Hi friends! I just wanted to jump on real quick to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Can you believe how fast December has flown by? It feels like I blinked and missed most of it. This weekend has been a mad scramble trying to get everything organised, but miraculously, it’s all come together—a Christmas miracle for sure!
I’ve got all my groceries sorted, and they’re being delivered tomorrow, which is such a relief.
For gifts, the Cousin Connect crew decided to do Secret Santa. We kept it simple with a low budget of $25. I also picked up a few extras for my boys, but it’s mostly practical stuff they’ll need for our trip. Exciting things like jackets to keep warm and compression socks for our long flights–hehe.
Amazon saved the season!

Today was such a treat! I met up with my wonderful friend, and we spent the day shopping in the city. Everything looked so festive, and while the shops were busy, they weren’t crazy busy, thankfully. We started at Martin Place to see the big Christmas tree.

We then wandered towards Town Hall and stopped for lunch. After months of being cooped up working madly on my Diploma, it was so nice to finally get out and have a proper catch-up.
I was starving, and this delicious club sandwich was just what I needed. As well as the chips, I always need a nice side of chips!

I hope you’re all feeling ready for Christmas—or at least close to it! Sending you best wishes for a holiday filled with love, laughter, and plenty of good food. And if you’re like me and missing your special people, I’m sending you an extra big hug.
Happy Monday and Merry Christmas!


Hope you have a great Christmas!
Merry Christmas! It sounds like you had a lovely weekend. That tree is gorgeous.
It sounds like you are all set for Christmas! It sounds like you had a lovely day out shopping with your friend. That tree is huge!!
Merry Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful time. x
Merry Merry Christmas Ruth! Your shopping day sounds wonderful 🙂
Merry Christmas Ruth!! I love that festive tree, nice you got all your parcels on time :). Enjoy your Cousin Secret Santa.
Merry Christmas Ruth…..to you and yours 😘😘
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Sending much love xxx