Last school day, beach and river fun

I got a softball glove so we all play catch in the garden. I am not very good but I try. The kids have very good throws

Rye Play land

Ubs hires out the whole of Rye Playland. We all had a great time.

Last day of school. The kids were fine. Last time riding a yellow bus.

We met a few friends at the beach after school. So nice to see all the kids in the water playing

I was laughing at Lisa because she bought a basket for the chips to the beach.

Tracy is away in Sweden so she offered for us to use the river while she was away. The water was fantastic.

Victoria doing her cheese smile

Leon not quite sure about this river fun.

 We swam up to the water rope for some fun

Fire Island

When we arrived it was miserable but no stopping the kids. They were off.

I took the kids out of school on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We headed out to Fire Island. Fire Island is a 32 mile barrier island off the coast of Long Island. There are no paved roads on the island and no cars are allowed. The only cars on the island are for permanent residents and they can only drive before 9.00am and after 6.00pm. The workers use golf carts. The freedom for the kids was wonderful.

The kids meals are served on Frisbee

We cycled to dinner and the kids all had head torches on.

This hibiscus reminds me of South Africa

Main path of Fire Island

The Atlantic ocean

The school bus coming along the beach to collect the kids for school

Bus driver zooming past

New house just been built. I love the huge big windows

We stayed with Tracy.

Girls in charge on the life guard chair

Ocean beach for lunch

Beach bikes. I am sure that is a good workout, I wont be trying

We all got bracelet's made from orthodontic elastics and braces

The shop where the kids cycle to on their own to buy fresh bagels for breakfast

Eating CAAAANDY!

Victoria playing in real waves

The view from Tracy's house, the sailing school

Peak hour traffic

We helped the lifeguards put lines in the water for the swimming lessons.