Five on a Friday

Look who got their act together for Five on a Friday this week!

ONE:  Zack turned five this week - I cannot believe where the time has gone! we are celebrating this week with a magic show birthday party!

TWO:  Life has been crazy busy recently and I am trying to get myself a little more organised - I picked up this cute meal planner from Paperchase - I am hoping this might help me plan my weekly meals a little better - I shall keep you posted!

THREE:  We love cocktails in our house! - I just had to get this Rhubarb and Ginger Gin Liqueur when I saw it - think it will be lovely with some tonic or even in a trifle! - yum!

FOUR:  At our Luau BBQ party the other weekend I served Grilled corn on the cob with Chilli & Lime butter - I was going to make my own then I spotted the Lurpak Infusions range in my local supermarket and being so time poor this was the perfect solution! - It is also delicious with topped onto fish and baked in the oven with tin foil.

FIVE:  I turn the big 40 next week! I have been organising a Casino Royale Party for the last six months so our family and friends can celebrate this milestone birthday with me - I cannot wait to share the party details with you next week!

First Day of School

The first day of term which we have had circled on the calendar has finally arrived this week - we have been anticipating this date with both excitement and sadness, as it dawns on me that my boys are growing up so fast and I sometime just want to freeze time and take things a little slower!

Zack started is first day in reception class and Josh his first day of pre school,  I thought that I would be an emotional wreck this week but I am so proud of how both my boys breezed through their first days and loved every minute of it and are both settling into their new routines really well.

Here are a few photos I snapped of the first day back at school.

 

Kelly x

Luau BBQ Party

Over the Bank Holiday weekend we hosted our first summer BBQ party and it was a great success. We invited a few of the parents from school and their kids.  Here are a few pictures of the amazing afternoon.

Drinks station

I kept the menu along the tropical theme of the party

APPETISERS

Vegetable Spring Rolls w/ Sweet Chilli Sauce

Shrimp Tempura w/ Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce

Chicken Skewers w/ Satay Sauce

Lime Tortilla Chops

Onion Rings

BBQ Kettle Chips

BBQ

Polynesian BBQ Chicken

Hawaiian Style Pulled Pork

Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry

Coconut Rice

Tropical Fruit Salad

Green Salad w/ Mango, Lime & Chilli Dressing

Summer Feta & Avocado Salad

Luau Coleslaw

Grilled Corn on Cob w/ Chilli & Lime Butter

Bread Rolls

DESSERT

Mini Key Lime Pies

Our friends really enjoyed the afternoon!

I made food boxes for the kids - keeping with the Luau theme

We had amazing weather and the kids loved the paddling pool and the water bombs

 The photo booth and props went down a storm!

Kelly x

Nevendon Manor - Willy Wonka

Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three .... come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination!

After attending the Hatters Wonderland a few months back we were all excited about going to the Wonka event at Nevendon Manor and they did not let us down!

The sheer amount of creativity and detail that goes into these events amazes me every time.  During the hour long walk you are guided through the beautiful manor gardens through different scenes telling the story of Charlie Bucket and the other golden ticker winners.

Each set is a visual delight and the talented actors bring each character to life and captivate the audience bringing them into the magical world of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.

Fantastic day out for all the family and we all left on a sugar-high!

 

 

Be sure to check out the next events running at Nevendon Manor - Halloween Horror Trail and Oz, Search for Toto.

Kelly x

Five on a Friday

Another addition of Five on a Friday

ONE:  We have finally replaced our old white UPVC door with a elegant black composite door with light grey weatherboard and glass panel - I love how it has turned out!

TWO:  We have been off work this week so have been spending lots of time out and about with the kids.  Earlier this week we drove to Southend on Sea and had a fab day out at the sea front, visiting the Sealife Centre, fish and chips on the beach, we let the kids have a go on the 2 penny drop in the amusement arcade and paddling in the sea.

THREE: Danny and I celebrated our 8th Wedding Anniversary with a lovely dinner at our local Chinese restaurant China Kitchen.

FOUR: I have found these amazing pink lemonade Snapple drinks in the B&M store at 99p a bottle and they are amazing with a shot of vodka to sit and drink in the garden in the sunshine!

FIVE:   We have booked tickets for the Willy Wonka event at Nevendon Manor at the end of August - we had such a brilliant time at the Alice in Wonderland event they ran a few months back we cannot wait to go!

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How Well Does your Spouse Know You?

Danny and I celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary tomorrow so I thought it would be fun to do a little quiz on how well Danny knows me.  This is how he did....

How long have we been married?

Danny: 8 years

Kelly: 8 years

Where was our first date?

Danny:  Dinner at your flat

Kelly: Mildreds restaurant (okay I didn't count my place as a proper date)

Who said I love you first?

Danny: Me

Kelly: Danny

Who is my celebrity crush?

Danny:  Hugh Grant  

Kelly:  John Bishop

If I was ordering a drink for us both at a bar what would I order

Danny: Beer & Prosecco 

Kelly: Prosecco & Beer

What is the best meal I have cooked you?

Danny: Everything!

Kelly: Chicken Fajitas

What was the worst meal I have cooked

Danny: Beans on Toast

Kelly: Red Cabbage at Christmas

What would I say was your most annoying habit is?

Danny: Not listening

Kelly: Not listening

What is my favourite colour

Danny: Green

Kelly: Green

What is my dream job?

Danny: Party Coordinator 

Kelly: To have my own event/party planning business

What was my favourite place we have visited?

Danny: Las Vegas

Kelly: Las Vegas

What is my favourite dessert?

Danny: Cheesecake

Kelly: Tiramisu

Since he got most of them right I shall give him a B for effort!

Kelly x