tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38384184154724154102024-03-27T16:53:41.339-07:00thebartons.netTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-37545059951847153862012-05-27T08:05:00.001-07:002012-05-27T08:05:44.244-07:00Another reminder...If you haven't switched over any subscriptions yet you're missing out on new thebartons.net content. Please <a target="_blank" href="http://thebartons.net">click here</a> to go to the new site. <br /><br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-54089282772754039992012-05-16T22:59:00.000-07:002012-05-16T22:59:11.577-07:00Moving to Wordpress - You need to move too!Hello loyal thebartons.net followers. This is an important public service announcement! I have decided to move the hosting of thebartons.net from Blogger to Wordpress. If you don't know what I am talking about, don't worry! Please go to <a href="http://thebartonsblog.wordpress.com/">http://thebartonsblog.wordpress.com/</a> and you will already see all the old posts up and running on the new site - amazing! What you need to do then is scroll down to the bottom of the page. There, towards the left hand side, you will find two ways to sign up for updates. Via either email or RSS. Please let me know if you have any problems doing this and I'll try to help. Email me at tim.barton@yahoo.com.<br />
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In case you're wandering why, I have another blog at Wordpress called timbarton.org and I find and features and interface much better than Blogger, hence the move. Hopefully you like the new look as well. I know this has changed a few times recently but hopefully this one will be a keeper! I use a very similar theme for my <a href="http://www.timbarton.org/" target="_blank">Tim Barton</a> blog. Check it out!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-4756278731674676702012-04-28T21:32:00.001-07:002012-04-28T21:32:33.435-07:00April UpdateHello blog readers. My new (financial) year's resolution, is to do more regular updates for the blog.<br />
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April has been a busy month - aren't they all. Steph's parents came over in March and were still here for the beginning of April. We got a bicycle 'chariot' for Alexander - basically, something for him to sit in and be towed behind a (my) bike. We took our first trip in it to the beach, and I took him out again the following day. Now he keeps asking to go in it. Hopefully it will get a lot of use this summer.<br />
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Today we paid a visit to Granville Island out our morning swim. Ocean Cement had their annual open day. If you haven't been to Vancouver and Granville Island you're probably wandering what I'm talking about but it was great fun, despite the uncooperative weather.<br />
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Next weekend we're off to Las Vegas for the weekend. It's a work trip but Steph and Alexander, and all 'other halts' get to come too. I think it will be hot.<br />
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Below are a few photo highlights from the month.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At beach near Comox on Vancouver Island.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miracle Beach, north of Comox on Vancouver Island. Alexander and Nanny and Grandad.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Milk is yummy. In a cafe in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Third Beach, Stanley Park, Vancouver. After the first ride in the new 'chariot'.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Its Easter. It must be egg eating time. (Not too much, honest.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Today on Granville Island. Although Alexander is obsessed with 'diggers' he was, perhaps understandably, reluctant to stand in the bucket of this one.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexander test drives a cement truck. With balloon.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back from the Cement Factory Open Day, Alexander takes a break, while still holding his balloon!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back on the beach in Comox, Alexander is still smiling!</td></tr>
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-1990960742233089462012-04-06T17:14:00.001-07:002012-04-16T10:01:09.375-07:00Alexanders bicycle chariotWe got Alexander a 'chariot' today. It attaches onto the back of my bike. Today we briefly went to the beach with it and along the seawall. Hopefully it will get a lot of use this summer. <br />
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Below, Alexander poses next to his new mode of transportation. <br />
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- Posted from my iPhoneTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-45436321090563270282012-03-11T21:17:00.002-07:002012-03-11T21:17:31.090-07:00Cake Pops!Alexander went to a friend's birthday party this weekend. It was a 'splatter party' (involving paint) which was great fun. Instead of a cake, the birthday girl's mum had made these - cake pops!<br />
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-48293262244946118572012-02-23T17:38:00.000-08:002012-02-23T17:38:56.097-08:00Alexander in the SnowA photo from our recent snowshoeing trip on Cypress.<br />
