Waterfall – Camping part 2

With the weather not perfect for spending the day at the beach, we left camp with a short drive to a beautiful waterfall.  It took about 10 minutes walking along a stream to get to the waterfall.  This was Cooper and mummy’s first time seeing the waterfall.  Cooper spent his time racing sticks down the stream and throwing rocks. 

Camping

It was the perfect time of year to camp with some good friends.  You could lay in the tent and hear the waves crashing on the beach.  The kids seem to really enjoy camping and it take them no time to make the tent into their home.  Our tent was next to a small playground which was perfect to be able to watch Cooper while doing camping duties.  Plus, the beach and ocean were only over the sand dune.

Art Time

Who better to get art lessons from then Mummy!

Our First Hike

The kids were excited to go with some friends on a little bush walk.   We pack lots of snacks, water, sunscreen and first aid items.  They were all great, Cooper walked all the way out to the beach about 2K up and down hills with his trusty stick.  The girls all found special sticks to help them walk / hit things.  The beach was a great place to stop, cool our feet, and have a snack.  On the way back the girls led the whole time and Cooper and I were at the back.  He did ride on my shoulders most of the way back.

Showing Off at the Skate Park

Ellie, Cooper and I enjoying a morning out at the skate park.  We have found the best time to go to the skate park is in the morning before all the big kids come.  They all seem to respect the little kids but the park just gets crowded.  Cooper happily rides his balance bike trying to catch up to speedy Ellie.  Ellie is getting much braver, going much faster and also trying new obstacles.

Cat Challenge

Cooper and our cat Matilda have a strange relationship.  Most of the time they are scared of each other and sometimes they play together.  Cooper really wanted Matilda to play in her cat tunnel but she didn’t have any interest.  She was more interested in laying quietly in the sun.  Cooper wanted to try a cat treat and it being close to dinner time, I suggested her dinner instead.  Cooper set up the course, I closed the door so she couldn’t cheat and presto the Matilda Challenge had started.  It didn’t take her long to realize dinner was through the tunnel and Cooper was so excited, he was cheering as she came through and then laid down and watched her eat.  

Marble Track

Cooper absolutely loves this marble track that Aunt Cindy and family sent to us.  It took him a few days to figure out how all the pieces work together and now he is building his own tracks!  The second picture is taken by Cooper.