Pontins Pakefield Day 2

Day 2 in Pontins and believe it or not we had to wake all the kids up as they were so tired from a busy day 1. In mine and Tina's bed you could literally feel every single spring and I was sure I would need Ibuprofen to get through the night, but surprisingly I had a good nights sleep as well. Once everyone was up, dressed and washed we all headed over to the S.S Victoria for a good old fashioned full English breakfast.

The highlights of Day 2 was go-karting around the site, then just before lunch Holly and Brandon went on a inflatable obstacle course for the little ones in the swimming pool. After lunch it was back to the pool as the two boys and Layla were booked on the Water Rollers.

In the evening we had dinner and then whilst the girls all went to the mini-disco, me, Steve, Josh and Bee all went to the games room and had a game of snooker. Steve was desperately trying to coach Joshua and give him plenty of pointers, but me and Bee were just too strong and won a tight game on the black ball.

Layla trying to wake up in the morning.

Brandon with the coolest morning hair.

Love this picture of Brandon on his scooter.

Breakfast in the S.S.Victoria.

Holly, Layla and Uncle Steve on a 4 seater go-kart.

Brandon and Joshua racing in some single seater go-karts. Layla had a try on one of these and stacked it in to a concrete pillar at full speed.

Joshua blasting around the site on a go-kart.

Layla, Steve and Holly.

Holly and Layla chilling at the front whilst me and Steve pedal.

Joshua giving me a helping hand pedal Holly around.

Race on - looks like a seen from the Wacky Racers.

Layla doing some leg press in the outdoor gym.

Joshua chilling on a swing.

Tina and Chris chatting away whilst me and Steve run around after the kids.

All 4 kids on one swing!

Holly tackling the inflatable obstacle course.

And down the slide at the end and in to the pool.

Holly setting off on another run as Brandon looks on.

Holly needed a helping hand to get over the yellow mound.

Through the skull on skull island.

Brandon finding it easy work but having good fun.

Brandon was just at the right height to be able to join Holly on skull island and go on the Commando crawl one for larger kids.

Down the slide comes B.

Holly and Layla doing girl things in their room.

Layla on the water rollers and spending a lot of time on her bum.

Josh getting ready to be inflated and rolled in to the pool.

Brandon walking his ball over to the waters edge.

Josh was like Layla and spent a lot of time on his bum.

Brandon was the only one managing to get to his feet and ramming in to Josh.

Brandon the hamster in a ball.

All chilling out before dinner.

Brandon and Layla messing around on the rowing machine.

Holly loved the cross trainer in the outdoor gym area.

Uncle Steve teaching the boys how to play snooker on a 12ft table.

Joshua getting some coaching on how to use the very long cue and rest.

Brandon needed little coaching and has a good arm for snooker/pool.

Joshua trying to cut one back to the middle pocket.

Brandon showing good technique.

At the entertainment and Joshua has some snazzy light up glasses.

Brandon's face after trying to eat a sweat called Toxic Waste.

Back at the chalet before bed and a bit of nighttime bum skateboarding for Joshua.

Pontins Pakefield Day 1

This year we took two holidays with the kids back in May when we went to Cardiff for a long weekend and then Spain for 2 weeks. So we didn't really have too much planned for during the 6 weeks holiday. Then we got a very kind invite from Auntie Chris and Uncle Steve to join them for a long weekend at Pontins in Pakefield as a treat for the kids as they always struggle with what to buy them for their birthdays. The Pakefield site is in a really nice part of Lowerstoft about 13 miles South of Great Yarmouth and so took us under 2 hours to drive there.

Chris and Steve had booked half board so we had all inclusive breakfast and dinner catered for us which was fantastic value really. So to start the holiday we all met in McDonald's and had a bit to eat before entering on to the site. Our room wasn't ready until 4pm but we could use all the facilities and therefore we parked the cars up and got straight in to holiday mode with some crazy golf, trampolining and even went swimming before our room was ready.

The rooms themselves are 50's style chalets and very dated, but all you need is somewhere dry and warm with a bed to sleep in. The 3 kids absolutely loved the chalet though and they all stayed in one room that had two bunk beds, Joshua and Brandon went up top and Holly took one of the lower ones. Once we were settled in our room we headed over to the ship themed restaurant for dinner and then it was off to the mini disco, followed by evening entertainment and arcades.

All the kiddies (and Tina) were hooked on the 2p machines and winning tickets to exchange for gifts at the end of our holiday. Holly also really enjoyed the mini disco and was getting on like sisters with Layla. It was pretty amazing to see them two together this time as Layla was really taking on a big sister type of role with Holly and spent a lot more time with her than she did with Josh and Brandon.

Day was was very tiring indeed and I don't think the kids got to bed until close to 11pm by the time we got back to the chalet.

Layla, Holly, Brandon and Josh at Pontins Pakefield.

Holly standing on a tiger cub in the Pakefield safari.

Layla exploring the safari.

Holly cheating with crazy golf and using her hands to drop the ball in the hole.

Brandon on the crazy golf.

Joshua aiming for a small tunnel under the wood.

The master showing them all how it is done!

But then Holly goes one better and plays one handed.

Uncle Steve looking cool as cucumber.

Brandon, Holly and Josh having fun on the trampolines in 30 degree + weather.

Brandon and Layla getting air time.

Two happy little girls on the trampolines.

Joshua getting some good height (and yes he injured his foot again!).

Tina and Auntie Chris seeking shade from the scorching sun.

Holly playing with Auntie Chris outside our chalets.

Me and Bee enjoying some Frisbee fun.

Brandon cooling off with some cold water poured over him, shortly after Brandon and Josh had a massive water fight with each other.

Auntie Chris, Layla and Holly having some chill time in the chalet.

Joshua all dressed up and ready for a night out.

Layla was like a big sister to Holly and kept her entertained all weekend.

The 4 kids sitting on the ship themed restaurant tables.

The tables were set inside the hull of a ship.

The ship was the S.S.Victoria.

Uncle Steve, Layla, Holly and Tina enjoying the mini disco (sorry Dad doesn't do dancing).

Holly having some fun time in the park.

A novel see-saw with cars on each end.

Little Duracell Holly just kept going all day and night.