I’m ridiculously proud of my three daughters for reading the whole of the Hobbit (all completed age 7) and all of the first Lord of the Rings novel. Jemima finished at age 7, before we left for the trip, Scarlett finished in Nepal and Evie fairly recently in Thailand. (Actually, I can’t help but mention that Jemima has also now finished the Two Towers, how good is that?).
The story has really captured their imaginations. “Do Gandalf’s voice, Daddy,” and, “Be Galadriel, Mummy,” are daily requests. The storylines dominate their play, with the sound of Orcs attacking or Legolas firing a bow and arrow being the general background noise.
But I think my favorite way their new geek-chicness has manifested itself is through the sand sculptures they went off to create, completely unaided, yesterday.
Ferg’s role playing friends, you would be so proud.
The Shire
Welcome to Rivendell
This is Rivendell 1, before the tide came in
And this is Rivendell 2, after the tide came in
Complete with Elven archer defending Rivendell
Travels with Triplets 