The Pay Off

Truth be told, I am not in the greatest shape. Walking up a hill (or mountain) usually has me huffing and puffing in 5 minutes or less (REALLY). When that mountain side takes a couple of hours of non-stop UP hill climbing, I often catch myself wondering, “what in the Read more…

Summer So Far …

We’ve been enjoying our summer, with picnics by the lake. We’ve been kayaking, hiking, biking and … rock climbing. This is me. I think this my be my first and only full body image on the blog. Do NOT look too close. This is Sam climbing in this photo. He Read more…

Mommyknows on Tour

I’m home from Alaska (a few weeks now). It’s been super busy. School’s finally out … and the Mommyknows mobile is on tour. We’re currently enjoying the Canadian Rockies –> kayaks, rock climbing, canoes, hiking and Guitar Hero on Tour! This is my 15 year old nephew getting his turn Read more…

Tired, Sore …

Tired, sore, wind and sun burnt. That’s just the tip of the ice berg (pun intended). I am shuffling around barely able to walk! I bought new boots this a.m., they are making me use muscles I didn’t know I had. I am starting to seize up — REALLY! I Read more…

So I Changed My Mind …

Just before we left Canmore, Mr. MK asked if I’d need my camera (D70) for the trip home.

I wrinkled my nose in disbelief (my ‘that’s a dumb question’ look) and said, “UHHH, NO!”

So an hour or so later when I kept oooing and ahhhhing over the mountain view and the sky. He looked at me in disbelief and said, “you want the camera right?”
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