his cake

Was a sandcastle – a simple but brilliant idea from a donna hay magazine. All you need are 2 tubs of vanilla ice cream (the perfect bucket shape) & a packet of milk arrowroot (plain) biscuits. Crush the biscuits in a food processor & spread over the slightly softened icecream like sand. Then refreeze. Its the perfect beach party cake!

I wish i’d captured a photo of little Miss H’s face when she 1^st saw it – she thought it really was a sand castle!

Master B enjoyed every moment! 

We had a small but lovely party with friends. The kids swam, built sandcastles in the real sand (DH brought in with the tractor especially for the party), rode bikes, played dress-ups & cards & pin the teeth on the shark. It was indeed a perfect day - i’m sure everyone will sleep well tonite!

his birthday!

One of my favourite photographers always lists fun facts about her kids on their birthdays

So here goes:

6 fun facts about Bear on his 6^th birthday

1. He loves machines & wants to be a excavator driver and a helicopter pilot when he grows up
2. His favourite thing is to go across country on the motorbike with dad
3. His balance & determination saw him progress from a 3 wheeler to 2 wheels in a day & he would so love his own little motorbike
4. He has his own toolbox and is not afraid to spread his tools around the garage “fixing” stuff (just like dad!)
5. His favourite snuggle toys are his sheet & diggedy dog (they’re still what he wants when he’s feeling sad or tired)
6. He loves cuddles, is VERY ticklish & has the cutest giggle ever!

Stay tuned for more photos!