Tivi, Tivi, Tivi

Tivi snuck out in her favorite boots, her favorite nighty, and her favorite sweater-- out to her favorite place--- the driveway when there are mud puddles....She loves to be outside--- I was looking around for her mother -- it was about 10:00 at night and this little bug was supposed to be in bed--- but in the Alaskan summer it is so easy to loose track of time and the next thing you know it is midnight---- but she was having a great time--- I will try to upload her dancing in the puddles.....

What the girls did today.....

While the boys were off fishing Tessica was off to work-- she got to clean off a dock today.....she expects to be quite sore-- especially her thumb and her bum....for different reasons of course.... never the less she is grateful for the work-- her college fun needs to be fed- so off to work she goes!

Tayjha spent her morning in the bushes-- she picked salmon berries-- while the boys caught the other kinda salmon--- hers turned out to be much sweeter--- Tayjha learned how to make jam today--- we had some of it tonight at dinner-- she is making pretty good biscuits too! Great job girl!

Salmon anyone?

As you can see the boys went fishing today.....and they came back quite pleased with their catch--- they caught about 100 lbs of fish--- it is in the brine right now getting ready for the smoker..... They are framing half a day tomorrow then off they go again to fish again.....

On the way to church....

Just thought I would share a few pics -- this is what we see on our way to church each week--- views like this makes the hour and a half drive a pleasant experience. What a beautiful world Heavenly Father has created for us......

"It's only a flesh wound....."

Tru's new knife is sharp...yep it sure is...... it worked it s way open in his pocket(long explanation/story) and sliced his finger right through his pants.... But don't worry- "its only a flesh wound."

Outside....the best place to be.......

Tivi loves to take all her toys out on the side porch...she loves to play outside-- go for walks, find flowers, jump on the tramp, visit daddy on the job site--- anything to be outside. Remember what it was like to be two and have not a care in the world? What a life. And yes life is GOOD!

My flower girl!

Tayjha loves flowers..... She daily takes Tivi on walks and picks flowers. She always keeps my table decorated with beautiful flower bouquets.

Always ready to go......

Always be prepared....for fishing that is.... Tru is ready at a moments notice....just in case he can twist his dads arm.... and off the boys go. Tru always comes home with at least one. Tell seems to always have a story of the ones that got away-- and he always has witnesses. Titus is just hoping practice will net him more fish----- lately he has been catching more bushes and trees than salmon.

Here are the kids playing in the ocean at Sandy Beach. They had been working for Travis unloading a truck of lumber.... he said if they got it done - they could go play at the beach.... The boys all got in--- Tayjha went all the way in - --unintentionally- a wave caught her by surprise.... Tru was laughing about that for days- he said the look on her face was priceless! Tessica of course says someone had to take the pics. We love living by the ocean--- the views are incredible and the seafood is a real treat! I LOVE SEAFOOD!!!!!!!!!

Halibut Time!!!!

It is Halibut Time!!! Travis caught a 200 pound Halibut and here are the pics of our wrapping party. We got lots of nice fillets--- it is yummy and we have been trying lots of new recipes--- I love it prepared any way as long as I can have it with Travis's homemade (divine) Tartar Sauce.

So this has been my latest project...... My greenhouse. I have been a woman possessed. As you can probably guess produce is pretty expensive up here. It takes a week ride on the barge and only comes once a week on Tuesdays... The quality is poor at best-

for the price we are asked to pay. I have been doing my share of research and have decided that I am going to grow my own veggies....... I found a great book by a guy from maine who gardens in his unheated greenhouse year round--- we may live in Alaska but because we are so far south we are quite moderate in temperature most of the year. So I think I can do this--- I expect this to take a feaw years to get it worked out but I am looking forward to the challenge. We have been building this out of pretty much scrape and left over materials from Travis's jobs... at the time this pic was taken we had spent 7$ on some liquid nails.... pretty resourceful eh? I have my greenhouse film ordered and am anxiously waiting for it to come in...... I will fill you in more later....... I must go-- the natives are restless and they arewanting to play some games before dessert.......

Tessica, Tayjha and I went on a Young Women's camp out. We Boated over to an Island not far from Craig. There was a great little cabin-- we tented it though and enjoyed beach combing and eating lots of great camping food. We didn't have our camera so I hope to get some from Sherri... we will post them soon. These pics are from Tessica's cell phone. We had a great time... There was lots to explore. WE are still amazed at this beautiful new place we have moved to ....... Listening to the sounds of the whales out in the bay not 100 yards from us was pretty cool.......

Tivi LOVES to write...her favorite implement is of course is the marker........ She will color you any time, any where, any how........... We are grateful for the new magic sponges--- they have been very helpful in taking off wall murals :)

Alaskan Hairballs.............

They say everything grows bigger up in Alaska--- I think that they might be right! Tell and Titus were enjoying a sunny day outside.... These are Skunk Cabbage leaves...Tessica likes to call them Bear Nip! Gratefully only the center is "aromatic" They grow all over the place up here-- we have them down by our spring and pond.