Halloween

We took Juliette to the pumpkin patch at Spences Bridge. She was all dressed up in her Caterpillar costume, she looked so cute. luckily there was a little dog running around (she loves dogs)so we were able to get some big smiles out of her for the pictures.

We went home with Juliette's first pumpkin, the one behind her elbow on the right. We also picked some gourds for decoration.

Halloween night the pumpkins were lit

For trick or treaters I made some decorated gingerbread cookies with pictures of Juliette tied on them. Being that it was all family coming to the house i thought this would be a nice touch.

I took Juliette trick or treating for her first Halloween, we drove around the neighborhood to all her relatives houses, mainly for a social event. We were with a gang of all her little cousins. She loved playing and tossing the candy all around especially one poor bag of cheezies she hung onto all night and when she was finally through with it their was no air left in the bag.

The candy was graciously donated to MoM! But there was an apple or two in their for her.

Juliette explores hers Heritage

Here we are all checked in and ready for Juliette's first flight. We are heading to the Yukon for 10 days to meet her family up North. We were fortunate enough to get the row to ourself on the plane so i was able to bring on her car seat making things so much easier. It turns out she is a pretty good little flyer.

We were greeted by alot of friends and family, it was great to see everyone again. Thanks again to Jay and Teresa for all your help and hospitality while we were in Whitehorse. Here are the 4 cousins; Deuce, Jordo, Quanah and Teresa hanging out with Juliette.

Dave and Kathie joined us and the gang for dinner. Sorry we didn't have a chance to meet up again after.

We took advantage of the nice weather to get this must have tourist picture with the SS. Klondike paddlewheeler.

Darren drove up a week before us to do his bush stuff and then we met in Whitehorse. This was taken on the Haines Road after picking mossberries.
We went to Klukshu and stayed in Grandpa Dave's cabin for a couple of nights. There is no running water or power so Juliette had her bath in a large bowl. Paul and Kathy sent over a nice bowl of moose stew for dinner and we had pancakes with fresh mossberries for breakfast. Who says you have to rough it when your living in the bush.

We took a drive down to Dalton post to visit the site where Grandma Jesse Joe once lived. This is now an old ghost town.

Juliette's was a bit shy at her first meeting with her great Aunt Frances. (whom she got her middle name from.) At their next meeting she warmed right up to her especially after Frances gave her a doll and shirt from Alaska.

Aunt Kathy and Uncle Paul had some toys and 2 little dogs in their cabin that Juliette loved. Uncle Chuck and Auntie Barb stopped by for a visit.


We captured these great shots on our way up to Beaver Creek at Kluane Lake.

She insisted on trying to eat the rocks but we managed to get them away from her just in time.

We arrived in Beaver creek late after stopping for a nice barbacue dinner in D.bay at Darren's friend Walter's place. The next day we set out for a long day of picking high bush cranberries.


Debbie put in a shift helping me pick. She also fed us the majority of our stay in Beaver creek. We were staying out at my trailer so it was nice to have meals cooked and the use of her facilities.

Juliette is the first baby that is not scared of Tuff. I think she likes being carried around like a football.

Cousins Kendra and Juliette get acquainted. We had a great visit and stay in the Yukon. Looking forward to our return next spring.

Grandma Juliette's 92nd Birthday

We were happy to be able to celebrate grandma Juliette's 92nd Birthday with her. She was in great spirits and said this was her best birthday ever. We brought her a cake and a few other goodies. It was a nice visit.

Greenhouse

I was very lucky to have Darren build me a greenhouse last spring. I didn't see him for 3 days while he was doing it.



This was in the beginning when there was plenty of room and i was trying to stuff as much as possible in there.


A few months later after a scorching hot summer the plants have really flourished. We have everything from brussel sprouts, peppers, lots of tomatoes and more.


Even watermelons! they are small but tasty. I had alot of fun working in the greenhouse this summer and Juliette liked it too, everytime we went in to water she managed to pluck a leaf off of some innocent plant. With the warm spring we are having the growing season is still going.

