*We have enjoyed Alaska so far. We like to take drives around Anchorage. On a recent drive to the outskirts of Anchorage, we saw some gorgeous scenery and crazy wildlife. From a short distance, we saw a HUGE brown bear. I was glad that we weren't too close.
*We like to take walks around our house. There is a red bridge and park right behind our house. It's very pretty (check out the pics).
*We have had many moose hanging around our house lately. A cow moose and her twins are here quite often. The kids and I were afraid to leave the house the other day because they were in front of the house. I was afraid that she would trample us. I made the kids run to the car one by one. It was an adventure! (There are some pics of the moose in front of our house in the slide show)
*We had 3 kids lose teeth this week (Jacey, Gunner, & Hunter). I wonder if the tooth fairy has any $ left :)
*The kids start school in 2 days! I can't believe that Jacey is starting middle school. We went to the school and walked around to see where all of her classes will be. Her school is brand new and very large. There is an indoor walking track, dance/aerobics room, band room, orchestra room(she will be playing her cello again), and they have so many amazing activities and extra-curricular activities that she can participate in. She is soooo excited!
I'm very happy because I am working at the school that my boys will be attending. I work in the office and will be on their schedule (which I am thrilled about). I asked why there was a blow horn in the office on my first day of work and laughed when I was told it was to scare away the moose. I am not at all used to Alaskan life yet, but I am very excited to learn it! I love my job and the people that I work with.
*I will post pics of the kids at their new schools after they start school. Of coarse we miss our family and friends, but we are enjoying Alaska. We are picking up heavy coats and boots wherever we can to prepare for the snow up ahead. We will make it fun and play in the snow!
