I can’t believe that Jamie is actually 6 years old! Time just flies when we’re having fun (okay having 3 kids and running 2 businesses is not always fun – but for the most part it is) We had such a wonderful party for Jamie – we had a pirate and princess party at a venue called Pita Pan and fun was had by all.

It is the first birthday party that I have had at a venue (we have always had all the birthday parties at home – and having just done Mikey’s party at home 6 weeks earlier, we decided to do something different) and it was such a pleasure that I can’t imagine ever having a party at home again. The venue supplied everything – food, drinks, entertainment – even the birthday cake – pirates and all!! The best part was that I had time to just enjoy and take photographs….. Usually, I am so busy orgainising everything at the party that I don’t get time to take any photographs – so this was perfect for me.

So, if I can give you any advice, it would be to have your birthday parties at a venue which organises everything for you (they even did the party packs) or alternatively, get a friend or a professional photographer (if your budget allows) to capture those moments for you. After all, you put a lot of time and effort into oprganising your child a birthday party to remember and at the end of it all, the only thing you have left are memories and hopefully beautiful photographs!!!