G’day. Yes, I will continue to say G’day as long as I am in New Zealand. It’s totally justifiable. Plus it’s catchy, eh?
Well I thought it might be time for a wee update. I know a lot of blogs have been doing random life facts, updates, etc. and you know what? I like it! It gives me a chance to see (I mean read) about how this person is doing, what’s new, what’s on their mind, and so on. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good recipe and workout but the “friend” part of me likes a coffee talk catch up.
Here’s the deal. Lori and Michelle tagged me in a 7 random facts post (which I loved), so I thought I’d do a spin on it and tie it into a random post and New Zealand Life update. Maybe 7 random facts will be thrown in there, maybe not. Either way, it is random, it is about our current life, and it is factual. Sound good?
Training:
I have to say that God definitely has been hearing our prayers. The hubs’ knee has been well taken care of and his training for Ironman New Zealand is still going strong. The volume of training has increased, the strength and stretching has increased, the sleeping and eating has DEFINITELY increased, but most importantly, the CONFIDENCE has increased. Only 6 weeks to go till race day. WOW!
As for me? My training? Ha-ha, I‘ve been enjoying a few runs but mainly just walks and hikes in the park and hills. I wish I could say I was back to running every day, but no I still need to take it easy. I would love to train for a race, but now is not the time. I am working on getting my butt back, does that count? You see, without teaching my beloved spin classes, my rear has shrunk so am working on operation build-a-butt. Hence the hills, lots of strength and squat work, etc. I’m determined to get it my “back” back.
New Zealand:
Since we’re on a random roll, here are a few views from my afternoon strolls. Wow, I didn’t even to make that rhyme. Guess I am poet and I didn’t even know it. Okay, I’ll stop, really. 
In all seriousness, this is what I love about New Zealand. The LIFE being LIVED here. Can you see it?
- Kids run outside and play, all day! No one rarely stays inside.
- The old folks are playing croquet. Cute!
- The mailmen/mailwomen ride their bikes to each mail stop. I have yet to see a mail delivery truck.
- Bikes are one of main sources of transportation for everyone, even grannies.
- Fast food? Not sure there are many around here. You usually find people sitting at a café for hours during mid-morning tea or having a late dinner with family and friends out on the patio.
- Life is SLOWER, it’s SIMPLER, and to be quite honest it took me a good month to change my own pace and my own perspective. At first I felt as if I had to be productive 24/7 here. Oh how I was wrong, and I for once I was glad to be WRONG!
FOOD:
Oh yes, food. I have been living in the kitchen, but like I mentioned before it is a place of relaxation for me. It’s where I find joy. Making food for others and myself. I can say this now because I do not have a 9-5pm work schedule. I do have time to cook each and every meal and for that I a THANKFUL!
But the other reason I am enjoying the kitchen is because I get to buy good food. Heck just about everything is local here; the meats, dairy, produce, etc. They pretty much all come from within 50 miles and it is so fresh.
Random “random” Note: Did I mention that High Fructose Corn Syrup and Food Dyes are banned in New Zealand? Yes!! When you look at ketchup, cola, candies, etc. you will find cane sugar in the ingredient list. Needless to say my Sprite consumption is much higher here. If I am going to drink sugar, at least it’s real sugar! And for the dyes, well they usually use beetroot coloring or vegetable juice color.
I will admit to missing my WHOLE FOODS and Natural Grocer, but at least I have the Wednesday markets to make up for it. It’s one of my favorite outings! I think it’s because all the local vineyards are there for sampling and selling. Hehe, cheers!
Miscellaneous:
We have 5 TV channels at my mother in law’s house. I have become quite intrigued by This show and am now on a beet root kick because of This Beetroot Recipe.
Random “random” Note: Beets and beet juice are supposedly a key ingredient for endurance athletes. I’ve got a great article to share about that HERE. I will now be making the hubs down this at least 3x a day, ha-ha. Joke. Well, maybe.
And last but not least, the HEALTHY BITES update. I’m quite bummed. I was not able to get a license to sell these at the markets so Healthy Bites is on sabbatical for the time being. I do make a few here and there but nothing to ship/sell. As soon as we get back to Austin, I will resume my orders. It has been a blessing in disguise though. A nice break and I am able to cook a lot more for the hubs. Oh and there might be a little “BOOK of BITES” e-cookBook in the future.
