Friday, September 24, 2010

Indian Summer

We had an Alaskan Indian Summer that lasted about 10 days. It was fun while it lasted. Today, our high temperature was 41. It felt more like 21! Snow is in the forecast for September 30th, but meteorologists are always wrong up here. Which means 2 things... it's going to snow before that or after.

Our Fairbanks Fall lasted about 10 days from the time the leaves started turning, until today when they are ALL off the trees.







Brady had a field trip to non-profit farm that supports the food shelter. We (me and Beckett) joined him for the day. Here is my big, preschooler feeding the sheep.





Sunday, September 19, 2010

September Happenings

It is hard to believe that we are already mid-way through September. The leaves are changing and are falling quickly up here in the great state of Alaska. By my estimations... we have approximately 3 weeks before we are freezing our patooties off and shoveling snow. Aside from the shoveling part, we are ready. Every kid has boots, ski pants, warm jackets, gloves, hats, face masks, and mittens.

Jordan and Ava are adjusting well to their new school schedule. Brady has started preschool/speech and we are falling into a nice routine. I've become Queen of the Copying room at the elementary school. I need to bring my camera, but Beckett has taken more than one nap on the floor with the copier buzzing in the background. He sleeps through anything when he is tired enough. I copy, cut, paste, and laminate for Jordan and Ava's teachers during Brady's speech sessions at their school.

I am still running our FRG (Family Readiness Group) for Charlie's company and I am counting down the days until it's over. He comes out of command in December so only a few more months!!! While I generally enjoy helping people/new Army spouses out... it's exhausting and sometimes I feel like it has taken over my life. Last month, I logged 65 hours of time toward it! Between fundraisers, sending out emails, going to meetings, etc., the time adds up fast.

More detailed posts coming soon... but I have a much-needed date with a wonderful man tonight that I need to get ready for.