Off to Center Parc on Monday 23rd March with all the family so once woke up 8ish everyone else already awake. Had bacon sandwich for breakfast as nice to have proper bacon not the streaky bacon which we get in Australia. Ellie wanted to play so play game spotty dot a counting game and then did flash cards. Ben went to have haircut and bought coffee back for us all, it was then to get ready and left just before 11 for our holiday to Whinfell Forest Center Parc. On the way we listen to the frozen songs and had to sing along we also played colour car where have to spot colour of cars mine was green and pink, saw no pink cars. Got to center parc at 12.30 Ellie got to choose if go swimming or lunch first and swimming won went to the subtropical swimming paradise. The subtropical swimming paradise has slides, rides and activities so you can swim, relax and have a splashing good time. We went on the slides, the rapids, in the outdoor play and kids areas, Ellie really enjoyed playing on the slides. Ended up leaving the pool 2ish and go for lunch at Cafe Rouge at 2.30 were we all ended up just having sandwiches apart from Ellie who had chips. Get back to car after 3.30 as not allowed to check in to our lodge til 3.30 was abit off traffic leaving the car park but once on road was ok. Staying at the Moorland View 54 a 3 bedroom cabin unpack, have cuppa then Ben take car back to car park as not allowed to stay outside cabin. When arrived at cabin Ellie playing with the phone and somehow managed to dial 999 so unplugged the phone. Mum and dad arrive after 6 as dad had to work today, Ben took dads car to car park as dad had no idea where to go. Have dinner pizza and Ellie bed 7.30ish then we all chilled watch TV, drink wine and I fell asleep on sofa. Eventually made it to bed 10ish and am sleeping in the same room as Ellie so had to be quiet going to bed. Ellie woke up crying I the morning making no sense sounded like saying 'let it go' so Sharon came for her and took her into her room. I woke up 4ish where read book for 30minutes and then wake up 6 when I get up watch breakfast TV with a cuppa. Dad got up 6.30, Mum 6.45 then Sharon, Ben and Ellie at 7.30. Once Ellie up open her birthday presents very amusing had to go for the frozen wrapping paper first and not interested in cards was lots of presents. After all presents opened we had to play with new toys Lego, frozen jigsaw and the shopping list game. It was then to go swimming got there after 10ish and all off us go in remembered the waterproof camera so got chance to take more pictures. Also we were very luckiky as the sun was shining so was nice outside in heated pool and left pool 11.45. Once done walk back to cabin for lunch have ham sandwiches, sausage rolls and frozen birthday cake which none of us liked the icing. Head back to the village centre after 2ish, walk round the lake and then Ellie go make a bear choose a monkey in a pirate outfit and called him monty. Me and Ellie then went to the park for abit, was going to go on swing but another girl beat us and when Sharon came went on slide as I had to help Ellie up. It was then to go bowling before 4, Ellie was not sure first but after a few goes she started to liked it. I had bumpers on like Sharon and Ellie which made it easier but still not getting strikes but Dad was the only one which got over 100. We then realised that their had forgotten nappies so Ben ran back to cabin to get some and we played in games arcade. Once back was time for Ellie's 3rd birthday dinner at Huck's American Bar and Grill, we all shared a large nachos. When we walked Ellie said she only wanted chips but had the kids buffet chicken nuggets, starfish, child and beans and ate well. Me and mum shared our main courses so had salmon and steak fajitas was very nice and got home before 7. Ellie was not tired and we all had sparkling wine to celebrate Ellie's birthday which Ben had for nearly 4years. I fell asleep on sofa for abit and Ellie wouldn't go to sleep til auntie Jo went to bed after 8.30, she complained was hungry so have more milk then sleep 9ish. I woke up 1ish, then Ellie woke up 3ish as lost pillow and baby once found went back to sleep. I woke up 5.30 and couldn't get back to sleep at first so played games on phone and then we both woke up 7.15. Dad got up 7.30 then Mum, Sharon and Ben after 8 so I suppose that one good thing about Ellie been with me everyone else gets lie in as am awake early due to jetlag. Once up have breakfast then Ellie wanted to