The Buckingham Blog - Summer

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

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

Cinema & Tour of Parks

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:17:00 -0400

We seem to be doing a round of parks and stuff this week. On Saturday James took the kids to Balmedie Beach while I got caught up with some ironing - lucky me, I live the high life! But in fairness I'm not mad on beaches so wasn't overly disappointed not to be going! But it looks like fun was had writing names in sand and playing in the spaceship park.

On Sunday we took the monkey's to the cinema to see Toy Story 3. £31 it cost, £31!!! Now I remember why we usually go on a Sunday morning for £1 each. That's a lot to all watch a film. And we took our own food so that didn't include that. It poured all day so it was a good plan despite it costing a fortune!

I had a hair appointment on Saturday afternoon, got about 3 inches cut off, but as usual after a holiday it's gone so blonde that the condition of it is really bad, so she wouldn't cut it into a bob that I wanted as it wouldn't sit right. So here is the result (kind of)

On Monday morning we had a guy round to fix Krystal's bedroom window and then we headed to Westburn Park with Leanne, Jessica & Sophie. They played, we watched. Going to the park is much easier nowadays without having to do the chasing!

Tuesday was an early morning too, I got my jab and then we heaed straight to Dizzy Rascals. It was heaving, busier than I've seen it in ages! But the kids had fun. By the time we left it had turned into a nice day, we were all sweating in the car, so we got changed before heading to Kory's boxing. Only we got halfway and the heavens opened, argh!

Today (Wednesday) again was an early morning. We spent the day with Andrea, Jamie & Charlie. As Andrea doesn't drive, I decided to join them on the bus which is always an adventure for Kory & Krystal.

We went to Duthie park and spent hours playing in the back park. We didn't even make it to the bottom one and by then it was 1.30pm. We walked round the winter gardens (which are lovely in summer - irony?) and then got back on a bus to Burger King. The kids ate food and then played in the play frame thingy.

By the time we got home at 4:30pm they were totally exhausted and just sat like zombies in front of the TV ha ha. Loving the holidays!

Julie.xx

Ice Cream, Fish & Singing Kettle

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:14:00 -0400

This is our first week of the holidays we've not spend travelling somewhere and it's been very nice. We've had some pyjama mornings, and seen some friends. Like on Monday we were allowed to be in pyjamas until lunchtime! Then we had to go shopping for some food. That was all we did, it was fun.

On Tuesday I had my friend Emily round to play. Normally it's Kory's friends who come round, so it was nice to have mine over. Mummy forgot to ask if it was ok to put a photo here, so I better not until we check. Afterwards Kory went to boxing, it's been ages since he was there.

Wednesday was chilled again in the morning and then Mummy took us into town in the afternoon to go to the new Baskin' Robbins ice cream shop. I chose a banana & strawberry one with sprinkles, Kory chose mango tango with mixed berry sauce and Mummy got raspberry sorbet with marshmallow sauce which made her tongue go blue. I want that one next time!

On Thursday morning we did some craft with paper plates, felt pens and some glitter. Kory showed me what to do, he found it in a book and copied it. Mummy just left us to it for the first time ever. I think she expected a big mess but we didn't make one.

When we got dressed we went to Burger King for lunch and a play, then to Jessica & Sophie's house as we'd not seen them for 4 weeks with all our travels!

And today was a treat day. First we met Daddy for lunch at Pizza Express and then he went back to work and we went to the theatre to see The Singing Kettle show. At first I was a bit scared to clap, but I saw Kory and all the other kids doing it and I started to join in and it was fun. We sang lots of songs and danced in our seats. We even got the DVD to watch it again.

We had to wait for Daddy to finish work again and went to the bookshop to look while we waited. Mummy kept telling us to get off the floor, but it was the best place to read.

I've really enjoyed my week and tomorrow is a Daddy Special morning so I'm looking forward to that too.

Love
Krystal
xxxxxxx

P.S. Here is Daddy and Mummy last week...

Summer Days

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:07:00 -0400

There's been a fair bit of nice weather lately meaning we've had lots of fun in the garden. Here are some photos of Kory & Krystal enjoying themselves....

This is my favourite photo of the kids together for ages

Water table play and Krystal's favourite garden activity - watering flowers!

BBQ face!

Sprinkler Fun

A new addition to our garden!

After dinner kickabout with Daddy

Beer after a long day playing!

(This photo is the first time I have ever seen Krystal look like James, always me. I think it's the hat, the hair and the eyes here. James had long hair as a kid, sure I've seen photos where he looks just like this at 3)

Julie.xx