Like Father like Daughter?

Hannah quietly reads a Spiderman comic a gift from her to her father for his birthday. She seemed intrigued.... all I could think of was Robin's 2500 comics stored downstairs and I wonder if she will develop the same passion for the literature. We can only wait.

I'm a Goose Watcher

I was having a hard time believing that spring is really here, I keep on waiting for another dump of snow or cold temperatures. But over 15 hours of daylight and geese at Creamers is convincing this skeptic.

We are all goose watchers in this family! We'll go back several times over the next few weeks to view the geese, snow buntings, cranes, and swans.

Evidence of Spring

Walking Hannah to school is a sure sign of spring. We live just shy of a mile from school and have no bus service. During winter when it is dark and cold I drive Hannah to Woodriver. Only in the fall or spring when temperatures are mild do we walk. This morning it was 32 F with light snow so we bundled in gear and walked. By the afternoon it will be in the 40s. It takes us about 15 to 20 minutes to walk to school. I only attempt the walk on the days I am not looking after the two extra kids. I would never get there with an extra toddler and preschooler.

The best part of walking is that I don't have to deal with traffic in the school parking lot. I also use this as a check on my imaginary list of how I am personally trying to consume less and save the environment!

Puddles

Time to jump in puddles.

Step 1: Running starts.

Step 2: Leap in the air.
3: Land with a splash.

The current second grade fashion for this type of spring weather is rain boots, snow pants, light jacket, hat, and mitts. During the peak warm part of the day ditching the jacket is allowed.
Once you get soaking wet go home, discard your soaking wet, filthy gear in the garage and take a shower.

Easter Tidings

Ev woke at 6:20am so Easter came bright and early. After following the clues to find their Easter goodies we enjoyed a special breakfast that included 'real' bacon. Hannah only likes 'real' bacon; no turkey bacon for her. After Ev's nap we viewed the newly arrived geese at Creamer's field. The first two geese arrived a few days ago.

Happy Birthday Robin!!!

Robin was away this week 'working' on a snow machine trip on the North Fork of the Fortymile River. Alas, he was absent on his birthday. He arrived home a day early, late Saturday night. The girls were surprised to see him Easter morning. Today we will celebrate Easter and his birthday. Happy 41st Birthday! Any one notice the glasses???? Yep, he needs them for computer work.

Pigs or No Pigs

Who could object to a lovely pair of PJ's with pink pigs? Ev vehemently objects. Ev has hated these PJ's since the day we got them yelling "NO PIGS NO PIGS!" whenever we suggested she wear them. Even the fact that Meg gave them too her had no effect (and Meg usually always has a beneficial influence). After a few months of the pigs laying dormant in the drawer I just thought I'd give them away to a pig appreciating preschooler.

Then one evening.....

Oh how the worm turns!

Baba is still #1

Evie's little lamb named Baba gives her great comfort. Here is the classic Evie/Baba interaction; thumb sucking and stroking the inside of Baba's soft small ear.

A sleeping Ev during a recent trip to Anchorage. Baba has a protective stance on top of her head. FYI sleep also requires pink bunny and cookie monster.