Chris and Christa Online

Visit to Cape Split

2009-03-15T19:53:00.000-07:00

Well I just returned from a very nice trip to Cape Split Nova Scotia with some friends I am working with here in Halifax. The weather and conditions during my stay so far has been less than conducive to getting out of my room and getting fresh air. Our trip took most of the day. We got to the parking lot and hiked about 8km along a snowy trail down the peninsula to the cape. It was a beautiful day that allowed for some great photography and escapism.

The pictures are being posted to the galleries site. Most of the pictures are in the Halifax Gallery.

At Work

2009-02-25T15:39:00.000-08:00

Everyone is working these days. Christa is coordinating the final renovation to our home in Victoria. The two bathrooms are getting the treated to an update right now. The update should bring mean that there is little or no completely 'original' items in the condo. This time 'round we are getting someone else to do the majority of the work.

Chris is in Halifax for work while all of the renovation is being conducted. Though he may not be working as hard as Christa and everyone in Victoria, he is "at work".

January 09

2009-02-08T14:29:00.000-08:00

We know, we don't update the website as often as we probably should. This cyber-sin would be more forgivable if we were busier, but alas, our excuses are as thin as the posts here. So we will not ask for forgiveness, but will beg your indulgence.

So what did we get up to in January? Good question. The winding down of the holiday season brought us back to focusing on our backyard. We organised an upcoming bathroom renovation that is due to start in February. Heidi had her first haircut early in the month and looks as cute as ever. We also made a couple of outings - attempts to fly a kite, and visits to the beach. Pictures are available from the gallery.

Everyone is Home

2008-10-26T13:20:00.001-07:00

It has been a long time, but everyone is now home in Victoria and enjoying the lovely weather that we are having here. Christa and Heidi met Chris at the airport and everyone was quite happy.

We are all glad to be together again and are just enjoying some time together as a family.

There will be more posts regarding Chris' adventures and work over the past six months. You can see some of the pictures of his holiday travels by following these links:

More to come.

Winter Update

2008-02-28T12:54:00.000-08:00

It has been a while since the last post to the site. We've been very busy. After Christa graduated in December we've fully moved out of our Condo in Nanaimo, spruced it up and rented it. Meanwhile Christa is working almost full time as a teacher on call with (substitute) with the Greater Victoria School District. Heidi is now in DayCare full time and enjoying it. Chris is busy getting ready for his upcoming trip.

We've been shocked at just how busy Christa has been teaching. We credit some of the underrated education she's received. Because she went to Malaspina (not UVic) she is qualified to teach K-12 (not just High School) and the much-maligned "BBB" French profile from RMC has helped permit her to be qualified to teach that beautiful language. She has worked every day this week and often only misses a call once a week.

The last couple of months, though busy, have afforded us some very good time together as a family. You can see some of the great pictures we've taken at a new gallery c/o Google here.

A Great Weekend

2008-01-14T19:41:00.000-08:00

We just finished a great weekend. Chris, Christa and Heidi all went up to Mt Washington. We spent our time snowshoeing around some of the area that we hiked this summer. Chris and Christa had snowshoes and Heidi was pulled around in a sled that was harnessed to Chris. There were plenty of dogs being walked to keep Heidi entertained and talking about dogs for the indefinite future.

Russell has made his way to the island and we're looking forward to a gathering of the clans and a fondue this evening. Ellen and Corrine should be joining us.

As an aside, we are trying out Skype as an alternative to a long distance phone plan. Obviously you can still call us on our various phone lines, but you can also reach us using the skype contact name "chris.christa.maier"

New Gallery

2008-01-01T12:22:00.000-08:00

We've added a new photo Gallery today. You can find it here. We will also keep a link to it with all of the other photo galleries here.

Happy New Year

2008-01-01T12:10:00.000-08:00

We want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! We hope that everyone will find 2008 to be full of happiness, joy and good fortune. We've had a great 2007 and are looking forward to all of the opportunities, challenges and excitement that this new year promises to bring.