It’s a work in progress, like everything in life. ha!
Well there it is. A massive update post. Did you make it all the way through? I know my mom at least did.
Thanks Lori and Michelle for the tag. I am now too tired tag anyone else, so it’s fair game. And If there are any other random’s you’re just dying to know about, feel free to ask. I’m an open book, eek!
Cheers,
Long-winded LC
p.s.
Don’t forget to UPDATE your Tuesday Trainer workout over at Lindsay’s List. Yep, my last update. Promise!
WOW Beautiful! Thank you for sharing a bit of wonderful New Zealand with all of the rest of us. I felt so thankful and relaxed reading your article and looking at the pictures.
Best wishes on you getting your butt back and for you hubby and his training! Right now, I envy you! 🙂
thanks mary jane. I hope you get to visit it someday yourself. It’s beautiful! <3
I love New Zealand already and I’ve never been there.
Love that they’ve outlawed HFCS and that people spend their time outside. It sounds like a wonderful place to raise a child!
Enjoy my friend! You look great in all your photos.
it is. In fact, my husband would love to raise our kids here. We might just come back. hmmmm.
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Oooh…that would be AWESOME – I hope you move back when the time comes for you to bring little cotters into the world!!!! 😀 I think NZ would be an incredible place to raise a family <3 xyx
Ooh, that is so lovely to read – I adore the lifestyle in New Zealand, the simpler element, and the slowness…I would love to live there, for that. It’s wonderful. And isn’t Hagley Park pretty? <3 Glad you are soaking it up and settling into the rhythym. 🙂 And yay for the hubs knee and training! Have a beautiful day, lovely! xyx
Hagley Park misses your sweet face. Are you guys still planning on moving back to NZ?
Aww..thank you, sweetie! <3 🙂 No plans or dates or anything, we're not really thinking about the future right now, focusing on the present… The Kiwi has mentioned the possibilty of a trip back in Jan 2013 though, which makes me happy! 😀 xyx
Looks amazing! So glad that the transition has been going so well for everyone. Seems like you are settling just fine! 🙂
Life abroad looks absolutely lovely! It reminds me of when I was in college and had multiple opportunities to study abroad and bask in different cultures – all of which seem so much more active and natural than the US. I’m itching to go abroad again! There’s something really special about not going abroad on just a vacation, but really being able to settle into a daily routine.
Life is being LIVED here.
You nailed it woman.
Well said.
I loved this update!!
it just needs some EMZ to make it even better. When are you coming? I’ve got GF meals waiting.
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Oh, Lindsay, life in New Zealand sounds simply wonderful! I’m so happy to hear that the Hubbs’ knee is doing well; I’m sure it can be attributed to all those fantastic nourishing meals you’re whipping up in the kitchen. 😉
Sorry to hear that you weren’t able to get a license to sell Healthy Bites; those Kiwi’s are missing out big time! I love the idea of an E-book—you have a purchaser right here! 🙂
I’d love to join the seniors playing croquet in the park! It’s been years since I’ve played! xoxo
Care to come join me in a game of croquet? hhehe. It is quite peaceful to watch. Makes me happy! and you make me happy, you’d buy the ebook!!! I love you.
Aaah this is so great to hear! God really has such awesome plans for you in NZ!! I am so happy for you guys! And I think I’ll join ya on the butt building 😉
yay, another butt building parnter. And thank you. God is good, He is working on us for sure!
I Love you girl!! I LOVE your operation build a butt!! Hahaha!! I hear ya…I’m tired of being skinny with no curves, but I love having a slim body, does this makes sense? LOL!
I should get back into cardio like running, but I friggin dislike it…I wonder why??? No idea….
Hahahh!!! I love that corn syrup is band, that stuff is nasty!
xxoo
oh i totally get that! Makes sense to me. Slim is good, no curves, not so good. Let’s work on the booty together. Hill hiking!
haha operation build-a-butt… love it =)
Amazing how fast that area loses muscle when it’s neglected!
I LOVE that HFCS and artificial dyes are banned!!
I wish so bad it was that way here!
i know! I don’t get why it is not banned. Sheesh. Maybe soon!
I love learning more about your Lindsay. Your totally “light” up the page with your positivity! I bet that was quite an adjustment for the pace of life but a good one at that. I feel like I too get caught up in the hustle to step and reassess the most important things!
reassing in the new year feels good friend. I agree!
