Maternity Session

Hello hello! I haven't posted in awhile and I wasn't sure if I would post again. But I had some really lovely maternity/pregnancy photos taken by one of my best friends Laura and I really wanted to share them. These were taken at 38 weeks and I have approximately only a week to go until my little is here :)

We went to a local park that had some great woodland style trees and I borrowed the dress. Laura also had the flower crowns made and our other friend Erin also came to help out. I wasn't going to have any photos done but I'm so glad I did to mark this special time in my life.

So there might be a baby post next time! Have a wonderful weekend. 

A new Adventure

Hello hellooo! I know it's been months since I last had a post. I wasn't sure if I would even come back to blogging. Right now I should be in Europe with some of my favourite girls (another thing I hadn't blogged about) but instead I have a different adventure awaiting :) Baby S will be making an appearance in February. If you follow me on Instagram (@graciebellabutterfly if you want to follow) or Facebook you may have already seen this news.

I'm excited, anxious and it's a whole new adventure. It wasn't exactly planned (hence my Europe trip) but it's something we have discussed and I guess it was the right time :) Jason and I have taken this week off work to do some major house cleaning and prepping the soon to be nursery.

I hope to blog more about the whole experience and would love to hear your thoughts.

A third birthday party

Last weekend I had my 'adopted niece's' 3rd birthday. I only have nephews so it was fun to attend a girly party. 

1. My gifts all wrapped up. She loves My Little Pony. I must admit it was difficult to let go of that plush

2. The delicious cake made by my sister in law Gem

3. Girly party bags

4. Star shaped fairy bread

5. Little drinks decorated with washi tape. These were plastic which were perfect for a kids party

6. Mini hot dogs (so yummy)

7. Butterfly cupcakes

8. Smiling for the camera

9. Blowing out the candles. Check out her hot pink nails!

10. Caught unawares opening her gifts. This is my fave photo of her

11. Nephew Elijah eating ice cream 

12. My nephew Micah 

13. Me with my new daisy dress that I love from Princess Polly. This dress was sold out so I was so happy to see it come back into stock. 

14. Layla getting her craft on and my nephews Caeleb and Isaiah playing games as usual. 

My girly side was satisfied and it was a nice change to be surrounded by all things pretty, pink and sparkly. I hope you had a great weekend. Only two more weeks until my USA girls trip!! 

Melbourne Trip Day 5 and 6

Hello lovely people. I hope you had a good week. I'm finally onto my last lot of photos from Melbourne. I know I haven't been blogging very much lately but I hope I will be able to get back into it. 

Day 5. We went to Chapel Street. 

Day 6

Day 5

1. Chapel street

2. The most gorgeous shop fronts 

3. More pretty buildings

4. Posing in doorways 

5. Jason in the streets

6. Fleur Depot De Pain. A French patisserie in our hotel we ate at most mornings

7. The Blackman Hotel 

Day 6

We went to Luna Park and it's also the day we went back home. We didn't go on any rides but we had coffee, dagwood dogs and fairy floss :) 

8. Luna Park out front 

9. Luna Park 

11. I would love to have a photo with a moon seat

12. Carousel 

13. Baby's breath at Big Mouth restaurant in St Kilda. Another awesome recommendation from a work friend. 

14. Great light decorations in Big Mouth

15. St Kilda 

It was such an amazing trip and I can't wait until we go back. Have a beautiful weekend!

Melbourne Day 4

Hello lovely people. I hope you are all well. We have been having amazing weather lately. It's weird to see these Melbourne photos because I remember how cold it was. This is Day 4. We went to Brighton Beach to see the bath houses. It was a great day.

 

1. Inside Flinders Street station. This was a huge train safety ad that was so awesome.

2. Jase hanging on the train

3. Brighton Beach lookout. It was freezing!

4. Walking towards the bath houses

5. Pacman!

6. My favourite pastel coloured house

7. I love these shades

8. Boxing kangaroo 

9. Instax love with a bit of lavender and green for Jasmine

10. We had lunch at the White Rabbit. I will love anything Alice in Wonderland

11. After we got back into the city we checked out the Crown Casino

12. There was a fashion night out that night and this sign was in front of Princess Highway

13. Laneways at night

14. We had dinner at Cookie. I loved this place. Food was amazing and great atmosphere. It was a recommendation from a work friend. 

It was a big day but it was fantastic. I only have one more post which will be Day 5 and 6. Have a wonderful weekend.