We’ve been in Alaska for a little more than a week, 9 days to be exact. So far we have found an apartment, I’ve interviewed for a job, and we’ve done an amazing amount of exploring in such a short time. The kids are settling in well. One of our neighbors has a child the same age as my son. They are becoming friends.
We’ve been to the beach numerous times, collected ample rocks and shells, which are scattered to and fro through the apartment.
We’ve been to Homer to see the mountains, and the plethora of eagles.
We’ve made a few new friends and found an awesome park in Soldotna.
We’re adjusting to the daylight but still working on bedtime! 😉 It’s hard to go to sleep when you are a kid and it’s still bright outside! It’s hard for Mom too!
The kids got to see their first Moose last week, a young bull right in the next door yard!
I got to see my first newborn moose calf last Saturday. How precious!! And my first wolf tracks.
Nature is so close and still part of daily life here. Not removed or pushed away by civilization.
The one drawback, or complaint, if I could have one… the mosquitoes. They are vicious, and so numerous coming at you in swarms. The locals are saying that this is the worst year that they’ve seen in a long time. What a welcome!
On the bright side, the weather has been simply amazing. High 60s to low 70s since we’ve been here. The kids were even able to wade in the inlet without freezing themselves this week. Not a drop of rain since we’ve been here, but the fire danger is also elevated due to that. Today it is cooler, only in the 50s so far. Need a sweater on today!
I’m blessed with a few faithful friends here. Going above and beyond to help us settle and make our new life here. I thank YHVH for them.
Alaska on my mind... 
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Brandi, Keep up theposr, to share in this adventure with you thru the web is so amazing. To see those little daily struggles you go thru and survive bring tears to me. No matter wherd you are your children are #1 in your heart. As a longtime single parent I know how hard that can be. But to allow your children the opportunity to gain new
experiences is priceless. Stay strong woman and take each small victory with joy.
Thank you Suzan! I know that they will learn new and valuable skills living here! If we can survive here, we’re good anywhere! 🙂 ❤
It sounds so beautiful! I’m glad you are enjoying it! Wish we could see pictures. What job did you apply for? Love you!
Lynn, I applied for a seasonal retail position. I will get pictures up soon!! I have to figure out the camera situation, and then I’ll have some pictures. Miss you guys!
Grand and glorious adventures!!! You are truly an amazing woman, my daughter…I love you and give my babies lots loves from Grammy!!!