Paul and Stephen's Birthday

We had some beautiful weather over our break and some really bad weather. We enjoyed going ice skating with Paul out on Mission Lake on the Sunday that he wasn't suppose to be in Kodiak. But because of the crazy Kodiak weather he got stuck for an extra day. It was a great time having the dogs pull us around. So wonderful!
Stephen and Paul went out with a friend of ours to trap some beavers. The weather was pretty bad, but they had a great time.
We celebrated Stephen's birthday on Saturday. Paul got Stephen a great present, and I think the picture describes it great.
I also made Stephen his annual German Chocolate Cake. It was so much easier to make with two good knees (last year I was hobbling around.)
This was a hike that we went on after the Husker game on Friday. Beautiful weather!

Thanksgiving

Well Thanksgiving was a full day. I made the turkey for the Mission Thanksgiving get together along with the stuffing and gravy. I am so thankful for all those times in the kitchen with my mom. Oh, and of course learning how to make my Grandma Neta's incredible gravy. After the Mission's Thanksgiving we went to the Davidson's house for another great celebration. Stephen's brother Paul was visiting and it was wonderful having some family close by. Paul got along very well with our dogs. Roscoe loved to sit and have Paul just pet him.

The Eagle Outside My Window

This was my view out my office window yesterday. Amazing!

A Bear in the Parking Lot

Well last weekend we had a great time going for a great hike in the snow (except that my snow pants really don't fit anymore). Anyway, when we were coming back into town we decided to run by Walmart to grab a few things. Well in the parking lot there was a pickup with a bear, yes a bear. The guy had just shot it in the morning. Stephen was really taken by it and had to take a few pictures. So enjoy.

Fall Activities

Well we have had a busy fall, but it has been great too. The first few pictures are of the harvest festival at one of Stephen's elementary school. He was the sheriff and it was so fun watching the kids go crazy, throwing friends and teachers in. Gus did great as well. I am always amazed that he is a husky and so well behaved.

The second group of pictures are from our junior high wyldlife overnighter. Yes, overnighter. We started at 9pm on October 30 and went until 6am on the 31st. It was a great time hanging out with the kids and enjoying the beautiful fall weather. I made it until 4am before calling it a night. Stephen, the champion, went the whole time. We slept for a couple of hours before waking up to watch the Husker game. It was a long, uncomfortable day. After every overnighter we say we're never doing it again, but somehow we always do.