The Buckingham Blog - Julie

Sunsets

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:13:00 -0400

Now the nights are drawing in a bit, it's giving me a bit more scope again for photos, the first is my favourite.

And a couple of others, a wet spiders web and some wild flowers near the sea...

Julie.xx

First Day of Nursery

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:54:00 -0400

Today my littlest baby started nursery! Yip, wee Krystal isn't so wee any more. She took it all in her stride really as she's been going there for 2 years to drop Kory off.

She did do a wee dance heading across the playground though...

And was excited waiting outsidebefore we went in. I stayed with her today to do all the form filling, but she wasn't even bothered where I was! Go Krystal!

In the afternoon, the weather really brightened up and we played in the garden, had ice lollies then went to the park with friends. A lovely happy day all round.

Julie.xx

Misc Aug Photos

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:21:00 -0400

Just backing up the photos for August and there's a few that didn't fit in blog posts that I still wanted to put on, so here they are.

Kory's legs after learning to ride his bike...evil pedals!

Krystal wasn't well one night and got up and played Daddy computer!

Having a "pussy cats" picnic (we don't do teddy bears!)

Blue ice cream

Krystal loves picnics!

Even princesses in tiara'sand dresses can do gardening!

Weekend Antics

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:38:00 -0400

Yet another busy weekend chez Buckingham!

Saturday morning saw the return of Kory's swimming lessons. This week James took him (and Krystal along for an outing) then went to the ice cream shop afterwards.

Once they came home and we got some lunch, we went to Duthie Park for the City of Aberdeen Clydesdale Horse Show. We thought Krystal would enjoy it as she's so into her ponies, and we weren't wrong.

She loved to stroke the horses all round the place and watching them in the ring parading and performing was right up her street! It was free as well, and although the weather was a bit hit and miss, it was a nice afternoon.

Today was a party for Jamie's birthday, down at Dizzy Rascals. As usual, fun was had by all, not least James! In the afternoon, I took Krystal shoe shopping and she got the same boots as last year but in white this time. And as much as £50 is still horrendous for kids shoes, at least they were still £50 and not up on last years price! Still got Kory's to get, £100 on 2 pairs of winter shoes is just disgusting eh? I'm glad I have kids who's feet barely change in size! But both also need wellies/snow boots.

The boys stayed home and did some microscope viewing of dead beasties and such like! They also made lasagne for their dinner - hope they washed their hands!

Think I'll just pop my photos on the end here, save giving them a separate entry, but I like them on here as an easy place to find!

Julie.xx

Favourite

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:46:00 -0400

This photo is one of my favourite I've taken. I took it because we've (read as I've!) hunted high and low for a nice red canvas for the living room wall with no luck. It's come out much better than I expected and it's being worked on to make it living room proof.

Another couple from this week I like...

Julie.xx

Busy Busy Update

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:04:00 -0400

Last Thursday we had our new living room carpet fitted. What a difference it makes! I love having something soft and warm on my tootsies rather than icy cold feet!

Kory has now started half days at school and as such the homework has started, eek. He's really enjoying it though which is obviously good.

Had all the usual stuff on as well like boxing, so really we haven't stopped. And it's showing, both kids are shattered...please help us when school goes full time and Krystal starts nursery!

Some random photos.....

Chasing a balloon is such fun

Cheeky Monkeys!

At Hazlehead Park

Gigglers

Krystal's seaweed haul!

Julie.xx

P.S. James and I have been married 7 years today!

Pierced Ears

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:52:00 -0400

On Tuesday I took Krystal into town and she got her ears pierced. There's more to the story than that over a few months, but that's the long and short of it. I didn't put it on at the time so as not to overshadow Kory's school day.

She was so bravegetting it done too. I wee whimper, but that's about it, then much posing in mirrors!

I've surprised myself by letting her get it done as I always said not till she's older, but there you go, and I actually quite like it. But more to the point she is chuffed to bits as in her eyes she is closer to being cinderella/sleeping beauty.

Julie.xx

Big School

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:39:00 -0400

Today Kory started primary school. Although starting school doesn't seem to be such a big dealas when we were little, as they go to nursery in the school first.

He was up early, jumping about like a wee kangaroo, wanting to put his uniform on at 8am. That sounds ok, only his first day session wasn't until 10:45am. Cue one very long morning!

Once we did get him into his uniform, we had a photo shoot in the garden. Of course once Kory started posing, Krystal had to get in on the act!

With the school jacket on which it wasactually too warm for today but had to have a photo!

Everyone has a shot of them at their front door on the first day of school right?

We met up with Jamie & Leah to walk down to school as the others were in an earlier session. The 3 of them walked nicely the whole way down too. All so cute!

When we got to school, they met with another friend Josh, and we all went round the back to the P1 doorway.

One of the teachers shouted them in and off Kory ran without a second glance back at us! I didn't even get a photo!

We were invited in for 10 mins to have a wee look and take a few photos, then chucked out to let them get on with it.

So that was that, a wee wave for a photo and off we went.

When we collected him he said he'd really enjoyed it, but was really acting a bit like "what was the fuss about!"

