Woke up to a red day.
Christine Knight
Christine is the editor of Adventure, Baby! She loves cake, her tolerant husband and her busy preschooler.
Lane Cove Gourmet Pizza
Our fave pizza place, LCC, recently closed down. We are now searching for a new pizza place. LCG was our test subject tonight – and they were pretty good! I will definitely be back.
Olah’s Last Day
My dear buddy Olah moved to the NYC office.
Photography Flash Course
I finished my latest photography course this week – Flash Photography. It was only a three-week course, so I don’t have much to show for it except these pics of me.
I’m not sure how I ended up as the subject of these photos, which were taken during our last class, and I’m a bit alarmed at how funny I look. I love the technique behind it however, and am planning on re-shooting these at a later date – with a different model!
Afternoon Tea at Zumbos
Alec and I stopped by Zumbo’s for afternoon tea after house hunting. Always a pleasure!
Australia vs New Zealand Netball
Alec, Mum and I went to see Australia vs New Zealand on Mum’s birthday and Father’s Day. The first live professional netball game I’ve seen – loved it and I’m planning to see more games next season.
Julia’s 30th Birthday
Celebrating Julia’s 30th birthday. I can’t believe we’re all this old now! Check out Rosalie – not long to go now till the little one appears.
30th Birthday With Family
Last of the birthday celebrations!
Tim and Michele were in town, so I had my whole family for my birthday, for the first time since I was a kid.
We went to lunch at one of my favourite places, Chinta Ria, for some delicious noodles and (for me!) vege dishes.
With my mum and the giant Buddha.
My brother, Tim, and his wife, Michele.
Whole family together in Sydney! My dad and brother make us look like midgets. To put the heights in perspective, I’m about 5’8″.
30th Birthday with Zumbo!
Alec sweetly organised a small gathering of friends at my favourite cafe, the Adriano Zumbo Chocolat Cafe in Balmain, to celebrate my 30th in Sydney.
The cafe closed early to accommodate us, and we had the entire (tiny!) place to ourselves for the early evening.
A selection of Zumbo’s cakes and macaroons. Soon to be demolished.
With my excellent party planner.
Beck! We’ve been friends since we were toddlers.
With Mel and Keeva. Mel and I went to uni together, 10 years ago now!
Katia and Emily – Googler and ex-Googler.
The rest of my work gal pals, Fadhila, Leanne, Jenn and Vic.
My old school friends, Karyn, Julia, Ro and Rodney. Loving Ro’s ever-growing baby bump.
After the sugar high, Alec and I checked into the Observatory Hotel for the evening, and took a visit to the Sydney Observatory for their night tour. The highlight was looking through the telescope and seeing Jupiter.
We then went back to the room for a relaxing, luxurious night. Thank you Alec for making this the most special birthday ever. Love you 🙂
Turning 30 in Singapore
Turning 30 – the moment I had been dreading! It was actually lucky it occurred as it did, in Singapore and following one of my best friend’s weddings, as it put the day in perspective, as something to be enjoyed, but something small in the larger scheme of things.
My 30th began right after the wedding – midnight, which was when we arrived at a club to dance with friends after the reception.
With the love of my life and best friend.
With two of my closest girl friends, Beverly and Lisa – no better way to see in my 30th year!
On the dance floor together for the first time!
After a late night dancing, we had a great sleep in the next morning, and a late breakfast. Perfect way to spend the last day of our trip.
A birthday isn’t a birthday without gifts! Thanks Alec for this gorgeous bracelet.
Beverly, as well as organising her wedding, also managed to organise a day out for my birthday! Thanks so much Bev, I really appreciate it, and had the best birthday ever thanks to you, Lise, Chris and Alec.
About to board the Singapore Flyer and watch the Singapore Day celebrations from the air.
Hello Singapore, thanks for celebrating with me!
After the Flyer we enjoyed an amazing foot reflexology session followed by massage (total bliss), while Lise and Chris tried the fish spa …
Next we head off on an epic adventure through the Singapore Day celebrations to find a restaurant I have been wanting to try – a vegetarian Mediterranean restaurant called Original Sin. We arrived quite late but thankfully they were still open. The food, as in the reviews I’ve read, was delicious, the wine lovely, and we had a really delightful evening.
Dinner party comes to an end!
My first birthday cake!
Back at the hotel, the girls had organised another birthday cake for me! A delish chocolate concoction. Best way to end a birthday – eating cake at midnight. Thank you Bev and Lise!
Happy birthday to me!
