Tuesday 29 December 2015

Orphan Black


I was recommended this TV series by two of my Netflix friends- they said I'd love it... And I did. The concept is great. It's something a little bit different to the dramas I've been watching, there were a few plot holes and really corny moments but at the end of season 2 I can safely say both Adam & I watched it and both enjoyed it!

The story follows Sarah a cool punk chick with a drug dealing boyfriend. She isn't enjoying her life and is sitting at a train station contemplating her options when all of a sudden appears a girl that looks exactly like her and the lookalike steps straight in front of the on coming train. In a split second decision Sarah picks up the dead girls bag and decides to take on her identity. She becomes Beth Childs a cop who has discovered she is a clone & has been in contact with 9 others that are also clones. As the series unfolds it's reveled that the illegal experiment is being conducted by a group of scientists.

The most fascinating part of the series for me is that the same actress plays all the "clone" parts she does such a good job and I find myself fascinated that she's the same person.

Look it's not the most amazing series or anything but it's worth a watch. I give it a 7 out of 10. I'm at the end of series 2! 

M x 

2016 Ready...

Coming at ya through the new lens! So excited about my early Birthday present. Thank you Husband!! 


Monday 28 December 2015

Christmas Cheer

Christmas really was already my favorite time of year but with kids it's all the more magical.

It was really the first year Joselyn understood what was going on and it was just beautiful to watch her enjoy every moment from the lead up, right to Christmas Day.

We had Elfie and his socks counting us down to the big event, a visit to Santa firstly just us and then with our friends, a drive to look at the Christmas lights, Christmas shopping and present wrapping, letter writing and then the main event.

It was just so much fun! 

M x 








Star Wars - The Force Awakens



My husband is a big Star Wars fan and I've watched all the movies but will admit I get a bit confused with who's who and while the story interests me, I don't find it to be the most exciting thing I've watched and totally wasn't interested in the clone wars cartoons. The biggest appeal to me is that I am amazed at how this series has captured billions of followers, and not only that but a cult following that I'm pretty sure is impossible to rival... George Lucas you clever, clever man. 

Now I'm making the assumption here that the whole reason they are making the final 3 movies even though George said he never would is because he sold everything to Disney? But I've also read that they've already made more on this movie than the purchase?? That's crazy & George you're clever but still not as clever as my favorites Disney!

The movie was fine we went gold class so that made it finer. I found I was interested enough to watch through my sleep deprived eyes, up until the last half hour.

I did find the scenes and story line really similar to IV,  especially with the cantina scene and Death Star flight scene.

All in all I enjoyed it and give it a 6/10

M x  

2015 a year in review...

As we approach the night that marks the end of another year I'm one that quickly moves to reflection, I have questions running around in my brain. Another year, what have I accomplished? what have I changed? where to next?

So what did I do?

By leaps and bounds 2015's biggest event was the arrival of our baby Henry. He really has made our little family complete. I was so nervous he was going to come and disrupt the dynamic we had established but here he is 6 months in and is fitting in perfectly. Watching him build a relationship with his 3 year old sister makes my heart melt - I just love watching them from afar interact & laugh with each other.




Henry's arrival brought with it an abundance of visitors which is always lovely, but we also had visits prior to his arrival from my aunt & uncles including a visit from the hobbits on tour (Darren & Brett) and then Darren & Amanda visited for Joselyn's Birthday.



Our little girl Joselyn was 3 this year but It wasn't until the week she became a big sister that I realised how grownup she was becoming. It was almost overnight that she transformed from a toddler into a little girl or should I say Princess...




The year was filled with birthday parties so it was only fitting that we had our own princess party fit with a castle cake! 





The bond between her and her dad has grown so much this year they have a gorgeous relationship always having a laugh. It's something that I love watching and am extremely grateful that they have.





2015 was a year of shows these included season tickets to the ballet, La Sylphide, Sleeping Beauty & the Nutcracker (unfortunately I missed Peter Pan due to Henry's on time arrival). Wicked with the Billabong girls for Kylie's 40th, Cirque du Soleil - Totem with Adam and Dirty Dancing & Strictly Ballroom with Kate. I also took Joselyn to TWO wiggles concerts! 







We've spent a fair bit of time enjoying the simplicity of life this year and making the most of what we have, which was my goal at the start of the year.We've had a few trips to mum's at Scotts Head for Easter, again in October for our Wedding Anniversary and then again when they came home in November.







We've also made the most of our theme park passes this year.





And really made the most of time spent at home.



Although I didn't stick to the goal of making a new meal each week, I did stay on top of the clothes washing from last year and the bed making from the year before. Plus I think you'll agree I've made major steps towards enjoying moments, slowing down & simplifying goals of this year too. So what's next? 

My goals for 2016 are most importantly to continue to "simplify" take on less and enjoy the moments. 

I'd like to add to my regular Pilates exercise regime, maybe go back to two a week and maybe add walking or a bike ride once a week & attempt yoga (apparently it'll be good for my busy mind). 

I'd love to complete the photo projects of a yearly photo memory book from 2011 to now combined with the "watch me grow" film clip series.

And finally I'd like to make time to regularly contribute to this blog. I plan on participating in the 52 project taking a photo a week of each of my children.

This will be my first year without "weight" related resolutions but after reading a post by the moderation movement, I think I should move towards body acceptance and not looking to always "better" my body, nothing wrong with being me! I want to enjoy what I have & be proud of it rather than constantly trying to change it by restriction of things I love. With that in mind I'd like to have a health goal of trying to have more "green smoothies" and less take away meals - that's all! 

Now they are in writing I've got no excuses!!

M x 

Elf on a Shelf

The story goes like this... 

Santa is too busy to keep an eye on everyone in the lead up to Christmas so he sends an elf to each family in December to keep on eye on things for him.  The elf is magic and can not be touched or he'll lose his magic!! He uses the magic each night to transport himself back to the North Pole and report in to Santa on the families behavior! Every morning he returns to a different spot. When the elf arrives you have to give him a name.

Our elf arrived for the first time last year it was named by Joselyn as "Elfie" no matter how many times I tried to change it to "Jingle Bells" but we were really into him last year anyway... This year was an entirely different story and I've got to say I was sad to say goodbye! 

It really contributed to making our Christmas even more magical!

M x