The Buckingham Blog

On Wednesday, we came home from school/nursery and it was nice and warm so me and Kory wanted to play in the garden when Mummy made lunch.  We had so much fun that we kept playing and playing and we even asked if we could eat our lunch out there.  Mummy said it wasn't warm enough but we were too pleased to be outside that we didn't want to go in!

After our lunch we walked down to the bus stop to meet Auntie Laura, Uncle Jamie & Baby Owen (We decided he's Uncle Jamie as that's what Auntie's have, but it is a bit confusing as we already have an Uncle Jamie [Mummy's bother] )  We came home and played for a wee while before dinner and bedtime.  I was a bit nervous of Owen, but he realy likes Kory.  Kory makes faces at him and he laughs. 

On Thursday I stayed with Auntie Laura while the others took Kory to nursery.  When they came back we went to a garden centre as Auntie Laura wanted more of the chocolate we got her for her birthday!  Owen fell asleep in the car and stayed sleeping all the way to nursery in my buggy. 

As the 3 grandchildren won't be together too often, Mummy and Laura got her a photo frame for mothers day.  So in the afternoon we needed to take the photos to put in it.   Here are the 4 that were chosen in the end. 

As soon as they said they wanted to take our pictures, we thought it was like when Grandpa was here and got down on our fronts! 

On Friday morning we went to Asda to get the pictures printed off then after we got Kory we went into town to meet Daddy for lunch and do some shopping.  We got the bus into town as we don't all fit in the car, and it was so exciting!

Kory trying on a bow in town!  Doesn't he look cute?

Yesterday morning they all had to get the train home again.  We really enjoyed having Baby Owen to stay, and it's very quiet here now!  In the afternoon we went into town (again) to get Kory fitted for his kilt for Jenni & Dave's wedding, then Kory's passport photo taken. 

Today was Mothers Day - we got up early to give Mummy her card and present.  In the afternoon, Mummy had to go bra shopping, then we went to get me some new shoes.  Because I have funny sized feet, I ended up getting the same shoes as I had last year, but I think they are beautiful!

Love
Krystal
xxxxxxx

Today is Daddy's birthday.  So yesterday we made him a cake.  It was a fruity cake with raisins and cranberries that we baked in the oven and then decorated with chocolate butter icing, then put on mashmallows and chocolate raisins which Daddy likes. 

Today he got his presents in the morning, then went to work.  After Kory's boxing he came to meet us and we went for some dinner.  I danced my way through dinner which was fajitas and yummy.

When we got home we lit some candles on the cake and Daddy blew  them out.  We had some before bed and it was really nice. 

Love
Krystal
xxxx

Last weekend we were going to go to the cinema, but decided the film that was on was a bit old for Krystal.  Instead James decided to play Daddy Cinema's.

They made tickets, set up a till to buy them, popcorn was made and they had cones to fill up.  They were shown to their seats in a dark living room by torchlight and watched one of their new DVD's (GForce)

I think it's fair to say I initially thought James had gone nuts, but the kids loved it!!

Julie.xx

P.S. We also had a visit from some crocodiles, Kory had to push Krystal around in her boat to save their soft toys before they got eaten.  Right then!

When he was here, my Dad had the kids posing for photos lots.  So thought I'd pop some on as there's a few I love.  Firstly in the house... 

 Out for dinner....

(with Krystal showing off her winking skills!)

And in the garden...

A very unexpected silly face...

Julie.xx

When my Dad was up last week, he bought me a bunch of flowers.  After reading an article on taking shots in low like without a flash, I decided to try it out.  Here is the result....

On a site I use for my photos, this one made it to the "spotlight" page very quickly, so I'm rather impressed with it! 

Julie.xx

That's Owen 2 months old now and although we've not seen him since he was a week old, I get regular photo updates from Laura.  So thought I'd pop a few on as well as some I nicked of Dad's camera card this week when he was up! 

4 generations firstly with Grandpa then with Gran

 

As I said there's been snow here in Aberdeen again, so here's some of my shots this past week....

 Sunday - the ice beginning to form on the River Dee

Monday - the ice thickens resembling Antarctica

Tuesday - Old bloke being daft going over to take photos.  He turned back, realised it was just too dangerous thankfully before it was too late!

Tuesday - Dad taking photos of the River Dee

Thursday  - the snow/ice is melting letting some water go downstream leaving massive icebergs at the sides.  They must be 3 or 4 ft high.

And a handful from last week...

This was from our park trip

Last Friday it started to snow.  A lot.  It dumped down about 5 inches in a couple of hours.  James couldn't get a but as Aberdeen went completely gridlocked.  So he walked home.  Impressively it only took 55 mins. 

We didn't do much on Saturday or Sunday morning, but my Dad arrived later on Sunday to stay for a few days.  James had done a roast dinner so that was gobbled up before the kids went to bed.

Monday was our usual day of "the Kory show" with nursery and rising 5's.  Krystal was delighted to stay in the house with Grandpa though and not walk in the snow.  The 3 of us then nipped to Asda where Krystal got a present of 2 more princesses.  She was delighted.  After Kory had Rising 5's we went to a sports shop for him to choose a "proper" football.  It was a tough decision, not least because oneof the ones he liked was a Rangers ball.  As much as my Dad and I are fans, it's not what I'd want living in Aberdeen.  Eventually one was chosen in my old school colours which is odd!

On the way home we passed the River Dee which was frozen.  We had no cameras on us, so we went home and Dad let me loose with his fancy Nikon.  I took it and ran before he changed his mind! I had a great time with it.  Photo of river on another blog of photos tomorrow!

Yesterday was a quiet morning, both kids in nursery/2's and dad had a rest.  We played games and Dad took some photo's of the kids in the snow before it was time to head to Kory's boxing (via the river again!)  Once he was done, we headed to Nando's for a meal.  I only then realised I hadn't really taken photos since Dad was up.  Oops.  We had a lovely meal, and it was bitterly cold when we left. 

This morning was a bit crazy busy, Kory to nursery, Krystal to 2's, me to hygenist, Dad to station to go home then back to collect the kids!  And there ended our chaotic week with a chilled afternoon.  Krystal had to phone Grandpa on the train, I don't think she grasped him saying goodbye when she went into rising 2's as him saying goodbye to go home.  When I picked her up she cried that he had gone.  So a phonecall to talk to him fixed her - not sure it fixed Dad though!! 

Julie.xx

On Saturday it was sunny so we went to Dobbies and then on to Hazlehead Park.  We took our scooters, but I didn't want to take mine out the car and decided to run instead.  Kory scooted on his one. 

First we went through all the trees and Kory used his camera to take some pictures. 

Then we got to my favourite area in the park - the play bit.  It was a bit muddy and dirty but we managed to have some fun too. 

It was a bit cold so we went to explore the rest of the park for a while, before heading back to the car.  It's nice to get to the park again, maybe spring will be here soon. 

When we got home we had hot ribena to heat us up and Kory had a snuggle with Mummy on the couch reading one of Daddy's work books.  I think he might turn into a geek too.  Just as well me and Mummy are both girls.

Love
Krystal
xxxxxxx

P.S.  When we grow up, we want to be.......trees!!

Krystal mixing the eggs...

Both mixing the gloop...

And eating the finished pancakes...

Julie.xx