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Hunter and cousin Sienna waitng for their bath

Hunter was very excited...Sienna didn't like sharing bath time

-The Year in a Nutshell-

Well our blog has been somewhat empty lately, this is due in a large part to the evil "Facebook", so for all you out there in blog land whom do not facebook here is a copy of a newsletter that we sent out. - Justin

Justin and I have received a few newsletters this year so I thought I should send one out too. This year marked the one year anniversary of living in our own house, and all the fun and expense of that, Justin got a new dirt bike, I went on a trip to the Yukon, and most importantly we added one to our little family.

Hunter Justin was welcomed on May 6, 2007.
He is a happy little guy who makes us smile and laugh at his funny faces. He seems to have a preference for wires and computers, no matter how many balls I throw at him. I mean give him.

The summer was full of outings with our mommies group. At least once a week we gathered our kiddies and went to a park or the beach. There are a lot of little boys around for Hunter to grow up and play with.


Justin got a new-to-him dirt bike and truck. Many weekends were spent with buddies out on the dusty trail, with only one major fall, which resulted in one minor injury.

In October Hunter and I ventured up north to Haines Junction, Yukon to visit with Grandma and Grumpa Riseborough. Hunter travelled really well, and that was a huge relief to me! We only went outside a few times because there was a bear prowling the neighbourhood and it tried to get into a house.

Halloween was busy for me this year. Along with making Hunter and Sienna costumes, (Sienna won a costume contest, by the way) I made costumes for a number of other people, and sold some costumes on usedvictoria.com The most interesting costume I made was for a big teddy bear for charity.

My new endeavour this year was cake decorating. I took a decorating course and put my new found knowledge to the test. Brittany and Aaron Hawkes' wedding was my first paying gig.

Christmas was low key this year, but Hunter still got spoiled. He did well tearing the wrapping paper and of course was more interested in the packaging then what was inside. Most of my family was sick on or around Christmas day so things were quite mellow. Everyone is healthy now and we are ready for the New Year!

for your viewing pleasure (mostly the Grandparents)

If you'll notice, Hunter heads straight for the computer, wires, and xbox. Like father like son.

Hunter is 6 months old

Hunter is six months old now and is soooo big. He is the height of an average nine month old. He is very happy and healthy, and is a lot of fun.

my little Highlander and his cousin, Strawberry Shortcake

let them eat cake

This is the cake I made for Thanksgiving dinner. Chocolate pumpkin cake with creamcheese icing. mmm

Yukon trip

As many of you know, I took Hunter up north to visit my Mom in Haines Junction, Yukon.Haines Junction is a tiny little town that doesn't have a whole heck of a lot to do. If you like camping, canoeing, hiking, and things of that nature then you would love it. It has huge mountains and a ton of untouched wilderness.

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I have often thought it would be neat to live in a quaint little town with tree lined streets, slow pace, and friendly neighbors. However, I have come to the realization that I am a bit of a city slicker. While the charm of a small town still appeals, the ammenities of a bigger city, say twenty minutes away, also appeals.

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Usually when I visit my Mom we go for a lot of walks, but not this time. This time there were two bears wandering around the neighborhood. One of them even went to a lady's house and pushed on the front door to try and get in. I conveniently had a small baby who needed protection. So instead we watched a lot of movies, did some crafts, and visited with a friend.

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While we were driving we did see two Elk herds, a Buffalo herd, and a pack of wolves. Cool

Hunter chewing on a bear bell
when in the north you must take pictures of your baby on furs
my Mom's dog mushing friends are gong to have twins in Decamber and I made two matching bibs with a dog sled team on them. She is bawling her face off
Grandma
Grumpa...he coined that phrase himself


on the canoe with socks on the hands