An overnight hike along the Light to Light track

Rich and I decided, somewhat apprehensively, that it would be a 'fun' thing to go for a hike along the Light to Light track in the Ben Boyd National Park, camp overnight and then walk back.  I say apprehensively as we had no idea how Jackson and Josie would go, hiking for 4 km on a bush track carrying their own backpacks, and then hiking the same 4km back again.

It actually went extremely well, far far better than I expected.  On the way out they both thoroughly enjoyed themselves, Josie chatted literally the whole way, and Jackson was keen on finding the posts and pointers that told us which way to go.  Upon reaching our campsite at Hegartys Bay, which can only be accessed via this walking track, we set up camp, started a fire, had dinner, toasted marshmallows and went to bed.

In the morning we watched the sunrise over the ocean, had weetbix, packed up, picked numerous ticks off each other, and left.  The hike back was harder for both of them on tired legs, but both managed it - with the help of chocolate and lollies!  We finished the walk with a splash in the water before heading home.   All of us knackered!

 Silly faces

Both of them in a deep sleep after being in the car for 10 minutes!

Day trip to Narooma

We thought we would take a day trip up to Narooma last week, we have passed through Narooma a few times on the Princes Highway but never really explored the town.  We found a great kids playground, had lunch at a park overlooking the river inlet and then took the bikes along a boardwalk.  Then we stopped at historic Central Tilba for an ice cream on the way back.

 Jack and Josie got on this swing and I gave them a 'Mummy push'...

 ... then Daddy came along to push (Josie was wise enough to get off!)

A morning of beach play at Haycocks Point

Fathers Day photo

Ready to party!

Jack and Josie had a joint birthday party today, here they are all ready to go in their party clothes.

Soccer presentation

Jackson and Josie had their last soccer session yesterday, followed by a sausage sizzle and presentation.
  

Kid talk

Me to Jackson "I am going to have to get a job next year when Josie goes to school, what do you think I should do?"
Jackson "I don't know"
Me "well what do you think I am good at?"
Jackson (thinking) "maybe you could do mountain biking"
Me "I don't think I'd earn any money doing that"
Jackson "if you are on TV you would, like Froome (pro cyclist)"

Bonfire and sparklers

This great pic of Josie was taken at a friends place a couple of weekends ago.  We had a BBQ then they lit a bonfire in their backyard, and the kids all had sparklers.

Salt Dough

Using a combination of salt, flour and water, Richard created some salt dough for Jackson and Josie to make the letters of their names. This was then placed in the oven at a low temperature for a while, then once cooled, Jack and Josie painted them.  We started with just the letter J, just to make sure it worked, and have since done the rest of the letters.  A great craft activity to do, and Jackson and Josie loved it.

Dolphin Cove

Another Sunday morning, another trip to the local beach.  This time for some rock climbing, shell hunting, piggy back rides and a mission to find the secret bench!

Mission accomplished!

Bird watching

Tathra beach and Tathra wharf

Kid talk

Jackson and Josie decided to have a running race.  Josie said "Go!" and set off before Jackson getting a head start.  Jackson then caught up and passed Josie at which point Josie threw herself onto the ground and yelled at Jackson "You're going too fast in this race"!!!

This morning at the local beach...