Monday, September 26, 2011

781 - 800

*Sorry its late - been on leave and my home computer doesn't like blogger!

781. Free coffee with a fresh hot muffin - way to start the week on the right foot
782. Morning games with Jack - this week it's hide and seek (with the ball...or what is left of it)
783. $10 birthday vouchers thanks to signing up to mailing lists!
784. Freshly cut grass
785. Walking through the suburbs just after sunset on a balmy night, hearing the sounds of people pottering in their kitchen, smelling the smells of other peoples dinners
786. A fun Kombi card from Ali C, just coz!
787. Cup cakes with candles - just for me
788. Happy birthday kiss from Jack
789. Flowers delivered to work from Andy
790. Baggy trousers
791. More flowers for my birthday
792. Birthday dinner with Andy
793. An afternoon with Tricia
794. Birthday dinner with the Family
795. Birthday presents! So spoilt!
796. Being able to paint my pantry door with blackboard paint without having to seek permission from the landlord!
797. Forgetting then realising that I have a whole week off work!
798. Sitting on a rock in my back yard, enjoying the sunshine
799. Positive feedback on my communion talk, even if I felt it was a little 'meh'
800. MarioKart with the boys

Sunday, September 18, 2011

761 - 780

761. Having Catherine back at work after 10 weeks
762. Thoughtful little souveniers from England
763. Digging out old clothes from the back of the wardrobe
764. Hearing from Aleks and seeing that she stuck to her guns to give her baby boy the name she loved. Welcome Leon! xo
765. Jack's grade 2 teacher - so much more polite than his "reception" teacher
766. Watching the world go by over eggs benedict at Willunga Markets
767. Lavender brownies
768. The little girl who smiled at me as if she had been waiting for me all day as I got on the train
769. Managing to be in the only lane that is moving when the expressway is backed up
770. Home delivered noodles
771. Celebrating Thea & Eddie's engagement
772. Earl Grey Latte from Little Leaf & Bean
773. Thinking it is Sunday night, then realising it is still only Saturday night
774. Finding out that Tricia is going to be in town the weekend of my birthday
775. Hugs from Becky at Church
776. Even MORE happy baby news from friends
777. The freedom and liberation that comes from deactivating my Facebook account
778. One week 'til holidays!
779. Nailing my best beef stroganoff yet
800. Watching the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency on TV

Monday, September 12, 2011

741 - 760

741. Josh arranging our accommodation & car hire for the weekend
742. Finally finishing my work on Bec & Buzz's wedding photos and being happy with the result
743. Inheriting Andy's old iPod and having a whole bunch of new music to stimulate my auditory senses!
744. Eating dinner alfresco
745. Peri Peri Chicken steaks
746. Jack graduating from beginners straight up to Grade 2!
747. Amazing, awesome, wide angle lens!
748. My friend Luke - one of my longest standing friendships - Happy 30th Mate!
749. Aeroplane trips with friends
750. Tim & Dan making our bed for our midnight arrival at O'Reilly's so we could flop straight into it
751. The view of the Lamington National Park that greeted us on Saturday morning
752. A very relaxed bride & groom
753. An early morning walk through the treetops
754. Witnessing two fantastic people get married in the most beautiful location
755. Being able to play such a special part of Craig & Anne's day
756. Bushfire sunsets
757. My own photography moving me almost to tears (for all the right reasons!)
758. Coming home to a super happy, bouncy dog
759. Mum having tea on for us as we walked through the door
760. Sleeping in my own bed (as opposed to a fold out couch that sags a bit in the middle)

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

721 - 740

721. Finding a way out of my unproductive 'phunk' at work
722. Fitting in quick walks after work - hurrah for the beginning of Spring
723. Frozen dinners
724. Serendipitous discoveries of Spicks and Specks on a Tuedsay night
725. Picking up Kate from the airport
726. Pizza, red wine, Haighs chocolates and Kate
727. Discovering a magazine that does not assume that I am a complete bimbo
728. Having a free Friday arvo to enjoy the company of friends
729. Our comfy hotel room in McLaren Vale
730. Living just 15 minutes drive from the wineries
731. Finding new and yummy wineries
732. Going back to the old favourites....and being recognised!!!
733. Weight watchers chocolate brownies
734. Seeing the Harveys safe back from Darwin
735. Sitting up ridiculously late chatting with Kate
736. Discovering a new photography technique (Thanks Tricia!)
737. Building excitement for my photography gig this coming weekend
738. Productive pottering
739. Running into a familiar face at the supermarket
740. Our new, funky doorstop!