Na Na's Visit

Dawn flew in from Michigan on Saturday and we managed to squeeze a sweet little two day trip in together down to a little town called Seward (about 3 hours south of Anchorage). It's an adorable little town right on the water. We ate fresh halibut, walked around the down town area, visited the local aquarium, and sight seed what could in the short days we spent there. The drive down was absolutely breath taking. On our way down we made two other stops; the first one was to Potter's Marsh (located just outside of Anchorage) where we walked along a viewing area where all the birds enjoy hanging out; then made a little stop about 35 miles south of Anchorage to check out Crow Creek Mine. The days went by too quickly and I'll have to say that we are already missing Na Na and she hasn't even left the state yet. I'll have to say that we are loving our new adventure but missing our families and friends dearly.

I have more photos that we've been collecting since we arrived, however, we have yet to find the camera cord, so as soon as that is discovered, I'll have more to share from previous month and 1/2. These are the photos taken from Dawn's camera. Enjoy!

On our way to visit the Sea Life Center in Seward, Alaska.

After our visit at Crow Creek Mine.

Jonah looking for gold.

Na Na and Esme.

Ella loved throwing the rocks into the water and using her stick to poke around.

Our little family at Potter's Marsh viewing the local birds.

Na Na and Ella hanging out in down town Anchorage.

Of course we had to all check out the sweet shop.

Alaska, pissing off Texas since 1959!

Wow! I never realized that Alaska is the largest state in the US! Anyways, we're here!! Lots of new things are happening and it's quite overwhelming to soak it all in at once, however, we are taking it day by day and enjoy our new adventure! I will try and get more details and updated photos of the girls soon (since arriving here). I do have some photos that were taken right before our move and a cute photo of Jonah and his friend Skylar on my computer taken today from a hike they took up Anchorage's Flattop Mountain Trail this morning. Currently our belongings are not to arrive for another week or two. I sent out my first job application today, so wish me luck! My goal is to apply to at least one a day up until I receive some interviews. Enjoy the photos and thank you for all your prayers.

PS- Our girls are adjusting wonderfully. :)

Jonah's friend, Skylar, reached the top of Flattop Mountain today.

Jonah at the top of Flattop. LOL.

Happy Mother's Day Mommy! (belated, but here's the two of us when I was around Ella's age). I love you Mom!!

Our little Esme (3 months old).

Dreaming while the movers were packing up all our stuff.

Ella ready to go to school.

Cheese!

Here's the Kiddos!

Happy Spring! Everything is going quite wonderfully here. Our little gals are doing very well. Ella has recently gone back to school a couple hours a week for entertainment; she absolutely loves it and wishes to go everyday. Esme smiles all the time now and we can even get her to giggle for us on occasion. We're happy that she finds us amusing. :) We absolutely love our two beautiful daughters and are feeling on top of the world right now with the joy they bring to our lives. Final arrangements are being made for our big move up to Alaska, yes, Anchorage Alaska bound we are. We will be heading that way starting May 8th! Enjoy the photos!

I hosted a baby shower for my best bud, Amanda. Here's the diaper cake I made her as the center piece; her baby boy's name starts with an H. I was very proud of myself and hope to do another soon! I forgot; I can't take all the credit because Jonah helped too!

Our little Esme is 2 months old now! I've been making sure to take her photo the exact day of the 10th every month in hopes to create a scrap book for her of her first year. She's so cute and smiling in this one.

All smiles and so gorgeous.

She's not a fan of tummy time.

I love the pinks and browns; so girly. ;)

Miss Ella all ready for bed at her best bud, Hannah's house.

Ella and Hannah running around.

Ella actually posing for a photo.

Yes, even silly faces for the camera.

Ewww! ;)

Easter Earthquake

Unfortunately my blog entries have become quite short for descriptions on all our happenings. I'm lucky to get a paragraph in once I finally get around to posting. However, I'm sure you won't complain as long as I have the updated photos available. ;) Wow, I just had to do an intermission to take a bucket that got stuck on my toddler's head. Anyways! We had a relaxing weekend; Saturday we took Ella to our church's Easter egg hunt, cleaned our garage, & spent the evening with our friends the Depew's; Sunday Ella woke to find her Easter basket that the bunny left her and we continued the day relaxing and enjoying our time together. We also experienced our first earthquake together yesterday afternoon. I asked Jonah if he was rocking the chair and he said, "No it's an earthquake!". Nothing even came close to falling off the walls; it just made me feel a little nauseous for the most part. Happy Easter and all my love to our friends and family.

Ella wearing her Easter dress and bow.

We painted pottery one Saturday with our friends, Amanda & Hannah.

Ella made Esme an egg too.

Esme looking very Eastery.

Ella wearing a cute dress from Grandma Marcy and Grandpa Sam.

Easter party and egg hunt at our church.

Esme enjoying the Easter party.

Time for the egg hunt!

She caught a lot more than last year and cleaned up after the ones the older kids passed up. LOL.

We ate at our favorite breakfast place, the Garden Center. Mmmm!