Sunrise, Sunset, Sunrise, Sunset...

Sunrise 4:30 a.m.  Sunset  10:49 p.m.

Let me put this in perspective for you.  It's midnight in Delta and I can still see, though it's dusk out there, across my yard.  And around 3 a.m., Cash's favorite time for a mid night pee, it's already starting to lighten up.  So, that means, LIGHT BLOCKING DRAPES.  Lol.

So, we've been out riding ATV and wandering the woods.  In areas there is still snow, and ice, and well, it makes for interesting, and messy riding.   It's still a little on the cool side, topping out in the 60's, but I'm hoping that soon, very, very soon, we'll see some warmer temps.

The leaves are popping.  Grass is greening up and hopefully Delta will soon be in full bloom.  Alaska is so beautiful, in every season.  But I have to say, summer is the best.  THE BEST.  The wildflowers alone offer infinite opportunities for capture via film, er, digital capture.  Fireweed, poppies, blue bells...there are so many to choose from.  I cannot wait.

In addition, the summer berries will appear.  Teeny tiny wild strawberries, which I'm determined to find, pick and consume this year.  Blueberries, high and low bush cranberries, and Brent's favorite rose hips.  I know there must be more out there, but we're new, and just learning.  Remember?

This week we've been uber busy.  Over the weekend we sent the Envoy packing.  Our beloved Envoy.  Bought out of necessity, kept out of love.  It got us through the wilds of Canada, and into our new territory, Alaska.  It didn't let us down, but since it was growing older, and worn beyond it's miles, we decided to send her on her way.  

We replaced the Envoy with a new, yes brand new, Chevy Silverado.  Still have the 4 doors, so plenty of room for the 4 of us.  But now even more room for the boat, the ATV, and anything else we need to haul.  So far, so good. I hope the Chevy treats us as well as our GMC did.

Tuesday I found myself in Fairbanks for a doctor's appt.  It was a very nice day and I was sorry to waste a day off in the "city".  But now and then, we must sacrifice, I guess.  Ha!  So, I ran the necessary errands and got home.  Safe and sound.

On other good news, the moose are back.  They're moving again, and back in sight.  It had been weeks since I'd seen a moose, and now I've seen several this week.  With no camera in hand, of course.  That's always the way it goes...hmph.

We have a busy week ahead.  Tomorrow I'm planning to visit the Sno Hook Club.  A local restaurant.  I've heard good things about them, and I'll be meeting friends their to celebrate the May birthdays.  Happy Birthday to my friend, Kathy, who celebrates tomorrow.  And then someone else, someone you all know and love, yes, me...celebrates on Saturday.

Saturday evening Brent and I fly out to Portland.  We've hired a wonderful house/pet sitter to stay with the kids.  It's much easier, and cheaper, than kenneling them.  So, I'll be on the road.  Traveling.  Ooh.  And I'll let you know exactly what I think of Portland, Oregon.  I'm pretty sure it won't compare to Delta!

Happy Spring!!

Mooooooooose!

Laundry day is especially boring for Chessa. She finds no joy in being stuck inside, and really doesn't like the camera. She absolutely refuses to look at me when I have that thing out. As you can see she's persecuted, as seconds before I took away her pillow and blanket. Oh, poor baby. Pfft. Don't buy it. She's spoiled rotten and I suspect she knows it. But she does trudge back and forth with me to the laundry room. She sniffs everything and then we come back where she continues to sigh deeply at the boredom and persecution. Oh, what a tough life!

We decided to take advantage of the all the extra light now since Daylight Savings and go for a drive to check out the snow, the wildlife and the sunsets. These two were digging away in the yard of a farm outside of town. As you can tell the bigger one was very interested in us initially and then went back to her grazing. The little one could have cared less and just kept scraping and munching away.

The sunset over the mountains was just too breathtaking today. I have about 5-6 great pics but limited myself to two. I couldn't choose so we decided to put them both up here. These were taken out near Ft. Greely, as the sunset just drew us further and further out.

If you look closely you can see the chainlink fence in the foreground. These two, Mama and Baby, were grazing out on Ft. Greely. I wish my video would cooperate as we caught the little one romping around a bit, and Mama was vigilantly pawing and scraping. It was so much fun to watch them until we decided we'd best move on.

My bloggy friend Chantelle at Life In a Nutshell sent me the cutest card today. What a sweet surprise. (Mom, I know how much you LOVE her name! lol) Chantelle and her family packed up and moved to Florida from West Virginia. They have had some bumps along the way, but I think they're enjoying their new life having fun in the sun. Stop by and check her out.

Chantelle also posted a challenge to her bloggy friends. How long would it take us, to get to her in Florida. Well, she chose me at the farthest distance, I am assuming, and Mapquest told her by car it would take her 76 hours to drive from her house to mine. Hmmm. I think I'll fly. So, here's a little challenge for you. How many hours will it take you to drive to me in zipcode 99737? Tell me!! And then come and visit!! lol.

Also, a nice surprise today we received a package from Brent's parents, Darryl & Audrae. They sent us a Meditations book. YAY!! What a nice little gift to receive. So, we have been busy reading and catching up. I love getting mail!!

Well, that's a close to another day. Hoping that all of you in Minnesota are managing to stay warm and safe with all the snow and nastiness you've been getting. Chantelle, I hope you are having fun in your 80 degree days, and all I have to say is you just might be getting a visitor one day. I've never been to Florida!

Have a happy, happy day!