Well, we're here

We got here after a leisurely 2 day trip back to Fairbanks. We've had a few adventures; our plumbing was a mess after four relatively inactive months, the kitchen was torn apart in a gf overhaul, and both the kids have been completely discombobulated by the light and time change.

Connor got a new "bickicycle" from Wal Mart. Oh goodness, what a sharp reminder we were back in Alaska! Because of the time and expense of shipping, bulky or heavy items get ordered a few times a year in small batches and once they're gone, they're gone. That includes bikes. Connor, being used to the amazing cornucopia of consumer goods in DC, was sure we could find a "blue one with green stripes". Uh UH. At the fourth store, we finally found a red one that was okay with him. Whew.

We've been working hard to get things done around here...we just did the lawn clean up and flower planting today. Tomorrow we're planning on walking to the park with our friends and maybe doing a family bike ride with Timmy's new tandem seat. We tried to get a bike trailer for him but again ran into that Alaska commodity issue and couldn't find one. Well he'll probably feel more secure close to mommy anyway. He also has a snazzy new helmet...not sure how he's going to feel about that!

I wish I had something deep and meaningful to say here, but I really don't. There's still a strong feeling of unreality about being back here...I love being in my own home, but the summer is so strange here I'm having a hard time adjusting to the dramatic light difference and the heat is hard as well. 80 degrees is vicious here in the Interior with no air conditioning!