The girls were working together on computer games which are providing some supplemental learning. The games are aimed at improving maths and reading skills in a fun way. SV has been helping MV out on some occasions, but we are careful to make sure MV is doing most of the work.
MV and her sisters were quite keen to play with the new toys. As usual they didn't open all of the presents because they started playing with them. The polly pocket and children's Monopoly were two of the favourites.
MV got to blow out the candles on her birthday cake but there was a little person who was quite keen to help. MV didn't really want the help and was quite clear about it.
MV was really excited about her birthday this year and was very happy to be celebrated. She has really grown this year and it was really fun to celebrate her accomplishments. Both EV and SV were happy to celebrate with her and they were all quite excited to open her presents.
After such a long bushwalk we all wanted to relax and sit. The evening was a bit cool and it was nice to sit near the heater. The two older girls worked on drawings and then colouring them in. EV and KT read stories and sat on the couch. Everyone went to bed after that nice and tired.
Our walk took us through lush ferns before we had to ascend again to our destination, the Ruined Castle rock formation. EV was really keen to walk though, so she got to get out of the pack and go. She didn't mind going up at all. We had a lovely picnic before we headed back to the car again.