That sounds like my dream place. I love slower, simpler communities. How cute about the old people. I am so happy that James’ training is going so well!! WOW! He is going to rock that IM and I can’t wait to hear all about it in less than six weeks wahoo!
i know, crazy!! Praying it all goes well from here on out. EEK!
I love the update post! And your Build a Butt challenge puts a smile on my face 🙂
butts are important for our husbands, right? hehe. Gotta keep that plump and round.
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G’day….thanks for the update!!! glad things are going well 🙂 it’s so good that there’s no hfcs in things hey. We noticed the different taste in things like coke when we first moved to Aus. And local food in new zealand is amazing. What’s ur favourite find so far?
aww you sound so happy!! LOVE it!!
hills will help you get that booty! it’s amazing how much better my jeans fit during certain times of the year 🙂
6-weeks is so soon! I am cheering for your hubs and sending every speedy vibes I’ve got!! will you be back to the US when the race is over?
I hope you’ve been loving everything about NZ, it sounds wonderful..and makes me want to hop on my beach cruiser and pedal around! 😉
xoxo!
youre speedy vibes are gonna bring us lots of luck!! Thank you! Wish you were here liz, you’d love the training grounds. I am mean for real. Any Ironman’s in your future? i bet so. hehe.
New Zealand sounds like such a wonderful place. No high fructose corn syrup, vineyards, biking, what’s not to love? I look forward to a book in the future!
haha, a book? now there is a great idea! linz, you’d love it. Just needs a froyo joint.
New Zealand is now a place we must visit after seeing your journey there! it just looks so peaceful! and so glad you enjoyed the 7 random facts post 😉 we love seeing and learning more about our blog friends too! and do not worry about your company – you will be back up and running in no time. our bakery might be going through some changes, still unsure at the moment. we are still working hard but leaving what the future will hold for us in the hands of the Man upstairs 🙂
HUGS
yes, God is in control! I know your bakery has big plans. Looking forward to hearing about the changes. Keep me posted. Praying for good things!
See? NZ has it right — life is meant to be LIVED. And to be lived SIMPLY. Man, it sounds so perfect and so amazing. I am SO happy you two are learning to live and love as simply and as fully as you can right now. I also LOVE to hear that the hubs training is going so well (as is your butt training, hehe, I love that too!)!
oh me too friend. It’s a good feeling, but I do miss you! like LOTS!
Build that booty woman! Who needs spin class when you have the great outdoors and all those hills? Love the pictures, your updates, and that you are enjoying life. Enjoy this chapter while you can, cause it’s going to fly by! Cheers! xoxo
yes m’am! and lots of squat hops, right? How’s your business? I need an update from YOU!
Wow, I had no idea HFCS was banned in NZ, AWESOME! I love posts that update me on your life and the hubs too. So happy God answered your prayers <3
i know! awesome indeed!! Let’s bring that trend to US, yes?
Thank you for this super-well timed post!
Hub and I sat down and made some plans for the future. A few years in South Africa are on the near plans so he can do his PhD. Nothing like researching programs and learning another language to keep the heart happy and light! 🙂
Cape Town looks promising! 🙂
South Africa? WOW! Can we come visit? Cape town is GORGEOUS! So exciting friend.
I love randomness!
1) gorgeous. NZ is beautiful. Scenery and the lifestyle…both I’m jealous of!
2) Beet root? Recipes of some things to do with beet root? where does one find beet root juice?
3) Operation Build a Butt made me smile. I needed a good laugh today.
4) BOOK OF BITES!!!!! 😀
oh good, glad i could make you laugh. Thats my job, right?
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I am so glad you are slowing down and living the Kiwi lifestyle! I was craving some protein bites a few days ago…haha!
oh now ia m craving them. I found a really good whey protein here. Its so creamy! you’d like it!
You do make New Zealand sound amazing. I love the ban on no high fructose corn syrup. That’s a fact that needs to stop being so random. So happy to hear training is going well for the hubs Ironman. Happy training and best of luck getting your back back. I did have quite the chuckle as I read that.
i wish would badn HFCS too! Maybe it will happen. I’ll vote on it. Thanks for the kind words friend. How’s your training?
