 |
|
 |
 |
Moms, Dads and Kids is the Only |
|
in Alberta. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please click on the Balloons to share your favorites with us!What our pets add to our lives?
We are going thru a bit of a hard day today at our house. I tell you this not to make you sad, but in hopes that if you have any pets in your family you will do me this one favor today and give them a EXTRA BIG HUG, EXTRA TREAT or even just add an Extra BLOCK to their WALK today. Above, you see me with my Triple Dogs, Kasper the big white guy as we call him, Kiwi, a true border collie who is always right at your feet behind you and never runs away and Kenya our flat coat retriever who's sad eyes made me bring her home from the Human Society almost 7 years ago.
Over the last month we found out that Kenya had cancer, in fact two weeks ago they removed her spleen because a 6LB (yes SIX LBS) tumor was pushing on her throat and tummy and causing her to feel she could not eat. Hence the 20 some lbs she lost in a month in which she was actually starving herself. This morning she lost that fight to Cancer and it has been a true learning experience explaining to the kids what Cancer really is, how puppies get it and why can't they see it. They have had so many questions, as kids do, that it has taught me to never assume an answer, but to always try to slow down and find a easy way to explain it to them. At one point my daughter wondered if god would bring a new Kenya to us in exchange for the sick Kenya, and if God would bring a picture of Kenya and Mousy (our Cat that past away last year) for Christmas so we could check to see how they were doing and to make sure Kenya found Mousy up in heaven. Stages of life and death are in every home, but the love that we give and the UNCONDITIONAL love that our pets bring to our lives is what touches me today. Never once did Kenya complain, her eyes and ears perked up every time even until last night about going for a walk. She wagged her tail even though she could hardly sit up.
So I ask that you do me two favors.
I know as parents we get so busy with everything and sometimes our pets don't get all the attention they deserve, and they are okay with it. Tonight be sure your family includes your pet as you read to your kids eat dinner or what ever you do tonight with your family. For me pets are family and I would love if you could share your photos of your kids and the family pet with me. It will truly make me smile. This may seem weird, and I didn't know what I would be writing today but this gives me a bit of strength for the day and I want to include more photos of other families with their pets. Deep down inside I will know how much they add to all the lives they touch. If they are high enough resolution I would like to add them into our next edition and I just know those photos will add love to our book and many smiles.
Please do send your photos to Kimberly@momsdadsandkids.com
And now for the FUN stuff...
There is so much going on this weekend all across the province and some great ways to get away for the weekend that I have to share with you, you can even take your pet or go see some new pets. But first I have to add this in.
Yes I know Halloween is over, but Keri Zingle from Craft Caravan sent this craft idea too me and I loved it. I just didn't get a chance to get it too you with all the stuff in our house before Halloween. My apologies, but it is a great idea to do as mine are still eating candy and playing with their costumes... And check below for some deals on Next year's costumes from Starbright For Kids.
Craft Caravan
www.craftcaravan.com
info@craftcaravan.com
Five Minute Fun - Tissue Ghosts
Make a string of Halloween ghosts by placing a cotton ball in the center of a piece of facial tissue. Gather the tissue around the cotton, creating a head for your ghost. Secure head with a twist tie or piece of string. Add eyes to the head, completing your ghost. Make several ghosts and string together for a Halloween garland.
Farmfair International entertains, educates and engages visitors with our beefed-up cattle shows and events, world class equine sales, competitions, and clinics, as well as variety of small and specialty livestock programs. We take this event in every year and the kids love seeing all the real farm animals. I have gone to the CFR for over 20 years and if you have never gone, you are truly missing an exciting family time.
After 36 years, Farmfair International continues to be a top business destination for the global livestock industry. Each year, over 100,000 guests come together to see, show and sell top quality livestock in Edmonton, Alberta.
Since, its inception in 1974, Farmfair International has grown as a world-class showcase with over 1000 head of cattle, 800 horses, alpacas, goats and stock dogs, along with exciting entertainment programs.
In addition to the premier cattle genetics, and wagon load of western excitement including, draft horse pulls, stock dog trials, and team penning competitions comes the Canadian Finals Rodeo, the professional rodeo championships of Canada.
