Another Birth Announcement

Some very exciting news around these parts. Mark and I gave birth again . . . to a strawberry!!!


This is our first harvest and needless to say, we are more than excited. We celebrated by (gently) cutting the berry in four and sharing it with his folks who were up visiting. What a treat.


The rest of the gardening is going well, we have lots of tomatoes (they are green still but they are real live tomatoes growing at our house), and almost all of our veggies have sprouted (come on potatoes and carrots). We are certainly newbie gardeners, as was likely apparent to our neighbours when shrieks of joy followed by high fives and hugs could be heard and witnessed as we found our first seed had turned into a sprout. I guess you do appreciate all the small things post cancer. Here is Hadley helping her dad plant some beets.


We finally got out into the bush for a few days and it was amazing. Mostly because we took this

to here

where the view from our window was this.

We stayed at a cabin that is maintained by Mark's work and free for public use, what a place this Yukon is.

There was lots of this

and this happening.

And it turns out this one is a real camper.

(note to self, bring something to set your child on so that you will not have to turn a wood box into a chair)

A big thanks to the Callans for a great visit (and for not smuggling Hadley back in their luggage which they threatened they might) (there was a point when I was wondering if they were serious).

So, we continue to be well and happy and loving life. For those who want to see some more Hadley you can do so here. Also, a shout out to great friend, loyal reader and encourager of more posts - Mrs. Keri Jo (this one is for you).