Bike

Since we were home but all still on holidays, we decided to make the most of it and go on a ride. We had bought this tandem bike attachment for the holiday but the twins were not so interested. The idea is that they get used to the idea of riding with no training wheels and gain the skill and balance before they take off on their own. Our idea was they would make Spencer fast enough to keep up with the group. On rides he seems to move his mouth and not his legs.

We took all the bikes and rode as far as school where we stopped for a play. There we coerced spence onto the bike and we were off. We tied his bike up and went on a long ride, had lunch and came back again - all happy and tired.

Camping

The kids have been talking about sleeping in a tent for what seems like forever, so we finally packed up and went camping. The whole family went in tents to Inverloch and we stayed at the Big 4 caravan park.For non-campers, and the big squirrel is certainly one, the first time is hard work. Collecting and packing all of the stuff you may need. I found the clothes the hardest as it was going to be hot and cold and everyone needed changes. We did manage and packed it all in the back of the station wagon.

The kids made friends in the park which was lovely and we hardly saw them. There is a pool, playground and jumping pillow and roads to ride around.

We did wus it and pull the pin early. Saturday night rained so hard and so long and the strong wind felt like it would lift our little tent away. Some stuff got a little wet, but not too bad. I just didn't want the kids only experience of camping to be a wet and boring memory. As it is they are looking forward to the next adventure. (But they desperately want to sit by an open fire- which is not allowed in caravan parks)

Our Family

By Spencer

More gifts

With the success of mums chairs on the weekend, I was onto an idea for a birthday party the twins have been invited to. Another set of idential boys are having their 5th birthday and we have been invited. Initially I was thinking about games but I am a bit hooked on chairs at the moment.We bought some folding camping chairs, unscrewed them and embroidered directly onto them

Then simply screw it all back together and I have personalised chairs for each of them. I did buy adult chairs as they are only going to get bigger.

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Easter Bonnet Parade

I would love to say that it all went as happily as this photo looks, but alas that is not the case. This lovely image was taken after kinder ended, and they were leaving for the day. They were more than happy to pose together with their hats on, but earlier....
A reluctant Spencer joined the group to parade around the grounds,
but Benji was not happy and I could hardly convince him to come outside let alone put the hat on. He was not moving and made it very, very clear that he was not happy.

On a brighter note, when that was over, they were all happy.

THe other great thing they got to do was make Hot Cross Buns. The local Brumby's came out with the dough and each child could make their own bun, adding in the sultanas etc. and decorate the top. They then took them away to bake and brought them back at the end of session.
Each child's buns were carefully named and given out at the end of class. Spencer even managed an S on his and a secret pile of sultanas in the middle.

Easter Hats

The kinder hosts an easter bonnet parade where the kids parade in hats their parents have made at home. It is tomorrow so it was kind of urgent to make two hats.

I have a few paper punches that the kids have been using, so I actually let them cut a heap of circles and butterflies. I know easter really isn't about butterflies, but they have been studying them at kinder, so I could get away with it.

Spencer was quite happy with his hat, a red band of cardboard with dots and butterflies. All stuff we had at home.
Benji was happy to make his but not so keen to wear it. Pipecleaners and butterflies - maybe that's why
And the mess that proves they really did help me make them. Lets just hope they join in tomorrow.......

Naming Day

My cousin hosted a naming day for her two little girls at her place today (yes, I had to leave SewJourn early!!) It was a lovely after

noon with family but I had to share with you the presents that mum made for them.

These are child sized folding chairs and she has personalised them by adding a pillow which is attached with their name and a disney princess embroidered on them. (One is dark the other fair) The best thing was the girls ripped them open and they were set out in the garden and both of them chose to sit in them.