Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Greetings from the sticks....
















We have been in Alaska now for 3 weeks. Work is going good for both of us. Its not ideal but were getting by. Aron has been applying for biologist positions so hopefully we will land something soon. We have meet some interesting people. It's cool that no matter where you go you can always find good people. We love the town we live in. Willow is definitely one of a kind. Locals warned us if the people don't like us we will find out pretty quick. Take a look around at any local bulletin board at the post office or the trading post there are posters for missing people everywhere and its not because people are crazy and just kill people and hide them in the woods..... well it might be haha but its more like we are a little behind the times and stuff like that is still handled by the people. Actually the crime rate is pretty low here. There is an open carry policy here so everyone has a gun and everyone knows everyone has a gun which is probably one of the main reasons the crime rate is so low. It seems that people here in Alaska are either the craziest people or the smartest people and sometimes its both. It's amazing how many people are here in Alaska to hide out and live the "real" American lifestyle I've never been so educated on current politics, federal tax laws, and what We The People actually have the right to do and don't do..... Work has been a little bit of a struggle lately because we have been working opposite shifts so we haven't really seen a lot of each other lately which sucks for us however Hatch loves it because he never has to be home alone. We some how managed to both get off the same days this week though which has been really fun. Hatch is doing good he is nine weeks old now and he has been so fun and entertaining. He is growing so fast and we have so much fun with him. We went out with some friends today to help them pick out there christmas tree and Hatch had so much fun riding in Aron's backpack. We are very excited for Christmas we have decorated and our cabin is very festive! Other then that I guess not to much is new..... were just pluggin away livin the dream.......

3 comments:

  1. I love the Christmas decor. I especially like the fact that you coordinated your wrapping paper with your stockings. You probably didn't do that on purpose. I just wanted to point out what good taste you have.
    Looks very cozy and festive.
    Love you guys.

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  2. Oh my Gosh!!! I love your Puppy! wow guys super cute and the name fits! Glad your working and making it work, I hate when you have to work opposite shifts it blows!!! But super good for the puppy! Anyways Tomas is here right now and me and the girls are loving him here, sucks that he has to leave so soon! Anyways I've gotten your phone calls sorry i'm so awful at returning them, but I so much apprectaite them and thanks for thinking of me! Just imagine your puppy is 5 times that big, with two kids running around and a cat as well! Life is crazy!! ha love reading your updates and cracking up! Miss you!
    Jayce

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  3. Dang already wrote, but don' know if it posted. New to this stuff. Anyway, it sounds like you are doing great, love your town and your dog. Your house is adorable. The cold could be a tiny drawback. Hope you get a dog sled. My fingers and toes are crossed for that job you are looking for. Bon

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