We've had a great holiday season so far and as it is winding down we are still smiling away at all of the memories. For New Year's Eve we had a quiet night at home. Miss Heidi had her first authentic Swiss Fondue. We made the cheese sauce from scratch. It was quite the affair and Heidi seemed to enjoy it. After Heidi went to bed we cooked a delicious English Pudding a friend made for us - delicious. The rest of the evening and into the morning was spent watching the final few episodes of Lost - a television program we have become addicted to watching on DVD.

Again, all the best in the New Year.

Merry Christmas

2007-12-26T13:36:00.000-08:00

We know it is late, but we wanted to get a holiday post in. We've had a great holiday so far. On Christmas Eve we were lucky to have Cathy, an old friend, stop by and share with us our feast. This year we successfully cooked a Christmas goose. It was delicious.

Heidi was great. She took everything in and, again this year, knew that something exciting was happening. Though she is less and less afraid of Santa (she still calls him "scary"), she hasn't quite figured the whole story.

On Christmas morning Heidi did very well under the tree. She has been enjoying her Duplo Lego and all of the new toys with smaller pieces. She has also been modelling all of the lovely clothes she received. Thanks to all of the Santas who helped make this a great Christmas.

In the evening we visited the Allen's for a Turkey Supper. It was yet another great meal and time with 'family'. It was great to see everyone.

Again, let us take this time to wish everyone all of the of the season, a great New Year and we hope your Christmas was as great as ours.

C, C, & H

The Tree is Up

2007-12-21T22:45:00.001-08:00

The other day we had Ellen and Corinne over for supper and tree decorating. Some pretty good times with the girls in Victoria! We had some high priced help with the decorating and Heidi got to see the Christmas tree choo choo train! It was a lot of fun. Heidi is really getting into Christmas. She no longer calls the Santa hat "scary hat" anymore - instead she will actively seek out the hat and say "Ho Ho Ho" when she puts it on. I think she is beginning to understand that something is going on and the best is yet to come.

After the tree was put up, we all sat down to a delicious Swiss Raclette. I think that
both Ellen and Corinne have been converted to fans of this great Swiss culinary tradition. Unfortunately when Christa went to Thrifty Foods, there was only one wedge of Oka Cheese available at any Thrifty Foods grocery store in Victoria. We had to make due with a substitute, but it wasn't a big deal. Melted Cheese seems to be a favourite no matter what variety.

Finally, an update on the move. Chris, Christa and Heidi have all moved back to Victoria now. We are still making the odd trip to do some repairs and painting in Nanaimo. Fortunately we have been able to to find someone to rent the place in Nanaimo starting in February. Christa is completely done with school and has started the process of finding a teaching job. In the meantime though we are having a great time getting ready for Christmas and the holiday season.

Christa is a Teacher

2007-12-12T20:17:00.001-08:00

We are all together in Nanaimo for the last time in a while. Christa has finished her education programme completely. She will be going to her convocation ceremony on Friday. Heidi is enjoying her last few days with her Day Care friends as well. It will be sad to separate her from the good friends that she has made there. One of her favourites is Dudley the dog.

In the mean time Christa and Chris are preparing to rent the property we have here and preparing to move everyone back to Victoria for a family Christmas there. Now that work and school are simmering down in intensity we are all getting into the holiday spirit. Heidi saw Santa Claus at the local mall (though she cowered and hid behind Mommy's legs).

Christa's Movie List

2007-12-12T19:54:00.000-08:00

General Heidi Christmas List

2007-12-12T19:28:00.000-08:00

Clothes:
We've linked to a few items that we saw at Baby Gap, but clothes in general are great gifts for Heidi. She is wearing size 2 now and if the item is seasonal like a coat we think she can wear a size 4 even. She could always use a cute dress, but everyday clothes are nice and useful.

