Redoubt Volcano

Redoubt Volcano started waking up in March. On March 28 we received an ash cloud. It turned the sky an eery yellowish-gray and coated everything with a fine layer of ash. It was kinda fun to go to the grocery store where everyone else was also wearing a mask!

Thank you, Ms. Shawn

Ahh! Refreshments!

Upon the completion of a darling preschool program, we enjoyed refreshments. The kids found a surprise at their seats... a new book from their teachers!

Performing Preschoolers

After their Christmas play, the kids sang songs, and were surprised by a visit from Santa!

Preschool Program

Ben was one of the kings in his Preschool Program. He said his line perfectly! "Let's follow that star!"

Happy Dogs!

The girls enjoyed having us home for the holidays, too!

Christmas in Alaska

This was our first year to celebrate Christmas at home. Ben was thrilled that Santa wouldn't have to go looking for him. He came down our very own chimney!

Thanksgiving - 2008

We spent another fun Thanksgiving with friends. It was our last holiday to spend with newly-weds Dwight and Tandy Martin before they left for Texas. The kids got to go sledding, while the adults visited, played with the Wii, or got some knitting in.

Eek! A Spider!

How's that for a Spider Hat?

Batman!

We made it all the way to Halloween with no snow, but very cold temperatures. Friends invited us over for a Halloween Party. Ben was excited to be going as Batman!