Eagles on the Beach

A dead deer carcass came up on shore last Friday and the eagles really had a great time. Greyson loved watching them swoop down and get some food.

More Family Pictures

Family Picture Time

Stephen and I had a good friend take some family pictures of us early in January. While it was a cold, snowy day they pictures durned out great!

Greyson and Gus

Greyson and Gus sure do have a great time together!

Where's Greyson . . . again

The Joy of Winter

I think I've said this before, but growing up on a farm in Nebraska made winter my least favorite time of year. All the excitement I should have felt for no school snow days was clouded over by the added number of chores. Admittedly there are few things better than watching a thankful herd of cattle bed down in the fresh dry straw you've just roled out and having the opportunity to spend the day with my dad. I remember the winter we stayed warm solely on our wood burning stove. That was the same time my dad had a shoulder or a knee injury, so chopping wood, halling, splitting and stacking was very much a two person job. Oh, I remember being so cold and tired, but knowing it was impartive that I keep going. Once again, there are few feelings better than sitting in a warm home while a winter storm rages outside.
After moving to Kodiak I found a new joy when snow would fall, and instead of hoping it wasn't going to be very much I instead was praying for lots of snow (it makes for better snow shoeing and cross country skiing). In the middle of January we enjoyed a great bit of winter weather. It quit raining and started snowing and the temperatures stayed under 30 for a week. It was great to head out my back door and put on my skis for an hour or so and just go. Gus and I even skijored with Greyson on my back. Oh the joy of winter.

Since Being Back in Kodiak

Since being back to Kodiak we've enjoyed some great family outings. Mission lake is directly in front of our home and it is by far our favorite place to ice skate. Interesting fact about Mission Lake is that Kodiak Baptist Mission owns the land underneath the water. Back in 1964 there was an earthquake and tidal wave that hit Kodiak, turning the Mission Lake portion of land into a lake. The lake is only about 3 to 4 feet deep, but it sure is beautiful.
On January 1st Greyson was 10 months old! He is all over the place most of the time, except when he's sleeping or in the backpack, which enjoys greatly. He also loves to open drawers, pull things out of cupboards and bang on pots and pans. Helping unload the dishwasher is one of his favorite chores and will climb right up to help. :)