up with us, please do so below!
Anyway. For the first 9 days in June, I didn't do anything really, except work, gym, sleep etc. Then we went to New Zealand (Auckland & Queenstown) and home to Australia (Sydney & Melbourne). NZ was the 'vacation' part of our trip, whereas home was just home. Lots of sitting around on the couch with my mum (she's doing well!) and then hanging with family in Melbourne. It was tough to leave, of course, and we're already planning our next trip.. even though this was supposed to be the last one, come on - how can it be?! I will always be planning my next trip home.
I figured I would share a few of my favourite photos today before I get around to doing the full posts.
If you'd like to link up with us, please do so below!
So, what's new with you?
Oh girlie I'm sooo glad to hear your mum is doing well and that your trip home was great! Love the photos - Your NZ pics on insta had me ooh-omg. Cant wait for the recaps!
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ReplyDeleteI am so, so glad your mum is doing well <3
"Home was just home". Ha - I can relate to that sentiment!
Ugh I always catch the worst colds on planes, despite sterilising anything I can get my hands on. I hope yours clears up soon, along with the jet lag/zombie status. Looking forward to reading more about your time here (esp NZ, we need to get over there when it warms up a bit) and I hope you do come back soon!
ReplyDeleteI loved following your adventures on IG! Looked like so much fun. I'm sure it was really hard to leave!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were able to take a trip home and that your Mum is doing well! I hope you feel better and get some rest soon!
ReplyDeleteso happy that your mom is doing well. looking fwd to your vacay recap post and for your cold - 1tsp raw honey + 1/4 tsp cinnamon. make and eat this little mixture all day and say bye to the cold!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fantastic trip! Glad to hear your Mum is doing well!! Sorry I am a day late to the link party... story of my life lately!
ReplyDeleteLoving your pics! SO jelly about the kitchen reno!! Was JUST talking to husby about doing this!
ReplyDeleteYou look sooo happy in your travel pics! I'm so glad to hear your mom is doing well and it sounds like June was a very busy, fulfilling month!
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That's awesome that you, Erin, and Rachel were able to meet! I hope you enjoyed NZ! It is one of my favorite paces I've ever visited.
ReplyDeleteLoving the pictures already and I'm so happy to hear that your mom is doing well!
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! I've loved seeing your photos and I'm so glad to hear that your mom is doing well! Time visiting family is often best spent hanging around the house anyhow. :) Good luck with the renovation! :) Hope you feel better soon! :) XO - Alexandra
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So glad to hear your Mum is doing well. And CANNOT WAIT to hear more about NZ, because I LOVED that place! And I hope you'll share kitchen pics too because I'm nosy.
ReplyDeleteHard to blog when you're traveling the world ;) I cant wait to hear about the details. Have loved seeing your IG pics
ReplyDeleteWelcome home, girlfriend! I'm glad that you had a great trip. That's awesome that your mom is doing well, I'm sure it was nice to spend that time with her. Hope you kick that jet lag and sickness soon!
ReplyDeletePictures look great! Glad to hear that your mom is doing well and looking forward to reading more about the trip!
ReplyDeleteLOVED stalking you on instastories and Snapchat! Your trip looked absolutely incredible, and how fun that you even saw the Hobbit house!! Can't wait to hear more <3
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Welcome back!! So happy to hear that your trip was awesome and can't wait to read more about it soon! Gorgeous pictures! Auckland is a travel destination for us someday because my aunt and uncle live there. Your photos on Instagram were so incredible!! I'm also so happy to hear that your mom is doing well overall and that you were able to have a good visit! Eee when is the kitchen reno happening?!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better soon! can't wait to get the whole run down of your NZ adventure. That is one of our next big trips we are planning and I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI love all the Hobbiton pictures :) And I'm SO glad to hear that your mom is doing well! Sorry about the jet lag, though. Can't wait for some trip recaps! And good luck with the kitchen reno!!
ReplyDeleteYour trip looked amazing! I'm so glad to hear your mom is doing well and you got to just hang out with her. I have never really thought about vacationing in NZ, but your pictures inspired me! What a gorgeous country!
ReplyDeletei'm sorry to hear you're sick. we were in colorado last month visiting my mother's family, and the day after we got back, i woke up with no voice. stupid sinuses. it's like the body knows you're going back to a routine and is rebelling because of it.
ReplyDeletei LOVE that yall got to see hobbiton. that is definitely on my list of places i most want to go. thanks for posting the pictures. i'm both glad and jealous that you've been.
good luck with that kitchen remodel. i can't wait to see the results.
Gorgeous photos from your trip! Glad you got to get some real vacation time in NZ because I know how it is visiting home...it's called a vacation but never relaxing with all the family and friends catching up to do in a short amount of time. So happy to hear your mama is doing well!
ReplyDeleteGlad your mum is doing well, and hope that you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear all about your trip! The pics look amazing and you look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJet lag stinks! I've always heard that it's worse when you travel east for some reason and I've never understood why. That's when it always affects me so whatever the reason, I believe it. So glad you got to spend time with your mom!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that your mom is doing well!! That's great, girl! And I'm so glad you had such a great visit. I loved following along on Insta! I look forward to reading your updates here as you post them. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved following along with all your travels on IG! The pictures were amazing!! :)
ReplyDeleteI seriously can't wait to hear all about your trip! Your snaps were so fantastic, and it makes me want to get my butt to New Zealand sooner rather than later! I'm glad that your mom is doing well, and I love the fact that you got to meet up with Erin and Rachel while you were in town too!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had an amazing trip!! Can't wait to hear more! Good luck with the kitchen renovation! That's in our future too and I'm a little nervous!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to hear more about your trips! So happy to hear your mom is doing well and you guys were able to spend a lot of time together. Hoping you feel better soon and sending you guys all of the best vibes for your kitchen remodel!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had the most amazing time!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you got sick, but so happy to hear the good news about your mom! I can't imagine how nice it was for you to be home with her for a few weeks. Your photos from the whole trip were amazing - and how freaking cute are you, seriously?!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with kitchen renos!
This is a great venue. I was here for a party and there was so much food and it was all done so well! The decor and food both were amazing. Personally, I think the space is laid out really well and the size of the NYC venues keeps pulling great parties.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear your Mum is doing well. I'm also so happy you were home just being with her for a while.
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