Hot Tea and Oysters.

Well, we are official Alaskan Residents. We have a home, Alaska driver’s licenses (which we had to take written tests for), Alaska bank accounts and we know how to get to the local coffee shops by heart. All that, after 1 week.

The first night in AK we took Shellea’s nephews and Abbie to the local carnival. It was entirely too cold but I still managed to get on two rides and steal a couple pinches of cotton candy from the kids. The next day we spent time unpacking boxes, watching Luke play baseball and then went out to dinner with the group. St. Elias- delicious pizza, inviting atmosphere- a place Kev and I will most likely frequent. Last Sunday night we BBQ’d salmon and oysters. Paul, Shellea, Kevin and I tried oysters- all for our first time. All I will say about oysters is: It’s nice to at least be able to say I’ve tried them.

It’s been cold and rainy all week but we are adjusting to the climate change pretty well. I came to the sad realization that my Arizona WINTER clothes are perfect for Alaska SUMMERS. At first I pouted about it but THEN I realized in only a few months- I get to buy an entire new wardrobe for Alaskan Winters. OK. That I can do! To help keep warm now though, I am consuming an unreasonable amount of hot tea and vanilla lattes.

My first day on the new job was great- Julie brought me flowers from the team up here. She also brought in doughnuts for the office. Flowers and Sweets- what more could a girl ask for on her first day of work?

Last night we went to the opening night of Abbie's play. She was wonderful up on stage.

Our first week here although cold is amazing. I'm anxious to unpack the rest of our boxes and get settled in.