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-34824634266957002632012-02-22T12:52:00.004-08:002012-02-22T12:56:40.764-08:00Snowshoeing on CypressThis <a href="http://youtu.be/8wfCIimzCFQ" target="_blank">little video</a> shows us snowshoeing last Saturday on Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver. By this point Alexander's snow shoes were off, but he was still happy walking around in the snow. <a href="http://youtu.be/8wfCIimzCFQ" target="_blank">Click here to view</a>.Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-49080883861521326662011-12-14T11:11:00.001-08:002011-12-14T11:12:46.906-08:00Another Blog RefreshIt's time for another blog refresh! And this one's the most significant yet. Blogger has developed these 'dynamic layouts' which are very cool. I hope you like the new look. My clicking on 'magazine' on the left hand side you can change the way the blog is displayed. Info about us is now under a link at the top called 'About Us' and links to our other websites are under 'Our Other Stuff'. There are also direct links to our Flickr photos and YouTube videos. As always, let us know if you have any comments.<br />
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In the meantime, here is another photo of Alexander's cute ear muffs.<br />
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-44794091574332284872011-12-13T22:13:00.001-08:002011-12-13T22:13:49.608-08:00A few More Birthday PicturesHere's a few photos from today...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Great Nana for these lovely bear ear muffs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birthday bath time with new bath time toys.</td></tr>
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-87741950952104992902011-12-13T11:02:00.003-08:002011-12-13T22:13:49.615-08:00Happy Birthday AlexanderWe can't can't believe that Alexander is two years old today! Where does the time go. Here's a few photos from the last few days. He had a party on Sunday. p.s. sorry for the lack of blog entries lately. Sometimes life gets too busy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexander blowing his candles out on Sunday.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexander gets ready to blow out his two candles,</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alexander can't wait to get tucked in</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There appears to be some cake around his face!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earlier on in the week, Alexander had another party at Small Group.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And this funny little spinner toy thing had him transfixed!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After his party on Sunday it was time to head off to Stanley Park to go on the miniature train. Part of Tim's work Christmas party. Alexander is not sure about it at all!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Urh... Not liking the snowmen then.</td></tr>
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Hope you all like the photos. We went to Seattle last weekend, so hopefully I'll post of few of those photos soon as well. <br />
<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-81241164561853255952011-10-23T00:17:00.000-07:002011-10-23T00:17:32.208-07:00Happy AutumnThere are beautiful coloured leaves on the trees right now. Here are a couple of photos from today.<br />
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-43655970324520452252011-09-11T22:11:00.001-07:002011-09-11T22:12:11.034-07:00Back from The RockiesWe have just got back from a week in The Rockies with my Mum. We stayed in several places including Revelstoke, Jasper and Banff. Everyone had a great time and obviously it was wonderful to spend time with my mum and for Alexander and her to spend time together as well. We took LOADS of photos which I will download, sort out and upload a selection in due course. It always takes longer than I'd like these days. Can't imagine why...Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-49144762344407465612011-09-01T15:56:00.000-07:002011-09-01T15:56:22.820-07:00Alexander eats Miso SoupMy mum is visiting at the moment. Last night we went out for sushi and Alexander loved the miso soup. <a href="http://youtu.be/MaKt3taj1rY">Click here</a> to watch a clip!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-51102299467406617052011-08-16T22:26:00.001-07:002011-08-16T22:26:41.045-07:00Spagetti and CornAlexander likes both, apparently.<br />
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-59815703970762526722011-07-26T12:51:00.000-07:002011-07-26T12:51:18.826-07:00Thetis Island RetreatThis weekend saw our Third Annual Thetis Island Small Group Retreat take place. Thetis is a beautiful little island off the coast of Vancouver Island. We drive over, using two ferries, while the others, who did not need any baby stuff(!) were able to fly in 20 minutes from Vancouver. Here are a few photos.<br />
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Firstly, the Group Shot. We make a sorry looking bunch!<br />
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Amazing blue skies and calm waters.<br />
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<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-39993671016747544812011-07-16T14:55:00.000-07:002011-07-16T14:55:18.252-07:00Off to the hair dresserIt was overdue. Alexander needed a haircut. So it was off to The Hairloft in the Kidsmarket on Granville Island. But Alexander wouldn't sit in the train or in a car, only on his mama's lap. Here are a few photos.<br />
