still here

We are still here, we've just been adjusting to spring in Alaska. Daylight from 5am sunset at 11pm and high of 40F. We got a boat a few weeks ago and took it out of Seward last weekend for its maiden voyage. Julia and puppy Wilson both got seasick. The boat went well and the seas were relatively calm, so it made for a fun trip out. We had some porpoises swim along side us and we also saw quite a few sea otters.
The snow is starting to thaw and it is pretty muddy now. John got stuck in the front yard and I got stuck trying to get him out the other morning. We both just had to pull our feet out of our boots and go back inside for more boots. I have learned that you need multiple boots and coats!
Julia is nearly out of Pre K and we have no set activites planned for summer. I have a feeling the summer will be much like last--full of fishing and playing at the many different playgrounds around town. Little farmers markets get started soon and all the RV's start meandering their way in from other parts of Alaska and the lower 48.
The community is huge in the summer compared to the rest of the year due to tourism.
I could easily adjust to life in Alaska if it was just for the summers.

the wooly musk ox

Well, the permit results are in for Alaska and William is getting a musk ox tag for this fall. This, people, is one of those things that is once in a lifetime oppourtunity. Alaskan hunters put in for a musk ox all their lives and some never get a permit. You can imagine...we are hearing of nothing but...and I am convinced that it needs to be full body mounted and put in the livingroom for the kids to ride on.LOL.
To me they look like some prehistoric wooly mammoth. He has to go to the end of the earth to hunt this thing as well (as if we're not already there!!) Some island west of Bethel. Craziness, sheer madness, what have I gotten myself into?
I am dreaming of a warm Caribean cruise! Snow in the forecast for tomorrow--BRRRRRR.

Come Play

Just a shout out to all our friends and family.

The Arnettranch Alaska is now taking resevations for summer visitors. We'd love to have you. So, give us a call or comment and we can set up your spot for a warm bed, clean shower and a bunch of fishing!

The first week of June is already booked up--yipee...We love visitors!
Current weather: yesterday- snow storm
today -beautiful and sunny

Happy Easter

These red boots go everywhere now that we have Wilson Arnett in our house. John does not like the thought of having little nips to his ankles so he puts on his boots first thing in the morning.



Even when we lose our pants we still have our boots on...




5 yrs old came so quickly!




A girl and her dog= LOVE





Our first egg hunt in the snow




She left all the blue eggs for him because blue is his favorite color this month and everything must be blue!