Summer fun 1 (of 2)

Zachary had a wonderful summer, spent visiting relatives and friends. Here are some of the highlights:

Dan and Sarah returned from around the world for their 'welcome back' party. There was fantastic food and company; Zachary particularly enjoyed exploring and being thrown around by his aunties and uncles. 

Bookshelves are there to be emptied

Washing lines are there to be emptied

This is a few minutes before Zachary fell flat on his face (uncle Dan didn't realise he couldn't walk yet!)

Just for fun!

We enjoyed a very active and fun-packed two weeks staying with Zachary's grandparents in Leyland, Lancashire. They love to see him and he very much enjoys the attention! Here are some of the highlights of the two weeks...

We went for a stroll through Cuerden Valley Park and Zachary enjoyed watching the children playing in the water.

Daddy had to tread carefully across the stepping stones

We enjoyed the water features in a woodland walk through Fairy Glen and eventually found the clearing at the top.

Fairy Glen, Appley Bridge

Here are a few more hill climbs (Auntie Marilla's favourite) in generally good weather. 

Parbold Hill, with lovely views from the top (Zachary likes to lean in his carrier for a better view)

White Coppice - a picturesque village at the bottom and a lovely view from the top

Waiting for the 'oldies' at White Coppice

With the threat of rain, we sought refuge under a tree

We headed out in the summer sun to the lovely Southport Botanic Gardens:

A fancy bridge

Zachary looks at the birdies in the aviary (with a zombie hand to point)

After the ice cream had gone

Before he was walking he needed a little help

Being pushed around on the gym equipment

We also enjoyed visiting some family friends, Carol and Mike, who had their grandson, Archie, around for Zachary to play with.

This isn't Archie, it's Dougie the dog!

Playing together in the shade

A few more lovely walks around the northern countryside:

Beautiful views from Rivington Pike, West Pennine Moors

A short climb up Beacon Fell (Zachary with his makeshift hat)

Have a look next week for instalment number two!