Monday, December 26, 2011
Christmas Eve and Day
A lovely couple of days, gran, Grandma, Dave, Kate and Elsie joined us for the main day, which involved lots of fun and games around the dinner table. Lots of photos here
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Angus and Helen's Nativity
Last night we were treated to terrific show from Angus and Helen, with Angus in the leading role as Joseph. He was very chuffed. Helen sang with gusto and enthusiasm. Grandma was also in attendance.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Merry Christmas from the Haygarths
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Meeting Santa
Helen and Angus had a ball at the rugby club party for the 'minis' today, winning dancing competitions and culminating with a visit from the great man in red himself..... A couple of pictures here show how flushed Helen got when she met Santa - lovely! Grandma also shared the moment.
Polly meets Uncle Elvis
Last weekend Lily, Elsie and Dave stopped by with Elvis, the family's elder statesman Labrador. He taught his young niece Polly a lesson or two....
Monday, November 28, 2011
Old mates in the fells
Charley visited recently and we had a precious day together walking in Longsleddale. Beautiful valley.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
A note about Matt and his Rugby
Matt loves his Rugby. Recently he joined LRGS secondary school - a great rugby school -and has made it to the A team including a spell as captain. He has been all over he north of England playing since he started in September, we are very proud. Here are a few shots I took on a dark November day (low light photos!) on the touch line on Saturday.
Angus's 9th Birthday Climbing Party
Earlier this month Angus had a special belated birthday party with his friends and siblings.
Musical month
November was a busy month of music in our house. In the village we helped organize a mini blues festival and co-hosted the blues superstars 'Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes'. Not to mention Angus has just started the trumpet, Helen the ballet lessons, Dad's band out on the road, Matt starting guitar lessons and Angus and Helen on Diversity Radio 105.5 FM every Saturday at 10.30.......
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Northumberland at half term
Great time staying at Wooler in a cottage for 3 nights, that included Alnwick castle, Holy Island and Hadrian's Wall. We did an experiment and let the children share most of the the photography...Some interesting results!
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Helen on Crispy
Helen and I went out pony riding in the Trough of Bowland this morning. Lovely moment.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Barnoldswick Cyclo Cross blog by Angus
Today Dad and I did a bike race and took pictures of each other. Angus.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Angus at cub camp, Littledale
At the weekend Anne and I took it in turns to spend a night with Angus in the 'Mums and sons/Lads and Dads' cub camp weekend. A lovely bit of quality time that involved archery, shooting, assault courses, sewing, treasure hunts and cooking.
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Way of the Roses
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
On the 3 peaks podium...?
Well a photo on the podium .... but not that we deserved it. We have just done the 3 peaks and this year is was a special one, 3 peaks with four cousins competing, with Mark (from New Zealand) and Adrian (from Southampton) joining old timers Dave and I. It was a special family event with all 4 finishing, despite various adventures - you can read all about it on their own blogs...
Myself (Phil)
Mark
Dave
Adrian
A batch of photos taken by our faithful support team or wives, mum and children
By the way the chap on the right is our mutual mate Steve Riley - Dave was not available cause he was on his way to casualty - but you can read about that on his blog.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Helen at the climbing wall
A great picture taken by Katie's dad, taken at the party at Kendal climbing wall on Saturday. She decided she likes climbing.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Anne's cycling trip...
Anne and friends from the from the village went away for the weekend cycling in Ravenstonedale (stayed at the Black Swan) & the Eden Valley. Looks like they had a good time - 25 miles day one and 15 day 2.... A new era?
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Great Wall of China
Last week I was lucky enough to travel to Beijing on business, accompanied by my friend and colleague Richard Bardgett, among others. Here are a few pictures of a trip to the great wall after the meeting, an inspirational place.
Monday, September 05, 2011
Friday, September 02, 2011
Holiday pictures
We are just back in the UK following 2 weeks camping on the Costa Brava in Spain. Snaps from the iPhone were updated regularly (thanks to some free wireless at the Campsite) and now we have just uploaded the 'quality' images too - the full set can be viewed here. Highlights include meeting many new friends and families, spending time with Andy, Caroline and Archie who joined us for a few days in the middle, kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, trip to the water park and a trip to Barcelona. The sun and the sea also proved a great convalescence for my leg. A great holiday, faultless.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Holiday snaps....
