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).
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| Roasting marshmallows with friends. There was a total fire ban in place so we couldn't do a real fire. |
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| Hot chocolate with marshmallows before bed. |
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| Mostly, this is where they could be found! |
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| The lake was so calm and the children collected A LOT of pretty volcanic stones. |
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| Arrow loved having a turn in the kayak. |
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| If they weren't swimming, they were jumping. |
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| ...and splashing. |
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| The older children jumped from higher and into deeper. |
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| 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.
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| Walking water demonstration |
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| A bubble within a bubble |
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| Effects of dish liquid on pepper sprinkled on top of water (water tension). |
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| 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.
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| These lovely girls! |
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| Blossom with her cake. |
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| The Cake. By Butterfly. |
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| She thought of every little detail! Everything is up-cycled from other bits and bobs. |
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| Even the food in the fridge. |
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| Old unused shelves became the house. |
