I don’t actually think I ever realised that the summer holidays were 42 days long – no wonder we sometimes find it a challenge to keep the small people in our lives entertained.
We are now 21 days in to the summer holidays and half way through, but what have we been up to as a family?
Living in Bournemouth we are hugely lucky to have both the beach and the New Forest on our doorstep which offer countless free days out and here is what we have been up to so far!
We have………
……explored the world around us and enjoyed making new friends……… I think the Mcvitie’s BN biscuits may have been involved with this!
……….been to the beach with family and friends and paddled in the sea, wrote our names in the sand and built sand castles, taking it in turns to knock them back down again!
…… learned the art of perseverance and practiced and practiced until we could climb to the top of the rock and learned to body board!
……….enjoyed music like never before, learning how different shapes and instruments make sounds on the musical trail!
Even Mummy had a go – can you identify the seaside themed song?
We also camped for the very first time and enjoyed the delights of Camp Bestival where we learned circus skills, danced and sung along to the likes of Chas & Dave, Mr Tumble, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Basement Jaxx, found fairies and got all dressed up for no other reason than it is fun!
That’s not all!
We have been to Christchurch Quomps on really hot days and cooled off in the splash park and by playing on the swings………
……. to Swanage Carnival aboard an open top bus
………seen people literally flying through the air at Moscow State Circus!
……learned to ride new things – a bike, a scooter, a pony and even a flying elephant with the actual Alice (from Wonderland!!
…….when the weather hasn’t been so good, we have made cakes and jelly – YUMMY!!
…….or headed to soft play, armed with the perfect snack for refuelling – McVitie’s BN Biscuits!
But some days we have just chilled out at home and relaxed!
We have done all this in the first 21 days of the summer holidays – wonder what the next 21 will bring?
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Ooh to have the beach on your doorstep! Lovely photos you have there – looks like you’ve packed loads into this school holiday!
Looks like the first half of your summer has been great. You’re very lucky to live so close to the beach. We’ve only had one beach day this summer. Am very jealous! #countrykids
My kids love BN biscuits! Looks like you’ve packed a lot in. I haven’t been down to Bournemouth in years. The last time we did go we went along to Corfe Castle and rode on the steam train to Swanage.
You’ve certainly packed a lot into the first 21 days! Wonderful photos of outdoor family fun and adventure – just what summer holidays should be like. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
Looks like you’re having an amazing Summer so far xx
You have been so busy so far this summer!I’d love to live so close to the beach. I think I’d be there every day.
You have certainly had a very busy summer so far. I would love to live near a beach.
It looks like you are having a really good summer so far, with loads of fun days out and fun activities at home too. Chritchurch quomps looks great and the parade loos really good too.x #countrykids
Looks like you have had a ace summer so far. I adore the school holidays (well most of the time)!
Your photo’s are fab! I LOVE the summer holidays, because my big brother and sisters are home 🙂 #countrykids
You have done so much! It all looks like great fun, I love your pictures x
Wow, you’ve had a busy summer already! Lots of fun activities there.
Wow what a busy holidays so far, we’ve had a much quieter one this year and it has still been fun
Sounds like a great Summer and love the pictures. Commenting for myself and on behalf of BritMums and thanking you for taking part
WOW! What an amazing summer! Great photos and great memories. That splash park looks brilliant. Can’t wait to see what you get up to for the next 21 days!
Wow, what a busy summer! I wonder what new adventures the 2nd half will bring.
Wow looks like you really are making the most of Summer there Kara! Have to love where we live 🙂
You’ve had a brilliant first half of the holidays! x
It’s so refreshing to see parents actually doing activities for the kids during the holidays! Hope the remaining is just as much fun too! x