Monthly Archives: February, 2011
Magical Madness in Lake Louise
Last month, I posted about the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival, and I wanted to follow-up with a recap of this year’s event. As in previous years, this event was no disappointment! Thanks to a well-timed Chinook, the crowds were a bit larger than we’ve seen in years past, though everyone seemed to be having …
The dump
by Danielle Yep you read it right. The dump. With Daddy’s work we have been here many a time. The dog especially loves it since often the guys in the weigh station hand him a cookie! Once in while if he needs to dump garbage and we are headed out somewhere we all tag along. …
A Weekend Getaway in Kananaskis
With Balzac Billy predicting 6 more weeks of winter, you and your family might be ready for a little weekend getaway. My husband, daughter and I recently stayed at the Delta Lodge at Kananaskis Resort. Only a short drive from Calgary, this resort is a great place to escape for a weekend and have some …
Another Idea for a Wintry Afternoon…
by Allison Do you trust your child with your camera? I find it is a great diversion for my kids sometimes…I will send them out at all times of the year to capture pictures of different types of weather, animals and vegetation around our home. One of the “killing-time” ideas I had for my daughter …
Social Media Monday Part VI: Finding your voice
This is a new exciting series on Social Media with shared posts from Kids in the Capital. by Brie You have decided to blog. You have created a blog. Now that it’s time to actually start blogging, you don’t know what to say. This isn’t as uncommon an occurrence as you would think and can happen …
ABC Photography Challenge – C & D
Thanks to those who signed up and decided to join along with me. Feel free to jump in at any point along the way! C: Climbing & Chilly D: Drums (dorks) & Discovery Here’s another cute one from last week’s B: Next up E & F! Please feel free though to post photos for any …
Sweets for Your Sweetheart
If you are looking to make something homemade for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, you might want to consider making your own chocolates. They are super easy and a bit more budget-friendly than many store-bought ones. Another plus, you don’t have to guess what filling is inside!! You can customize them to your own favourites. …
CHD Awareness Week – Avery at Two
This post is the last in a series of three. To read the previous click here: (diagnosis and surgery). Coming home: Avery was brought home on January 25th, exactly one month after her birth. I would have to pump her milk and fortify it with formula but save that there were no special directives required …
CHD Awareness Week – Avery’s Story Continues
This post is a continuation from yesterday’s… Getting to Edmonton: Avery made it to the hospital in Edmonton and was successfully re-assessed and stabilized. Since her oxygen levels were good (~85%), they were able to give her a bath and hold off on immediate surgery. This turns out to be quite beneficial for me since …
CHD Awareness Week – February 7-14
This post is about something near and dear to my “heart”: Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (February 7 – 14, 2011). My daughter Avery was born a month early on Christmas Day of 2008. Since she was breech, and my epidurals did not take, I awoke much later from sedation to find out that something …
