Family Photos

I actually made an appointment and we all went to a studio (for the first time in 4+ years). The kids were bribed, so they cooperated pretty well. The biggest problem: DJ cannot smile without moving, 2nd: Naomi does not smile at strangers -- she doesn't cry or run away, just no smiles, 3rd: Michael and Jon have very fake smiles (and when you say "Don't smile" they don't), 4th: if all the kids were looking, I wasn't... But we have something to frame and hang on the walls, so I am happy!

The Yukon Quest

The Yukon Quest began in Fairbanks and went through Fort Wainwright on the Chena River. We watched from the riverbank.

Alaskan Winter Fun???

Naomi on Book Character day

Not only did she want it done when she saw me do the boys, she loved the process! That's why her face was much more detailed than DJ's.

Book Character Day at school

Can you tell who they are?

Jon is Harry Potter. Nina is Pinkalicious. Michael is Lafcadio. DJ is Rex (who, incidentally, is a dragon/crocodile type guy).

We have not frozen to death...

In fact, it hasn't been that bad a winter. We've only had 3 days reach -40 (F). The past week has actually been above freezing a couple of times. So, that's not my excuse for my blog neglect. Really, there is no good excuse. I've just been neglectful. So, to make up for it, here are a couple of cute pictures of the past few weeks. I'll try to be better in the future.

Sledding in our neighborhood is lots of fun, when the weather is warmer (comparatively).

Naomi's Awesome New Hairstyle