February Activities

February was a fun filled month.  

We went camping for the first time as a family.  It was a gathering of home educating families at a camping ground on the shores of Lake Taupo.  The weather was perfect, we secured a really good tent spot, and thanks to my very resourceful husband we lacked for nothing while still making it a proper camping experience (as opposed to "glamping" which I personally find a bit ridiculous).

Roasting marshmallows with friends.
There was a total fire ban in place so we couldn't do a real fire.

Hot chocolate with marshmallows before bed.

Mostly, this is where they could be found!

The lake was so calm and the children collected A LOT of pretty volcanic stones.

Arrow loved having a turn in the kayak.

If they weren't swimming, they were jumping.

...and splashing.

The older children jumped from higher and into deeper.

On our last day the wind had whipped up the waves which completely changed the swimming experience.

Back home again life resumed normal routine.  Home educating Aunty L organised a science day at her home for a small group of families.

Walking water demonstration

A bubble within a bubble

Effects of dish liquid on pepper sprinkled on top of water (water tension).

Sensory play in ice

At the end of the month we celebrated another birthday, this time Blossom who turned 11 years old!  She chose to have a "Cafe in Paris" theme for her party.

These lovely girls!  

Blossom with her cake.

The Cake.  By Butterfly.

Butterfly was very busy for a few weeks leading up to the birthday of her sister.  She made a Barbie house with everything!

She thought of every little detail!  Everything is up-cycled from other bits and bobs.  

Even the food in the fridge.

Old unused shelves became the house.

~Lorna