Helen gets to see her Elephants

Chester Zoo, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

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.

Angus runs to 2nd place at Hutton roof

Hutton Roof Fell Race 2011, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

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.

Pony payback for Helen

, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

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

Easter photos

Easter, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

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.....

Wray Fair and Fell Race 2011

Wray Fair and Fell Race 2011, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

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.

Matt's end of season Rugby award

, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

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

Camping at Stickle Tarn, originally uploaded by Phil Haygarth.

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.....