Keeping Busy ...

August 30, 2014

The grandchildren were up early and outside ...

I told them they could have a bonfire in the morning and tonight if they wanted it ...

since we were not able to have it last night ...

Busy little creatures this morning ... riding bikes ... quads ... dirt bike ... in the garden ... 

and starting the bonfire ...

Come lunch time ...

the coals were perfect for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows ...

mmmmmmmmm

James and Craig off riding their biked again ...

James decided that they needed a ramp to jump off ...

they packed the bricks and board and built it ...

and away they went ...

Later in the afternoon ...

Craig was helping Grandpa in the shop with the VW ...

Ella was waiting at the parts washers ... ready to clean any of the parts ...

Then a little girl from the neighbourhood ...

came to play with Ella ...

they had so much fun in the pool ... crafting then playing with the kitchen set in the basement ...

The kids found the old rope that was once tied to the tree ...

an old tire and wanted grandpa to put it up on the branch for a swing ...

They were all pushing and then chasing the tire ...

then grandpa decided he would take it up on the hill and let it go ...

it was hilarious watching them chase after it ... far into the field ...

grandpa felt sorry for them trying to bring it back up ...

that he went and got the quad to pick them up ...

When the boys were outside playing ...

I had started making a batch of cookies ...

Ella came in and helped shape ... and decorate them before putting them into the oven ...

a special treat to have at the bonfire ...

Sitting around the fire ...

chatting about the days activities ...

sipping on hot chocolate and eating fresh baked shortbread cookies ...

A few hours later ...

we were all ready to head inside ... and get ready for bed ...

and luckily ... just in the nick of time ...

as the rain started to fall ...