West Coast Beach, Part 1 – Waterfall

After eating snacks and a 45-minute drive, we arrived at KareKare beach.  Our first activity was a short walk to a waterfall.  The weather was a little too cool for a swim at the base of the falls but that didn’t stop us from getting a little wet and Cooper to throw some rocks.  

Ninja Pandie

Pandie quietly hopped into my camera bag when I wasn’t looking.  Her ninja training did not come from Ellie or Cooper as they are the nosiest ninjas ever.  She enjoyed a nice day out in the sun while causing a bit of trouble.

Café Treats

We were at our favourite family run café after Cooper’s school performance enjoying the warm Christmas weather.  It was a perfect time for a treat!  We always seem to go to the café around closing time, Ellie spends time with the owner’s kids and also helps tidy things up.  For that she always gets a treat and a free fluffy on her next visit. 

Decorating the Christmas Tree

The kids were so excited to decorate the Christmas tree.  They didn’t wait for us and started with Grandma and Granddad!

Christmas Tree Lights

Ellie was helping Granddad test all the Christmas tree lights this year.

Pandie Tree

Somehow Pandie found the Christmas tree and settled into a nice cozy branch.

Our Christmas Tree

With no chance of snow and wearing shorts we set off to cut down our Christmas Tree.  The kids were excited to see our tree that we found a few weeks before.  Ellie checked the truck to make sure there was the “E” and “C” that she painted.  Granddad was busy bringing the tree to the car and the kids gathered around Grandma for an American treat she had in her bag!

Thanks Grandad for helping cut and carry our tree!  I put my back out a few days before with the help of a little monster (Cooper) who decided to jump on me while I was in a strange position.