When I was a Southerner...

I thought the Arctic was a wild, untamed, bitter land of nothing. Hey, I wasn't that wrong as it turns out! Just kiddin, Yellowknife thankfully has most of the major requirements for any city dweller to survive.

Before the Big Move, I became somewhat deranged and obsessed with finding the warmest parkas manufactured for the average Arctic dweller to survive in the ridiculously cold -50 degree Celsius weather. So I set about Googling, as any gal would do in my situation, and then weeded out the imitators and discovered the mighty Canada Goose parka. Ever heard of them? I sure hadn't, however, numerous internet sites and blogs rated them as being a must for every North of 60-er. Excellent. Next came the process of locating where to buy them, I mean, surely they would be hard to come by in YK....... Surely they would.

I located a retailer in Kelowna who sells them and Elliott and I set off to discover the magic that is the Canadian Goose. When I first saw these fashion "nightmares", I was sure I would Never don such a garment. There was just no way. These things are gigantic, heavy as all get out, and sport a massive, coyote fur lined hood. I remember clearly standing in my cute summer outfit, starring at myself in wonder and revulsion in the tiny mirror in the store. I had FULLY convinced myself that I would just have to freeze "up north", when my wonderful husband said these life changing words... "Awe Hunny, you look so cute wearing that!"

Seriously. My husband who does not compliment me after I say, change my hairdo, or sport a fab new outfit... thinks I look cute in a Canada Goose parka? Sold.

Last night Elliott and I tried the Muttluks on the kids once again. Strangely and somewhat miraculously they "got it" and did not resist the Muttluks! All of a sudden they were prancing around the house in ALL 4 booties!! Even Malcolm!! Unbelievable! So out we set to try them outdoors. That was the second time I wore the parka, and I must say I am very, very happy with it. Not a breath of cold air can penetrate the beast that is the Canada Goose. They truly are a must for every Arctic Adventurer. (And I filmed some hilarious "Malcolm barreling through the snow" actionnnnn! Tee Hee!)

Life in the Knife continues on!

xoxo

(P.S) When we were at Mark's Work Wear House the other day, I noted that they probably had... oh at leaaaaaaaaast... maybe... two hundred or so CG parkas in stock...

Here are some of my favourite photographs to date that I have taken with my new camera! (Old uploads! Still boycotting uploading new ones until the new XPS arrives!)

My beautiful girl!


(I love that Alex P. Keaton is on t.v. in the background of this shot... lol)

Happily celebrating a Rangers win! Livvie looks disturbed by all the commotion!

Handsome Elliott

LOLs! No, I didn't take this one, but for those of you who need a laugh, go to www.yearbookyourself.com and you can also create a beaaaautiful yearbook photo as well. (Sister - isn't it spooky how much that ressembles your Grade 12 grad photo?!?!?!!!!!)