This year we decided to make a Christmas Scene as the focus for our Christmas day celebration, that especially Alkira and Clancy could enjoy. Virgil and Julie were in charge of creating the scene, while others in the family prepared food for the occasion. The day was a great success! We hope you enjoy this little glimpse into the happy afternoon.

Leo was born 9th November 2007 at home in the garden to Yukima, John and brother Clancy. He is a peaceful, beautiful, healthy baby boy. To view more photos and learn about Leo's name, visit the photo gallery.

It is hot again in Oslo -- for the first time in weeks. Alkira, Virgil and Julie treated themselves to an icypole on the way back from the supermarket. Alkira had never had an icypole before, and was intrigued by the new experience.

Virgil, Julie and Alkira went for a walk with Solveig and Finn on Sunday 12 August, and despite the dreary grey weather we had a friendly time. Alkira loved using her newly-acquired raincoat while she splashed joyfully in the puddles. We ate sausages and hamburgers on a disposable barbeque, while we sat beside a picturesque river in the Maridal forest, 15 minutes drive from Oslo.

Cousins Clancy Cameron and Alkira Cameron Aares finally meet, when John, Yukima and Clancy visit Oslo, Norway. To see the photo gallery and get a taste of Virgil, Julie and Alkira's life in Oslo you can leave Virgil's Diary and visit the photo gallery here.