Want to know why he looks so happy?
Adam was waiting…and waiting…and waiting for Salamandastron day. We’ve been getting the audiobooks from audible.com so that Adam can listen to the story that way. He enjoys the audio because they have a range of voices and he gets the music and action noises as well. I must admit it means that I have not been keeping up as much but the boys are thoroughly enjoying the books and these sharing days.
Normally, I get all of the boys to pose in character before we go to join the rest of the group but we had another family join us beforehand so we got a group shot instead:
This day started with the introductions. All the children say which character they have come as, why they like that character and may be asked to mention some favourite sections from the book with that character. It may be something that is done "all the time" but those little things are so good. They don’t realise they are learning to get up in a group and to express themselves. This is certainly a safe environment to start doing that!
The big thing in Salamandastron (besides food) is the mountain itself. It is the stronghold of the fire lizard or Salamander. So what better thing to do than go for a nice hike up the neighbouring hill? Not quite volcanic but nonetheless…
I had to stay behind and get things going in the kitchen like a good little Abbey mouse… It was a warm day and they needed those water bottles but it’s a great view, isn’t it?
Well, of course, straight after the hike, Miss Donna tried to get ahead of the boys and rush back to the kitchen and help me set up for the feast. No chance!!! My competitive son led a tribe of boys to catch her and they majority arrived soon after she did!
And here’s the feast:
The delights were:
Strawberry Fizz, Elderflower Cordial, Spicy Apple Pudding, Gousim Friendly Almond Chews, Apple Cider, Hedgehog’s slice, Fruit Trifle, Savoury Squirrel Cakes, Golden Tots, Hare’s Squares, Tarlequin’s Triple Dip, Hot Brown Rolls, Badger Snacks, Summer Salad, Dibbun Party Pies.
This book was a favourite for our boys because there’s one page toward the end of the book where the feast food is described. It takes almost the whole page and they love pretty much everything written in it!
Cool beans! Thanks one and all…
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