Byeee
Monday, August 15, 2011
A week in paradise?
Some pictures for a week long stay in the Lakes with Mum and Dave et al to celebrate Mum's 70th. Lovely times, hot hot weather, happy days.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Twinkenham with Matt
Last weekend Matt and I were treated to a day and a night in London watching England - Wales at Twickenham. Great time together for us.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Old Beckstones
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Monday, July 04, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Happy 11th Birthday Matt
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Kim and Anne reunited
Recently we were visited by Anne's nursing friend Kim whom she trained with at Glasgow's Gartnavel 1981-84. Great to welcome her and husband Barry and a good prompt to look out some old snaps from the past and scan them in.....
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Curnows visit - and things move on
Curnows Visit, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.
Over half term Chalie and Juliette and the girls stopped by for a barbi. After many years of Charlie and I playing music together, it was great to be joined by the boys. Here is a little video (its flickr so might not stream that well) and there are also some pictures of the balmy evening.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Helen gets to see her Elephants
Helen has always had a thing about elephants. Today she saw them for real the first time at Chester Zoo, on a day trip to meet up with the Ebners, our friends from Devon. Great fun among the animals and crowds in the sunshine, with the odd ice cream thrown in for good measure. Everyone is sleeping well tonight.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Angus runs to 2nd place at Hutton roof
What a great picture of Angus on the home straight, running to 2nd place in the Hutton Roof race yesterday, watched by Anne, Helen and Polly. Matt also did a great run and was 3rd in his class - a great all round perfomance from their school. Well done boys - lots of excited Dad pictures here.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Pony payback for Helen
After a whole winter season of standing on the touch line supporting her older brothers at Rugby, we felt Helen needed a special morning of pony pampering in the Tatham Fells. And we made the boys walk alongside all the way and watch! Thanks Helen, nice form
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Easter photos
I am a bit late with my Easter pictures - here they are - we had a visit from the other Haygarths in our family that included an overnight stay, eating lots of chocolate and swimming in the river. Halcyon days.....
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Wray Fair and Fell Race 2011
Yesterday Matt, Angus and I did the Wray Fell Race in the glorious sunshine whilst Helen enjoyed the Donkeys and the Barbie Aeroplanes. A few pictures here and the dad's race route.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Matt's end of season Rugby award
Yesterday marked the end of the season and Matt got the award for 'most improved player' and was introduced as a player 'who will turn into an excellent rugby player'. Naturally we were very proud and it marks the hard work Matt has put into studying the game this season. Well done Matt! Enjoy a break this summer.
Camping at Stickle Tarn
Last week, Matt, Angus and I climbed high to Stickle tarn in Langdale for an overnight camping adventure. It was a magical moment, in near summer conditions, and some great pictures were also captured. Happy days.....
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Polly
Over the Easter holidays we welcomed a newcomer to our home - the 8 week old Polly. A photo set has been started if you want to make a note of the link and watch here grow up. A move on at last from the loss of old faithful. Adorable, happy days.....
Friday, April 29, 2011
Heather, Oliver and Lewis Visit
At the start of the Easter holidays we had Heather Oliver and Lewis to stay - here are a few pics of our tour of Ullswater and Rydal in the Lakes
Monday, April 18, 2011
Matthew as Peter Pan
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Angus and the U8s win the tournament
This weekend, Angus's team won the 2-day mini rugby tournament at Kirkby, against 4 other sides, and also scored key tries in the final. A great way to end the season, well done Angus!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
Mother's day
Three mothers, Sizergh Castle and Brigsteer woods on a beautiful wild-daffodil day, then back home for rib of beef. Let the pictures tell the story...
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Mountain Biking at Hutton Roof
Angus and I just had a cheeky hour together out on the fell - lovely moment.
Grandma beams with pride
I could not resist sharing this picture of Grandma beaming with pride as she watched her Grand-children in Peter Pan. Uncle Keith is in the foreground (right).
Peter Pan
Matt, Angus and Helen thrilled us (including Aunt Cindi, Uncle Keith, Grandma and Gran) yesterday with the school performance of Peter Pan. A wonderful full length musical production that made us feel very proud. A few extra pictures are here - we are so impressed we are going again tonight, so will try to get some video too.