The Dobsons Do Devon

We were delighted to have most of the Dobson family from Lancashire staying with us over half term. Zachary especially enjoyed all of the extra attention. He loves walking and was extremely pleased to be taken out to walk everywhere, especially along lots of walls which is his current favourite thing to do.

Walking along the school wall near our house with Grandma Jeanette

A visit to the Quay for a wall walk with Grandad Harry

Here we are at the Donkey Sanctuary. Zachary enjoyed the donkeys (although he was surprised when they suddenly made a loud eeyore!), but he found some other highlights too...

Those walls need a walking on!

The hedge maze at the Sanctuary - walking around us in circles

It was squirrel day at Escot and Zachary couldn't resist sneaking a quick kissy with this unsuspecting red squirrel:

Nice and wet

Here's Zachary watching the falconry display at Escot. He enjoyed watching the eagle swooping to within inches of his head.

Owls are Zachary's favourite

A lovely trip to Sidmouth in the sun with fantastic views of the cliffs...

Zachary wouldn't stay still for this one

The grandparents got together for a meet-up and a delicious Devonshire Cream Tea.

Cuddles with Uncle Bar

Bumble joined us for a trip to Newton Abbot and the House of Marbles where the marble runs are fantastic.

"Daddy, can you make me one of these?"

A trip to Bicton Park was a delight for Zachary and he spent a long time in the soft play area, mainly throwing all of the balls out of it.

Through the tunnel

Zachary loved riding on the miniature train, especially watching the wood chipper as we passed by.

Daddy gets over excited about the wood chipper

On the last day we visited Totnes Castle and had a wander around the lovely town.

Climbing the 72 steps with Grandad Harry

At the top; Grandma Jeanette was the most scared

The view from the top of the Castle

Zachary was sad to see them go; now he'll have to amuse himself by pulling things out of the cupboards again...