Thursday, December 24, 2009

Santa Claus House

We went to North Pole to visit Santa in his house. The kids were so excited. By the way, according to Nick, this IS the real Santa.
Megan loved seeing Santa. She walked right up to ask for a Barbie.
Outside the Santa House there were some ice sculptures.





The day was warm (about 10 ABOVE!!) We had a good time.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Too Cold For You??

Yesterday we went with some friends out to the Chena Hot Springs. They have a great indoor pool and some hot tubs. They are warmed by the natural hot springs in the area. But the best part is the hot springs outside.If you can brave the walk (about 20 feet), you can get into some HOT water and enjoy the night air. Last night's fresh air was about -15 to -20 degrees.


The water was so warm that you needed to stand up to "air condition" yourself with the cold air.
The boys got brave enough to sit up on the snow covered rocks in just their swimsuits.

Curtis with his frosted hair. I love it!
The boys loved the hot springs and want to go back soon.I could have stayed in there all day(or night, it is hard to tell the difference since it is so dark here again all the time!)

Friday, December 18, 2009

Visit With Santa

On Wednesday was the Base Christmas Party. We were able to visit with Santa. It was the first time this year which is a shame since we live so close to North Pole. The kids were all excited to tell him what they wanted this year for Christmas. Caleb wouldn't sit on his lap though, he just wanted to tell him without sitting there. Sorry the picture isn't great, but its all I'be got.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Christmas Concert Part II

Nick had his concert on Friday. Here he is playing the bells for" Jingle Jive".
Uncle Aaron sent Caleb a "real" Indiana Jones hat. Caleb loves it. Especially because it says the words Indiana Jones on it. The hat is a little big, but that doesn't stop Caleb. He has worn it faithfully every day since it came in the mail.
The little puppy is now 5 weeks old. She weighs 1.9 pounds and the top of her head is 6 1/2 inches off the ground. Megan believes that she is her little baby. She spends lots of time loving and taking care of the little puppy.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Christmas Concerts

This morning was Caleb's Christmas concert. He was so excited to perform for us. Here he is in his drum part of the program.This evening we went to Jake's Band/Orchestra concert. They did really well....for beginning band!!


Thursday, December 3, 2009

Ballet

Megan started taking ballet classes last month. She loves it. She loves to wear all the pink and the tutu.
Here she is doing a turn for us. I am not picture taking expert. Curtis would have captured it better.Caleb and Megan loving the little puppy. They love little "Sqeaky" but go a little overboard petting her.
Caleb as Dr. Jones from the Temple of Doom. He keeps me laughing!!

Little puppy at 3 weeks old. She is getting so fun. She tried to bark the other day. She has started to try and play. She licks the kids' fingers which they find hilarious.