New Year 2011-2012

Explorers New Year meet, at Monkhouse Hill near Penrith

Dec 29: A short walk from Caldbeck turned into a bit of an epic, when the forest track we were following turned into a mudbath.

...but at least we made it to the pub before it closed.

Once we'd recovered back at the cottage, we returned to Caldbeck for a meal out.

...but don't worry, we didn't leave the children behind!  They get their own table these days.

Dec 30th:  We spent the morning making use of the Spa facilities included in the cottage rental.  Then Emily and Katie went to see the Up-front puppet theatre.

31st Dec:  Pete & Dave had an adventurous (& very wet) cycle ride to Skiddaw House.

The New Year's Eve celebrations started with a party tea for the youngsters,

then some fun with glow sticks,

pass the parcel,

and musical bumps.

Jan 1st 2012:  As well as membership at the North Lakes Spa, the cottage had its own hot-tub,

steam tub,

spa bath,

and sauna!

Christmas 2011

Dec 24th: Emily dressed as Mary, and Katie as a wise (wo)man, at the KC nativity service.

 Megan was a shepherd:

Christmas day brought an enormous pile of presents:

including a gorgeous dress which unfortunately didn't quite fit

Dec 26th:  Boxing day walk down Limb Valley gave Pete the opportunity to try out his monopod.

 27th:  A late afternoon trip to the park for Katie to try out her scooter with flashing lights.

Dec 2011

Carol's 70th & Dylan's 4th birthday celebrations at Uncle Richard's

Nov 2011

26-27 Nov: Cross-country & visit from Dylan