I’m Back …

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OK … I’m BACK! We’ve been so busy. I’m OK healthwise … I’ll write about all the gory details some other time.

For now I’ll catch you up on the busy month of June. Some of you might remember that June is ‘Birthday Month’ in MommyKnowsVille. Last year, I encouraged you all to ‘throw a crap party’ … so that we can all breakaway from the ‘party extravagance’ that plagues us all. This year, I went a step further and we didn’t have parties – just family, cake and a best friend (EASY).

Here’s the month in pictures!

Hayley's Home
On June 14th Hayley came home from Brazil! Lizzy was overjoyed I think you can see it in this picture. (Hayley brought home a terrible rash that covered her face … I promised not to publish photo’s).

Hayley's Home - Lizzy
Did I mention that Lizzy was happy?

Sam's Eight
Sam turned eight the same day. Hayley’s return was a great birthday surprize (although he confessed he was hoping for a motor bike).

Georgia's Three
A few days later Georgia turned three. She was thrilled with the whole process. She and I baked and decorated the cupcakes (messy). She was on cloud nine ALL day.

Alberta Badlands
We didn’t have birthday parties, BUT I didn’t get away with cancelling the festivities ‘scott free’. I offered what I thought was an enjoyable and ‘less-stress’ alternative –> a family trip to Drumheller. Drumheller is the Dinosaur capital of Canada.

Dinosaur Fossil - Mr. MK & Georgia
Mr. Mk shows Georgia a fossilized hadrosaurus tibia. A guided hike from the Royal Tyrrell Museum was a hit with all the kids.

Triceratops - Tyrrell Museum
The Royal Tyrrell Museum is outstanding! Georgia is crazy about Dinosaurs.

Racing
The weekend was a family event. My parents, my sister and her family and my Grandma were along for the fun. Everybody except Great Grandma had a go on the go-carts.

Cousins
My sister and her family live in Louisiana, so these cousins are thrilled to get together!

Farm Life - Cloudy Sky
When the weekend was over … I wasn’t quite ready to head home. Georgia and I went home with my parents for a few quiet days at the farm.

Farm Life - Pond
We went hunting for tadpoles at this pretty little pond.

Farm Life - Georgia I
Along with dinosaurs and tadpoles, Georgia loves the farm … and dandelions.

We have all kinds of fun planned for July. Trips, contests and more … come back soon!

MK xo
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25 Comments

Hannah · June 28, 2008 at 10:26 pm

So glad you’re back! I hope things are okay health-wise, I have been worried about you.
Awesome that Hayley is back, and yes Lizzy does look happy! You guys have had a busy time with everything, birthdays and trips away and being sick. Really nice to see these photos of your gorgeous kiddos.

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Cect 168 Phones from Karyn · June 28, 2008 at 11:19 pm

Your photos are quite beautiful … I love the one of your three year-old with her cupcakes. And I do like the idea about crap parties.

naomi · June 29, 2008 at 10:03 am

glad you’re feeling better and that hayley is home safely!

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Jenn B · June 29, 2008 at 11:49 am

wow! that sounds like a fun month (& i’m all about low-key parties!!!). :) glad you’re feeling alright.

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lace · June 29, 2008 at 1:11 pm

Welcome back! to you and Hayley. I love that second picture of Lizzy. She looks delirious with happiness.

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Shannon · June 29, 2008 at 1:45 pm

So glad you’re back! I missed reading your posts. Those pictures are so clear! Mine never quite turn out that way.

Slim Mom Secrets · June 29, 2008 at 2:44 pm

Lovely pictures of your happy family! I particularly liked the picture of Georgia’s birthday party. She looks really very happy there.

Cindi · June 29, 2008 at 8:30 pm

How wonderful to hear from you! I am a June birthday, also! I had a very nice and quiet birthday get together. As always, your pictures are wonderful! I will keep praying that you feel better. Take care, Cindi

Noreen · June 30, 2008 at 12:20 am

glad to see you back, march and july are big birthday months for us

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Andrea · June 30, 2008 at 11:36 am

Glad that you’re back. I know about parties, but July is our time. Oh my gosh SO much goes on in July. It’s exciting and stressful all the same.
Great photo’s. =)

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JaimeS · June 30, 2008 at 10:26 pm

I’m also glad that you’re back! I’ve missed you :O) Your kids are growing up so quickly :-D Hopefully the rash clears up super fast!

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Deb · July 1, 2008 at 7:35 am

Fantastic to hear things are picking up for you! I hope you have a great summer with you family!

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Lisa · July 1, 2008 at 11:52 am

You had a very busy month!!! Looks like a good time for everyone. Glad your health is heading in the right direction.

Susy-Q · July 1, 2008 at 6:27 pm

Yay, MK is back! So glad to hear some news. Looks like June was a wonderful month.

JaimeS · July 1, 2008 at 9:38 pm

What a beautiful cake. Did you make that yourself? I’m horrible at cakes, but I try.

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Michelle · July 1, 2008 at 9:42 pm

So happy to see you posting again! I bet you’re feeling even better now that Hayley is home. Looks like you had fun stuff going on all over the place, can’t wait to hear more…

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Lorraine · July 3, 2008 at 10:11 am

I’m so glad you’re back and sounding good, and funny as always. Great pictures of a bunch of good looking girls & guys. I heard the Drumheller trip was a huge success. Hello to everyone.

Adult Ãœhler · July 4, 2008 at 8:44 am

Those photos at Drumheller and your parent’s farm are really nice.

Ashley · July 4, 2008 at 10:52 am

Glad to hear that you are doing alright. The photos are lovely, I can’t believe how beautiful your children’s eyes are!

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katie bowen · July 5, 2008 at 6:17 am

yeaaa! glad u are back in action! we missed u and your pics!

Matt · July 5, 2008 at 10:34 pm

The photos make me think of all the joys of life I may be missing out on. Thank you for reminding me.

Auntie Gayle · July 6, 2008 at 10:10 am

Awesome pictures, Kim!

Amber · July 20, 2008 at 7:41 am

Love those photos, wish I could take them like this!

mojo · August 4, 2008 at 11:56 am

Sweet pics:) Very nice.

Laser Guy · October 21, 2009 at 12:27 pm

What fantastic pictures! I like your idea of family get together and getting away! It’s so nice not to have clean up your own home after all the parties! You take great pictures! Thanks for sharing! I think my son would love that dinosaur park. We’ll have to check it out.

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