Starting work

Sunday the 5th of July already! Wow.
We feel like time has really been flying since we got to Alaska.
William starts work tomorrow. He is excited and full of anticipation.

Kenai had a 4th of July parade that we went to on Saturday. They still throw candy at their parade, so Julia and John loved it. And where else can you meet an elk, Smokey the Bear, and Santa Claus all at one time!! We grilled hamburgers and after we got the children to bed had a date on the front porch which consisted of drinking coffee and talking while watching the sun never set. Okay, we were a bit homesick especially knowing that everyone was together with friends and family at home.

Today, we went to church. We were welcomed by very friendly people and enjoyed a nice service. A doctor originally from Chattanooga, TN invited us over to their home for lunch and that’s where we spent the remainder of the day. Her and her husband were great to have us over and the grilled salmon and halibut for a true AK greeting. They made the move up last summer and seem to really be enjoying their new life in Alaska. They have a greenhouse so they can grow tomatoes and raised beds to grow other vegetables in as well. The whole day really helped us to feel more at home and very welcome.

Love ,
The cleaning out Winnie to sell her Un Gypsies…