Orion's First Camping Trip

Finally a weekend getaway! This last weekend we drove down to Seward to camp with the Family. Peter caught 2 Halibut! I can't wait to make some deep friend Halibut. Yummy!



Oh Yeah!!!

We camp in style!





Here we all are around the campfire. From Left to Right: Uncle Nick, Bona, Papa, Auntie Tammi, Grandpa Allen, Orion and Me, Grandma Debbie, Brooke and Rex.

Orion just loved being outside. Every little movement peaked his interest!
Lamu and Andrea camped Friday night with us. Here's Lamu trying to snag Salmon from the shore of the camp site. It's a bummer he didn't catch anything!

Don't you just love that view! Who wouldn't want to wake up to that every morning?

While camping I had the perfect opportunity to do some scraping. I am now up to date on Orion's book for at least another week anyways. I was so excited when I came across some pictures of when I found out I was pregnant. I just couldn't resist getting started on them.

Happy 92nd Birthday!

On Thursday we visited with Peter's Great Grandma Martha for her 92nd Birthday. She had family visiting her most of the afternoon and was pretty exhausted by the time we arrived.

We walked in the door to her room and Peter's Grandma told her we had a present for her. Orion was still in his car seat and we sat him down in front of her. She just looked at him and started laughing. She said he was cute. A few moments later she looked at Peter and said "You are cute too, but you don't smile!" The whole room busted out in laughter.

Here's Orion with his Great Grandma Bona and his Great Great Grandma Martha. It is truly amazing to have 5 Generations still alive. I would of loved to have a picture of all the Generations!

Back in the Saddle Again!

It has been so long since I have scraped a page, at least a year and boy have I missed it! I've worked on little projects here and there but not an actual page. I've decided to start with the easiest thing I could, an Album for Orion. Here's the first page:


Since he was born I've taken pictures on the 6th of each month and have been keeping track of weigh-ins at Dr. Appointments, when Family came to visit, Firsts, etc. I am so excited about the way these next 2 pages came together. So quick and easy! Now I just need to finish May and then I'm off to his 12x12 album.

District Manager Position

On Monday Peter submitted his application for the District Manager Position. There are only 3 positions here in Alaska and they are looking to fill only 1. The position will include several stores under his care, pay increase, yearly bonus and company car. I know that there are several other Store Managers applying for the position that are probably a little more seasoned then Peter but I am going to remain optimistic. After all he has been with the company for 10 years and has been grooming for this position for some time now. Even if he doesn't get the position at least Management knows that he is interested for future openings!

Sooo today he had a phone interview with HR in Minnesota. It took an hour and he said it went really well. Now we just have to wait and see if there is going to be a second interview. I have my fingers crossed!

Jumping in Feet First

I finally did it! I started a blog. I had only been thinking about it for like a year and now I can't wait to share what's going on with us in Alaska. Stay tuned for updates.