Summer Holidays Part 4...

 As usual, Jake's granny and grandpa went camping in Kommetjie for the holidays.  Abi and Becky usually go too, with their mom and dad.  We have always driven out to spend Christmas Eve with them, but this year they were all ill and we decided not to risk catching any bugs.  It was weird not to see them all, but we made plans to go through on the 27th for the day with Marius and his two boys.  Jake was very excited to have Michael and Cameron with him and I think they all had a good day.  First things first though - sharing and opening of presents!

Marius and I headed to the beach with the kids.  The weather wasn't great, but that never stops kids enjoying the sea.  Tried to get a nice picture of all 5 kids on this log, but the boys just couldn't stand still for long enough...

 This is about the best I could get.  Abi's 13, Becky's 11, Cam's 8, Jake's 9 and Michael's 10.  Quite funny to see their height differences - I'm pretty sure the boys will pass the girls soon enough...

 Jake has a very special bond with Abi and Becky (below).  They're very nurturing and gentle with him...

 This photo of Michael cracks me up - love the hair...

 Fearless Jake, getting some sun on his skin.  We've both gotten so tanned this holiday, thanks to Marius' beautiful beach house...

 A ginormous log that washed up.  Look at all these silly billies doing different things...

 Abi started high school yesterday!  I can't quite get my head around it.  She loves the American flag, even bought this bikini with her own money.  It's hard to believe they're just 2 and 4 years older than Jake, they're both so grown up...

 Back at the campsite, our lunch had been cooked - we were so spoilt...

 Crayfish clowns...

 After lunch, we went back to the beach for a bit more fun...

 Abi and Jake started digging a hole to China...

 They didn't say much to each other, just quietly got on with their job...

 Hi Jake - you need a hair cut, but I love your tan and your smile looks just like your dad's...

 Marius' boys went for a swim in the icy water.  They're not scared...

 Meanwhile, back at the dig site, Becky had taken over from Abi for a bit and the hole was getting nice and deep...

 Jake was literally covered in sand from head to toe.  I don't like sand...

 When Jake ran out of length to get deeper, Abi stepped in to help him some more...

 Jake and Cam working together...

 And then Abi had another go at digging...

 I'm not quite sure what their joke was here, but I love this happy photo of Jake and Abi...

 A very happy, sandy boy...

 Michael and Cam decided to dig another hole, that could join into Jake and Abi's...

 And when Jake's hole was finally big enough, Jake climbed in and Abi buried him...

 Jake thought it was hysterical, I was itching just looking at all that sand everywhere...

 When she'd finished, she'd done this and there was nothing Jake could do about it (seaweed is for hair), except laugh...

 Abi laughed a lot too...

A group shot, excl Michael, of all the diggers.  The little blonde girl is Jake, Abi & Becky's 2nd cousin, Kira...

And that's all for today.  I might be able to squeeze all the last shots into one last blog, will try do that tomorrow if time allows.

Sending lots of love,

Sue XXX