Fifty things to do before you're 11¾: The Loulli family in pictures
The Loulli family is ready for action as they embark on their challenges as part of the National Trust’s 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ initiative. Mum Amelia says taking part in the challenge gave her three children a renewed excitement about exploring nature.Photograph: Martin HunterElena, four, plucks up the courage to pick up the woodlice as part of the hold a scary beast challenge. The kids also looked under rocks to find spiders to test their bravery. Photograph: Martin HunterElena and Sophia, nine, enjoy meeting some four-legged residents on a day out in the countryside as part of the challenge.Photograph: Martin Hunter
Nico was in charge of collecting sticks as part of the make a trail with sticks challenge.Photograph: Martin HunterSophia masters the all-important art of skimming stones. Photograph: Martin HunterBig sister Sophia leads the charge in climbing a tree – another one of the 50 things to do activities.Photograph: Martin HunterSophia, Nico, seven, and Elena work as a team to dam a stream with rocks. This was Nico’s favourite activity.Photograph: Martin HunterHiking up a huge hill at Sizergh Castle, Kendal, brings out the siblings’ competitive side.Photograph: Martin Hunter
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