I’m not sure what I was thinking to have Charlotte’s party less than 20 hours after we flew back in from Cyprus! Her birthday is Sunday, which will be the first day back of term so I did want to do it over the holidays. It did mean that Clint only had a few hours to whip the cake up, I baked it and froze it before we left (thanks for the tip Liz). Clint wasn’t as happy with it as he has been with past cakes but for 9pm the night before then finishing off at 6m before work the next day I think it is a great effort.
Its been all about fairies ever since mama gave Charlotte her first "Rainbow Magic" fairy books for Xmas She is addicted to the chapter books and fairies!
Being unsure about the weather (last year it was over 40 degrees on her birthday) I wanted an inside venue, that along with her love of all things chocolate lead me to the Chocolate gallery at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr.
The venue
Although some of her friends were still traveling, she had 6 guests plus Lachie and herself and had an absolute ball. After opening her presents they decorated cookies with lots of icing and other chocolate goodies.
Staff setting up for cookie decorating
Waiting to start- the crossed legs of my "little lady" (arent looks deceiving)!
Stephanie, Charlotte and Claire- 3 little ladies
Hard at work
Lots of icing
Busy girls
Leenah (on the end) could get a job here!
Lots of fun
Dont they look delicious! Once the kids were done the cookies were boxed up for them to take home. here are Lalas masterpieces.
While waiting for the next activity, La’s showed how much she takes after Aunty Fi having a very in-depth conversation with her friend about SHOES!
Shoes, shoes, shoes
The conversation continues...
After cookies it was out for party games
running off the sugar
My birthday Princess xxxx
Then it was time for food. They had pizza’s followed by chocolate fondue for dessert.
They were delicious pizzas too
Chocolate fondue
Clean to start with
Chocolate monster
After filling up on chocolate, it was time for a chocolate hunt and more party games
Chocolate Hunt
Not the dress to do a sack (Egyptian cotton pillow case) race in!
Finally time for cake
Las shy face as the staff stared singing happy birthday and bringing out her cake
Birthday wishes
That massive basket next to the cake was a present for Las from the Gallery staff. It was full of chocolate- a ridiculous amount!
Cutting the cake
Having filled the kids with lots of sugar, they all headed home with their iced cookies and lots of chocolate and some prizes from the Gallery. Then it was off to rugby for Clint and Lachs and home for a bath and bed for Charlotte. Only 2 days till she turns 5, will post then!
