Bordering on insanity

Having lived in Alaska a combined 9 years, I've learned the true meaning of "Only in Alaska...". And today, I have something brand new to add to the list! That would be:

• Only in Alaska...do cute little nursery rhymes mean JACK!

For example: "April Showers Bring May Flowers". Doesn't that just warm you to the soul? Well, let me just steal that little warm fuzzy right from underneath your feet and say that the Alaska version apparently goes, "April Showers bring 18 inches of snow with another 12 -18 forecast over the next 12 hours". Lest you all become overwhelmed by the ungodly (literally) level of cynicism in this diatribe, please enjoy the following pictures, along with my meager attempts to be positive...especially considering I know full well it's at least 82 degrees in Maui where I could be on the beach getting a tan.

Stuck in my own driveway...but look how pretty and white!

Our friendly neighbor Steven who was kind enough to dig/snow blow me out!

My back yard...but look how white and pretty!!!

Me after shoveling in the downpour...is it technically downpour when it's snow? Anyway, who knew my hair was so curly??

Ketchup

I logged on today, astonished at how much time has gone by since my last blog! SO much has happened, I don't even know where to start. We've both been working hard, praying for spring. It is the 16th of April and we've had constant snow and temps in the 20s and 30s for the last week. At least its light out...that much I can be thankful for!!! We've made several improvements to the house, which we're happy about. We're looking forward to real spring and camping trips and not having to wear jackets! :) I keep forgetting to buy batteries every time I am at the store, so I have no pictures to post for the moment. More soon...