Moose Sighting

This weekend while we were out running around, we got stopped at a red light. I looked up and saw this moose strolling through the gas station, right past on the patrons pumping gas, and right out into this busy highway! These are some of the very real dangers of living in The Last Frontier, as we encroach more and more into "their" space. Amazing creatures though, and soon there will be many, many moose babies running around to watch out for too!

Other Updates and Goings-on

Kristina had another track meet this past weekend, and she took 3rd Place (in her heat) for the 100 m that she competed in. We are so proud that she's sticking with this and having fun with it. Personally, I think she's just doing it for the sun tan she's been getting at the meets! LOL -her freckles are already blooming again!! She's doing good though and really enjoying it! She will be out of school on the 22nd of May and done with track for this year. She's already on the count down because she's really excited to leave for Texas for the summer with her dad and for their trip to Disneyland in Florida. I'm just a little bit jealous, I have to admit!

And of nothing to do with this story, just wanted to share the "rock band" pictures for everyone to enjoy!

Summer is Here!!!

As you all know, I've been raving about our gorgeous weather these past few weeks. I mean, it's like my very first summer up here. We hit the mid-70's the other day and we weren't even out of April yet! In case you didn't know, that's almost unheard of for Alaska!! Anyway, good weather up here, after a very long winter and two pathetic excuses for summer, just BEGS to be enjoyed. Here's a picture of Kenton helping me get my planter boxes ready for this year's flowers.

He is just LOVING being outside! Every day when we get home from daycare, he will just fuss and fuss until we take him outside! One night we even had to pull his high chair outside and let him enjoy dinner on the porch when he didn't want to come in to eat! This past weekend, we were able to take him to the park in town. He loved the slides, but wasn't so sure about the swings! In other updates, Kyle finally got the yard thatched and we should have a beautiful lawn very shortly. Kristina and I went shopping at some local nurseries for flowers. The choices are varied and all the flowers here are SO vibrant and colorful this year. Here are some we settled on after Kristina helped me get them in the planters. The pictures just don't do them justice, but ah well.

Unfortunately, with all this great weather we're having, the mosquitos (or AK state bird!) are out in full force already! So each evening we enjoy the weather, we are batting off the bugs at the same time! To make it all worth it, Kenton got some new water toys to enjoy. He got a toy lawn mower that blows bubbles when you push it, he LOVES the bubbles! He reminds me so much of Daddy when he's out there "mowing the lawn"! He also got a slip-n-slide, and a beach ball that sprays out water. We are looking forward to many fun days this summer with these, since last summer was too cold and rainy to enjoy! A camping trip is in the plans for next weekend, if the weather holds out! Look for more blog updates with those stories once that happens!

Baby Naval Update

We finally had our first OB appointment, complete with an ultrasound. Found out that this time, there's only ONE baby in there and it has a great, strong heartbeat running about 118-126 bpm! It was such a relief to see that and to get such good news. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just a little bit bummed that there weren't two babies in there, but I am certainly thankful that everything was alright though. Simply because I'd worked myself up so bad - I was so nervous before that appointment. I mean, the last time I was in that situation it wasn't good news and that's a memory I will never, ever forget. The baby was measuring right on at 6 weeks and 4 days, which is where I was at that appointment. The due date remains the same for now on 20 Dec 2009. Our next appointment andultrasound is scheduled for 20 May 09 - can't wait to see how much this little jelly bean grows between now and then! Enjoy the picture, sorry it's A LOT grainy, but it's a picture of a picture.