A Lazy Mommy Blogger …

Mostly because, we’re too busy enjoying summer.

In the heart of Edmonton (Alberta’s capital) is our Legislative Buildings. There are about 2 city blocks of fountains in front of them (this is about 1/4 of them). Pretty eh?

Up here where the summers are short. We don’t just look at our fountains, we get right in. It’s encouraged … take advantage of the weather while you can.

There are waterfalls and steps to climb. I don’t know about your kids, but mine LOVE water. If there’s water they’re in it.

There are about 30 of these particular mini-fountains, of course these three … all want in at the same time.

Everything is better with a friend. This is Sam’ and his buddy Ryan.

It wouldn’t be a summer day at the park without a picnic.

What are you doing to pass the summer? I want to know … blog about it … comment about it.

MK xo
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1 Bear (see photo below)
1 Bald Eagle (I’m too slow)

We arrived in Prince Rupert about 9 p.m., very anxious after 800km of driving to spend the night at the cool little inn that I booked. Unfortunately, the closest we got to our room was down the block. A natural gas leak meant that the road was closed off and the entire city block had been evacuated. That was about the time that Georgia peed her pants. I too wanted to pee my pants! Poor kids and poor parents who have to waste precious vacation time dismantling and laundering the carseat.

SO disappointed … but, what can you do? (Disappointed about the accommodations not the PEE).

We’re now squashed in a small room (with a harbour view) and I am praying our funky little inn is up and running tomorrow.

Prince Rupert is not the end point for our journey. Lace is the winner (of exactly what … I am not sure). We are on our way to the Queen Charlotte Islands. I can’t wait.

Well actually I can wait. Prince Rupert looks fantastic. The scenery is breath taking and it’s full of funky little shops, historic buildings. Tomorrow should be a fun day. NO CAR!

Here are some highlights from today’s trip.

Great scenery in Moricetown.

Another shot in Moricetown.

Finally, a shot that isn’t blurry.

Totem at the ‘Ksan Heritage Village in Hazelton.

MK xo
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Check out this great new bracelet I picked out this weekend.

I *LOVE* it!

Which is why I have negotiated one of my favorite contest/giveaways to date. Win up to $100 in jewelry!

It’s easy … follow the instructions below:

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You may enter daily … and on each new post until May 14th, 2008 @ 11: 59 when we will randomly pick a winner.

MK xo
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Edit: The Winner is Brenda! — Brenda please email me: kim (at) mommyknows (dot) com to claim your prize.

Yippee – another contest. This site has been too serious and way too lacking in schwag lately. Don’t you think?

Check out this great new bracelet I picked out this weekend.

I *LOVE* it!

Which is why I have negotiated one of my favorite contest/giveaways to date. Win up to $100 in jewelry!

It’s easy … follow the instructions below:

1. Go over to GWT and check out all the great Jewelry — pick out your favorite piece UNDER $100.

2. Then come back and leave a link to the particular piece here in the comments (or the current posts comments) and you’ll be entered to win.

Example:

I love the this ring: http://www.globalwealthtrade.com/products/displayItem.php?category=5&item=2688

I told you it was easy –> that actually is my favorite ring … I love it!

Contest ends: May 14th, 2008 @ 11:59 pm.

If any of you are looking for a ‘work@home’ business opportunity make sure to CLICK HERE and then click on the opportunities link on the top of the page.

You may enter daily … and on each new post until May 14th, 2008 @ 11: 59 when we will randomly pick a winner.

MK xo
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So far … I am being told I have transverse myelitis. Go ahead and look it up on Wikipedia and please take note that I DO … DO have control of my bladder and my bowel — I repeat I DO have control of my bowel and my bladder.

I have the idiopathic sort (it means the idiots can’t figure out why … heeheehee).

It’s gotten a little bit worse over the past week. Hoping it doesn’t progress any further. The lesion is in my spinal cord at the c4 vertabrae, therefore, potentially everything below my chin could be paralyzed. Due to the fact that it came on quite slowly the doctors don’t think it will get much worse.

I skied today. I sucked! Due to a slight weakness on the left side of my body (thanks myelitis) I found it difficult. I was fun to get out and spend time with the kids. I figure I should get out and enjoy my legs while they still work.

Tomorrow I rest!

This is such a fun blog, eh? Come back and check on the status of my partial paralysis tomorrow.

MK xo
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Sam and Lizzy jumping on the trampoline.

They look like orphans (happy orphans), but if I am honest this is pretty much par for the course at this time of night (7 pm). Lizzy is on her 2nd or 3rd outfit of the day. I had to take a clean pair of pants to school about 2:00 pm because she ‘fell’ in a puddle.

They love the trampoline and have loads of fun together. It was a smart buy! Good exercise and fun, you can’t beat that.

MK xo
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We bought our first game system today (ps3) and the Rock Band game! Family night now hits a whole new note (pun intended). We love it!

Sam rocks!

Unfortunately, I didn’t get ANY work done because of it.

There’s always tomorrow …

MK xo
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Winner of the Bumkins Grande Diaper Bag is: Cindi Hoppes

Email me please Cindi with your name and address and I will get your bag in the mail.

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You could WIN this great Bumkins Grande Diaper Bag from www.thebabymarketplace.com and Bumkins.

These light yet sturdy bags feature a water resistant fabric, durably constructed with light padding and a reinforced bottom. Change the look of the bag completely when you flip it inside-out to show the solid brown. The Grande has eight convenient pockets inside and out, and comes with a change pad. Sized at 15″W x 12″H x 6″D.

The bag I am giving away is the pink version (NOT blue), the good news is: it’s reversible:

You can flip it to brown if you have a boy. I really don’t get it though, the new trendy diaper bags are for you mom, you should pick a bag that you like, not one that suits the gender of your baby. Just my 2 cents.

If you’d like to try and win this Pink Grande Diaper Bag, just leave a comment on any post between now and February 20th @ 9:59 pm (mountain time), one winner will be randomly drawn from all the entries.

MK xo
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Sam went to the dentist today. Georgia was given this sticker for putting away all the toys in the waiting room. Before I could get her home, she affixed this sticker firmly to her head. It’s not going to come off easily … it’s still there. I’m calling this picture, “Sticker Shock“.

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The Winners are:

Winning Link: Little Miss Mel
Winning Commenter: Tara Chase

Winners please email me: kim @ mommyknows (dot) com with your name, address and sling / cover sizes and fabric preference (www.goo-ga.com) — please give your first choice and a couple of alternatives for the fabric please.

Congratulations.

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The 1st Winner will be chosen randomly from all new comments posted on all posts between February 13th, 2007 and February 15th, 2008 (@ 9:59 pm MT).

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MK xo
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