Numbers

9...The number of days left in Alaska
31...The number weeks pregnant I am
2...The number of dogs who are flying to Las Vegas with us
2...The number of dog crates flying to Las Vegas with us
4...The number of luggage bags we are living out of
68…The current temperature in Alaska
107…The current temperature in Las Vegas

This is the last weekend in our house, on Monday we will be staying at a friend’s house until our flight out of town on August 1. Over the last month we have been out processing, getting paperwork together, talking to Remax people in Las Vegas, and cleaning our house out.

Last week the movers came and took everything, we were left with our luggage, the dogs, and their crates. We also shipped the Honda CRV and we are hoping that it will be in Los Angles waiting for us. The military doesn’t make PCSing (moving) and easy task. Once flyngi into Los Angles we will get a ride to the HUB that is holding our car, start our 4 hour road trip to Las Vegas in the middle 5 oclock traffic. Arriving to Las Vegas that night all four of us (dogs included) will be staying at hotel until we are able to find a house.

In Anchorage we decided to live on base for the convince during the long winter months, though in Las Vegas we are looking at living off base somewhere in Northwest Las Vegas.

We are both looking forward to the move, and are excited to be reunited with the lower 48 again…and sunshine…and we will be getting lots of it.

Parents Trip Vol 2

Just like Harry Potter it had to be broken down into two parts to be able to show you so more photos.

The second half of the trip consisted of a trip to Denali National Park, a 6 hour drive north of Anchorage right into the heart of the state. We stopped in a town called Talkeetna, mostly because Man V Food had eaten at one of the local restaurants.

Once arriving to the park we checked into our hotel and rested up for our 8 hour bus ride that was to bring us into the middle of Denali. Unfortunally we saw more animals driving around base than we did in Denali. Though we did see some Reindeer and a Grizzle bear!

We also stopped in the town of Whittier, which can only be reached by train tunnel, and Girdwood where Alyeska ski resort is located.

We are so thankful that my parnets took the time to come up and visit us. We know it took a lot out of you but we loved having you! Thanks for everything!

Extended Family

KINGSTON; if you ever get the chance to meet him I am sure there is one thing that you will agree with me on...and that is with very breath he has it will be spent cuddling with his family. Give him a few days to warm up to you and he will give you all his love.

For months we tried to explained to Kingston that we had a much larger family than just Josh and me. That there were many grandparents and sisters that he hadn't had the chance to meet yet.

The first night my parents arrived Kingston was very uneasy, "who were these people?" "Do they love me?" "Is it okay for me to love them as well as mommy and daddy?" Kingston dwelled over his thoughts for days until he finally came to an understanding... that "these" people were grandparents. Kingston can define Grandparents as people who sneak food under the table, bring lots of toys and balls, and love hanging out on the couch petting you.

After ten days I can confidently say that Kingston loves his extended family, and can't wait to meet the rest of you guys!

...just one problem we are still working on, he thinks he is a lap dog.

Another one bites the dust

Josh celebrated his 23rd birthday June 27 while my parnets were in town visiting. We all headed to The Brewhouse, a must go to while vacationing in Anchorage and it happens to be Joshs favorite place.

Parents Trip...part one of a million

Last Thursday Josh and I headed to the airport around 12:30am to pick up our first house guests! As we watched them walk off the plane they looked ready to climb a mountain, hiking boots, wool socks, and a hat. We hurried home to reunite them with Stella and introduce the newest member of the family…Kingston. Kingston wasn’t so sure about these “strangers”, though as I am typing this blog he is cuddled up closely next to my dad on the sofa…I feel comfortable saying he is enjoying his grandparents.

I can't even begin to write a blog for every activity that we did over their ten day stay, that isn't over yet. We drove to Seward, Whittier, Portage, Girdwood, Talkeetna, Eagle River, Wasilla, and Denali state park. We saw humpback whales, Grizzle bears,Puffins,Starfish, Mountain goats and sheep, sea lions, otters, moose, and bald eagles. Needless to say it was a trip packed full of sightseeing, and eating at all our favorite spots… we even started to refer to ourselves as “The Travelers” after a few days!