Toys:
We are just about are running out of cages for all of the animals at our stuffie zoo, so please choose stuffed animals wisely. We are big fans of the Imaginarium brand of toys at Toys R Us. this brand seems to have nice simple wooden toys with lots of imaginative uses. Heidi seems to enjoy drawing, and playing with blocks; she is figuring out simple puzzles, dances and sings with music and loves being active. We are trying to keep clear of large toys and really branded toys like Elmos, Bratz and Doras. We've thought about things like magna-doodle, blocks, and wooden train sets. She already has a big can of Duplo Lego coming her way.

Other:
Heidi has really enjoyed reading books and having books read to her. Often, her favourites involve animals. The Bombay Company sells mahogany steps for short people to climb into a tall bed and Heidi is just such a person.

Clothes for Heidi

2007-12-07T12:36:00.000-08:00

Here are some jackets we tried on at the Gap:

We tried on the coats in both size 2 and 4. Both sizes fit. The later size will of course last longer.

Weekend Winter Wonderland

2007-12-02T15:01:00.001-08:00

We are just wrapping up a great weekend together in Nanaimo. Chris was able to make the trip up from Victoria (hopefully he can make it home tonight despite the snow). The weather up in Nanaimo has been wild. After a clear day on Friday the snow fell all weekend.

We were able to get out and enjoy it though. Bowen Park was completely blanketed in snow and we found Heidi's snow suit (a little small) and her sled. She enjoyed the snow a lot more this year and had a great time sliding down the hill.

Overall it has been a great weekend together. Do take a look at Heidi's hat. It was made for her by her mother and she doesn't leave home without it.

Chris' Christmas Equipment List

2007-11-29T20:11:00.000-08:00

Chris has been busy cycling to and from work. It is getting cooler now, so here are some ideas for Christmas gifts to encourage this green activity:

MEC Vest
Soft Shell Jacket
Sunglasses with exchangeable lenses (tinted and clear)
Long sleeved shirts

Chris is also looking for some camping/travelling equipment (especially for his upcoming trip).

Chris' Christmas Movie List

2007-11-26T20:28:00.000-08:00

Here is a shortlist of DVD movies for Chris. Stay tuned as he perfects the list as days go by.

Christa's Christmas Book List:

2007-11-26T20:07:00.000-08:00

Here are some books that Christa has mentioned that she would like for Christmas. We will spending our Holidays at our Condo in Victoria.

Back Together Again

2007-11-26T19:53:00.000-08:00

After spending about a month at work in California, Chris is back with Christa and Heidi. We all spent a great weekend together, swimming and generally carrying on like a small gang of monkeys. It was great fun. Here are is a picture of Heidi wearing her Papa's famous hat:

Here is another picture with Heidi and her doggy Snoopy:

Some fun at the park

2007-11-06T21:48:00.000-08:00

Heidi and Mom enjoyed enjoyed some rare sunshine over the weekend. Heidi especially loved going down the slide and playing in the leaves.

October 07

2007-11-06T21:35:00.000-08:00

Heidi had some fun dressing up for Halloween and playing with Dudley the Dog at daycare.

San Diego

2007-10-28T16:18:00.000-07:00

I'm in San Diego for a couple of days with work. It has been a very interesting visit. First, was the concern that the recent fires would interfere with the purpose of our trip. Fortunately, the concern over the fires waned as we arrived. On our first day some smoke was definitely visible in the air around town, but by the second and now the third day their is almost no indication in the air. You can definitely see that wild fires have happened recently. Some embankments along the major highways are scorched, and just outside the Stadium is a camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs). Ironically, the first big thing I saw as I found my first Starbucks was a domestic fire in an apartment building across the street from where I was having a coffee.

So far, I like San Diego. It has a great light rail trolley service and vibrant downtown. Unfortunately the difference between the nice places and the rough places is stark. A trolley ride across town reveals large inequalities that in this day and age and in an affluent Western country is hard to swallow.

