I'm a Working Woman!

I got a summer job! 

Starting in June I will be a camp counselor at "Camp Habitat". It's an ecology day camp. I can bike to work, which is located at Creamers Field. Creamers field is a migratory stopping point for many bird species including geese and sandhill cranes. I am excited to work with kids and teach about and explore  the great outdoors!

Here is a link to about the camp habitat program

http://www.northern.org/programs/camp-habitat

A Picture of Creamer's Field Farm

The Farm used to be owned by the "Creamer's Family" which I think is a bit ironic, because they had dairy cows. 

Some Sandhill Cranes at Creamers Field

I just saw one of these flying and squawking (mating call) today. Forget about Robins, the long-term locals say that the presence of sandhill cranes is a significant sign that spring is here. 

What's Cookin' Good Lookin'

Brats! 

We had our first BBQ of the summer. Joel and I bought a grill from Value Village (our equivalent to Good Will). We made a charcoal chimney out of a coffee can, and it worked great. I was tempted to grill again tonight, but thought I should hold off at least until the weekend.

Joel made the handy dandy charcoal chimney. He's excited!

Here it is and it works!

Joel feels about the same.

But I love foods! 

 

It's Baby Time!

.......For the reindeer! Spring is here when the babies are born.

Joel and I went running this morning and ran into this girl. She's one of my favorites! We made her turn around and run with us so we could share the reindeer baby experience with her. 

"There's that, there's that."

Hello all. The title Julia picked for our blog brings to mind a humorous video from college.

There are four videos in the series, created by a church to dispell some misconceptions of Jesus.

Enjoy.

What Do You Do On A Sick Day?

Sleep Of Course!

Joel took a sick day today because he had some doctors appointments this morning, and didn't think it made much sense to try to catch the last couple hours of school. We'll call this one more of a "mental health" day. Today is Spring Fest at UAF and all students and professors have the day off from classes. It has been nice to spend a Friday with Joel. I'll admit that just a few minutes ago I was snuggling next to him. I have heard that people in our apartment complex are a little jealous of us because we have such a nice couch. How we got so lucky? I don't know, but we sure do use it!

Also, we recently rearranged our living room. Before the change my desk was against the windows where the couch is now. Joel and I like the new arrangement much better. This week he said, "I like working next to you" rather than having his back to me.

Lastly....What does your wife do on a sick day?

Cook of course: first summer food of the season. Pasta Salad!

Happy Earth Day!

 

About the blog.

Hi all, 

     I have a friend and a sister-in-law who have blogs and I thought they were a very good way to journal life through words and pictures. I also thought it would be an easy way to share what is going on in our lives with family and friends that are far away. Our blog will mostly be about some of the things that we are doing up here in AK, but there will be tid bits on other things too. I hope you enjoy it!

Julia