The main question I want an answer to is "how did my baby end up in school?" and no - I didn't cry! I was pleased for him, not upset!

Julie.xx

P.S Kory wanted a shot of the camera too, so here'swhat he took!

Summer?

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:19:00 -0400

We've had a few nice days recently which is a nice ending to the school holidays. Today we spent the day with all Kory's friends at Dizzy Rascals in the morning then the park in the afternoon. They are really shattered tonight, Kory has been using any excuse to go on his bike now he can go it.

Over the weekend, James took the kids to a forest while I did ironing (what a rock 'n' roll life I lead eh?!) and we pottered in the garden, went round the block several times and went to B&Q to get paint to do the skirting board we fitted (finally!) where the fireplace used to be.

We managed to eat dinner outside one night too. It's been a sunny happy weekend! I've discovered Krystal *loves* to pose for my new camera too!

Julie.xx

Radio Visit

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:09:00 -0400

In Aberdeen, there are 2 local radio stations, the one we listen to is Original FM. No real reason other than I like the DJ's better, and think the music selection is more varied/less repetitive. In the daytime when we're in the house, I often have the radio on while playing with the kids, so they know all their names. For ages Kory has been asking questions about how radio works, if its real people talking and when a certain newsreader comes on he jumps around saying "It's Jenny!"

So a while ago I contacted Martin Ingram (who I speak to on Twitter) & arranged for us to go in for a visit when he was on air. Kory has been asking constantly since then and today was the day. He got to see the studio, had a tour, saw the equipment, meet Jenny and then even got to press some buttons to make an advert and a song go on, got a mention and to say hi on air. But most of all now he gets what radio is and how it gets to our living room!

You can listen to the bit of the show he was on here too.

To say he enjoyed himself is an understatement. He's been as high as a kite all day today. Big thanks to Original FM staff for being lovely while we were in, but most of all to Martin for having us in.

Julie.xx

Balmedie Beach

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:43:00 -0400

Today we went on a trip to Balmedie Beach with Maria, Davie, Daniel, Josh & Leanne, Jessica & Sophie. We spent a couple of hours at the park and had a picnic lunch there, then headed down to the beach and sand dunes. They all had fun playing in a huge hole, then progressed to paddling - getting soaked!! But we all had a brilliant day out and the rain even held off for us!

Of course it was the perfect chance to play with my camera on 6 moving targets! So some snapshots and some more arty and experimental!

Daniel auditioning for Baywatch!

Some total eejits in the sea - it was freezing!

And lastly is Jessica after throwing herself in the sear wasdripping from head to toe. Completely unfazed, she proceeded to jump into the big sand pit they were playing in making for a very wet soggy mess! To her credit though, she wasn't bothered. I know if Kory or Krystal did this they'd be whinging they are cold etc.

Brilliant day out. Exhausted kids!

Julie.xx

New Camera

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:29:00 -0400

I've got me a shiny new toy, so watch out for even better photos (for anyone who might know anything, it's a Nikon D5000). It's so nice to have a hobby, for years I've wished I was interested in something for me. Outside of the family. And I've found it, without even meaning to really.

I'm still waiting for a bag for it to arrive, but i took it for it's first outing today to the beach. So much to learn, focus was driving me mad, but on just taking a few shots of James and kids and a few other bits, I like it! Huge thanks to my Mum for making it possible.xx

Julie.xx

Bike Boy

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:15:00 -0400

Kory has finally managed to go his bike by himself. It's taken a lot of sweat (James) and tears (Kory) but today was the day he cracked it. Well done Kory, now you can go out with your friends and write your list to Santa.

Julie.xx

It's Photo Time!

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:58:00 -0400

The sky this day was amazing, cloud on left with torrential rain and on right blue skies and sun shining through

Yes I know the horizon on the following one is squint, an oversight really, but I still love the photo

James actually took this one at Balmedie Beach - impressive huh?!!

Teeny weeny mushroom in our garden

This waterfall was only 3 bricks high but strangely I think it
looks bigger in this photo

Turkey Holiday

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:50:00 -0400

We've been on our holidays and it was amazing. It was only for a week, but it was hot, relaxing and we were totally pampered in the hotel. The hotel we ended up in by accident after our flight was cancelled and we had to change airports and hotel. But boy was it a good change!

We went on the 6th and got home on 13th (after an 8 hour delay - which was awful!) and we're only now getting back to reality. There isn't really a whole lot to tell, we sat by the pool, we ate lots in the all inclusive restaurants, we drank. The kids went to mini-club by day and mini-disco by night and thouroughly enjoyed it. Kory got zig-zags cut into his hair and I had a manicure. Kory even cried when we left.

So I'll let the many many photos do the talking...Enjoy!

Wednesday - Day 1

Thursday - Day 2

Friday - Day 3

Saturday - Day 4

Sunday - Day 5

Monday - Day 6

Tuesday - Day 7

Sleepy kids in the airport and the broken plane!

Can't wait for our next holiday! (Bet you lot can though after that lot of photos!)

Julie.xx