Fireworks, quince snow, and craft with nanny

Haven't updated in a few days so here is a mish mash of photos. Not necessarily in order!

Here is a piccy big bee done on the ipad of 3 trees, banana, orange and apple! Thought that was very creative. :-) 

Little bee playing his new shape game. He amazes me with it, such a clever little chap. 

Over at hubby's families for a little bonfire/firework party. My gorgeous little nephew B. So cute, and has the most amazing chuckle. :-)

Little bee with grandad

We took the waffle maker and made everyone waffles. I think the bees ate the most! They love them!

Outside watching a few fireworks. Brrrrr, wasn't half cold!

On Sunday we went to a carboot and I picked up this bargain for 50p, 2x paint your own mugs! Perfect Sunday afternoon activity!

Busy concentrating! Little bee done some mug painting as well but didnt last long enough for me to grab a piccy. 

Called in at nans and she showed us this amazing book, not sure how old it is. Nan thinks 100 years or more.. Could be! So so interesting, and really funny. From another time when it comes to the woman's and mans 'place' within the home. Some really interesting recipes though. Great that everything is proper whole foods, no junk just food. Think we could all learn a lot cooking this way again.

Found a recipe for 'quince snow' so naturally had to make it. With a quince tree outside full of fruit I've been trying to find recipes to use them. Not had a lot of luck so was keen to try this.

Only 3 ingredients, quince, egg white, honey.

Interesting, not what I expected. Tasty but very different. Big bee ate hers, and little bee to start with wouldn't try but did later. He loved it. Mind you he eats anything!

Later, some words big bee wanted to write,  spelled out for her as she asked. We've been doing a lot of this lately. Makes me happy how keen she is. :-)

This is writing before breakfast!

And today, dressed in a snowsuit 2 years too small.. Crafting with nanny while I ran some errands! Thankyou nanny! :-)

Big bees finished pieces..

And little bees! :-)

Helping me with 'bubble and squeak' (inspiration from nans book again!)

And lastly, daddy bee (in camo! Lol!) asleep while our little night owls soldier on! Big bee doing a word programe and little bee with his new Thomas tank book that I picked up today at the charity shop while out. Love this sofa full of bees!

Fun with Sis & co

This morning I was about to get in the shower when big bee asked for some help to do some words. Never one to crush enthusiasm I found myself wrapped in a small towel writing out words for her to copy! Lol! While I was in the shower she copied them all. I was really impressed! Gold stars all round as requested by big bee!

These ones feature surnames too!

Just before lunch sis and my niece and nephew came round to play. Me and sis got to have a lovely (long overdue) catchup chat while the children all played. They played together so lovely, wonderful to see! I made us all a beef stir fry for dinner and then it was back to playing.

Here Is an 'assault course' I set up for them with a 'splat pod' at the end! Lol!

Grandad popped by (as seen in background!)

Then it was a bit of 'dunkin do nutters'

After lots of running around and over excitement it seemed like a quieter activity was needed for some cool down time. i got out the clothes catalogue/pens/scissors/glue and they got stuck in. Some wonderful creations happening..

Big bees piccy half finished. Love it!

Daddy bee is out tonight fishing so I planned some nice downtime with the bees. We all had a lovely deep bath together with music and bubbles, it was so nice and not stressful like I imagined with us all in tub together! Once out and PJ'd up we set out our snack/picnic tea and popcorn and put a movie on. All snuggled together on a pile of cushions. Everyone sat still for whole movie. Was lovely. 

Save a space in the middle for me bees! :-)

Just love em so much. <3

Halloween party!

Tonight's halloween party! Fabulous! Round our good friends.. several home ed families were invited and the children all had a wonderful time zooming around looking for glowsticks, having sparklers, fireworks and lots of yummy treats. We all took something each food wise and there was an amazing feast. All gluten/dairy free too! I LOVE that sort of buffet food! :-) yum! Ooh and a lovely bonfire and hot apple juice! :-)

On the trampoline!

Having a little swing..

Sparkler time!! 

Both bees loved the sparklers so much

Fireworks!

Little bee checking out the fab pumpkins.

Love this pic!

And one of our fantastic gorgeous hosts! Big bees favourite bit of the entire party was F handing out cakes! Lol! Apparently they were so yummy! :-) 

Fab party!