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All done. Looking smart!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-56601500079005991202011-06-02T07:58:00.001-07:002011-06-02T07:58:59.683-07:00Vancouver from the AirYesterday I attended the Planning Institute of British Columbia's annual conference in Nanaimo, which is on Vancouver Island. Here's a photo taken on my phone on the way back. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/timcbarton/BloggerPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCOuwv9rw2dS4vgE#5613637095264726482'><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikeezMx5SPnUNEtRIMOcT8seveBa8szcTIthYvJ7b-ABWufcgPka9fLjm2WsJQKgzOhcKxVPaAjyvAJAm1eBTGhTC60eAHRpQIOu9noXduQNPoUwYVyw6TxYhDeUjLUOKU3RH88B1q4JLI/s288/0.jpg' border='0' width='202' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />On Saturday we're off to Alaska to join Steph's parents for a week of exciting adventures. There will be lots of photos I'm sure. <br /><br />- Posted from my iPhone<br />Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-71114088970175205092011-05-03T09:33:00.000-07:002011-05-03T09:37:19.676-07:00A little family portraitHere's a quick family portrait I took using our new <a href="https://panasonic.ca/english/audiovideo/camerascamcorders/digitalstill/DMCLX5.asp">Panasonic LX5</a>, which I am very excited about. Anyway, more about the camera later. For now, here's a quick picture.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1203827117"></span><span id="goog_1203827118"></span>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-40662510003835161002011-03-21T12:48:00.000-07:002011-03-21T12:51:30.837-07:00Out walking with AlexanderYes, that's right, walking. With Alexander. Outside!!! Yesterday Alexander got to test his new outdoor shoes for the first time.. outdoors! We just went down to the Coal Harbour seawall. We was fascinated. At first, when let out of the stroller, he just stood there, on the grass, as if taking it all in for the first time. Or maybe getting a feel for the grass/ mud. Anyhow, he soon got used to it and was very interested in the Red Men near the Westin Bayshore Hotel (see photo below). Steph and I were looking at him and realised he really isn't a baby anymore - he's a little boy! Hope you like the pictures. (One other thing we realised - he doesn't have enough trousers. They're going to get muddy and need washing a lot more frequently than before!)<br />
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Steph and Laura pose near the beginning. All fresh faced and raring to go!<br />
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It was a winter wonderland. Note pack on back...<br />
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And in the pack is... Alexander!!! Rented from Mountain Equipment Co-op it did a good job. But by the end my shoulders were in a lot of pain!<br />
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Towards the end Laura decided it was time to give carrying Alexander a go. Much to the relief of my shoulders. As we neared the end we saw a bit of a sunset. Very beautiful.<br />
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Here's the view Laura and Steph are looking at. Pretty cool clouds and light.<br />
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And finally, Laura carefully steps down a small bank of snow. Great expression!<br />
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Hopefully it won't be too long before we see you again Laura. And next time bring your husband with you!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-46147038593474760382011-02-28T12:52:00.000-08:002011-02-28T12:52:12.571-08:00Rachel and Chris VisitRachel and Chris, some friends of ours from the UK, arrived yesterday for a visit. They have brought with them much snow! Vancouver has become a winter wonderland again, at least temporarily. Yesterday we (mainly Chris) made a snowman on the beach. Now its not often you can say that!Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838418415472415410.post-65206585705096566252011-01-18T21:21:00.000-08:002011-03-21T12:52:00.334-07:00Barton Family PhotoHere's the missing Christmas family shot from my side of the family. Thanks to my sister for providing the image.<br />
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</div><div>I'm still waiting for my sister to send me a family photo from Molesey, but below is a photo from Dover of us and some of Steph's family.</div><div><br />
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<div>And here is one of us and our friends, Steve and Julie and Mike and May. It used to be that the six of us would hang out together. Now its 11! It was lovely to see them and we only wish it could have been for longer.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>This is a vaguely organised looking photo. I have many others that include screaming or running children!</div><div><br />
</div><div>I will upload some more photos of our trip once we have them sorted out.</div><div><br />
</div><div>It was Steph's birthday on Sunday - 33! I still think this is early 30's, just. As a birthday treat, Steph went back to work yesterday, for the first time since before Alexander was born. At the moment she's just doing Monday's so nothing too stressful, for her anyway. For me, it means I have to get Alexander up, dressed, fed and off to a friends for the day. To his credit though, Alexander was apparently very well behaved.</div><div><br />
</div><div>And finally, for this entry anyway, Alexander has taken his first unaided steps! - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3enTgJahks">watch the video here</a>!</div></div>Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16911752483180530085noreply@blogger.com2