Whiteman Park with the Niupalau's

School holidays are not complete until we've had our date with the Niupalaus. This time round was a trip to Whiteman Park for a ride on the Bennett Brook Railway.

It really is a fun time, a nice long ride through the bush of Whiteman Park in big open carriages.

You can easily move around and enjoy yourself.

The best bit is, once you have paid for your ticket, you can ride as many times as you like during the day!

This guy loved it!

When we were done, we went over to Pia's place on the other side of Whiteman Park, which is the most amazing playground! Gated around all sides, it's safe, but still huge. I am obsessed with the lighthouse in the middle. I love that playgrounds have gone back to nature and have so much wood and natural play areas now. It's the best! If the kids can't play in the bush like we did... we bring the bush to them. I'm so grateful for these wonderful playgrounds near us. 

 

tie dye gang

this little squad had a party day today at our house. planned completely on the fly, i just happened to have tye die and pot painting kits for an upcoming primary activity... which worked perfectly.

first up we tie dyed in the backyard. i've actually never done it before and it was really fun coming up with ways to tie them and patterns before the kids took over squirting dye everywhere.

they were all a bit hesitant at first, but loved it as time went on.

maddie got the most into it of course and made herself an amazing t-shirt that she plans to wear to her roller skating birthday party next week.

and it looked pretty good!

the boys made pillow cases

and we left them out to dry for a bit while the kids painted cardboard pots ready to plant woolworths seeds in and then had lunch.

i truly love this little gang... it won't be long before we have another baby to add either! jen is expecting number 4!

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tie dye results to follow;

maddie's pillow case

jacob's pillow case in rabbitohs colours

isabel's effort 

and joseph's

and madeline's tshirt which i love! she did a great job.