Letter to Santa

Letter to Santa
Originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Matthew's letter to Santa. I hope Santa manages to get it because he hasn't presented us with any alternatives!

Girl wonder

Girl wonder
Originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

I just have to show you this picture of Helen, this tickles me so much!

Going to work

Helen has an especially cute ways of saying 'bye bye'to us at the moment - she makes me all mushy!

A weekend with the Ents

A weekend with the Ents
Originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Last weekend we burned across to Rutland to stay with Jan, Doug, Eleanor and Jack. We received a warm welcome and it was good to spend 24 hours in some great company. We simply hung out, walked the dog and went swimming - and not to mention the 'DC and Jan's great Sunday dinner. They will soon be selling Dapple Cottage and moving to a new place - good luck and thanks for having us.

Reptiles

This morning Angus came into our bed, as usual about 6.30 am. It was dark and raining outside. He lay silent. All of a sudden, after about 10 minutes of silence, he popped the question

"Dad, what do Lizards eat?"

What a cracker - that made my day!

Sparkler!

Sparkler!
Originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Today is Nov 5th and it was Helen's first witness of fireworks. Also noteworthy is today I can say that Angus started confidently riding his bike without stabilisers - he suddenly decided he wanted them off in the garden. Later he cycled 3.5 miles on the cyclepath unaided with Matt, Helen and I - whilst Mum tiled the bathroom!

On the buses and other things

Post ride
Originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

Yesterday I took Angus on a double decker bus ride from North Tawton to Exeter, he was delighted, it thrilled him to excess. This week Helen amused us by reading the paper and dressing as Spider woman. Lovely crisp weather at the moment. I may mow the lawn today - amazing for November. Happy days. Dad

PS. Angus just asked me "Dad, why do children have ears?" Great question eh - if you are 4!