SNOW

Well, yesterday it was officially the first day of fall....for the rest of you! Here in Alaska it was the first day it snowed. The boys jumped on the trampoline, dancing in the snow, way too excited than anybody should be for snow. I didn't expect it to still be here this morning, but still it is snowing. It is supposed to warm up into the mid 40s for the rest of the week, so I don't think it will last. But it is a good reminder for me to dig out coats and boots and gloves. So, I hope the rest of you are enjoying the beautiful crisp fall weather!!

Close...Yet So Far Away

This is as close as Curtis could get to getting a moose this hunting season. But he was at work with no bow. The irony of it all! Well, there is always next year!

The Little Hunt

Curtis decided to take a day of his 3 day break to go hunt for some moose. The area he went was about 20 miles away but still on base. He saw about 7 moose but they were all not huntable(if that is even correct terminology?!) But he got some great pictures. Better luck next week!

Mountains in the morning view

Sunset

Bear prints

For Those Who Wonder...

For those who wonder...Indie is alive and going strong!

Allergic?

Nicholas broke out in hives the other night. He was one big, red rash. He looked pretty scary. I took him into the doctor because they weren't going away(and he hadn't eaten anything that he was allergic to). The doctor said that he was allergic....to himself. He had had a virus the week before and was now having an allergic reaction to the antibodies that he had created to fight the virus. He is completely fine, we just keep him drugged up to keep the itching at a minimum. Until the antibodies go away, he will just have to be allergic to himself!!

Happy Birthday Jake!

I can hardly believe it. Where has the time gone? Where is my beautiful chubby baby boy?

Jake turned 9. We had some friends over to celebrate with cake and ice cream. It was a good time. I hope the next 9 years slow down a bit this time.

First Day of Kindergarten

It is hard to believe that Caleb is old enough to go to Kindergarten. But boy I am thankful that he is!! He has been so excited for school. His first day was Monday. I am nervous to have a weekend cause he will be sad to not go to school.

Birch Lake

Last winter Megan won a free cabin rental at Birch Lake(a military camping/resort). We decided that we had better get there since it is almost fall here. The area is really beautiful.

The weather was great. Too chilly for the water though.

We stayed in a little cabin. The kids thought that it was great. It had a wood stove in it, which was a hit.

We will definitely be heading back next summer.

State Fair

On Thursday we went to the Alaska State(regional) Fair. It was chilly and rainy but still fun.

Caleb loved the animals. His favorite was a sheep. But this guy was friendly too!

Megan and her friend Sophie on a ride. Sophie was upset that the seat was wet and dirty, but as soon as the ride started she was fine!

I love this picture because Jake looks quite ill. He said that he had fun, but it makes me wonder.

Last year Caleb was too short to ride this ride. He was talked about it ever since. Fortunately he grew!! He was able to ride and you couldn't take the smile off his face! Best 4 minutes of his life!

Curtis got called up to help on a show. The guy ended up juggling a machete, a cleaver knife, and an apple on a unicycle. Impressive....but why?

Rescue School

Curtis left for Rescue School in the first part of July. He came home on Aug 1st. The school was held in Okinawa, Japan. While there they learn more indepth ways to "rescue" people in different situations. One could hardly call it a school. It was more of a man's playgroup!
Curtis did really well. He came home as the distinguished graduate! We are really proud of him.

P.S. I really have no idea of the what and why's of these pictures. So I can offer no more explanation!