Sunday, October 30, 2011
Happy Birthday, Abigail!
Abigail is celebrating her 14th birthday today! She spent her birthday morning by sleeping late, having a leisurely breakfast, taking a quick bath, and then settling in for a long nap. This afternoon, Mike and I placed the birthday hat upon her head so that we could sing happy birthday to her and take pictures. This was obviously her favorite part of the day! Then, we presented her with her gift, a little "house" in which she can crawl and find a cozy place to take another nap.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Barney Parney Poo!
Today after dinner, Mike and I spent the final fleeting moments of daylight welcoming our new winter addition to our home... Barney the Snowman!
As usual, I supervised as Mike did most of the work. Yes, it's hard being in charge all the time, but somebody has to do it. ;-)
Go Mike Go!
Barney has a nice smile. We even grew his nose in our garden!
As usual, I supervised as Mike did most of the work. Yes, it's hard being in charge all the time, but somebody has to do it. ;-)
Go Mike Go!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
First Snow
It's official! On October 16th of 2011, we have had our first snow of the season. Welcome to winter and bring on the snow!!!!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Fall in Alaska
Mike and I are enjoying the fall colors here in Alaska! It is such a beautiful time of the year!!!!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
The Giant Cabbage
The giant cabbage has been picked!
All summer, I have nurtured the little plant as it grew and grew. On a weekly basis, I encouraged it and told it that it could grow up big like all the other giant cabbages in Alaska. With each tender word and each sunny week, the little cabbage grew and grew and grew!
So, on this crisp fall night, Mike and I went to the garden with a very sharp knife. I do believe I almost saw its leaves cringe in fear of the shiny blade. I bent down to to caress it for one last time. Then, Mike, with his manly arms, bent over, jerked it right out of the ground, and trimmed off the root.
With a hint of sadness in my eyes, I looked at Mike and questioned if we should have waited another few days. However, with the temperatures at night dropping to near or below freezing, I knew it was time. Yes, it was time to pick it, cook it, freeze it and eat it.
Once it was cleaned up, we put it on the scale. With all the leaves, it topped out at 27 pounds. Oh, what a beautiful cabbage!
All summer, I have nurtured the little plant as it grew and grew. On a weekly basis, I encouraged it and told it that it could grow up big like all the other giant cabbages in Alaska. With each tender word and each sunny week, the little cabbage grew and grew and grew!
So, on this crisp fall night, Mike and I went to the garden with a very sharp knife. I do believe I almost saw its leaves cringe in fear of the shiny blade. I bent down to to caress it for one last time. Then, Mike, with his manly arms, bent over, jerked it right out of the ground, and trimmed off the root.
With a hint of sadness in my eyes, I looked at Mike and questioned if we should have waited another few days. However, with the temperatures at night dropping to near or below freezing, I knew it was time. Yes, it was time to pick it, cook it, freeze it and eat it.
Once it was cleaned up, we put it on the scale. With all the leaves, it topped out at 27 pounds. Oh, what a beautiful cabbage!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Labor Day Weekend Moose Hunt
Mike and I went on our first moose hunt of 2011 this weekend. Yesterday, we saw lots of "nuggets" and other signs that moose had been in the area, but no moose. Today, we saw three cows before we ever got to our hunting site, but not a single bull. Regardless, we had lots of fun tromping through the woods with very little sleep, heavy packs and loaded guns!
When we got to our site, it was just above
Mike takes a quick break for a snack.
When we got to our site, it was just above freezing with frost on the blueberry plants.
If Kristie sees a bull, she'll club it to death!!!!
If Kristie sees a bull, she'll club it to death!!!!
Mike takes a quick break for a snack.We were breaking in a moose bedding area!
Mike actually let Kristie load the gun!
Mike actually let Kristie load the gun!Saturday, August 27, 2011
The Calvin's Go A Shootin'
In preparation for moose season, Mike and I went to the luxurious South Cushman outdoor gun range. Mike sighted in his 300 win mag that will hopefully take down a mighty moose in September. I got to play with the 12 gauge shot gun.
I have never shot a shotgun or rifle or pistol or even a pop gun. I did have a BB gun as kid and would shoot at "things." However, a BB gun did not give me any idea of the kick a 12 gauge would give me. Needless to say, my shoulder is a bit sore. Mike's shoulder has a nice bruisey area and red marks from his 300 win mag.
Oh, the fun we Alaskans have throughout the year!
Mike fires his 300 win mag (and hits the target)!
Mike shoots at the target with the shotgun.
Kristie aims for the target, pulls the trigger,
Okay, now Kristie needs some fashionable shooting clothes.
Ready, aim, fire!
Kristie says to Mike, "Hey! Let's go buy more ammo!"
I have never shot a shotgun or rifle or pistol or even a pop gun. I did have a BB gun as kid and would shoot at "things." However, a BB gun did not give me any idea of the kick a 12 gauge would give me. Needless to say, my shoulder is a bit sore. Mike's shoulder has a nice bruisey area and red marks from his 300 win mag.
Oh, the fun we Alaskans have throughout the year!
Mike fires his 300 win mag (and hits the target)! 
Mike shoots at the target with the shotgun.
Kristie aims for the target, pulls the trigger, shoots the gun and then rubs her shoulder.
Okay, now Kristie needs some fashionable shooting clothes.
Ready, aim, fire!
Kristie says to Mike, "Hey! Let's go buy more ammo!"
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