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Sunday, November 2, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Ichabod Crane?
This little shot of Eli was recently featured on Cute Baby Fix, with a funny caption.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Trick or Treat?
We had a wonderful Hallowe'en evening. James, Lindsay, Makenna, and Dawson invited us to their house for pizza. After that, the kids all got dressed up as a penguin, princess, and lion and we went out and ransacked the neighborhood for candy.
After the first house, Eli and Makenna got the hang of the trick-or-treat thing. Fast learners!
After filling their treat bags for their parents (after all, all of that candy wouldn't be very good for them, would it?), we went back to J & L's house and watched James blast off a few fireworks in the backyard. Awhile later, after little Dawson had gone to bed, the big neighborhood Hallowe'en fireworks show lit up the sky. The front yard was a perfect vantage point, and the kids had a good time watching (with Makenna asking for more when it was all over).
I don't think that we've been out for Hallowe'en since we were teenagers, and I forgot how fun it can actually be. It was a really great evening with friends, and all of the activities were a complete riot.
After the first house, Eli and Makenna got the hang of the trick-or-treat thing. Fast learners!
After filling their treat bags for their parents (after all, all of that candy wouldn't be very good for them, would it?), we went back to J & L's house and watched James blast off a few fireworks in the backyard. Awhile later, after little Dawson had gone to bed, the big neighborhood Hallowe'en fireworks show lit up the sky. The front yard was a perfect vantage point, and the kids had a good time watching (with Makenna asking for more when it was all over).
I don't think that we've been out for Hallowe'en since we were teenagers, and I forgot how fun it can actually be. It was a really great evening with friends, and all of the activities were a complete riot.
James gets the fireworks show going
James put on a small fireworks show for us in their backyard. Elijah thought that it was great. Later in the evening, the community put on their big Hallowe'en fireworks display (for all of you not living in BC, for some odd reason everyone in this province plays with exploding fire on the craziest night of the year), which we were able to watch in all its glory from James and Lindsay's front yard.
Eli and Jack
Elijah had a very fun Hallowe'en. Pumpkins, penguin outfit, lots of time with friends, candy, fireworks... what more can a little guy ask for?
Meet our 2008 Jack
He spent all evening greeting the trick-or-treaters that came to our house. Now he's going to be made into pie.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Elijah @ 2
It was much more difficult to get Eli to sit/stand still for a few pictures this year than it was last year. But, we prevailed and came away with a few passable birthday pictures.
Click here to see the lot.
(Edit: Later in the afternoon we made a second attempt and, for whatever reason, Eli was more amenable to pictures, so we got many more. They have been added to the Flickr set.)
Click here to see the lot.
(Edit: Later in the afternoon we made a second attempt and, for whatever reason, Eli was more amenable to pictures, so we got many more. They have been added to the Flickr set.)
Monday, October 13, 2008
Thanksgiving dinner, 2008
What a fun Thanksgiving - and a wonderful preceding week. Mum and Dad Hiller and Auntie Shirley were here to play with Elijah and hang out with us. Of course, they also did way too much work around the house.
Here we all are (minus Dezene, who is the photographer) at Thanksgiving dinner, 2008.
(BTW, that's sparkling apple juice. Neither pregnant mom nor little Eli are all that into wine, of course.)
Here we all are (minus Dezene, who is the photographer) at Thanksgiving dinner, 2008.
(BTW, that's sparkling apple juice. Neither pregnant mom nor little Eli are all that into wine, of course.)
The fixin's
Here's our dinner... turkey, slightly red from the smoke; mashed potatoes from our garden, Brussels sprouts, also from our garden; stuffing; and glazed sweet potatoes.
Eli waits for dinner to arrive
During the final preparation steps, Eli waited patiently for the feast to arrive. he was accompanied by his usual companions - trucks.
Turkey on the barbecue
This year be charcoal barbecued our turkey. It was a bit of an adventure, but it worked out perfectly. Our turkey had a nice, smokey flavor; there was lots of room in the oven for other food; and the house didn't heat up to 500 degrees.
I think that we'll do it again next year!
If any of you want to give it a try, here's the recipe. It can be done with charcoal (our preference) or propane.
I think that we'll do it again next year!
If any of you want to give it a try, here's the recipe. It can be done with charcoal (our preference) or propane.
Family picture, Thanksgiving 2008
Here we are, just before feasting on turkey and stuffing ourselves with sweet potato.
This fine picture is brought to you by Ron Hiller Portrait Studios, Ltd.
This fine picture is brought to you by Ron Hiller Portrait Studios, Ltd.
2008 potatoes
You say potatoes, I say potahtoes. Who cares?! Let's mash 'em have have them with Thanksgiving turkey.
(These are our 2008 garden potatoes - the ones that we haven't eaten already - and, no, we won't eat them all at Thanksgiving.)
(These are our 2008 garden potatoes - the ones that we haven't eaten already - and, no, we won't eat them all at Thanksgiving.)
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Birthday girl
We celebrated Joyel's birthday a bit early this year, because her parents and aunt were here, and they wanted to party! We were treated to a nice dinner at Moxie's and then Joyel opened a bunch of presents (with help from Elijah).
Joyel now has new boots, a dress, and a label maker. All the gifts are wonderful! Thanks to everyone. And, Joyel is VERY excited about labeling everything in the house.
Joyel now has new boots, a dress, and a label maker. All the gifts are wonderful! Thanks to everyone. And, Joyel is VERY excited about labeling everything in the house.
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