Wow, you make New Zealand sound so magical, haha!
oh it is friend. You’d love it.
omg friend!!! you are in such a gorgeous area! i would LOVE to come explore those trails with you 🙂 beautiful!
i would love it too! blogger retreat? hehe.
p.s.
hows your knee??
Oh how I envy your leisure time! Enjoy it for all its worth! So glad to see you embrace your new life! Love this. 🙂
i will. It is worth every bit, you are so right and you are so wise for reminding me. Miss you!
Miss you, lady! I LOVE hearing about life in New Zealand…I honestly had no idea about the culture or anything there (call me uneducated…)
I also now want that beet dip. Of course, I’d have to try it with tofu and make it dairy-free. It’s almost like a really thick borscht, no?
oh i miss you!! so good to hear from you. Yes, try the beet dip with coconut yogurt or tofu maybe?? Could work!
Love these updates and love hearing about life abroad! I think I’d never want to come back to the states – especially the glorious weather! It sounds like your mental health is getting a much needed boost too, and I love seeing that in your posts! I think it’s easier to be happy in a green world!
i know, its going to be hard to come back to the busy lifestyle but i do miss my the little things of course. Mental health is definitely being worked on, and for the better, phew!!
Totally made it all the way through. Maybe I need to move…even if it’s not to another country. I could really use less hustle and bustle and more healthy stuff and healthy TIME! So happy for you, and good luck gettin’ your back, back! Haha!
you know my thoughts…..come hither. hehe.
love this post Lindsay! love hearing how it is all going for you. what a wonderful girt you have been given being able to live elsewhere and learn that live can be taken at a slow pace.
it is a wonderful gift. thank you for reminding me of that. Never take gifts for granted, right? Dad okay? been thinking about you.
love, love, love this post! New Zealand came at the perfect time for you I think. It is stunningly gorgeous there and I love that it is so simple and laid back. I would really truly love to visit someday. Keep soaking in the sunshine for me k? 😉
come soon friend. Warmth awaits! hehe.
I love everything about this post. The hubs’ progress, your joy in slowing down and taking it all in, the different mentality there, the fact that HFCS is banned! I may need to move to NZ after all. You think they need massage therapists there? 😉
yes!! you and alex come travel with us next year. Massage therapist for the triathlete training camp. WOOHOO!
Oh my goodness, how much would I LOVE THAT?! 😀
Aw, loved the update!! Sounds like things are going fantastic for you and the hubs :D. I wish that American life was a bit slower and more simple…I honestly think that many of us would benefit from that!
I agree Linz, we could all add years to lives if we just slowed down. Easier said than done, yes?
I love those pictures. I LOVE the idea of a slower, mellower life. I love all of this. Except that Healthy Bites update. Booo to license regulations.
yes boo on the license but at least i have more free time. Mellow time for sure!! The girls would love it here.
Love, love, love that you’re able to slow down!!!! This post was adorable and it makes me yearn to visit NZ. I can’t wait for James’ race – I’m rooting for him big time! Do you know if there’s tracking?
Glad you’re having fun lady 🙂
Yes, there should be tracking. You are the best! I cannot thank you enough for your cheer. I will let you know his bib # when we get it.
I think I gave up that idea of “productivity” a while ago – I’m perfectly happy to sit and read a book or go for a walk just about every day.
Oh and the beet juice – it’s one of my faves – I do beets, spinach, apple and ginger – it makes a really yummy juice
so when we get back to Austin, i’ll have James stop at Cafe Mo for some beet juice concoction. Does that work?
p.s.
There is a cafe/florist shop here that reminds me of you! i could sit in there all day. Gosh i wish you were here!
that sounds awesome – wish i was there too – and YES we can totally have a little juice cafe – i love it so much you don’t have to ask me twice!
Wow, that beetroot dip looks amazing! I have seen beet shots before for antioxidants and the like…perhaps I should try one.
If you’re missing some butt padding, perahps you could take some of mine!
Glad things are going well for the hubs too 🙂 New Zealand sounds even more amazing than I’d imagined it…having a place with few cars and the ability to cycle everywhere sounds like my idea of heaven.
xxx
oh interesting, beet shots? Try them and report back for sure! I’ll take your padding, you have a great rump friend. Strong and steel!
so good to hear from you Jess, you know it makes me smile.
