Over the past weekend, the calf shed had been recreated to resemble a south island tropical resort. If only the weather played the game, it would have been perfect (Friday it was about 36 degrees...Saturday (party night) it was about 15!). Ahh well....we can't have it all.
Yes, it was the setting for my 40th birthday and about 65 guests came along to help me celebrate. I want to once again thank all of them for making the effort to not only come along, but to also get into the spirit of the occasion by dressing up in hula skirts, hawaiian shirts and sarongs despite the cold. I had a wonderful night. I'm sorry to say that I missed a heap of people leaving as I had to go back tot he house and put tired kids to bed, but I'm sure those people understood. After all, most of them were leaving to do the same or at least relieve baby sitters!
The bulk of this post is photos, so sit back and have a squizz.
A couple of big thankyous though....
my mum: for cutting out all the palm trees that we had as part of the decorations (you can see one in a photo below. These were 7" high and made of MDF....a bit of work gone into them). Also for helping with the shopping, the food preparation and serving and also the baby sitting while I was trying to get organised!
Butler ladies: Bernie made my cake, helped with decorations and dished out the food. Emma and Monnie made some great decos to bring to the farm. Emma also acted as bartender for a bit to get cocktails organised.
Mark: for running around, picking up and dropping off hire gear, helping to set up the shed and also for helping me to clean up today! (very important job)
Trevor and Terry: our farm guys pitched in to help set up, help Mark pick up hire gear, mow lawns, move machinery around.... general dogs bodies.
Mooka: for arranging the coolroom for the drinks and the food. A damn godsend!
Alfie: for cutting up the meat and making sure it was cooked properly.
And finally my cousin Dean and his family: for travelling from Adelaide especially for the night. It was great to see them all (it's been too long guys!)
Biddy
Tom
Mum, Emma and Bernie
Mark
The (6 months pregnant) birthday girl giving a speech
Kids on the "beach"
Some of the guests (you can see a palm tree in the background...one of 12!)
Blowing out the candles
The following morning, we put on a breakfast of bacon and eggs for all those that stayed overnight. Much to our amazement (and delight), Biddy decided to give us all an impromptu performance. "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" was her song of choice. And of course, she HAD to have the microphone on. Singing into it with it turned off was just NOT ON. Mark had to go and crank it all up for her! She lived it up for her "fans".
Do you think a karaoke machine might be on Santa's 2010 list?
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