zeke's first trip to the snow........

how was your weekend????
what did you get up too?????
we went on a road trip with the popps {popplewell family} to lake mountain, we had so much fun
zeke hasn't been to the snow yet so we snuck a quick trip in...........there wasn't much snow
but for the kids FUN!!!!! and for me {sssshhhhhhhhh hehe}
we went tobogganing, went for a walk to find some real snow {not man made} the walk was
so much fun / kids were going on an adventure whoop whoop, we made a snow man and
threw snow balls at each other, mark popps whipped up some hot moroccon soup in the car
park..........funnest day in a long time
driving through all the beautiful trees and all the green ferns, was seriously like we were
driving through nz, so green and lush.....
then we came to marysville, it was emotional and yup i had a few tears, the trees went from lush to
all burnt from the devastating fires, seeing new houses built......
we saw it on tv it was in the news etc but seeing it with your own eyes, my heart ached for
the families / community involved in the devastation....
here are some more photos of our road trip to the snow

if anyone reading this lives in melbourne how beautiful was the weather today???
b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l...........
have a wonderful week
smooch lisa

zeke's 5th birthday!!!!!!!

five years old......
he is our big boy, it still seems crazy how fast they grow, after his peter pan party here, this year
he wanted his party to be red, yellow and silver and for anyone who doesn't know
zeke LOVES cars!!!!!!
just like his dadda, we made cupcakes together the afternoon before {a highlight for me}
we had the usual fun games
. musical statues
. simon says
. egg and spoon race {but with golf balls}
. pass the parcel
. hide and seek
it was the first party where we did drop off the kids and pick up after
and i have to say it was a whole lot more relaxing and I'm hoping the kids had fun hehehe

a very wonderful friend kirstie made and org zeke's cake, so so grateful thanks kirstie..............
and would you believe all the decorations
. mini cupcake holder {red}
. little glass bottles
. lolly jars
. hanging decor
. bunting
. straws
. napkins
. popcorn box's
. lollies
. cupcake cases
. toys for prices
all came from the $2.00 shop, WIN, i do love parties for kids and adults
have a wonderful week smooch lisa

april is almost over eeekkkkkkk

honestly where has this month gone?????
this year is zoooming by at top speed, and leaving me a bit behind i have to admit, it has been
an eventful month though,
# my last red hill market till the end of the year
# my little zeke turned 5 {yesterday actually} he brings soooooo much joy to my world i just love him oodles      
# my cousin came to melbourne for a visit to see if she like's it and she's moving over in a few weeks
# one thing I've loved doing this month is culling things at home, feels so good getting rid
   of things you don't need, don't use etc, and I've started in on my studio.......
# catching up with friends which always ticks my boxes

i havent even been taking many photos this month, but here are a few snaps

enjoy your week, will post a few photos of zeke party
smooch lisa xx

who loves birthdays???? and why

well i am the big 36 years old on the 25th feb, and wow time sure goes by sooooo fast
i love birthdays and all that their about, and yes often im known to have a long
2-3 weeks of celebrations {how bout you????}

its funny we make a big deal about our children, nieces and nephews about how its a celebration and
we do the big count wow your  4 now etc........

to be honest that still hasn't changed for me, yes its not the same as when i was a child, i get excited but that giddy cant sleep isnt there like it used to, but i still see it as an amazing celebration and am
constantly thankful and reflect on the year past and i love being around loads of people and {ok i'll admit it} it is kinda nice when people make a fuss about little old ME!!!!!!!!

a big thankyou to everyone who made it wonderful with all the messages, txt, phone calls and the
lovely cards and gifts, you all made me feel so so valued

i had some lovely girls in my world org a day out i got my nails done, pedicure, lovely lunch at the portsea hotel, wonderful chats and got driven around the peninsula, followed by dinner at the epicurean, it was delish and if you haven't been you need to go thanks guys xx

then my brother and sis in law kate with the kids arrived from nz to live, so we org a welcome to australia lunch + birthday for tompo {friend} and myself so of course it was packed with loads of kiwis and some lovely friends, low key and ended up at the beach {perfect}
also below is a photo of the wowzer cake tompos wife kirstie made amazeballs

and on my actual birthday my lovely boys took me shopping and mumma now owns something from tiffanys fun fun, the service was amazing.........

