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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!!!
Helen said…
Jen, Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!

I hope the boys have spoilt you rotten.
Jim Klenke said…
Happy Birthday Jen. Your title fits the picture perfect.
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!
Kris McCracken said…
Priyanka, she has strayed from the Catholic faith, so I'm not sure about that...
Kris McCracken said…
Helen, she was suitably spoilt.
Kris McCracken said…
Jim, I quite likes it too.
Kris McCracken said…
Diva, I think that this might be her very first birthday greeting from Idaho.
Kris McCracken said…
Sue, I know what Jen really wants and I think that she is being greedy...
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.
KL said…
Many Happy Returns of the Day, Jen. I wish you and your family all the very best :-).
yamini said…
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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).
freefalling said…
Well, that's something to remember on your ?? birthday -
"Seven Ill from Eating Blowfish Testicles".
Babzy.B said…
happy birthday from France ;)
Kris McCracken said…
FF, there isn't enough eating of testicles for my liking these days. Birthday or not.
Kris McCracken said…
Bazby, we'll have the whole globe soon! Thanks.
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!
Kris McCracken said…
Dina, if she makes it through in one piece, that will qualify.

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