We went to the church nativity the other night, it was in an open barn in the middle of a field, there was straw bails and straw all over the floor, they had real sheep and a donkey and all the kids were ecouraged to dress up and take part. Some mums narrated the story and got as many kids involved as possible including letting the numerous Mary's ride on the donkey. We all sang carols in the evening sunshine, it was really lovely and have to say the best nativity I have been to. Jess is on the back right dressed as an angel.


No I dont think that the angel rode on the sheep in the nativity story but Jess wanted to - so anything goes!

We also had the school trip to the beach for sun and sea safety. The kids spent the day at the beach with the lifeguards. They were told all about keeping safe in the sun with the slip slap slop bit. Then beach games including running in out of the sea and jumping the waves.

Jess was brave and jumped up and down over the waves - holding the lifeguards hand though, but a big improvement.
If anyone has noticed there is a lack of photos of Sam and Joe this week, Joe refused to go to the nativity and sam hid away from the camera with his friends.

We have also had the school prizegiving at the church followed by a picnic in the school playground. Some of the kids were even swimming in the pool at 8pm! I have to say it was freezing cold in there, we were all wearing coats so I cant imagine how cold the kids must have been. The Millard kids never made it into the pool, obviously not climatised yet!

Martin enjoying his mince pies at school!

Josie and Derrick took the kids to the beach yesterday and caught some fish from the wharf. Today we went to Mclaren Falls and marshall farm. We had a lovely day walking in the sunshine and having a picnic by the lake. Only got bit about 10 times!!


All the kids managed to get to feed the lambs and the goats.




Found the 3 little bears whilst at the farm!



Just in case anyone is thinking of visiting - here is how you have to earn your keep!!

Going for the traditional xmas lunch this year, we have been told by the neighbours that we will only do it once and then we will be at the beach with them having a bbq from next year onwards.

Will try to keep this up to date - wine allowing!
love to all
xxxx