Love love LOVE this. I am so incredibly jealous of your time away. I am stoked you are having a great time with the hubby and slowing down and smelling the roses. The photos are gorgeous and that beet concoction looks amazing! I LOVE THAT THERE are no artificial ingredients in NZ..awesome! Please allow a space in your suitcase for my behind next time you go to this lovely land and I promise to share my behind with you..I have more than enough to share ;).
there is space and an extra bed!! Come and bring some kombucha, k? xoxo
Awesome update – love the random facts! New Zealand sounds just like I imagine it, I really want to visit one day. I love that everyone is out and active, that it’s just normal! This is definitely on my list of places to travel in the future. 🙂
PS – finally sent you an email – sorry I’m so slow!!
it’s so refreshing to see! such a natural state of activity too. Very cool! I want to bottle this up and take it home with me, that slow feeling.
p.s.
Got your email. No rush friend. You need some downtime and R&R!
So to recap, I need to move to New Zealand and be your assistant as a) I need an ass b) I love everything about the way of life, the food and the land and c) well, you’re there, so that’s a bonus!
Come on down. You know I’d love it! We can stroll the park and take in the day as it flows. Well after we work on our asses, yes?
LOL!
Okay, I think I need to visit NZ…that pace of life seems so refreshing and frankly, what I think we all need to experience at least once in our lives. you have such an opportunity out there, Lindsay, and I love that you are really embracing it so much! As for build a butt…you can have mine 😉 LOL! Actually, I quite like mine now, I call it the ‘barre n9ne butt’ it’s quite lovely LOL! (half kidding). As for Healthy Bites, that is a shame, but like you said, a little break might do ya good. You look gorgeous in your pics! (and yay for hubs!!)
how about i come to boston after this and stay with you for a barre 9 rump bootcamp? LOL!
No HFCS!! That’s amazing! And I can’t wait to hear all the progress you’ll make with the Build a Butt operation!! Rooting for a larger, ample rump! 😉
yes, more rump for the hubs to grab. Right? hehe.
I loved seeing a little glimpse into the lifestyle over there, it reminds me of my travels in europe a lot… biking was HUGE. I like to think I live a little more like a European (and New Zealander I’m now learning) in some senses… love my bike as transportation and have learned to love slowing down… most of the time. Anyways, life sounds like it’s going well for you two, so happy for you!
its very much like Europe. Oh the best of both worlds really cause i can speak English, hehe. You’d love it. and all the grass fed BEEF!
oh my goodness, a book o’ bites? you KNOW you can sign me up! j will be thrilled to have all those bites coming out of the kitchen (and flying into his mouth!)
i’m so happy for you and the life you’re truly living! 🙂 what a great turn of events for you and the hubs!
really?! This gives me hope! so glad J would like it then. I will work on my HB book just for you then. 🙂
i need to move to NZ ASAP!!!
thehungeredone makes a good point. whenever i juice a beet, it comes out my rear the next day! hahaha!
yes, i keep saying that. It’s a healing place ya know? Bring the brother too. How is he by the way?
And i was cracking up about the beets cause james thought he was peeing blood one time. LOL!
No delivery trucks?? Bikes for all, markets, no HFCS or dyes, and people sitting for hours during morning tea?!
We’re on our way…life sounds just as it should be over there. 🙂 Slow, enjoyable, active & sunny. Perfection.
Okay, but you better be telling the truth. I will wait at the airport, k?
yay!!! an ebook would be so fun! i def know what you mean about people just living life down there. i noticed that too when i was in australia! loved it!
COme back! and then i will come visit you and hop the ditch. SOund good?!
Oh girl, it just sounds incredible there. I love the idea of simpler living. I think we could all use a little simplicity in our lives so that we really stop and pay attention to what’s around us.
I agree. Wish we could capture each day like that. I think we would add on years to our lives, yes?
OK, I think I need to move to New Zealand. CD and I are always dumbfounded when we walk around our neighborhood and never see anyone outside, despite the many families that live here. It’s quite sad as we both grew up playing outside constantly, and I wish the same for our kiddos.
Sounds like you’re really enjoying your time there Lindsay. Glad you’re soaking it all in. 🙂
oh soaking it in I am! James would love to raise kids here, and now i know why. It reminds me of my childhood, playing outside all the time, carefree, etc.
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The local beef is amazing and cheap! CD would LOVE it.
I just want to go there so bad! It looks amazing and so peaceful too! Loving the updates and how awesome those ingredients are banned there!
