Gus Gus and Roscoe!

Stephen and I have had a wonderful winter!  I do wish we would have had more snow (I guess winter isn't over yet and it's still a strong possibility).  I really enjoy cross country skiing and this winter I've gotten out quite a bit.   We had fun going out to the golf course with the dogs a few weeks ago.  Gus really turns into a husky when he's out in that snow.  

Reupholstering

So we've moved.  I think most people know this, but up until about a month ago we were living in a little two room basement apartment that was around 450 square feet.  Anyway, we had the amazing blessing of moving upstairs!!!  It is beautiful and we love everything about it.  I tend to get a little claustrophobic and there isn't a hint of that up here.  

So the pictures are of some of our friends here helping up reupholster a cute little eating area.  Corey and Anne did most of the work and Nick did a great job of adding his input.  Anyway, we will soon provide a little walking tour of our wonderful new home.   

Afterschool Basketball Camp

Well I'm not the most incredible basketball player, but I really enjoyed teaching a basketball camp for my afterschool program kids.  They are all just incredible little people and I love them so much.  I have missed actually really playing against the kids and I am so looking forward to having my knee back in shape to be able to beat them all again:)  

Miserable!

This was probably the most miserable day we have had in a while.  The only really great part was our faithful friends, the Nussbaums or better known as the Nussbombers!!! helped us for most of the time.  My hands were all cut up, and our heads hurt from the fumes of the chemicals we were forced to use.  Anyway, it looks amazing now but we both vow never to put up wall paper . . . ever!!  

Stephen at Work

We're back!  For the past month we have been doing our best to get internet in our new home.  It has been quite the headache (especially for Stephen) trying to find and fix the problem.  But Lord willing I think we have figured it out and we're back online.  So with that life has continued to be an adventures for us.  Stephen is extremely busy with his classes and work.  He presented a play for the school board in Kodiak with some of his students from North Star and they did an amazing job.  He is also taking two classes through UAF, one on Tuesday and the other on Thursday.  For those people who really know Stephen this will sound crazy, but he has been waking up before 5AM to get all of his reading done.  Even though this is an amazing feat for Stephen it shows just how interested and dedicated he is not only taking these classes, but learning and applying these things to his work.  Some of the pictures are of one of the schools he works at and the fun things he's done.  He actually cut, stenciled, painted (with the help of the kids) and put up all those pillars of character.  

Christmas 2008

ChristmasInNebraska

Well Christmas of 2008 has come and gone.  It was a whirlwind, but it was wonderful seeing all of our family.  Of course there is never enough time, but we made so many wonderful memories that have us already looking forward to next year.  

We got to be at Liam's second birthday and Lance and Charlotte made it to Nebraska all the way from Kotzebue.  It was our first Christmas spending so much time on the computer as well, but it was wonderful being able to see Daniel, Alison, Lucas and Alexis.  I don't think we've ever sang Victory in Jesus so many times, it may just be one of our Christmas favorites.  Oh, and praise the Lord the Huskers won!  There's nothing like being in Nebraska to watch football.  

We will never forget all of our plane travel this year.  On the way home we went from Omaha to Denver to Portland to Seattle to Juneau to Anchorage and finally Kodiak.  It was a long 32 hours, but praise the Lord we made it in safe and sound.  

We miss everyone, but feel extremely blessed to have jobs we love, dogs that are so cute, a warm home, and amazing families who support us clear up here in Alaska.  

Currier & Ives Part 2

Stephen was a true star stealing the show as George Bailey from It's a Wonderful Life. He and little Julianna (ZuZu) were so much fun to watch and Julianna has great potential as a future actress! We chose the last scene from the movie and everyone from the Mission did an amazing job showing off their skills.
The Christmas Nativity was breathe taking and the weather was perfect for everyone to snuggle in close for a good homily. The evening concluded with a great Christmas dance!