play the shopping list game probably because it's still new. Leave before 10 and in pool before 10.30 when going round the rapids Ellie found a watering can and loved play with it. Also in the baby pool she found an inflatable dolphin which was quite happy seating on and giving it a kiss. I went on the fast slide outside which Ben thought was scary but was ok if you sit up and don't lie down but is a big splash at bottom. We're out after 12 and time for lunch was going to Pancake House but very busy so went to Bella Italia and had the lunch menu. After lunch to the supermarket and Ellie quite happy pushing the little trollies. Then me, Sharon and Mum went to the clothes shop whilst others went to park near Sports Plaza, was a nice gilet but not my size. We got there after 2.30 and Ellie go play tennis tots at 3 with Ben might not be the best but was very enthusiastic and was only 30 minutes. After back to the park and Ellie pretend to sell ice-cream from her ice-cream parlour in the wooden cabin. Balance bikes at 4pm with Sharon for 45 mins not sure Ellie got the hang of it as supposed to develop balance but seemed to enjoy. Back to park afterwards but was too cold so didn't stay long so back home for cuppa and Mum's homemade battenberg cake very nice. For dinner have Mum's cottage pie at 6.30ish and not tired again so went to bed 8:30, I had wine and crisps then bed 9.30. Woke up twice and Ellie woke up 5.30ish wanting her Mum but went back to sleep and we got up 7.30. Then Ellie had to brush my hair, play spotty dog game and everyone else up before 8 and Ellie actually ate breakfast for a change teacakes. On way to swimming pool we saw 3 red squirrels playing in trees and running across ground and usually see 1 on was if we're lucky. In pool before 10.30 and first was the wave pool where the waves were quite good and then the Rapids which mum couldn't get off so went round 3 times. Ellie then went on the mini jet ski at 11am, seemed to enjoy but didn't like the instructor getting in her way and I got in pool to get close up pictures. It was then to play on the slides, in jacuzzi and when went on indoor slide got a mouthful of water at the end. Before we left I went on the outside rapid slide again which seemed faster but still enjoyed but Mum missed my picture. Was out of the water before 12.30 and straight to Pancake House luckily no queue this time had savoury pancake 1st then me and Sharon shared a sweet waffle definitely worth the wait. After lunch to supermarket to get a few things and decided to book bowling choice 2.40 or 4.50, decided on 2.40. So we didn't have to long to wait so play arcades before bowling and we all enjoyed again, Mum had bumpers this time. I didn't do aswell this time but did get a strike, Ben and Sharon both got over 100 points. On way back to cabin walk along the road and through the woods to go on a bug hunt but didn't see many. Once back was time to do our packing and Ellie had to help everyone do there's. She then wanted to go to bed at 6ish but didn't go to sleep and then showing everyone her animal book. Decided to have take away tonight came at 8.30 but ordered 6.30ish so since it took so long we got 10% off, we all had Chinese apart from Ben who had pizza. Ellie eventually went to bed before 9 and we all watched TV with wine and bed 10ish. On Friday woke up twice in night then wake up 6.30 then eventually got up 7am have shower then go pick up Dad's car with Ben. Got back have breakfast before 8.30 then time to pack the cars as have to vacate by 10am. Left by 9.30ish which was too early for swimming so play in the park first and Ellie liked playing in the sand. In the pool just after 10am play on slides, wave pool but unfortunately the outside slide was shut as wanted to go on one last time. Ended up leaving the pool just before 11.30 Ellie wanted chips so there went to Dexters which mainly did burgers. But me, Mum and Dad did not fancy it so we just got Cornish pastry from supermarket but nowhere to sit so had to sit in car. Left Center Parc 12.30ish and luckily the traffic was good and got home just before 2. Once home time for a cuppa and to have the rest of the Battenberg cake then just chill the rest of the day. For tea have sausage, beans and eggs then Linda picked us up before 7pm and then go for Nanna. It was then to go see the hi timers show in Boroughbridge to watch 'Tiptoe in the Tombs' was quite funny, home after 10 and bed 11.30.
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