Topsy Turvy

Happy Birthday to Ben who turned five yesterday! We had his "Topsy Turvy" party this afternoon and after two hours with twenty kiddies and their parents around the house, we are feeling pretty shattered!

The party was a hit: we sang "Birthday Happy dear Neb"; the cake was choc and vanilla mixed and had a huge back-to-front 5 on the top; the party bags were socks; party food was served in pots, pans, egg boxes (breadsticks in a kettle!)...you get the idea. Can't say wearing a shirt and necklace back to front was the most comfortable (the things we do for our kids). It was a great afternoon (despite the Great British weather not playing the game and not being able to go outside for even a second because of the constantly pouring rain!). Thanks so much to all who phoned, sent messages, cards and lovely gifts.

Great excitement opening presents yesterday morning.

Lucky Ben with some of his haul...

Topsy Turvy party-goers say "Cheese".

Music games: Get down and boogie!

Ben, Harriet, Anna and Josh taking some much-needed "down time" after the party (thanks Amy for the cool face-painting!)