Lazy Monday, Baby Time + OOTD | Adventure Time

I had a short shift last Monday and so had a lot of free time to just enjoy the sunshine and have a lazy day. I started the day off by painting my nails with Essie's Penny Talk- which I'm LOVING- whilst watching Roman Holiday. Since it was Monday I decided I would seize the opportunity to wear my loungy MUNDAY top from Sheinside. I paired it with my favourite Jeans from Forever 21, my DLG slip-ons and my NineWest purse. My shirt and shoes are both featured in my last haul!

I felt the need to put a little appreciation photo of this purse since 1. it's gorgeous and 2. I'm absolutely smitten with it. It's an authentic NineWest purse that I got from Winners. I only had to pay a third of the price I would have if I bought it direct from NineWest! I love that it can literally go with anything- it can be dressed up and dressed down. The crocodile/snake skin print on it isn't something I'd normally go for, but on this bag I really love it and I think it works.

I'm a big fan of walking; I walk almost every day. I typically walk for fitness, doing 5km and usually ending up in a run. It seems as soon as I have my workout clothes and Nike trainers on I immediately have tonnes of energy! Instead of walking for fitness, I decided to take in my surroundings and walk for peace. I loved the way the street signs looked against the sky! I also noticed some paint on the side walk that I know for a fact has been there for ages but is something I've never really taken the time to actually look at.

I walked by this house with the most beautiful gardens! It is the type of house I can only dream of one day living in- farm style with a big wrap around porch. It turns out that it's up for sale right now, naturally, years before I can even THINK about buying a home.

I finished off my lovely evening by visiting my cousin and her son Tate. I love this kid! He's just over a year now, learning to walk and babbling away. It was so nice to see him- I've been cherishing every moment with him because at his age he's learning, growing and changing so much and so quickly! I just know that he's going to be so grown and changed by the time I come home for Christmas Break!

I love having a good lazy day. I think it's so important to take time for yourself and for the people you love to enjoy life and make memories. I know that my life will most likely span at least 70 years, but my first 20 have already flown by so quickly that I really want to appreciate and enjoy every day that I have left.

I hope you enjoyed seeing what I got up to on my loungy Monday. What do you like to do on a lazy day? Please do let me know!

Thanks for reading, xo, Katelyn

Chatty Tuesdays | July 14, 2014

Tate

I've never been a huge fan of babies. Once kids are about 3 or 4 and they can walk, talk and use the toilet on their own I tend to be a bit more open toward them- but I've never been a baby fanatic. Then this little guy was born...

The day he was born I fell in love with him. Plain and simple. July 14, 2014 was such a turning point for me- this was the first baby in the family. Technically he is my second cousin but his mom- Ashleigh- immediately referred to me as Aunty Katie. Holding this precious little bundle of joy in my arms when he was only hours old was so surreal ("and the Grinch's heart grew 3 sizes that day"). 

Now, today, that little 6lb bundle of joy is 24lbs and A YEAR OLD!! Where on earth has the time gone? I never noticed how fast it was going by until this exact day when Tate turned one. Seeing him growing up is a little bitter sweet- I sort of wish he could stay this age forever. He's so young, he's innocent, and he hasn't yet been jaded by the world. However, aging is inevitable (I know this because I'm still dumbfounded that I'm already 20). Seeing this little boy almost every week has turned my world around; a once kid phobic woman now dreaming of her own chance at motherhood (in about 5-10 years haha).

Tate, I wish you all the best in your life. I hope you are always happy, always kind, and always loved. I hope the world delivers you all that you deserve and more. All my love, Aunty Katie.

Thanks for reading, xo Katelyn