Saturday 11 April 2015

Spring Harvest - Butlins Minehead - April 2015

You may have thought we have been quiet this last week and not posted much, that we have but we have just come back from a awesome little 5 day holiday at a event called spring harvest. The week has just flown by and the kids and me and the hubs are absolutely exhausted. Spring harvest is a event that happens at Easter at both Skegness and minehead butlins and is a massive Christian conference thing with lots of kids clubs, entertainment and seminars.  Me and my husband were both serving in the youth venue my husband being very busy in his role and me helping with the additional needs teenagers and young adults who came along. We took along a awesome nanny who watched the kids for us when we were busy and also was helping out on team when I couldn't.

I have to say at working with young people with additional needs is such such fun, they really see the world in such a way that is full of no pressure and care for the outside world. The young people we had were just so awesome I obviously won't go in to any details of them here but we had one chap with such confidence and dancing ability that the band got him on the stage to dance it was amazing. We saw them dancing with pure joy and it was beautiful to watch and hard to join in. People teased me saying I fit in and too right I would love to be in a environment of no stress were I can be free, looking that way they are blessed so much. It was great also to give the parents a break and a chance to do something for them, the letters we got from the parents brought tears to the teams eyes. Good fun. 

So here is a little snap shot what we have been up to, along with this and the fun fare, beach, arcades, swimming, soft play, outside play and generally chilling and milling about. The kids loved it especially my eldest who loves a bit of freedom to roam about generally causing mischief but having that chance to be a boy and not be stuck in watching Minecraft videos. The toddlers loved it too, poor son son needed some reigns he was running about everywhere and Ami in the other direction who had her balance bike and was riding everywhere. So it was fun trying to keep to toddlers together. My eldest went to a few clubs but is the hardest boy to get to go along, he hates the idea but loves it when he is there, then makes out he hates it. Funny boy.

It really was a lovely week, I focused on making sure the kids had a good time and maybe sometimes put too much pressure on trying to cram everything in but I think I succeed they loved it. Ami said when we got home she loved the beach and swimming and Asti loved the arcades and playing lots of football. Another great bonus was that is was sunny all week and was just beautiful not wearing a coat all week and not lugging the kids ones round all week.

So here is a few photos of us at a park, I shall put more on the blog as I find my other SD card (its not lost just not unpacked).









27 comments:

  1. aww lovely pictures and what a lovely post. sounds like everyone had a wonderful time x

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  2. What lovely photos and Spring Harvest sounds like a wonderful event :)

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  3. As the parent of 2 kids with additional needs, I wonder if you truly know how much your help would have been appreciated. Sometimes it's nice to have a break, especially with someone who clearly enjoys what they're doing and doesn't judge. You will have made a big difference to those families lives x

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  4. I have friends that have been to Spring Harvest and they rave about it. Love your pics.

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  5. Sounds like you had a wonderful time, and a fulfilling one too x

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  6. It sounds like a wonderful event. Can't wait to see more pictures.

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  7. Sounds like you had a great time and what a wonderful event to be part of

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  8. I love the curls on your little lady!! So adorable.

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  9. What some lovely photos it sounds like you had a lovely time. x

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  10. Beautiful pics, your kids are looking so happy and having so much fun.

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  11. I use to go as a kid, didn't realise it was still ongoing :)

    Abi

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  12. What lovely photos, I have curly hair too, and everyone is always saying how lovely it is!

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  13. I've never heard of the Spring Harvest event. I'm sure some people at my church would be interested in going.

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  14. Looks like you had a fabulous time - we did Butlins this time last year and adored it

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  15. It sounds like you had the best time....I've never heard of this event but it sounds fantastic!
    Lovely photos x

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  16. What a lovely time with all that outdoor adventure. #MagicMoments

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  17. who doesn't love a great holiday x beautiful pictures

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  18. What lovely photos, the smiling with the eyes shows what a fab time everyone is having x

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  19. Great photos, the little ones look so happy - sounds like you had a lovely time.

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  20. Sounds and looks like you all had a great time

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  21. Love your photos. Its great getting outdoors with this recent sunshine isn't it? Hats off to another fine bearded gentleman like myself too ;)

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  22. Lovely pictures! Sounds like a fab day :)

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  23. You can really see the joy in your children's faces within your photos.

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  24. Lovely pictures and such a lovely way to spend your week and in sunshine too.

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  25. such lovely happy photos! looks like you had a blast! x

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  26. Sounds like you've had a wonderful time

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  27. Sounds like you guys had an ace time, and what cute photos too! Thanks so much for linking up with #MMWBH x

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