and sorry I've been so busy i haven't been taking loads of photos, here are a few

so do you love birthdays????
and what has been your fav????
my 30th was amazing i loved it and have to admit im really looking forward to my 40th
thanks for reading smooch lisa

wow it has been sooooooo long, is anyone still in blogland who remembers me hehehehe

what have i been up toooo?????????
what have you all been up too???????
well ive decided to just pay for now, seriously i feel toooo overwhelmed at the moment
and really for a few dollars a month to not worry about, im totally happy with that......

so this year has been extremely busy already but i cant complain because this is what ive wanted
if you dont know already im helping hubbs out where i can with our business www.rollcages.com.au
loads of things happening there and loving the journey with him....

i also have been making a real effort to reconnect with people as the end of last year i had lost touch with some and as most of you are in a similair boat oct | nov | dec {blink and you miss it}

so i'll leave you with some snaps of the past month or so and yay im back {lets hope i can keep up}
christmas time.......

things I've been doing up | making

and just to finish the photo overload, a photo from my girls weekend in a 1963 impala v8 baby oh yeah

enjoy your week lovelies and hope to post again next week
smooch lisa xx

woo hoo our house in the herald sun this saturday....make sure you get one

first off i'm so sorry for not being around this past month, we have been crazy busy and i've enjoyed the wee break from blogland.........
do you post everyday or every week???????
i used to do 3 posts a week bit lately its only been once a week, i'm hoping once i'm in the office helping hubbs that i'll get to do a few more, while i'm sitting at the desk .....

ANYWAY EXCITING NEWS...........
IF YOUR LIVING IN MELBOURNE BE SURE TO GET THE HERALD SUN THIS SATURDAY AND YOU WILL SEE MYSELF + ZEKE IN THE HOME MAGAZINE WITH
SOME PHOTOS OF OUR HOUSE......

can you believe our bags are all packed and we are heading to nz first thing tomorrow morning
so will miss the paper coming out, my dear friend lissie is all ready to go get me some copies to post over for me {thanks my wonderful lissie} we are off to celebrate my grandads 90th birthday {what an acheivement } and i get to meet my new nephew and see my family YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!

i hope your all have a wonderful weekend and make sure to get some timeout
smooch and look forward to catching up on your blogs when i get back
again sorry for not being around smooch lisa xx

baby jets first sleepover............

yes it was a busy weekend, but to be honest such a fun weekend.......
friday night was the first time we had jet {my nephf} over for a sleep over, zeke was so excited
all day he kept saying, "can we go and get him now"
once we picked him up we the four of us went on an adventure to bunnings {oh what fun we had}
do you like bunnings??????? i love bunnings we strolled around aimlessly, we swung on the swing seats, something me and zeke have done for years, jet loved it.....
then it was home for dinner + bathtime + bed
jet was a pure delight, i miss my nieces and nephew so much and having a little nephew around the corner is lovely......
then it was off to the skate park sat morning.......
looking forward to cuddles tonight {family dinner night}

then sat arvo our lovely lissie came around for a birthday dinner for her, we just love spending time with lissie and it was so nice to just love on her

then sunday we were all packed up and off to the flemington markets, loved seeing familiar faces and love it when friends pop in, its like a meeting place hehehe

here are a few other snaps of the weekend

for lissies birthday dinner, we had corn fritters, topped with cheese, red onion, tomato, advo {in lemon juice + splash of tabasco sauce} coriander, salad, bacon + sour cream
seriously yummy my mouth is watering while i type........
and for dessert pav with cream cheese frosting + cream, raspberries + toasted almonds

and for all the photos taken at the markets check them out here............
i'll be loading you up with toooo many pics otherwise, hope your all having a great week so far
can't believe its thursday already, this week has flown by
smooch lisa xx