We had a special celebration yesterday, it was my mother in laws Birthday...Happy Birthday Mum!
Here is my mother in law with Jake, I am so lucky to have her as my mother in law as she is a wonderful lady!
We decided to take her out to one of our favourite places to dine...Victoria Restaurant which is situated at Victoria University down at Sunbury Campus. Our new block is only 10mins walk from here so I dare say we will be visiting regularly!
This is only one of the beautiful old historic building on campus which dates back to 1890-1915...you truly need to see them if you are in Melbourne...they are stunning!!!
Can you believe these buildings used to be the 'Lunatic Asylum' from 1879-1968? The actual building below which is the restaurant was the Men's Den....weird to think people flock here to experience wonderfully delicious dinners these days.
And I suppose you cant have a Birthday Party without a cake can you? mmmmm!!!
I promise to take more pics soon and I am intending to go on a tour around all the buildings and see some of the old plans...cant wait to share!
7 comments from my lovely friends:
Hey Siobhan,
I really have a thing about old buildings, they have so much character about them. Boy that birthday cake sure looks yummy. Hope your Mum in law had a great day.
Lyn xoxoxoxo
Hi Siobhan,
What a nice photo of Jake and his grandma, it's beautiful ;)
Victoria University sounds very interesting once being a "Lunatic Asylum", I too love to hear the history of old buildings and what they used to be used for way back when.
What a nice place to visit, I look forward to your future tour. How nice that you'll be living so close by in the future.
Ooh and that cake looks so yummy ;)
xoxo~Tracie
Just popping in to say HI Siobhan! What a wonderful place Melbourne must be to visit with all of it's history! ~XO~ Janet
You just can't beat the old architecture. I once worked at a very old hospital that had similar buildings. I'd spend all day looking up at the beautiful ceilings and ornate cornices...LOL
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Hi Siobhan
Your dinner out must have been wonderful! Happy Birthday to your dear MIL, I know how much she means to you, I can't believe how Jake has grown, he's looking more and more like Cane everyday!
What a great lifestyle you'll lead once you finally move into your dream home!!
Looks like your mother in law had a lovely birthday Siobhan...that restaurant looks fabulous.
Ruth
What a wonderful way to celebrate your MIL's birthday. Such amazing buildings at the old asylum
Alison
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