Spring Flowers & "Petal"

Can you feel it? Spring is just around the corner. I know it is.

This will be our first Spring in this house and we were surprised to find some flowers popping up in our old veggie garden. We thought we got all the flower bulbs out but found a few sprouting here and there. They're beautiful! Though I don't know what kind of flowers they are.

Kind of gives me hope that warmer weather is on the way. I can't wait to take little Audrey to the park down the street and have little picnics together.

(The neighbor dog Petal was unimpressed with me walking around the yard taking photos. Pretty menacing, eh?)



(So I snapped a photo of her as well.)

xoxo
Talia Christine

Torn Between Two Seasons

After reading all these American blogs and hearing about the weather cooling, apple and pumpkin and pecan pie, and hot apple cider... I'm really missing Autumn right about now.


Photo source and recipe

Warm pumpkin pie with freshly whipped cream on top...



the smell of leaves in the fall...



Then it hit me.

Because I moved to New Zealand in the middle of a hot American summer... I missed fall this year! Noooooo!!!

Fall is my favorite.

On one hand, I'm really missing all the yummy fall traditions. I was robbed! On the other hand, I'm really ready for some warmer weather. I'm ready for spring. I'm torn between longing for two different seasons.







I'm excited to wear dresses again and not be bundled up constantly. I'm excited for the change in seasons.

But who says your can't enjoy a pumpkin pie in spring?

xoxo
Talia Christine


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Daffodil Farm

This morning I received a call from Jess to go along with her and the kids to meet Paula at a daffodil farm. Of course I said yes! We took a gorgeous drive out to the farm, and after a few wrong turns we made it!




The drive was worth it. There were sooo many tulips and daffodils. Some were in bloom and others were not far off. The place was gorgeous.







Tulips are actually my favorite flowers. Tulips and hydrangeas are the best.






No one was there at the time, but you could still purchase bulbs, pots of tulips and daffodils, or buy them buy the bunch! There was a little self serve shack with a bucket for the money. How cute is that?? I'll take one please!



I chose a small bundle of white daffodils. They look so fresh and bright!

It was a perfect little outing. I really enjoyed our little adventure! I'll definitely be going back sometime for more fresh flowers. You can't beat it!

xoxo
Talia Christine

Memorial Day Weekend

This weekend was so wonderful--and busy! I spent a lot of time with my honey and we got lots of stuff done in preparation for the big move. In addition to getting some stuff done, we enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend.

Saturday:


I woke up to a cup of tea and a goooorgeous breakfast that Phil prepared for me. Yes. I am spoiled. I am loved. I am in love.


Sunday:


We went to church together. I love going to church together.



Afterward we treated ourselves to a cup of frozen yogurt! Yum.

Monday:



We took Phil to the shooting range. He shot a handgun, shotgun, and rifle. He did so good! I was so proud.



What did you do this Memorial Day Weekend?

xoxo
Talia Christine

Look!

Look at what my man got for me!!!

I have always wanted a set of my own pearls. (The flowers are gorgeous too. I looooove tulips.) This necklace is sooo beautiful. I cried. He is so special and makes me feel so loved. I couldn't ask for anything more.

I love him.

xoxo
Talia Christine