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Here is Henry on New Year's Eve with Geilston Bay in the back ground. I'm not sure whether the hill in the background there has a name, but I think that I shall call it Shag Hill [snigger, snigger], as it divides Geilston Bay and the far naughtier Shag Bay.

As you can see, walking up a hill can be hard work, especially when you're a little bloke. It's Jen's birthday today, please feel free to wish her well in the comments!

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Priyanka Khot said…
A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jen!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May God Bless You!!!
28 January 2009 at 20:42
Helen said…
Jen, Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

I hope the boys have spoilt you rotten.
29 January 2009 at 00:24
Jim Klenke said…
Happy Birthday Jen. Your title fits the picture perfect.
29 January 2009 at 04:43
Sue said…
The happiest of happy birthdays, dear Jen!! Hope all your wishes come true (but be careful what you wish for!!!) and hope the rest of your year is full of love and laughter!
29 January 2009 at 06:39
Kris McCracken said…
Priyanka, she has strayed from the Catholic faith, so I'm not sure about that...
29 January 2009 at 09:09
Kris McCracken said…
Helen, she was suitably spoilt.
29 January 2009 at 09:20
Kris McCracken said…
Jim, I quite likes it too.
29 January 2009 at 09:20
Kris McCracken said…
Diva, I think that this might be her very first birthday greeting from Idaho.
29 January 2009 at 09:21
Kris McCracken said…
Sue, I know what Jen really wants and I think that she is being greedy...
29 January 2009 at 09:21
USelaine said…
Great job holding up the feminine end of things in that man-filled household! Happy Birthday!

Kris - I've "tagged" you on my blog, so look if you dare. If not, I understand.
29 January 2009 at 09:35
KL said…
Many Happy Returns of the Day, Jen. I wish you and your family all the very best :-).
29 January 2009 at 13:11
yamini said…
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29 January 2009 at 16:56
yamini said…
Wish you a very happy birthday Jen!!! Wish all the health, wealth and happiness in the world.

Henry is looking awesome as usual (though somewhat tired after climbing uphill).
29 January 2009 at 16:58
freefalling said…
Well, that's something to remember on your ?? birthday -
"Seven Ill from Eating Blowfish Testicles".
29 January 2009 at 18:20
Babzy.B said…
happy birthday from France ;)
30 January 2009 at 06:50
Kris McCracken said…
FF, there isn't enough eating of testicles for my liking these days. Birthday or not.
30 January 2009 at 08:10
Kris McCracken said…
Bazby, we'll have the whole globe soon! Thanks.
30 January 2009 at 08:11
Dina said…
Late, but good wishes to you all the same, Jen. Happy unbirthday. Have a good new year of life with all those boys!
31 January 2009 at 11:15
Kris McCracken said…
Dina, if she makes it through in one piece, that will qualify.
31 January 2009 at 16:45
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