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Now cut that out! Quit looking at my undies!

Kathryn is trying to get a better view of her surroundings by climbing on the couch. Photo taken July 17, 2005.

I had read this story a couple of years ago, but had forgotten about it. The case of the email that wouldn’t travel more than 500 miles. Too funny!

Mommy didn’t carve the pumpkin all by herself — she had some help!

Kathryn is trying to outdo the Pumpkin Gutter. Good luck sweetheart, those are some pretty spectacular pumpkins. Photo taken October 30, 2005.

This is Kathryn’s interpretation of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Shortly before bedtime tonight, Kathryn and I were in front of my computer. She became fascinated with the pen of my Wacom tablet. Although I told her that the pen belonged to Daddy, she insisted that the pen was “mine”. The proverbial light bulb went [...]

I think Kathryn is auditioning for Madonna’s ‘Vogue’ video. Photo taken July 17, 2005.

This is what will great trick or treaters tomorrow evening. DJ did a wonderful job carving! Photo taken October 30, 2005.

Tee Hee, that tickles!

Kathryn enjoys raspberries. Photo taken July 17, 2005.

Hey now! Ho now! Whoa now! Cut that out!

Kathryn’s cousin Lisa is giving her a ‘raspberry’. Photo taken July 17, 2005.

Oh oh!

This is one of Kathryn’s famous ‘looks’. Whenever something ‘oh oh’ happens, this is the look we’re usually presented with. It melts my heart. Photo taken July 17, 2005.

Ok, who wants the balloon next?

It was quite warm in Saskatchewan — witness Kathryn’s wet hair. Photo taken July 17, 2005.

Zzzzzzzzzzz……..

Kathryn has had a busy day! Photo taken July 16, 2005.

…and that’s my Auntie Diana in the back seat. She’s the wife of a farmer, so she does do a lot of work.

Photo taken July 16, 2005.

Hi everybody, I’d like you to meet my uncle Ken. He’s a farmer, so he really doesn’t do anything! In the back seat, that’s my cousin Lisa. And if you look real close, you can see my Auntie Diana’s hand.

During our trip to the farm, Kathryn and I helped check on the cattle. Photo [...]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzz…

Kathryn and I made a road trip to visit the in-laws in Saskatchewan this past summer. After a late start to the trip, we managed to make it to Regina late the first day. Kathryn has crashed on Fred and Marlene’s (friends of the family) living room floor. Photo taken July 08, 2005.

Honest officers! That stuff on the road did not come from me. Honest!

Kathryn is making her case with the authorities. Photo taken July 08, 2005.

Now that’s more like it. At least now it’s more of a fair fight.

Kathryn and the Moose — isn’t that the name of a band? — are now seeing more eye to eye. Photo taken July 08, 2005.

Whoa! That is one big moose!

That would be Constable Moose to you, sweetheart. Photo taken July 08, 2005.

Hey! Who turned out the lights?!?!?

Although Kathryn definitely inherited a lot of genetics from Daddy, including his head size, Daddy’s cowboy hat doesn’t quite fit. Yet. Photo taken July 08, 2005.

I’m all set for the Stampede parade. This is a great view guys!

We arrived downtown a approximately 07:00 and parked our stuff for the parade. We then went to the Allstream Stampede breakfast. The parade is about to start. Photo taken July 08, 2005.

I think I’ll have a seat right about here.

We’ve finished our Stampede breakfast, and we’re about to head over to watch the Stampede Parade. Photo taken July 08, 2005.