Graduation Speaker

I was asked to be the Commencement Speaker in New Stuyahok this year.  Although I internally melt at the thought of public speaking, this time I couldn't say no.  The kids got me on the phone and said, "But you are our favorite teacher!" Haha, little buggers. Well I got them back by telling some great stories about their "elementary" behavior.

Did you notice our matching kespeq's? Made by Robyn Chaney Designs- in "Chief" Ivan Blunka colors no doubt.  We got a lot of complements and everyone asked me who made them.  I'm lucky to have such a talented seamstress in my family, as well as a sister who has an eye for gorgeous fabric.

I was excited at the chance to head back "home", if only for the day.  It was snowing on the day we left (! Yes, snow in May!) and I was nervous that we weren't going to get there at all, but it was just passing through and flying was no problem.  Jon and Kolbi came with me and we had a grand time catching up with friends and showing her off.  She got passed around and loved up- everyone commented on the fact that she looks a lot like her sisters.

I was a little nervous flying with Kolbi, this was, after all, her first small bush flight.  She did fine!  Fussed a bit and then as soon as the engines roared up she fell asleep (just like her Dad did) on my shoulder.

Since I have been in New Stuyahok I've been reflecting quite a bit about my career choices, and the fact that I am just not interacting with kiddos like I should be, or want to be  It's given me a lot to think about.