Farmfair International welcomes international guests and local ranchers to come together to experience country life first hand and enjoy some great western hospitality, November 6 – 15, 2009.
Central Alberta Moms - check this out on Saturday Nov 7th
Moms On The Go Christmas Gift Show
Saturday, November 7th 2009
10:00am- 4:00pm
Sylvan Lake Community Center Admission is Free!
Everyone Welcome, great gift ideas for everyone on your list! I have seen this one before don't miss it and the kids get to do their own shopping for you... how great!
First time Experiencing Toons For Toddlers?
October 28th and 29th
Toons for Toddlers allows children to see their favorite programs and characters on the big screen. Screening time is only 60 minutes. Sound levels are lowered, and lights are left on a low setting. Admission is $5 per person.
Grey Cup In Calgary - Plan to be there with the Family.
November 26 marks the start of the Grey Cup Festival in Calgary's bustling downtown core. It may be Canada's game, but it's Calgary's party - and you're on the guest list. Festivities include a street festival on Friday, the Grey Cup Parade on Saturday morning and Sunday's Grey Cup pre-game bash.
No shindig is complete without quality jams, The festival has a spectacular musical lineup that includes Canadian rockers 54-40, country star Aaron Pritchett and the classy quartet known as the Canadian Tenors.
When it's time to refuel, Calgary's restaurants and bistros offer everything from quick-and-easy eats to multi-course culinary delights.
Starbright for Kids
All remaining Halloween costumes are now 50% off
We still have quite a few cute costumes...and we all know kids like to dress up all year! All Halloween items will be 50% off while they last!
www.starbrightforkids.ca
PlayFit
It's New, fun and a great way to get a work out in when you have kids. The moms get to work out and the kids get to play with a supervisor watching over them.
The Northern Hills begins on Monday, November 9, and will run Mondays and Wednesdays starting at 3:45 pm. For more info, please contact VCC Andrea Salcedo, who hosts this class in her home dance studio. Email: andrea@playfit.ca
PlayFit Forest Lawn starts on Tuesday, November 10, and will run Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 pm. VCC Brandi Dolphine hosts this class at the Forest Lawn Community Centre. Email: brandi@playfit.ca
PlayFit Airdrie starts within the next two weeks, and will be Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am. The VCC for Airdrie is Kristina Craig. Please contact her at kristina@playfit.ca. We are looking for a trainer to start up this class, so if you know a Group Fitness Instructor from Airdrie, please email info@playfit.ca.
Need to Get away?
Here are some great specials from the Delta Kananaskis Lodge
Bed & Breakfast, Girl Power Package, Merry Mountain Christmas, and a New Year's Eve that is to die for.
Click here for more information.
Douglas Fir Resort
They have something New - a 3 Bedroom Family Suite
NEW! We are creating three large Family Suites to be available for check-in December 19, 2009. Not a detail has been missed in these spacious, three bedroom suites. Every nook and cranny of these two level, 1350 square foot units has been laid out with our guest’s needs in mind. Perfect for large families, multiple families or friends travel ling together.
If you remember me talking about the 3 story play area and the water park, you would grab this for the family get a way for Christmas. It would be the no mess Christmas stress reliever that would make the season. Click here to see more.
I need just one more thing.
We are getting ready to go to print soon soon. I have just been to THREE conferences in the past few weeks and have found some of the coolest places we will be adding in our next edition. I want to make this the best and biggest edition ever and need to know your favorite thing to do, place, restaurant, club or party place I can't expand the book without your help. Tell me your favorite place Click Here...
Have the best weekend ever. Do don't forget to hug the kids, cats, puppies, hamster or what ever has legs and smiles at your house. I love reading your emails that are full of ideas, tips and things we might be able to share with other moms. The one thing I learned this week is I am not the only Mom that has gone thru this experience and we can all learn from one another.
Kimberly Schick-Puddicombe
Mom, Publisher and Fun Finding Expert
Don't forget to send me your pet and Kids photos.
Kimberly@MomsDadsAndKids.com