Corey.

This kid loves to eat! But it has to be with a fork - there was one cut up on a plate for him but when we gave him the fork he jabbed another from the serving plate and went to town. I have a feeling he's going to be like my brothers (BIG). I just went shopping last weekend for his new 3T wardrobe (he's 18 months). Is it normal when they're this young to wonder how you're going to aford to feed them when they're teenagers?

May Day Fly-In

Every year they have what's called the May Day Fly-In in Valdez. Pilots bring their planes and compete in take-off competitions and the like. They also do flight-seeing tours. The VCVB does the marketing for the event - so this was one of the first things Dave had to undertake after taking the job...of course most things were already set in place he just had to see them through. It was VERY windy and cold this year, so the kids and I didn't stay long. We were there long enough for some YUMMY turkey legs (a personal favorite) and cotten candy (another favorite - I love fair-like food!).

Piano

I've decided it's high time I learn to play. My sister took a few lessons several years back and my mom kept her beginner lesson books. I'm half-way through the first one - teaching myself. My mom knows a little and Dave knows about reading music so they're both helping. It's a lot of fun and I get very excited (probably overly so) every time I master a new song. Currently it's 'When the Saints Go Marching On' - both hands even!

The Biltmore Santa Barbara

My hubby is attending the Alaska Media Roadshow in Santa Barbara, California this Fall. This is where he's staying. I soooo want to go! We're trying to work it out with miles and childcare...it's not a for sure thing, but it would be so awesome! I haven't been on a trip for a few years and what a nice way to celebrate our fifth anniversary!

Park dayz are here again!

My kids LOVE the park! As I'm sure most do. Every day Kali asks, "can we go to that one place, you know the one we went to yesterday?" It's become part of our walking routine - we stop by the park on the way home and play. I like it better that way. I've always felt funny strapping them in to the stroller or bike trailer so that I can get exercise and they have to just SIT. This way I can rest from my long walk while they get exercise.