Popcorn by the beach @PD

First place a crumpled piece of newspaper between rocks, then pile on some dried leaves, followed by twigs.
Light up a matchstick and ignite the newspaper

Fai says he needs more leaves!

Once the fire gets going, add on bigger pieces of wood.

popcorn kernels and enough oil to line the bottom of the pot.

Close the lid and wait for the popping to start.

Popped corn

In a separate pot, we melted some sugar in oil with a pinch of salt. Once the mixture melted down, we poured in the popped corn and gave it a quick stir.
Once cooled, it was snack time for the kids.

Ean and KC enjoying the view while waiting for their popcorn.

PD with A and KH

It was school holidays and we had KH and A over for a couple of days.

Here are a few of the activities that kept the boys occupied.

The Army Museum - great for imaginative play with real tanks and missile launchers

Slip N Slide in the garden

Hermit Crab hunting at night

Bury treasure by the beach

Look for snails among the rocks

Rock Climbing

Source for firewood and dried leaves, start a fire with matches and newspaper and keeping the flames alive

Making Stone Soup in a sardine can found by the beach

Learn the art of launching stones