Sorry for the recent radio silence, readers. Big things have been happening here. Big, life changing, crazy amount of details things.The time has come for us to adieu to our beloved Alaska. There are so many things about Alaska we love, and we've loved living here for the past three years. But now that we [...]
Tag: Alaska Adventures
Hiking the Butte
We've been having what feels like unseasonably warm weather here in Alaska. It's late March, almost all of our snow has melted, and we've had abundant sunshine and high temperatures in the high 30s and low 40s for at least two weeks. I've been enjoying getting out and enjoying this warmer weather, with Baby A [...]
It All Began with a Mouse: The Great Mouse Detective
Walt is famous for saying, “I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse.” It’s entirely appropriate, then, that my Disney project concludes with a film populated by mice. I’d never seen The Great Mouse Detective before, though it is one I would like to watch [...]
Aurora Chasers
Growing up in tornado alley, I was always enchanted by thunderstorms. Much to my mother's dismay, I would run outside and watch the sky at the first rumble of thunder. When the tornado warning sirens wailed, she drug me inside. I would run around, collecting pets and precious stuffed animals to take into the safe [...]
McMoose
McMoose: "Hey man, I got my meal, but you left out my sweet tea. I need that, then I'll be lovin' it!"Oh, life in Alaska. Never a dull day.P.S. Unknown photo credit; it's a Facebook share. Thanks internet world!
Dancing Llamas: The Emperor’s New Groove
The first time I saw The Emperor’s New Groove was a bittersweet day: the last day of middle school. You may wonder why the last day of school—let alone the last day of middle school—would be bittersweet. One word sums it up: redistricting. Our school went from being comprised of mostly [...]
The Alaska Experience
In mid-August, we had our first visitors come to see us in Alaska. My in-laws traveled from Florida and we had 9 days of jam-packed Alaska adventures. This means that this post will be insanely long. I recommend fixing a snack and settling into your seat...because this will take awhile.Day 1: Settling in Their [...]
Paw Prints in the Sink 