A week ago we finally got some snow. We were glad to have it. If it is going to be cold, it may as well be snowy and pretty, right?
We got about 8 inches of snow so Curtis took the kids out to build a snow fort. They shovelled it all up into a huge mound.
And dug it out. They loved it and played with it all week.
We have gotten more snow since and it has even warmed up a bit. It is currently 27 degrees right now. Heatwave!!
Since this was a party year, Megan chose to have a princess party(because what 4 year old isn't obsessed with princesses?) We made princess skirt and crowns, played games, ate cake, and were protected by some little handsome princes. It was a great time. Now we just have to convince ourselves that our baby really is four years old...
Nick received his orange belt last Friday at a Tae Kwon Do party. He is so excited to see the colors getting closer and closer to black! Good job, Nick; we are proud of you!
Nick tested for belt advancement in Tae kwon do on the 16th of the month. He did really well. He is very good at tae kwon do, but is shy and not very vocal. First, he demonstrated his form by himself. Then he had to demonstrate one-steps with an opponent. This Saturday, the 23rd, is a tournament that he can enter. He is not sure that he wants to do it. He just doesn't know what to expect. We will try to convince him to try one out. Hopefully we will be adding that post in a week or so.
I couldn't upload the second video of the one-steps. Sorry.
It seems like we just had them taken, but I suppose that it is time again.
I sometimes wonder what is going on to make these children make these faces!
But it is a great part of growing up; looking back at your school pictures and seeing how you have changed.
Even Megan got hers taken. Photography studios are few and far between up here so we jump on it when an opportunity comes up.
Last weekend we took a trip down to Valdez.
Valdez is a little fishing community down on the coast.
We liked the pirate ship.
She just couldn't stay awake!
The Alaskan Range on the drive down.
In the background is Mt. Wrangell.
What a pose!
We stopped at Worthington Glacier.
We decided to hike up to it so that the kids could touch it. The hike was one of the highlights of our trip. It made Caleb feel very "Indiana Jones-ish!"
Bridal Veil Falls 
On Monday I went with some friends on the Riverboat Discovery. It was just a touristy trip up the river a few miles. It was beautiful weather and nice scenery. The leaves are already half turned here so fall is officially here.
Our little boat
My moose friend...I know all you hunters are jealous!
Curtis is home. We are all glad especially Megan (who cried for an hour while Curtis left to take Nick to Tae Kwon Do). She has resumed her position in his arms, or on his lap, or on his shoulders, or wherever else as long as it is nearby Curtis.
