21. Do something special with my niece, Lexie, every year (Year 5)

Despite Uncle Matheus not being able to join us for the day, I managed to cram in so much with the kids on my day out with them.

I picked them up and, once the car seat for Eden had been attached, we were off.

I took the kids to Watford to go bowling and to the arcade and for lunch. We played a game of bowling which the kids really enjoyed and then I gave them money for some of the games at the arcade and I may have played a couple myself. Lexie found a ‘Scooby Doo’ game and after a couple of goes she managed to get the jackpot of tickets. I also played a game and hit the jackpot so Eden and I sat in front of the machines for ages waiting for the tickets to come out. The three of us played a few more games and took all of our tickets to get cashed in. The kids chose the toys etc. they wanted and then we left to go for lunch.

Lexie showing her skills

Eden watching his skittles go down

Lexie hits the jackpot

So many tickets

We went to TGI Fridays and the kids immediately knew what they wanted to eat. We briefly popped to the Lego Store before going home and I got them a little something each.

That face!

Beautiful smile

A hat for me too

Eden's Lego creation

Before going home we went to Hobbycraft in Borehamwood because I had told them I would make homemade ‘Forky’ figures with them (from Toy Story 4). We bought everything we needed and headed back to my place. We sat in the garden and began our crafting. I helped Eden and Lexie managed to do a great job of her own. I also made a ‘Spoony’ with Eden too.

Spoony and Forky

Once we had made our cutlery characters, I took the kids home so they could show Mummy and Bubbie what they had made and what toys they had procured from Auntie and from arcade machines.

Pleased with his handiwork (with help from Auntie)

I already can’t wait until the next time!