Chris

Thanksgiving!

2007-10-28T13:28:00.000-07:00

I know this is a little late, but we just wanted to say that over Thanksgiving we had a great time. Chris, Christa and Heidi joined Ellen, Polly and Will for a Turkey extravaganza in Sidney by the Sea! We all pitched in and made a lot of very good food. If only we took pictures.

China Beach

2007-09-08T09:09:00.000-07:00

This summer we wanted to get some camping in, but weren't sure how to proceed. We decided that we should do a test run, and we packed up the car as though we were heading out on a hiking expedition and set forth for China Beach. We spent a wonderful weekend at this little Provincial Campground at the trail head of the Juan de Fuca Marine trail.

Heidi loved the beach, though she was a little unsure about the frigid water and big waves of the Pacific Ocean. The sand, and various flotsam was certainly a constant source of entertainment. the campsite also provided many an opportunity to explore and play. Overall the weekend was a success and prepared us for a longer and more ambitious hiking expedition - more to come.

-Chris

Manitoba Cottage Time

2007-09-08T08:42:00.000-07:00

I'm finally getting around to updating some of the sites that I pretend to keep up to date. This summer has been very fun and very busy. It all started out with a beautiful trip to Manitoba. Christa Heidi and I spent a little over a week staying at my Grandparents cottage by a lake North of Winnipeg. It was absolutely fantastic. We were close enough to visit with people in the city and in a great location to enjoy the out of doors.

Heidi took her first boat ride and was able to meet all sorts of family and friends. It was a truly great experience.

-Chris

July 1 in North Vancouver

2007-07-02T17:16:00.001-07:00

Dominion Day in North Van was a lot of fun. I was working, but I could tell that there were a lot of people out enjoying themselves and celebrating the day. It was nice to see. Though the affair was not as grand as the celebrations in Ottawa, it was also a lot more controlled.

It was nice to be in the Vancouver are too. It has been a while since I last spent time here. I walked around downtown. The work being done on the Canada Line is tremendous, but what really struck me was the way that Vancouver is developing into a beautiful, urban city. There is a clear pride taken in the architecture and the design of downtown space that one can live in and not feel overwhelmed by steel, glass and concrete. It is a nice place - if you can afford it.

Chris

Portland Rose Fest

2007-06-09T10:54:00.000-07:00

I'm in Portland Oregon enjoying the annual Rose Festival. It's quite the affair. There are tonnes of people here and they are all quite friendly. I'm waiting in a cafe along the parade route surfing and soaking things in. People have camped out on the streets in order to be in a position to watch the parade. Apparently there has been a major change in the parade culture. It used to be that you could tape off your place along the route, write your family name (in tape) and be assured of a spot. Last night the cops pulled up all of the tape. Oh well, it all seems quite orderly still, but I'm worried about the coffee line behind me.

Chris

Skype

2007-06-05T17:19:00.001-07:00

Chris is out gallivanting across the Pacific North West these days. We've started using Skype to communicate. It's free/cheap and is available anywhere an internet connection is available. Check it out. Our accounts are chrismaier6 and christamaier6

Baching It

2007-05-17T19:35:00.001-07:00

I am back in Victoria after my "Alaskan Cruise". It has been a long time since I was home in Victoria, and I'm really just settling in and relaxing after a busy time on the high seas.

With Christa up in Nanaimo though, things are rough. I'm back to the bachelor routine of switching up the kind of burger I have for supper. Today I had a buffalo burger tomorrow... chicken or salmon.

Chris

Birthday in Victoria

2007-04-01T22:04:00.000-07:00

Today was a bittersweet day. It was Heidi's birthday! She turned one year old today, but it also marked the end of Chris' parental leave. The whole family went down to Victoria to celebrate the birthday with Ellen and the Allens. It was a wonderful day. Heidi had a great time and was full of beans, funny noises and curiosity all day long. Her chocolate cake kept her going past her bedtime too. Unfortunately, when the evening came to an end Heidi and Christa were off to Nanaimo without Chris. He will be staying in Victoria working while Christa finishes her semester.

