First Day of Preschool!

Kiley went to her first day of Preschool today. She was so excited! There was a big bump in the road when she discovered that I wasn't in the classroom anymore and went looking for me (I did tell her that I was changing Kalin's diaper). She was very worried (freaked out) and threw a mini tantrum and screamed, "I want to go home!" We luckily got over it and were able to resume the fun that was going on in the classroom. Kiley made a bug hat, painted a caterpillar and got to sing, "that ant song." She also got to hold hands with a buddy and go out to recess. She also got to have a snack and learn a new Native Dance. What fun!

Well Baby Check-Up

Kalin Dawn had her 6 week check up on Monday. She is 12.5 lbs (gained 4 lbs) and 23 inches long!! Yes she is a very healthy girl!!

Me & My Girls

We got out for a walk the other night- 40 degree weather and rain, but what are you going to do? Kiley enjoys being outside in any kind of weather, just look at those rosy cheeks! Jon has been keeping track of the rainy/cloudy days versus the sunshine days and hands down the rainy/cloudy days are winning! My Colorado boy just can't handle the Southwest Alaska weather, and I admit it gets to me at times too! But this is the time of year when we have light from 6:00 am until almost 11:00 pm, it is still crisp outside and there are no bugs. All the birds are coming back, the snow is melting, there is just promise of green right around the corner. I just hope our summer is warmer than our winter, we deserve it!

Is your snow gone yet?

I seem to get this question a lot, "Has your snow melted yet?". Ahhh no, negative, still here! It is melting fast now with the rain and some sunshine we have gotten. This is what it looked like in front of our house last week, some of it is gone but it still looks very white.

Dad and his girls

Here are a few good pictures of Jon with his two girls. Kiley wanted to make sure that "Baby" was looking at the camera too, so she kept pushing her cheeks. She is taking to baby Kalin more and more every day and I think enjoying being a big sister. My mom told me that when Max was born all she can remember is that I wanted to hold him all the time. Kiley is like that too- she wants to hold Kalin all the time and gives her up only if she has pooped, makes her too hot or starts screaming bloody murder.

Life with Papa Paul

We are really enjoying having Papa Paul here in Dillingham. Kiley love having him here. She gets to spend most afternoons with him when I head back to work part time. They are watching movies, painting, drawing, reading books, going outside for walks- I think both of them are in hog heaven with each other! Kiley is not going to be happy when Papa Paul has to go home to Colorado!

I DID IT!!!! Finally!

I can't believe I finally did it- but yes I have actually completed all requirements for my Masters degree! Graduation was on Saturday, and I was able to walk at UAF's extended Bristol Bay campus here in Dillingham. I was one of two Master candidates. I am so stoked, and so happy to finally be done. Both of my girls wore dresses, (yes Kiley actually wore a dress!) and Jon, Paul, Auntie Bossy and Auntie Babe all attended the ceremony. Jon threw me a nice BBQ and we got to play poker into the wee (well "wee" for Kiley, Kalin and myself) hours. I am so excited and proud!

Papa Paul is here!

Papa Paul is here for a visit for three weeks! Kiley was so excited to see him and has been monopolizing his every second (tiring them both out I believe). He was excited to see his newest granddaughter, but the oldest granddaughter hasn't let him do much with her yet.

Seriously, look at those cheeks!

Is it just me or are those cheeks getting bigger? We still aren't sure who Kalin looks like, but the majority of friends and family think she looks like me. :)