Our Move to Alaska

We made our 7 day trip to Alaska safe and sound and had some amazing experiences along the way. The scenery was beautiful, the kids did great for being in the car for so long, and besides our back window getting shattered by a rock, everything went very smooth. The tahoe went without a back window for 2 days so Jason had to sleep in it to prevent theft. He had to scare away two different people three different times in the middle of the night in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. Glad he was in there so that we could keep our belongings, but not the best night's sleep for him.
We saw: black bears, big horn sheep, dahl sheep, deer, fox, buffalo, moose, carribou, and a linx
We went Salmon fishing on the Russian River where two Grizzley bears had been spotted just an hour before we arrived. It is a common occurance to see bears there and we came accross very large, fresh grizzley bear tracks (we took a picture of it with Hunter's hand inside of it). My dad and Jason each caught 2 and had a blast fishing. Parker learned how to fish for salmon as well and got his first pair of waders.
We are excited about our new opportunities here in Alaska!!!

Gunner's Baptism

Gunner turned eight at was able to be baptized by his father. What a great day!

I haven't blogged in quite a while. So finally here I am. This is a slideshow of some stuff we've been up to the past few months. We went to Roosevelt for spring break. Had a blast and are going to make a habit of it. Parker got baptized this year and joined cub scouts. He loves fishing and doing all the things his dad loves to do. Jacey made NDI National Dance Institute. These women from Santa Fe come and teach all the fourth graders in each school a different dance. The theme this year was 120 years of music. It was a great experience and alot of fun. Gunner and Hunter are doing good and growing up, they both just had cateract surgery on their eyes. Gunner has had both and Hunter goes in next weekend. It is crazy all three boys have to have it. Jason is loving teaching and is still in school and will graduate in May. It is fun going to Wal-mart and hearing the kids say hi Mr. Lewis. They love him. I love doing what I am doing. I am actually growing close to the kids I work with. It has been a great experience being over the after school program. I also will graduate with my associates in May. We are content where we are as of now. Life is good for us in Silver. We have had some great opportunities and grown alot the past couple of years. We have a great family. I will be posting more pics later. But here is a slide show for now....

Jamie Lou Saves the Day!!!

My sister-in-law, Jamie Lewis, brought me back to the land of "Blog" where I have become a "Blogger" again. I really messed my blog up and didn't know what to do. Jamie fixed it, added pictures, and made it cute. Thanks Jamie!!! Love you!!!!! (Here's a couple of old and new pics of us with my friend Stephanie and our sister-in-law Cori)

Gunner and his surgery

This is actually old news. But since I'm a new blogger, I wanted to share photos. Gunner had to be rushed to the hospital to have an emergency surgery. 2 weeks after he had his tonsils and adnoids out, an artery in his throat started bleeding very bad and quickly. I rushed him to the hospital, praying out loud all of the way. He was so bad that we were praying that he would even make it to the hospital. Our prayers were heard and the artery temporarily clotted until he could be rushed into surgery. It was quite the fright and it was a night that neither Jason, Gunner, or I will ever forget. They took care of him and now he's doing just fine! We love you Gunner!

Grandma and Gunner

I'm thankful for my In-Laws!

Grandma and Jacey

Grandpa with Hunter and Parker

Jason's Mom(Jeannette) and I

I'm thankful for my parents

My Dad and I on our antelope hunt!

I love my Mom!

I'm thankful for good parents who love unconditionally