Sunday 30 June 2013

Six years ago

Yesterday, six years ago little J came into this world and six years down the line he still gives me a thrill every time I look at him knowing that this wonderful gift is something so special, one I NEVER want to take for granted.



I can't quite believe where time has gone, but I feel so proud to have such a caring, loving, considerate, often shy and funny boy that fills my life with such happiness and love. He has given my life a completely different dimension and I love every aspect of this very cheeky little chap. He has been my Thomas the Tank companion, the one who has taught me all about cars and trucks and currently the one sharing the world of Star Wars with me. I love his drive for life and his need to be into something, whether it be cars, Thomas or Star Wars. Once he has his mind set on it, he wants to know everything about it and read every book about it and I just love this thirst he has for life.
 
We had a lovely birthday lunch at home followed by a rather yummy chocolate cake before setting off to meet his friends at Wacky Woods for his birthday celebrations. It felt so strange not to be doing the weeks of planning and rushing around getting everything ready for a party at home, but it somehow also felt very relaxed and I have to say this venue was just perfect.

 
 
 
The kids started off with an assault course and then moved on to a team building exercise where they all worked together to design and build their spaceship, the Millennium Falcon. Little J absolutely loved this and it was so lovely to see him amongst his peers and to see a different side of his lovely little personality shine. I loved how they all worked together without any prompts and how they just got stuck in to make a rather treeeemendous space ship out of logs.
 



Once the ship was built, they played hide and seek (a clone wars battle of some sorts) amongst the bracken, such fun!!


 
 
I just love how little E had to physically close her eyes to do the counting, so sweet!
 
 
Then we all went and sat around the campfire where they prepared the pizzas, which according to one of the kids were even better than Pizza Express, made me giggle!


 
 

Then it was time for the cake and no one better than Yoda to top it, thank you Sainsbury's! Another first for me, not sure I will do it again, but it was done on request and sometimes it is good to try something different right?!





Then to finish the party off all the kids got to enjoy campfire marshmallows. I have such fond memories of doing this when I was a kid and it was so great to see just how much both J & E enjoyed it.
 
 
 

 

 
 

Josh had such a wonderful day and I have to give credit to Wacky Woods for making his day really special. All the kids left beaming and very very muddy, always a sign of a good day out.

Hope you have all enjoyed a good weekend?! Today has mostly been a day of rest with some moments in the garden this afternoon, which I will share with you soon. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday.

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Warm Wishes
Hannapat
xoxo


21 comments:

  1. Hi Hannapat this was a wonderful post and reading it made me feel that we were a little wee part of your fantastic day. My grandchildren have enjoyed birthday treats a different venues around the country. They have been lovely and the staff have all worked hard to make their day very special. However a tiny part of me yearns for the good old home party, old fashioned I know but then I have to remember that it is their lady not mine! Your great post was so enjoyable Hannapat, thanks a million
    Lots of love
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxx

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    1. Thanks Dorothy and I so get what you mean. I was really strange for me to do it somewhere else and to be honest although it was great, I still prefer having it at home, it just feels more like a party for me. It does however get harder to entertain 15 6 year olds and although we would have managed, J had such a great time in the woods, so all worth it in the end. Much love xoxo

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  2. Happy Birthday to you Lovely Lad! Looks exactly the right place to spend your 6th birthday! :) x

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  3. What a wonderful way to celebrate little J's birthday - Happy Birthday J. Although it is lovely to have the fun at home, you then have all the cleaning up (and sometimes mishaps) to sort out afterwards? It looks like everyone had such a good time in the woods, after a yummy chocolate cake start at home.
    Oh the years fly so quickly and little J will be sixTEEN before you know it. Keep enjoying!
    Joy xo

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    1. Too right Joy, there are definitely many plusses of having it away from home and cleaning up is right up there! I am sure you are very right, life is zooming by! Thanks for your lovely comments xo

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  4. Wow, what a fantastic party! I wish I was a little kid again - Wacky Woods looks so awesome!!! I've been in the same position - traditional home party or one at a venue - and guess what? Both create wonderful memories for your child! Bunny turned 10 last month, and she remembers her Pirate Party at home with as much fondness as her Harry Potter studio tour! It's all about the love you show by having a celebration for your child. And hey, don't tell me you weren't delighted that at the end of the day you didn't have to clear up a giant party mess in your house...bonus! Chrissie x

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    1. Thanks lovely Chrissie, I felt like that too to be honest, it was great! I couldn't agree more its all about being there with them on their special day that will form their memories for them. Wow Harry Potter studio tour, that does sound amazing I have to say. It was pure bliss to walk through the door and just sit down with him and open presents, I could definitely get use to that part of it all! xoxo

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  5. Hello lovely Hannapat!
    little J looks like he had an awesome day! You are such a great mum!
    Bet you are exhausted!
    Have a great week and yes, following you on bloglovin! I find its a nightmare to add comments on BL with the iPad but I will persevere! Xoxoxox

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    1. Awh thanks lovely Karen, you are too kind my dear. Yes I was pooped in a very different way, but it was such a joy to see the little man so very happy. Arrgggh, having the same probs with the old iPad, not good! xoxo

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  6. a perfect party place for a group of boys! well found!! Have a good week, Heather x

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    1. Thanks Heather, yes certainly perfect for boys! xo

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  7. I think I want a birthday party like that... yes please! including the gorgeous scrummy looking chocolate cake...yes please. What a fabulous day, you are a fab mom xxx
    Hugs Lynn xxx

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    1. Thanks lovely Lynn, yes I felt a bit like that. Cake has enough chocolate in to kill anyone, very very yummy and I have to add dairy & gluten free. xo

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  8. What a great place for a party! You took me right back to when my eldest was small, there is something very special about six year old sons :D

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    1. Hello Annie, thank you for stopping by. I studied child psychology and have always heard so much about this transition phase, so I feel just a little bit excited about it all to be honest. Thanks for your lovely comments xoxo

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  9. What a great party and a very yummy looking cake! Thank you for sharing photos of such a lovely day and a belated happy birthday to Little J :) xoxo

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    1. Thanks lovely Elisabeth, I will pass your wish on! xoxo

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  10. Looks like the perfect way for little Mr 6 to spend his birthday! So is he a July 1st baby like me, or the 30th of June? I hope you enjoyed it too & recover okay from the festivities. Xx

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    1. Happy Birthday lovely Leisa. Hope you have had a wonderful day today!! No his birthday was on the 29th. Yes it will be a slow week lolxxx

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  11. Happy Birthday to your precious boy! It looks like everyone had a fun day.

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  12. Happy birthday to your lovely wee boy. It looks like a great day was had by all.
    M x

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