I'll miss you two! - Chris

Yes, I am Cool!

2007-03-23T20:15:00.001-07:00

Yup, that's right I'm cool. The folks at the Starbucks Drive Through recognise me and know my order. Today they saw me coming and asked me if I wanted a Grande Dark Roast with Cream before I could open my mouth! As Christa points out only the moderately cool are known inside, you have to be pretty cool to be known in the drive through!

Chris

Walking Baby

2007-03-16T17:33:00.000-07:00

Funny Noises Baby

2007-03-16T14:17:00.000-07:00

Here is my first attempt at posting a video tot he Blog. Leave a comment and tell me what you think, or if it didn't work.

A Walk in the Park

2007-03-16T14:00:00.000-07:00

We've all been enjoying some of the nice weather that has been appearing once in a while. Heidi has been enjoying the play structures that are in the park too. We've met several other kids that have played with Heidi. She enjoys eating the bark mulch around the structures and going down the slide.

The picture is taken in the park down by the fish ladder. There is a duck pond with a gaggle of overfed ducks that don't pay much attention. There has been a great deal of rain and the river behind us is quite high.

Incredible

2007-02-23T10:06:00.001-08:00

After a week of frantic clock watching and browser refreshing Heidi and Chris were unsuccessful all week trying to get one of the "very limited quantities" Starbucks T-Shirts. But on her day off and first attempt Christa snagged one! Not fair!

UPDATE (24 Feb): Success Chris now has one too, thanks to his spouse's superior surfing skills.

News

2007-02-01T12:41:00.000-08:00

Christa has recently finished a week long practice teaching session and is back to the books and theory of her classes. Chris and Heidi are back to their routine and are taking advantage of the local pool.

The weather here has taken a turn towards positive temperatures and is beginning to look and feel much more like a typical West Coast winter. We blame global warming for all of that cold weather!

A new photo gallery has been uploaded and contains pictures from Christmas. You can access all of the photo galleries or just the new one.

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Dodging Trees

2007-01-09T17:00:00.000-08:00

Now that we are back and enjoying the fine BC weather we went for a nice drive down the Nanaimo parkway to the mall. On our way I started feeling the effects of the wind that had poicked up as we proceeded North. Then I noticed that there were things falling from the sky, large things. In fact 3-5 foot tree branches were being hurled off the trees! This was the first time that I had to slow down and manoeuvre for flying debris!

Home!

2007-01-09T16:50:00.000-08:00

We made it home! After a very long day of travel we are now back in Nanaimo and settling into our routine. Heidi is adjusting quickly to the time change and is eager to explore her old stomping grounds again. She isn't too board with only one jester to keep her entertained. All of the new Christmas presents: toys and stuffed animals are getting a workout.

Merry Christmas

2006-12-16T06:51:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Everyone. We all went to meet with Santa Claus the other day and apparently we have all been good. We are traveling to Ontario shortly and would love to introduce Heidi to members of her fan club there.

Regardles of whether where you are, please have a wonderful holiday season, a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

C, C & H

Fun in the Snow

2006-12-01T10:29:00.000-08:00

With the recent "blizzard" the unexpected snow has brought some unexpected fun. We ran out and got some warm snow clothes both for the time being and for our upcoming trip to Ontario. Chris couldn't resist getting a baby sled for Heidi. And, so, we went off to the park to try some taboganing. Heidi didn't really enjoy it. But we think it was more the cold. She would get upset whenever we would stop moving, but would settle down with some speed and movement. She even went down one of the hills on her own.

