Still here in week 2

So week two of the summer hols continued with Alex being invited round to his bud Rhys' house for a few days as it was his birthday.  He really enjoyed himself and I don't really think he wanted to come home!

It was indeed a tad quieter with just Nicholas and Cassandra, but Kaylah came over on the Tuesday to play in the pool with Cassie.

 That evening, Cassandra went to Kids Kingdom to Emily's birthday party. Whilst there I took the opportunity to fill in birthdays and what's already planned for next year!

On Wednesday I met up with my friend Angela who was looking after Samuel and Lily aswell as her two, so we popped into the Victoria Plaza to meet Aerial!

On Thursday, it was nice to welcome Alex home as were getting together with Jo and her brood and spent most of the afternoon at Rayleigh Mega playing laser!

Friday was last prep time as the kids keep growing so needed new hiking boots and trainers so a trip to Sports Direct and  Go Outdoors was on the cards as I also needed to get our camping gas bottle refilled as we were off to CAB on the Saturday...

CAB (Camp at Belchamps) had been booked for months, it's a week of activities that only scouts can attend. However, I wasn't taking my Beavers, but just my kids!  Camp fire the first night was great!

 After a terrible night of squealing girls in the tent next to us until gone 11pm and then again at 4.50am!!!, we had our first day of activities.  Shelter building was first on our agenda..

 Then the ladder challenge

Team building games and go karts!

However, before we could go on to our last activity of the day, I was approached by the manager and basically asked to leave the site due to fact that 3 weeks prior, I had handed my resignation into 3rd Prittlewell as their Assistant Beaver Scout Leader, and I was no longer showing as a registered leader on Compass (the scouting database).  Non scouts are not allowed at CAB.

I'm sure that anyone that knows me can imagine my reaction....

So I packed everything up, called Lee and he came over and put the tent down and we all went home to bacon and sausage sandwiches!

I got a full refund, but thanks to whoever brought it to the attention of my ex DC that my family and I were there... Ruined holiday plans and upset kids...

I survived Week 1

Most people that know me know that I really don't look forward to the 6 weeks summer hols. Spending quality time with my 3 beasties is more like playing referee in a boxing match.

However, this year, the first week was spent with Mum and the 3 beasties in a caravan on the Isle of Wight.

It rained.  Alot.

We still managed to get out and about though.  On route to the Amazon Zoo, we stopped off at a local Boot Sale and Cassandra was overjoyed with her 8 new kittens!

The Amazon Zoo was fabby - Mum managed to bag herself a scooter to ride around on! 

After the Zoo we stopped off at Arrenton Craft Village and the beasties got to decorate their own mugs..

 And watch someone blowing glass

 And play on the 1p slot machines!

 On Tuesday, we had a ride on the Island's Steam Train

 And visited Haven Falconry

 Cassie decided that she'd rather walk a ferret than hold a bird!

 

 The Needles was next on our list

Along with a chair lift ride - more enjoyable for some than others!

 Mum LOVED the carousel, Nicholas, not so much!

 All 3 beasties created a sand momento

And had fun playing crazy golf, although I did say I would never play this game with Nicholas again- way to competitive and such a sore looser!

The on site pool wasn't that big, but big enough to muck around in..

 We also ventured to Monkey Haven - I'm thinking the two new additions look good?!

 

Fossil Hunting at Yaverland was not a success as the wind and rain really did put a damper on things..

 Although the treats at Daisy's Bakery and Tea Rooms put a smile back on everyone's face.

We attempted crabbing the following day at St Helen's with mild success thanks to a family who donated some of their bacon to us.

Mum's favourite part of the morning was the scone with cream and jam!

Our final afternoon was spent in Newport where Alex was in heaven when he found a Warhammer shop and the beasties sourced all their stationery in readiness for school in September!

Despite getting to the port early, we couldn't get an earlier ferry, so tea and toast it was.  After what seemed liked forever to get home, we made it

The joys of being away for a week!

Thanks Mum for taking us away :)

Last Day of Blenheim Primary..

So today is Nicholas' last day at Blenheim Primary School.  

He is really looking forward to leaving and moving on to being with his brother at Eastwood Academy in September.

He has really changed!

Love you young man - so so proud of all you have achieved.

Year 6 Leavers Production

 So whilst Alexander took part in Wind in the Willows, Nicholas had the role of the reporter in "Cinderella Rockafella"

Not sure he enjoyed it that much, but Lee, Alexander, my Mum and I all thought it was great and loved seeing him.

Not long to go now..

Manic!

It's been a manic last few weeks...

School swim galas were held at the beginning of July and Nicholas retained his title of Boys winner and that now makes 6 years in a row!

Cassandra swam brilliantly and came 4th over all too :)

Then came Sports Day..

This was my last year of running from one side of the field to the other to wach both Nicholas and Cassandra compete..

BLUE team won!

 Gotta love 'em!