Good to hear his training is still going great! You are the best sherpa ; )
Happy Wednesday to you! ( I know its a day ahead there, finally got it right )
<3 xoxo
hehe, you are too cute! yes it is wednesday. I totally forgot! Love you for remembering!
LOVE the updates!! I am so intrigued about the lifestyle in NZ – it sounds just amazing – I love that being fit and healthy is such a high priority for everyone.
Glad to hear that your hubby is looking strong (and feeling confident) in his training =)
yes, what a gret perspective it is. And it comes so natural which is why i am intrigued! hope i can capture this feeling and bring it back.
Thanks for your encouragement Michele.
xoxo
I love that the old people ride bikes and play croquet– that’s my kinda aging! 🙂 And yipee about the hub’s knee, so glad there’s no pain. I can’t believe the race is 6 weeks away now! I know he’ll beast it with a cheerleader like you! 🙂
Sending hugs and love down under!
i know, i wanted to go play with him too. Let’s both embrace that aging! Thanks for your hugs, i love them Alex! xoxo hugs right back.
Love!
Maybe I need an out of country sabbatical : )
katie, you know i second this motion!
that reminds me of so many nonamerican places Ive lived.
I wont say better 🙂 just different.
exactly, not better, just different. I still love my beloved Austin and Texas. 🙂
Glad to hear James is kicking butt in training, and NZ is still treating you pretty good 🙂
Also, those Healthy Bites look amazing!
Oh, by the way, what is/was James’ favourite Collisions flavour? 😀
i need to ask him. I think it was the toffee flavor. Does that exist? haha.
haha, yes it does! There are two toffee flavours, actually 🙂 Toffee Pops with Krispies, and Toffee Pops with Mallowpuffs 🙂
oh i think it was the Krispie ones. He likes them both though. You need his email so you guys can talk candy. haha!
When I lived in Texas I said “y’all” all the time. 😉 So G’Day is just as worthy if you are there. I love the scenery and am very jealous! It took me a good time to acclimate to a slower way of life when I lived in Texas, but found out later how much I loved it and totally miss it. But it can be a culture shock if you are from the big city.
Glad to hear the husband is training strong. And its so cool to hear kids play outside. So rare these days…
Maybe you should move back! We will be back to Austin come march. We can embrace the ya’ll syndrome together. hehe.
Oh I love Hagley Park…. and SBS Food Safari!! One of my favourite shows… the cook book from the series is amazing.
Ah, sweet Wednesday markets.
Gday is stolen from Australia… but then the Aussie’s try and claim Pavlova as their own so who knows?
Awesome news about the hubs fitness and health, NZ is doing wonders for the both of you it seems 🙂 x
haha, i know. I totally stole the aussie saying but it’s still down under, right? and i always think of you when going to the markets, park, etc. Miss you!
Oh man, I have got to get my butt to New Zealand, photos look so beautiful! 😉
yes you do! come on down Jamie! free room and board.
lol…. beets… just dont be afraid when they come around the other end and things are bright red if you know what im saying.
i loved your massive update post and read all the way through 😀
oh man… seriously that is exciting that NZ banned HFCS and food dyes. so much junk in our food here that is simply not FOOD.
I know, i love this no HFCS thing. So freeing to know that it is not in the food we are eating. I mean a little doesn’t hurt but really, in everything? No thanks! Glad you got through the whole update. you are brave! haha.
Glad you are enjoying life down there on the South Island! 🙂
Super excited about you “BOOK of BITES” e-cookBook idea. I’d love to try some of your Healthy Bites!
it’s almost done Mary! i need you to egg me on to finish it, k? I’ll send you some bites as well.
I’ve been reading for a while but have never commented, don’t know why! I LOVE reading your posts so much. My hubby and I are spending our next semester of law school in New Zealand (if all goes according to plan) and it’s been so great to see the country through your eyes. 🙂
well Lauren i am so excited to hear from you!! I wish you would coming down here when we are here. But we acutally might be back again same time next year. I know this will be a great home for you and your hubby. Live it up and please KEEP IN TOUCH!!
I miss you!! I love your updates, I love that you are in the kitchen and loving it, I love the views on your walks, I love that you are slowing your pace, I LOVE YOU!
gosh i miss you and love you!! how are you? how’s dad. I know you must be tired, but email me whenever. Let me know what i can do for you as well!