Monthly Archives: September 2013
Monday fun-day
With some beautiful weather it was time to be outside…
Trampoline hair! Bazinga
Snacks in the garden
You know it is summer when the sand and water table comes out
And a little while back we made a deal about shifting out the public holiday, so today – on the last day of the holidays – we also got to enjoy a family breakfast out, and an awesome trip to the aquarium.
Snippets
On the way back from the party yesterday Eli fell asleep in the car. Grace decided she wanted to sleep next to him, so this is her faking a sleep next to him.
Bath buddies
Modelling her new outfit from Gogo
Jacks’ pirate party
Happy birthday Jacko!
After walking the plank across a pool of water, jumping off was one of the best parts
Shooting water balloons at the pirate ship drawn on a trampoline target
Digging for treasure in the chest filled with sand (and hidden sweets)…although by the time these two were digging the sweets were long gone
The birthday boy excited before blowing out the candles
The treasure cake which spewed Astros and jelly beans when cut open, much to the delight of the children, who dove right in and grabbed the “treasure”
There was also an awesome dad’s defend the treasure (box of kinderjoy) while children attack with water balloons raid, and a treasure hunt for chocolate coins hidden throughout the garden.
Climbing and other things
Eli’s latest trick is that he can climb in and out of the sandpit, and now he is trying to apply his new skill to whatever he finds that might work…
…and he loves flopping down on cushions left on the ground.
Story time with Aunty Mel at the friends get together
The little-ees having some fun together
Eli and the worm
Getting some love from the worm that Caleb lent Eli
God is in me
DonnĂ© was praying with Grace and said to her, “I’m going to say sorry to God for not spending enough time with him.” So Grace answers, “But God is in me….and you spend lots of time with me.”
And in other news from Grace she says, “When I’m older I’ll give my children a kinderjoy, and I’ll have a kinderjoy too.”
Braai day
Grace: It’s been a long time since we braaied!
Grace: It’s been a long time since we had carrot salad!
Grace: It’s been a long time since we had potato salad!
Grace: Nom, nom, nom
Jip, Braai Day and Grace was happy as a cricket and devoured her food.
A happy braai nosher
Getting bored
Grace got to spend pretty much the entire day with Hannah today and they had lots of fun. When the end of the day did finally come there were a few tears and off Hannah went towards home. About five minutes later Grace starts crying and says, “I’m bored, and there is no one to play with!” Poor tired little girl – exhausted and missing her friend already.
Sand pit fun!
Park fun with Gogo and Gramps
And to round off a busy party weekend, some fun in the sun at the park and riding a bicycle
Brother & sister swing time
The balancing act
And some much needed photos of Gogo and Gramps with the grandchildren
Certainly a most excellent weekend đŸ™‚
The very hungry caterpillar party
The first day, he ate through one apple….
On Saturday he ate through….
(These are lime skins with jelly and chocolate drops for pips)
And after all of that, he ate some cake
Happy birthday Eli!
And then he ate some pizza
Cuddles from Aunty Keren
Opening presents
More sandpit toys!
I love tea!
Locked up in jail
Fun outside (thank you Lord for the good weather)