Crawling Cuty

2006-12-01T10:19:00.000-08:00

As promised here are some pictures of our newly crawling cuty. For the first couple of days she didn't really know that she could crawl and would be bewildered at how she got places. Now she is in full crawling mode. She can get places fairly quickly. She got used to being most places and we have subsequently installed some child barriers to places like the entrance that, because of our recent "blizzard" are covered in salt and melted snow. Unfortunately she remembers how much fun she used to have in there and is getting upset at her new restrictions.

We have a Crawling Baby!

2006-11-22T17:04:00.000-08:00

She did it today at about 4:45 and her mom got to see it!! And yes it was "proper crawling". I will be out to the store to get more child proofing supplies this evening. Stand by for pictures.

Rain

2006-11-17T15:33:00.000-08:00

So far we've had over 20cm of rain in the past 2 weeks. We are now under a boil water advisory, but everything seems to be OK.

Halloween Fun

2006-11-06T15:24:00.000-08:00

Mom and Heidi went trick-or-treating this year. We decided to dress Heidi up in her swimming towel. This towel has a Monkey face, hands and tail. A couple of safety pins later and Heidi was a monkey. You can see her in this picture with her faithful monkey companion (Timmie - not Chris).

We finally had a chance to hand out some candy this year. In years past we were residing inplaces that did not get any kids. We had about a dozen kids come by.

Christa's Enneagram

2006-10-19T16:19:00.000-07:00

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2006-10-19T16:07:00.000-07:00

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Great Weekend

2006-10-10T21:52:00.000-07:00

We have just returned from Victoria and are getting back into the routine of things here in Nanaimo after a tremendous weekend with family and friends. On the weekend Heidi was baptized at St Peter's Lakehill in Victoria. Many family and friends made the trip to celebrate with us this Thanksgiving weekend. It was overwhelming to see all of the people who care so much about our special little girl. There were lots of pictures taken, and we would love to compile a collection of them, so if you have any that you would like to share, please send copies to Chris.

We've just updated the galleries with some pictures of Heidi from the time Chris got home from Hawaii until just before the Thanksgiving weekend. The pictures from the weekend will be up soon, so standby.

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September

2006-10-03T09:57:00.000-07:00

We've had a great month, sorry for the paucity of posts. Our place in Nanaimo is more than less settled. We've even had a visitor; so, the chaos has subsided to a large extent.

The website is working well, none of the throngs of daily visitors has reported any major malfunctions. Chris has found a few bugs and is working to fix them.

Heidi is doing quite well. She is on the cusp of crawling as she has become proficient at inching her way backwards and has developed some strong muscles. We are now feeding her solid food twice a day and she is snacking on rice crackers a few times between meals - it has been a mess. We've really noticed a change in her temperament. Heidi has become very playful and active. Certainly, she has always been a curious baby, but now she is happy to play little games and try to get out and see the things about which she is curious.

We should have a gallery of pictures up soon, so keep hitting refresh and eventually you will be rewarded.

Heidi is Eating Solids

2006-09-20T14:17:00.000-07:00

Starting last Thursday Heidi began eating solid food. By that I mean she is eating Pear Mush. She seems to like it, in small quantities, and she likes to share it with her chin, her bib and most everything around her.

For more pictures, you can check out our collection of photos that are now centrally located at: www.chrismaier.net/galleries There you will find many picures of Heidi, and as things continue other pictures too. Of course you can subscribe to the site's RSS/Atom feed to keep up to date.

Chris

ChrisMaier.Net has been Overhauled

2006-09-20T14:10:00.000-07:00

Well, it has been a long time coming! There was a lot of stuff to clean up and re-organise. That being said, the new site, I think is much nicer to lookl at and to navigate - there are fewer places to get lost. More importantly the site is much easier for us to update, and the we have integrated RSS & Atom syndication so you can keep tabs on the site in a variety of ways.

There are still a few glitches that need to be ironed out, but, keep with us and the place should keep going and get better with each post.

