Births, Deaths & Marriages

These last two weeks have been hectic. Major. Epic!

There really are no words to describe them.

My first shellac

On the 17th November we celebrated my cousin S's wedding at Clovelly. One of the best weddings I've ever been too, it was so beautiful, so laid-back, so S & G.

The following weekend we celebrated Punky's 1st birthday. It was stinking hot but another fabulous day. My amazing friends and family showed up for a party in the park and made it something really special for Punky, Dave and I.

Which brings me to the weekend just gone.

On Saturday the 1st December, my baby-sister got married!

It was also my Dad's birthday.

My sister's wedding, despite the 40 degree heat and lack of air-conditioning in the venue (which was advertised as air-conditioned!) was absolutely superb.

Friday night wasalso the FYBF Xmas party on Instagram, and
while I couldn't spend a lot of time participating I did make
this contribution in Kate's veil!

We kicked off the festivities on the Friday, starting with us girls getting our nails done and having lunch.

We then headed back to Mum's for a big family BBQ with our immediate family and Sam's family. Another stinking hot day, A, E & I made sure we spent a good deal of the time waiting for dinner to be ready in the pool. Punky had a swim with us too and I tell ya, that kid is freaking water baby! Swimming lessons here we come! I am so glad Mum did the opposite of what most parents do and put IN a pool once we were all grown up, rather than taking OUT a pool!

Saturday morning was a little hectic, Mum and I were running around picking up the cake and getting it out to the venue, as well as getting cash (to pay hairdressers and make-up artists) and nibblies for the bridal party.

Bridesmaid, sister and my personal hairdresser E,
making me look beyootiful!

Katie was a little quiet to say the least. I think the reality of not only getting married but also leaving Sydney was starting to really sink in.

Once the wedding got underway though she perked right up and was the most stunning bride. I was so proud of both of them, standing in front of that alter.

The reception was a seriously drunken affair, with the heat and lack of air-con most people got absolutely hammered. Not surprising really!

Dave took advantage of the fact it was our first child-free night and got completely and utterly wasted! None of my extended family have ever seen him like that and he was a hit. Dave is a pretty hilarious drunk so everyone loved it!

The food was amazing, the speeches fabulous, the atmosphere festive. We didn't forget that it was Dad's birthday though, and when everyone was in the pub drinking and hanging out before the reception started they all sang Happy Birthday to him, which despite his protestations, I'm sure he was chuffed about it.


Because I was singing at the ceremony and MC'ing the reception I didn't get to take anywhere near as many photos as I would normally take at a wedding so I don't have much to show but I've popped a few from my iPhone in for you.

The only downer on the day was the fact that my Aunty J couldn't stay after the ceremony. She is extremely sick, suffering from pancreatic cancer (that fucker!) and the heat was too much for her. The fact she made it to the ceremony though is amazing considering the prognosis from the doctor and I know we were all so happy to see her. We're all just hoping she can hang on till Christmas.

The night ended with Dave lying drunk on our hotel room floor asking me when I was going to seduce him! Let's just say that didn't happen and I ended up sleeping in the 2nd double bed in our room. I figured it was my first Punky-free night since she was born and dammit if I wasn't going to get some decent sleep without a drunk tossing and turning beside me!

Today is said-drunk's birthday and he has the week off work. He is currently having a seep-in while I type this and Punky plays in the loungeroom. It was the least I could do seeing as I don't actually have a present for him!

So, my sweet, sweet drinking man, I love you with all my heart and wish you the happiest of happy birthdays!

I'll let you sleep-in but don't think you're getting out of changing nappies!

Sister A and I

No photobombers this time! Yay!

The gorgeous bride and I

Sister A, gorgeous bride and moi

Sisters! A, E, K & K!

This was at the 'official' end of the night!

My birthday drunkard and our brother-in-law J

Linking up this post as always on a Tuesday with the fabulouso Jess for

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