MERRY CHRISTMAS

Just wanted to take a quick moment and wish every one a Merry Christmas! Hope you all and a wonderful, joyous, peaceful day.

We were able to spend Christmas morning with Tim via Webcam. It was really nice. He was able to see each of the girls wake up and come downstairs to see presents from Santa and Daddy on the 'puter. Then the girls took turns opening gifts and Tim was able to watch and be a part of the whole thing. Technology is amazing. We may be physically thousands of miles apart, but yet Tim was right in our living room. That was the best gift for all of us today. The girls and I then headed over to Tim's sister's, Kris & Jeff's house. Things really started off with a bang, as Joey went running into the house, wiped out on the wet floor and got head-butted by the dog and ended up with a bloody nose. Kris got things undercontrol and presents were soon being passed out - DISTRACTION - In a matter of minutes, tears were gone and all the presents under the tree were opened. We ate a delicious meal of enchiladas and rice. It was a nice change as we were all kindof tired of turkey and mashed potatoes. A quiet relaxing afternoon followed and then the girls and I headed back home about 5pm.
The week countdown has begun. Next friday we are on a plane to Florida and hopefully Daddy will arrive on that Saturday, Jan 3....
I've got lots to do this next week. Hopefully I will get some pics from the holiday posted in the next day or so.

Once again. Happy Holidays Everyone. We love and miss you all!!!

Winter Solistice

The day has finally come. The shortest/Darkest day of the year. Especially for us here in Alaska. I am so happy, because that means starting tomorrow we slowly gain back the sunlight each and everyday.
So today we have 5 hrs 28 mins 4 seconds of sunlight in Anchorage... (Sunrise - 10:14am, Sunset - 3:41pm) What I think is amazing that in Delta Junction (near Fairbanks) where we use to live they are basking in 3 hrs, 41 mins of sunlight... (Sunrise - 10:59am, Sunset - 2:41pm) can you believe it.. 2 hour difference and they are just 300 miles north of anchorage. It really makes you realize how far on "TOP" of the world we are... On the Northern cost of Alaska, Barrow, they haven't seen the sun since Nov 18th and won't see it until Jan 23!!!!! And on Jan 23rd, they get a whole 1hr 15 mins of it!!!!!! Just thought I would share some fun Alaska Facts with you !!!!

Happy Solistice!!!!

Christmas Vacation

It is finally here. We've hit another milestone in this year long journey. Today is the last day of school for the girls. And then we sit home for 2 weeks.... I will be running around frantically trying to get everything ready for our trip. But hopefully the girls will behave, get along, and help out while we are hanging out here at home. I hope the weather is good, so the kids can get outside and get fresh air so we are not couped up in the house. We are all so excited to get on that plane on Jan 2 to Florida: Daddy, Sunshine, Daddy, Mickey Mouse, Daddy, Family, Daddy, Princesses, Daddy, Seaworld, and of Course, Daddy!!!!!!
Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Jenna Xmas Program

Well today was a busy day. Jenna had her Preschool Parents Program this afternoon. On Saturday she will perform again for the Dance Studios Holiday Program. They sang a R-E-D song, counted to 10 in spanish, named different shapes and then performed their SNOWMAN SONG!!! It was to cute. Click here for more pics and more videos.

The Christmas Wizard of Oz

Gillian has been involved in the School's Drama Club this fall. Her part was a Snowman in "THE CHRISTMAS WIZARD OF OZ". She had 26 lines and did an excellent job. Check out her video and click here to see more photos....