Yesterday Hunter and I were in the truck heading to the store to get bananas. The owner saves the bad ones for me and sells them to me super cheap in return for banana bread- which he says is the best he has had since his mom passed away!
At the end of our road a nice little black bear crossed the road! He was heading for the ball diamonds; perhaps to meet some friends for a game?
We have seen a lot of wildlife here in Faro, but my favorite is the fox that hangs out at the playground at the end of our yard. Matt passes him too on the way to work almost every morning. He says it reminds him of the old Looney Tunes shows when the Sheepdog passes the Wolf every morning and say something like "Morning Sam, Morning Ralph".
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Look Ma!
NO HANDS!
And no pants either! The kid hates pants, sock and hats. Perhaps a nudist one day?
Birthday Party Fun!
Hunter and another little girl here in town turned one within four days of each other. So we had a joint birthday party. We were going to all head out to a nice little lake just out of town, but rainy weather kept us here. The day before I baked a whole bunch of cupcakes and had some kids over to decorate them. I took lots of pictures and when I went to show Matt them, I realized the card wasn't in the camera! I was a little bummed since I knew I had some really neat shots of the kids decorating with such focus!
We had a few families over to the house and just let the kids play and then eat hotdogs, and finally birthday cupcakes. Hunter was in love with his and it was most sugar the kid has ever had! He sure did crash later that afternoon. Of course people did not listen to the no gifts request and the neatest present was from the family of the girl who babysits Hunter a lot. It is a stuffed teddy bear with a multicolour suit on. They wrote a story, typed it up, and drew pictures to go with it as this neat little book for Hunter. So creative!
So adorable!
The neat Happy Birthday candles thanks to Nanny!
The cupcakes decorated by the kids:
Having a lunch date with his girlfriend:
I think my kid was more excited by the flame than anything else! Bet he will be a pyro just like his mom!
Mmmmmm cake!
Josie loved her cake as well!
Oh mama, I am so tired after all that excitement!
We had a few families over to the house and just let the kids play and then eat hotdogs, and finally birthday cupcakes. Hunter was in love with his and it was most sugar the kid has ever had! He sure did crash later that afternoon. Of course people did not listen to the no gifts request and the neatest present was from the family of the girl who babysits Hunter a lot. It is a stuffed teddy bear with a multicolour suit on. They wrote a story, typed it up, and drew pictures to go with it as this neat little book for Hunter. So creative!
So adorable!
The neat Happy Birthday candles thanks to Nanny!
The cupcakes decorated by the kids:
Having a lunch date with his girlfriend:
I think my kid was more excited by the flame than anything else! Bet he will be a pyro just like his mom!
Mmmmmm cake!
Josie loved her cake as well!
Oh mama, I am so tired after all that excitement!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Happy Birthday Hunter!
Our little man turned 1 today! What an amazing year. We didn't do anything for his birthday today other than shower him with probably twice the amount of kisses and break out a couple new toys. On the weekend we are doing a wienee roast at a little lake outside of town.
We feel so blessed to have this outgoing, friendly, early rising, kissable little guy in our lives. He has re-charged our batteries and makes us see the world in such a different way.
Now it hasn't been without its ups and downs! More downs from falling out trucks, off beds and sofas than anything else. We are both cut out to be parents and I think we are doing a good job.
So at age 1 our little man can/is/has:
- crawl faster than the speed of sound
- dip his fingers into the toilet
- climb onto the ledge in front of the fire place (and also fall off)
- tell the sound of our truck pulling in the yard
- eat rocks with glee
- travelled in three territories and two provinces
- been on nearly 20 flights
- 8 teeth
- loves yogurt, meat of any kind, peas, water, arrowroots, bananas, pita bread
- thinks he is part cat
- only peed on mom 3 times
- give dad a wet willy
- drive his van full of woman around
- drink from a straw
- draw in any woman with just a quick look
- walk with and bit of help from mom or dad
- get into mischief at a moments notice!
We love him so much. I am sure this next year will be just as entertaining!
With Dad in Haines Junction, Yukon:
Oohhhh so many rocks to eat and so little time!
He finally doesn't mind his car seat! He loves looking out the window.
Kisses from mom along the Alaska Highway:
He has survived his first year with us as parents. The kid deserves an award!
And I guess I should have turned this picture before uploading it! Ah well! Bum in the air. Too cute:
Loving the swing:
Using a straw at a restaurant in Whitehorse:
Peace Out My Fans!
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We feel so blessed to have this outgoing, friendly, early rising, kissable little guy in our lives. He has re-charged our batteries and makes us see the world in such a different way.
Now it hasn't been without its ups and downs! More downs from falling out trucks, off beds and sofas than anything else. We are both cut out to be parents and I think we are doing a good job.
So at age 1 our little man can/is/has:
- crawl faster than the speed of sound
- dip his fingers into the toilet
- climb onto the ledge in front of the fire place (and also fall off)
- tell the sound of our truck pulling in the yard
- eat rocks with glee
- travelled in three territories and two provinces
- been on nearly 20 flights
- 8 teeth
- loves yogurt, meat of any kind, peas, water, arrowroots, bananas, pita bread
- thinks he is part cat
- only peed on mom 3 times
- give dad a wet willy
- drive his van full of woman around
- drink from a straw
- draw in any woman with just a quick look
- walk with and bit of help from mom or dad
- get into mischief at a moments notice!
