Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Zack's 5th Birthday - Magic Show Party

For Zack's 5th Birthday we celebrated with family and lots of his school friends with an amazing Magic Show Party.
We hired a local children's entertainer Nicky Trix who has just amazing! I had heard lots of great reports about his show and he didn't disappoint, Nicky kept the kids (and adults) entertained for 2 solid hours with an amazing magic show,  bubble machine, game show, dance competition and loads more!
Zack was super excited about his party and having all his friends attend - He can be quite shy sometimes so I was surprised when he was at the front participating in all the fun - and absolutely loving it!
To tie in with the magic show I made party food boxes decorated with a playing card and stars and printed magic themed labels for fruit shoot bottles - tables were decorated in red and yellow table cloths and balloons in keeping with the colour scheme - doing the food boxes and getting everything set up in advance was such a good idea as it meant that I could really enjoy the party as well - and take lots of photos!
For the going home party bags - I found the perfect little magic sets together with a whoopie cushion for the boys and a skipping rope for the girls and a sweet cone that made with a cute tag that said "thank you for making my birthday magical"

Party Sources
Party Invitations - Invitebay
Entertainer - Nicky Trix
Party Food Boxes - Amazon
Party Bags - Amazon
Table Cloths and Balloons - Factory Shop
Magic Party themed Napkins - Party Delights
Magic Party themed food tubs - Party Delights
Printables - Talking tables


Kelly x

Sunday, 2 October 2016

Messy Church - Harvest Festival

Yesterday Zack and I attended the Messy Church Harvest Festival.

Messy Church is an activity based service which meets every few months with an emphasis on learning about the Bible and Christian faith in a fun and creative way and where families can enjoy quality time together

We celebrated Harvest Festival with some amazing activities and the produce donations will be going to the the food bank in Chelmsford which services those in need in the local community.

Conker Run! - Zack loved this!
Soda Bread making 
this was VERY popular! and unfortunately we didn't have enough time to make them
Vegetable paint printing
Zack likes to help set up the AV - ready for the songs and readings!
Thanks again everyone at  SWEC for another enjoyable Messy Church.

Previous Messy Church

Kelly x

Thursday, 29 September 2016

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!

Friday, 9 September 2016

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

Monday, 5 September 2016

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


Monday, 29 August 2016

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