tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83454978911116572302011-04-21T15:46:47.748-06:00Views on Life, the Universe and Everything...BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-45573539739628253912008-01-28T11:42:00.000-06:002008-12-11T06:12:44.168-06:00

As I create this latest Blog entry, there is a blizzard sweeping across the province (came from the West- so Thanks!). It is bringing more snow, which is great timing since we bought a new shovel and ice breaker as our other tools were stolen while we were away at Christmas. Although the storm originated from the West, it has created even more bitter, cold temperatures which will hover around -

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-1483860486767547782007-12-22T13:48:00.000-06:002008-12-11T06:12:44.609-06:00

Well we have almost concluded another year of our lives and as shown by other "Family Newsletters" it is a time to reflect on the previous year. Family newsletters are often used to provide updates about our lives. Our clan has experienced graduation, renovation, employment, and the birth of our daughter. Nor completed his Master of Arts degree in archaeology this past March and participated

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-59497588496513811762007-08-20T20:45:00.000-06:002007-08-20T20:59:47.432-06:00

Well it has been a month, and the time has flown by. Work has been busy, and somewhat detrimental to my relationship with my daughter, since I can't touch her having poison ivy and all. But that is a fault of mine, I did not realize that Saskatchewan had poison ivy, but if it did, I would be the one to find it. So I have some videos here of the princess as she lounges around waiting to be able

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-44381120217423575502007-07-29T09:31:00.000-06:002007-07-29T09:48:09.354-06:00

Hello Everyone,Since I am starting to feel better and more alert, I feel it is my turn to provide some words on the latest life experience. I read Nor's blog entries detailing the birth of Rowen and his thoughts on fatherhood. I must say he is very eloquent with his words that I am able to connect with his perspective on the situation. I sometimes do not know what he feels until I read his

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-50130170905552386342007-07-18T23:13:00.000-06:002007-07-21T15:47:43.053-06:00

Lightening tip-toed across the nights sky, just under the clouds, making its way from one cluster to another, like children playing a game of hide-and-go-seek. The night air rumbled in protest as thunder crashed after the lightening in what seemed like an attempt to catch-up. The light was red.It was 1:15 am.I had gotten the call just moments before, rousing me from a failed attempt to sleep.

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-35312781070580719792007-07-15T11:13:00.000-06:002008-12-11T06:12:45.322-06:00

Well, it has been a long nine months (longer for Bel I am sure, but the waiting has paid off. I would like to introduce to friends and family the reason why this site was created, my Daughter Rowen. She was born July 15th at 6:14 am, with a full head of hair and a great set of lungs too! Right now I am working on about 10 min. of sleep in the last 24 hrs so I will leave you with pictures and a

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So it has been a while since my last post and my thoughts have been scattered here and there, much like disturbed dust in an old room. Work has been hectic, but don't get me wrong, I love the job and am thankful for it. There have been many times in my life where things have come and gone and I did not realize its true value. This time, it is different, and I am unsure why. I think part of it

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-162868420124287592007-04-15T12:02:00.000-06:002008-12-11T06:12:45.923-06:00

Yes, that is correct. Yesterday we demolished our basement in preparation for upcoming renovations. At 10:30 yesterday morning, Bel and I were quickly moving what we had in the basement up to the dinning room. Little did we know that we had tons (and I mean tons) of boxes and items that we hadn't looked at in a year or so, stored down there!! So after a goo hour or two, friends began to call

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-42335217775001005072007-04-01T11:17:00.000-06:002008-12-11T06:12:46.492-06:00

Introducing Foxy!!!That is right folks, this is our new vehicle (Bel named it after a decal we saw at Canadian Tire). Now I know I ranted about the Honda CRV in my first post on this blog, but a couple of things changed that. You see, when Bel and I went to test drive the CRV, the sales-guy kept calling her "Love". Well let me tell you, if you ever, and I mean EVER want to get on Bel's bad

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-73662429191382825362007-03-24T14:48:00.000-06:002008-12-11T06:12:46.852-06:00

Yes that is right we are updating the site with some half-way shots (23 weeks) of baby BelNor and its mother - Bel. The baby has been quite active, although I would never know. I have felt the "bumping", and some movement, but it does seem to know when its father's hand in on the belly.On another note, D-Day is Monday and my mind is quite - well absent. I have completely forgotten things that

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-83364970714386152552007-03-14T20:03:00.000-06:002007-03-14T20:45:21.573-06:00

Hello, as you can guess from the title it is Bel speaking.Into my 21st week and many changes have occurred-particularly the Baby Bump. Took some pics but they are grainy. Nor and I are learning to use a new camera. Baby Belnor is moving around quite a bit-seems to like 7:30 to 8:30 pm the most. Only kept me up one night, otherwise Baby Belnor is quiet. I have begun noticing how people change when

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-73737460344847985902007-02-22T18:28:00.000-06:002008-12-11T06:12:47.224-06:00

Hello. It is Bel here. Today we had the second ultrasound of Baby Belnor. For those of you who may find looking at ultrasound pictures difficult-the face is on the right. Baby Belnor is healthy, has a good heart rate, organs and skeleton are developing normally. I believe Nor's highlight of the visit to the doctor was witnessing Baby Belnor's yawn. It was the few moments during the exam

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-35833733090186850652007-02-05T23:05:00.000-06:002007-02-05T23:23:52.255-06:00

So here it is, week 16 and everything is moving along quite nicely. Bel is starting to show, her small belly rounding out taking shape. The child within now roughly 16 cm long, or as she puts it the size of an avocado. We have several books to help us along on our journey. One of which I highly recommend to those who are ever in need of something to read. It is put out by the Canadian

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-9132725349485511562007-01-24T23:24:00.000-06:002007-01-24T23:53:55.218-06:00

Here is the actual videoWell there is not much to report on the baby front. I guess that is what you get belonging to a species that has a gestation period of nine months. There are bound to be days, possibly weeks where nothing "exciting" happens.I thought that I would take this opportunity to write about an artist whom I thoroughly enjoy. Yes, Weird Al Yankovic. Now I know that some of you

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-26863228772895073352007-01-15T18:42:00.000-06:002008-12-11T06:12:47.462-06:00

Welcome Baby BelNorSo here it is, at 14 weeks the world debut of our child. I kind of think it looks more like me than Bel, but she thinks that it has her legs. At any rate parenthood is approaching all too fast and we are eagerly awaiting the arrival (even though there is about 36 weeks left). We have been pricing things such as beds and strollers, and man-o-man the money one can spend!!!Bel

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-80904856650676703002006-12-28T14:46:00.000-06:002006-12-28T15:05:20.821-06:00

Well Bel and I (Nor) have been out looking at new vehicles to purchase. The decision tires me somewhat for there are so many bells and whistles on transportation these days, I find it difficult to decide on the right one.We have narrowed the choice down to the small, compact SUV. Two choices that come to mind are the Mitsubishi Outlander, and the Honda CR-V.We ventured out and test drove the

BelNorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16598521979958017657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8345497891111657230.post-2006042508430163202006-12-26T18:32:00.001-06:002006-12-26T18:32:37.112-06:00

Greetings all who stumble on this here blog. Just a first quick couple of lines to see how it all works.

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