We love him so much. I am sure this next year will be just as entertaining!
With Dad in Haines Junction, Yukon:
Oohhhh so many rocks to eat and so little time!
He finally doesn't mind his car seat! He loves looking out the window.
Kisses from mom along the Alaska Highway:
He has survived his first year with us as parents. The kid deserves an award!
And I guess I should have turned this picture before uploading it! Ah well! Bum in the air. Too cute:
Loving the swing:
Using a straw at a restaurant in Whitehorse:
Peace Out My Fans!
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Spectacular News!
And some great news to pass on to everyone.
Matt had his interview for the permanent float position in Faro on Friday morning. They called back that afternoon and offered him the position! Hurray!! So he will still have to travel for the job if another community in our area is short a nurse, but he is based out of Faro.
We are all very excited and he starts on Friday. He was booked there all summer anyways, so easy enough to just sign the papers and make it all official.
Hurray!!
Matt had his interview for the permanent float position in Faro on Friday morning. They called back that afternoon and offered him the position! Hurray!! So he will still have to travel for the job if another community in our area is short a nurse, but he is based out of Faro.
We are all very excited and he starts on Friday. He was booked there all summer anyways, so easy enough to just sign the papers and make it all official.
Hurray!!
It's a small world....
after all..... It's a small world after all....
Seriously. It is.
#1
I walk into the visitors centre here in Haines Junction and a woman there working for parks Canada walks up to me and Hunter and says "I know you. Yep, I know you and your son. How do I know you. I know you." Well she placed us after a few minutes of thinking. She had read our blog a few times!! It was Heather from Gone to the Dogs. She is my hero- lives off the grid, outdoor plumbing, and has twin girls. Now, the ooddls of sled dogs I don't know about... :) But she was a riot and I wished it wasn't such a busy weekend here so we could have chatted more.
#2
Watching the bike race get going and this woman walks by. This time it is me going "Hey! I know you!". Well it was the pediatrician that came up to Kugluktuk from time to time.
#3
Nurse here in Haines Junction was from BC and lived just down the road from a close friend of mine (thats you Leanne soon to be Stokes).
Crazy stuff.
Seriously. It is.
#1
I walk into the visitors centre here in Haines Junction and a woman there working for parks Canada walks up to me and Hunter and says "I know you. Yep, I know you and your son. How do I know you. I know you." Well she placed us after a few minutes of thinking. She had read our blog a few times!! It was Heather from Gone to the Dogs. She is my hero- lives off the grid, outdoor plumbing, and has twin girls. Now, the ooddls of sled dogs I don't know about... :) But she was a riot and I wished it wasn't such a busy weekend here so we could have chatted more.
#2
Watching the bike race get going and this woman walks by. This time it is me going "Hey! I know you!". Well it was the pediatrician that came up to Kugluktuk from time to time.
#3
Nurse here in Haines Junction was from BC and lived just down the road from a close friend of mine (thats you Leanne soon to be Stokes).
Crazy stuff.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Oh yes...
Forgot something!
I just wanted to share another klutzy moment by Kara.
On Friday Matt had just left for work and Hunter flipped over the water dish. I have this neat swiffer thing that has reusable pad and they soak up enormous amounts of water. So over I go (this happens often) and soak up the water. After I was done, I put the swiffer gadget away beside the washing machine. I pushed the handle in, and at the same time bent down to pick something up off of the floor. Well the handle fell out and the exact time I bent down and the end of the handle jabbed my left eye socket. It hurt so bad I was seeing stars (could have been the jab to eye too!) and I couldn't see out of that eye. So I called Matt home from work- hurray for having a husband who is a nurse. I think I really lucked out- the end of the handle ended up hitting more the bone above and to the inside of my eye. It is still quite sore to touch. I thought it was really going to bruise up, but it only got a little puffy. My vision was a bit blurry out of that eye for a few hours, but then cleared right up. I always worry about hitting my eyes since I got the laser surgery a couple of years ago.
So there you go folks- another amazing klutzy moment in my life!
I just wanted to share another klutzy moment by Kara.
On Friday Matt had just left for work and Hunter flipped over the water dish. I have this neat swiffer thing that has reusable pad and they soak up enormous amounts of water. So over I go (this happens often) and soak up the water. After I was done, I put the swiffer gadget away beside the washing machine. I pushed the handle in, and at the same time bent down to pick something up off of the floor. Well the handle fell out and the exact time I bent down and the end of the handle jabbed my left eye socket. It hurt so bad I was seeing stars (could have been the jab to eye too!) and I couldn't see out of that eye. So I called Matt home from work- hurray for having a husband who is a nurse. I think I really lucked out- the end of the handle ended up hitting more the bone above and to the inside of my eye. It is still quite sore to touch. I thought it was really going to bruise up, but it only got a little puffy. My vision was a bit blurry out of that eye for a few hours, but then cleared right up. I always worry about hitting my eyes since I got the laser surgery a couple of years ago.
So there you go folks- another amazing klutzy moment in my life!
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