Chris

Exciting Times

2006-09-01T21:47:00.000-07:00

Christa has worked her last day with the Regular Navy and is now a full time student. She is attending Malaspina University College in Nanaimo and studying towards her Teacher's Certificate. In the last week we have been slowly moving into our Condo in Nanaimo. Chris has since become a professional Swedish Furniture Maker.

Prior to all this excitement the family was in Winnipeg on a whirlwind tour to celebrate Chris' Grandparents 60th Wedding anniversary. It was an exciting visit and Heidi was the star. Though attending to all of her fans made Heidi very tired it was great to see so many family members and friends and to celebrate such a significant milestone.

New Pictures Posted

2006-08-21T21:46:00.000-07:00

What a great couple of weeks it has been. Chris is on parental leave and enjoying every minute that he can. Heidi is growing up far too fast and Christa is finishing her last days at work before heading back to school in Nanaimo.

On the Heidi front: She is startting to grow her hair and her eyes are definitely brown. She has started to enjoy blowing bubbles with slobber. It is very cute if not messy.

New Pictures Posted

2006-08-12T21:45:00.000-07:00

We posted a few new pictures today that include Auntie Ellen, Christa, Heidi & Chris.

A Quick Update

2006-08-10T21:44:00.000-07:00

Chris has returned from his trip to Hawaii. It has been a long time away and Heidi has grown a lot in the time he was away. But, it is obvious that she has been well looked after by all of the people that helped. Heidi has become a very tall (whe is in the 95th percentile for height) and very squirmy little baby. Right now she is squirming as I type. It is quite challenging. Heidi has begun, we believe, teething and as a result is drooling all over. You can see the drool in some of her pictures. Here are a few words from Heidi "jjjjjjjjjjmm jn i nnnnnnnnnnnnn "

Some Additions to the Site

2006-06-04T21:43:00.000-07:00

Chris has had some time to do a few tweeks to the old website. Here are a few things to check out:

The Section "Us" has been updated.

Chris has been working on a family tree and has published some of his work to the web. A few things to note, however, the site is behind a password gate (it is not fully secure). If you want to see what Chris has done, then you will have to e-mail him (or Christa) and ask for a user name and password. Also, for security reasons the details of people in the family tree that are alive have been suppressed. Please help Chris to develop this project by providing research and documentation.

Some Time Off

2006-05-31T21:42:00.000-07:00

We just finished a nice visit with Chris' parents. They really enjoyed their time with Heidi. She was really well behaved for most of the time. She is growing every day and is starting to mimic some facial expressions (or so Chris says.) We posted some pictures of the visit in the picture gallery.

You will also notice a new feature on the right hand column of the screen. It is an Amnesty international attempt to curb the proclivities of some countries and corporations to sensor online content. Please do what you can to support this cause.

Visitors have left

2006-04-26T21:42:00.000-07:00

This Monday Grandma Mathis and Aunt Jenny left. Heidi and Mom are home together and enjoying eachother's company. Heidi's last checkup was last week (20 Apr) and she had grown 4cm (55cm now) and weighed in at 8lbs 10 oz. We're constantly updating the picture gallery so keep checking it out.

Everyone is Home

2006-04-08T21:41:00.000-07:00

Everyone arrived home from Victoria General Hospital Monday the 3rd of April. Grandma Mathis is visiting and helping everyone to adapt to life with a baby. It has been great having all of the help. Things are going quite well. Heidi has had a checkup and is doing very well. Everyone says that she is very healthy. Christa is doing very well also. We've all been out walking a few times. Other than the lack of sleep things are great.

IT'S A GIRL! Heidi Elisabeth Maier

2006-04-01T21:39:00.000-08:00

Our first daughter was born at 0039h Saturday 1 April 2006. She is 7lbs 4oz, 51 cm and has dark hair. Both Mom and Baby are healthy and doing well. They are at Victoria General Hospital until Monday morning.

I don't guarantee anything but you may be able to see some pictures here .