The Buckingham Blog

We had to wake Krystal up when we arrived at Brodie, so she was a bit sleepy when Coral, Chad, Kelly, Pete and Jasmine arrived.  It didn't take long to come out of her shell though!  As they hadn't eaten, they went for a cuppa and a cake while we had a look around.

We headed back to the hotel after that, had a bit of chill out time and then started to get ready for the meal.  It was really all a surprise for Chad's 60th, but as it was Krystal's birthday too, I put a totally OTT dress on her.  It was everything I said I wouldn't do (pink, frilly, lacey, sequins-y) but I loved it on her.  And she thought she looked like a fairy princess....what more can you give a little girl?!

The Meal

We had a private room booked for the meal which was probably just as well with the noise the kids all made!  Kory was delighted to sit next to Jasmine and drink a J2O like she had!  They all had macaroni cheese while we had something rather more sophisticated and 3 courses! 

The Cakes

Once we'd eaten, the hotel brought through the cakes I'd given them earlier in the day.  A personalised fruit cake for Chad and a pink butterfly sponge for Krystal. 

Krystal wasn't sure about blowing the candles...

...but got there in the end (with a bit of Daddy help!)

Pass the Parcel

Coral had arranged a game of pass the parcel for us all, where there was a relevant gift under each layer.  A bit of fixing the music and we all got our designated gifts!!  I got lip gloss (which is actually the colour I wear, so well spotted Coral!) James got Fruit Pastilles, Kory got a duck feathery pen and Krystal got sparkly hairbands. 

Photoshoot!

We don't often get dressed up for things or get the chance to get someone else to take a photo of the 4 of us, so this was a great opportunity. 

Then one of the staff took a shot of the whole troop

The kids with cousin Jasmine

And the 2 birthday people together!!

The Running

Somewhere along the line Chad got a second wind (might be wine induced?!!) and was running around the room with/after the kids.  So now when he says he's old now he's 60, we have evidence that proves it means nothing! 

Other Stuff

And lastly the other bits and bobs. 

Kory and Krystal "hiding" from Jasmine

Krystal insisting on being under a table for a story, though she doesn't look impressed!

A very sleepy birthday girl

Trying to change the tunes!

Running on the seats became a game, but a dangerous one as Krystal was so sleepy!

Back to the Room

Everyone was wilting about 10:45pm, so we headed back to the room.  Only by the time we got there, Kory and Krystal had come alive.  Firstly they *had* to show Nana & Grandad their pyjamas and bolted down the corridor!  Then once Krystal was in bed she kept sitting up like a jack in the box.  She looked exhausted though!

And Kory had a motormouth, even when the light was out.  Sugar buzz and excitment I'd say!!

I think it's safe to say Krystal enjoyed her birthday, as did the rest of us!

Julie.xx