Cousin Nick's Wedding in Golden

We went to Golden, B.C. August 22-25th for Nick and Brenda's Wedding. It was a great reunion, seeing our auntie's, Uncle's and little cousin's (that are all grown up with kids of their own). Juliette loved playing with the kids and even got to go for her first cruise on Soly's motorbike.

It was so nice to see Uncle Ron and Auntie Diane and Auntie Gwen and Uncle Ted (parents of the Groom).

The morning before the service we took a drive up Mount 7. we were looking for huckleberry's and found a beautiful but scary lookout on a paragliding ramp at the top. There were a few jumpers setting up but we didn't have time to wait around and watch them go. The bride Brenda is among the brave souls that have made the big leap.

Brenda and nick's big day on August 23rd. They had a nice service and everyone looked stunning in their attire. It wasn't all business, these two showed their playful side when it came time to do the cake.

Here are the 2nd cousins gathered together at the reception.

This is a rare shot of Mel and I with cousins Amber, Nick and Crystal. We were thrilled to learn that Amber (purple) has baby #2 on the way. Congratulations Amber and Jason.

Juliette was a bit fussy during the service so Darren had to take her out for a drive, but during the reception she was a real party animal staying awake the whole time. She even got up on the dance floor a few times. We all had a great time in Golden and wish Nick and Brenda all the best. Congratulations!

Grandpa Ashby and Grandma Joan came through on their way to Vernon where they will start their 3 week vacation to Winnipeg. They were anxious to see all of Juliette's new tricks.

August long weekend

Oma and Grandpa Mark came to camp for the long weekend in Merritt. We had a nice visit and even got to pick a few apricots at aunt Deana's across the street. Mom and Mark brought their dog Tala, Juliette just loved him thinking he was a giant puppet.







Poor Tala was such a good sport and let her pull his ears and ride on his back. thanks for the visit guys.

The boys are back in town

we were so lucky to have my nephews Justin and Dawson come stay with us for the week. They were a great help with entertaining Juliette, watering the garden and Dawson grating all the cheese. thanks guys.

We had alot of fun off roading to get to a secret beach by the river, hot tubing & berry picking. Darren took them 4 wheeling and to shoot off 1000 paintballs. I won't tell everyone about the singalong and dance routines to "Dora". Juliette loved it!

Here are the boys posing with their tubes at our secret spot by the river. That bridge in the back ground was missing a few beams on the deck so needless to say we had to put it in 4 wheel drive to make it across.

This was taken at a viewpoint overlooking Merritt. Juliette thought she was flying so she wore her pilot hat and glasses. Our house is in the tree area about an inch to the right of the top of Justin's orange hat.
Mel and Dave came up to Merritt to pick-up the boys and brought me a beautiful bouquet of pink long- stem roses for having the boys. it was our pleasure.

7 months old

Auntie Nadia and Uncle Andrej came up for a visit on Juliette's 7th month Birthday weekend.We all had a great time, Juliette especially had fun snowboarding on the rocking stool with Auntie and Uncle. Andrej and I took shifts pitting the 20lbs of cherries i bought while Nadia entertained Juliette.




















We enjoyed a barbecue at the lake with Haika and Dave. Including a delicious dessert made by Andrej (A Slovakian family recipe). It was a very nice evening.



















On July 19th we went to
the river with a bunch of people for a picnic and tubing. Juliette dipped her feet in the cold water briefly. She is recovering from the shock in Auntie Angie's arms.

Well Iam excited to announce that her first word is mom,mom. She also has 2 more teeth up top. She is developing quite the little personality, we are enjoying every minute of it.

Vancouver

Juliette and I took a quick trip to Vancouver to visit and do a bit of shopping. We went for lunch with Grandpa and Grandma Joan along with Mel and the boys for fish and chips. we spent the afternoon with cousins Justin and Dawson.

We lucked out and were able to join Rob along with his family and friends for his birthday dinner.

here is Christina showing her motherly instincts as she is a new expected mother. Congratulations Carlos and Christina.