Now We Are 30!

I always loved AA Milne's 'Now We Are Six' poem as a kid. It fits a child's idea of growing older perfectly. Now I promise not to perform any poetry on the subject of my birthday, especially as it would be about the same standard as Vogon Poetry. Instead I want to share with you all photos from my celebrations and describe how much fun we had!

Technically I started my birthday celebrations some weeks back when I treated myself to a set of tattoos. 

The first is a music note to make sure that I'm always listening to a happy tune

The arrow is on my arm and represents a poem that my Dad sent me.

"An arrow can only be shot by pulling it backward. So when life is dragging you back with difficulties, it means that it’s going to launch you into something great. So just focus, and keep aiming."

The main tattoo is on my lower leg and shin. It's a mixture of the original illustrations from Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by John Tenniel.  The main image of Alice and the cards relates to the quote "Who cares for you?' said Alice, (she had grown to her full size by this time.) 'You're nothing but a pack of cards!" I try to remember this when I'm having bad thoughts that overwhelm and scare me, I try to imagine them as a pack of cards, easily thrown away. 

And now back to the day itself! I'd booked the function room at The Arlington Arms so that I could spend the evening surrounded by my loved ones to celebrate.

I started off with my first trip to the hairdressers in over a year and the first time I've had it styled since my school prom (about 14 years ago)!

I had it styled in a cool Rockabilly look -

I'd decided ages ago that if I did decide to have a party then the theme would have to be Alice In Wonderland. I also wanted to incorporate my love of plane geekery so ordered some plane themed selfie-props and put up some photos I'd taken at airshows. 

I added a little red heart to fit with the Alice theme.

My Alice print dress

I always like to make photo boards at parties to celebrate the fun times I've had with friends and family

Alice in Wonderland and Plane themed selfie-props

Good work by Chris & Coleman!

These are the best photos of the night!

Firstly the Richardson Mafia was out in force - 

Phil and Amanda

Amanda, Phil and Helen

Playing the 'Drag Queen Name Generator' with Luke and Barry

Chris & Vana with John & Delize

I think these might be my new airshow essentials!

Helen and I trying out the photo props

Sounds about right!

Hilary, Luke & Tone

Me and Hilary

The pink hat was popular with Tone ........

....... And Jamie!

The party bags kept everyone quiet!

It was an absolutely brilliant night and I genuinely felt like a princess, I loved my hair, my dress and most of all spending the evening with all of you. 

Love you all 

Jen

XxxX