NOVEMBER CATCH-UP 6: Beach Fun

J13 and E11 had the opportunity to take part in a H/S Water Activity day at the end of November. There were some 80 children there from all over the city, even some from as far away as the BOP. The weather was amazing and the day was well organised by the capable staff of MERC. J13 took part in sailing, 'stack-em high' and archery and E11 was able to go snorkling, kayaking and climbing crates as well. S8 was a very attentive onlooker and decided he would definitly like to have a go next time! And A3 just had a fun time exploring at the beach! Here are some pics of the action:

BLUEBERRY BLISS

BLUEBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES........the girls and I headed down to the end of the motorway and out in the country to find a little organic BLUEBERRY farm. We parked the car in the paddock, carried our containers through 3 farm gates, past the sheep and the donkey (actually a horse, A2 calls them donkeys!!) and found fruit laden bushes. We returned with laden containers, even A2 had managed to fill hers (and her tummy, I think!). There's something satisfying about gathering the summer harvest ourselves and hiding it away for the future months (not that I think they will last that long!!).

ROLY POLY

Tonight we ventured to our local park when Dad arrived home. It was a spontaneous happening......always the best kind. It has been the first sunny day after a week or so of grey skies so we just had to enjoy it. There's something about sunshine, open spaces and children.....freedom! A2 learnt how to 'Roly Poly' down hills. We watched two little cotton-tails dart in and out of the bushes. Birds were watched, chased and feed the leftover tidbits that nobody wanted. We ate yummy tropical yoghurt ice in cones......E10 made it for us, thank you!

Thank you God for brightening our day.

LAZY HAZY SUMMER LAKE DAYS

We recently spent three weeks at our favourite lake in the Bay of Plenty. Warm summer days filled with hours of swimming, sailing, kayaking, jumping off the jetty, cricket, selling plums, tenting, walking, riding bikes, eating, sleeping, reading, relaxing with new friends and old ones.......it's certainly taking a bit of adjustment to return to city living!