We're Not Going Anywhere!

Hey all!
We just found out today that we aren't leaving!! Not yet anyway. Aaron's extention actually got APPROVED! We get to stay another 3 years which makes us not leaving Alaska till September of 2012! WAHHOO!! We are very excited. We really didn't think it was going to go! All of the other Tech Sgts in his shop got denied so we are very greatful that we got approved. We don't know about any of the Staff Sgts yet, there were a few that had put in to stay as well. The only way we can have this denied is if Aaron doesn't reinlist in the next 30 days but that shouldn't be a problem! No more bonus :( but oh well! We can count the dividend as a bonus right? :) Hope everyone can come up and visit us! This gives you a little more time! hee hee!

The Big 4th of July Weekend

Wednesday - Aaron had gone to the store the night before and
bought himself a chain saw so that we could go and cut some fire wood for our camping trip to the lake. Alex thought it was so cool. He kept saying "Daddy, Chainsaw, Trees, Cut" over and over agian. We went for a drive, just Aaron, Alex and I. That never happens. We don't go out like that very often, but it was a nice little family thing. We went far off base and Alex brought his chainsaw also and he had such a good time out in the woods. He was trying to cut with his little "Craftsman" but it wasn't quite doing the job :)

Thursday - We packed up our stuff early and headed to the lake. We, along with 2 other couples/families, got cabins at Birch lake. We only had it for Thursday night and they had thier cabins for Thurs, Fri & Sat. We werne't sure how Alex was going to do so we were just going with the flow. We put the jet ski in and sat on the beach. It was a SUPER nice day and everyone got a little sun that day. Alex didn't want anything to do with the jet ski though. He loved to sit on it in the garage and he loves to sit on the snowmachine. He loves rides on the "Wheeler" with Daddy, Gram & Papa, but he did not want a THING to do with that jet ski once it was in the water. He just wanted to play in the water with the sand toys. We had so much fun! We decided to stay till Friday night because we had bunches of things to get done on Saturday and 2 days there was enough for us. It was draining! We were exhausted!

Saturday - To my surpise, my good friend Amber and her mom Barb came out to see us. I'm not suprised that they were here, just that they came to see us. No one ever comes to see us ;) It was so nice to visit her before her big move to California. I'm sad to see her move but understand her need to go also. We then we to go play poker at a friends house. It's only the 100th time we've been over there to play and FINALLY Aaron won it! $180!! WHOOHOO! I didn't do much but play RockBand all night. Kicked the boys's butts! It was a LONG night. We didn't get home till 4:30! We haven't been out like that in a LONG time. It was fun and exhausting. Alex did good, he loves playing with the older kid's cool toys! So needless to say we didnt' do a DARN thing on Sunday. Recouperated and relaxed. Aaron went for a bike ride but that was about the extent of it. What a long weekend!

At the park with the Delimonts

Today (and the other few days that have passed) was pretty uneventful but that's ok. Nice summer days. Today we got up and went for a walk with our neighbors. Alison brought her two boys, Daniel & Denton. Daniel is a week older than Alex so they like to play together and get along good. They had so much fun. They didn't like the new playground equipment so much as the older, wooden & metal stuff. I guess we're just old fashion :) Our master plan worked though and by the time we were on our walk home, Denton was passed out in his wagon and Daniel & Alex were shortly behind him, although they made it all the way home before crashing. Alex sat on the couch for 5 minutes and he was OUT! Worked like a charm! We're now in prep mode for our big 4th of July weekend trip to Birch Lake. The one time a year (atleast) that we put the jet ski in the water. We almost can't afford it now! The sucker has a bigger gas tank than my car! We'll see how it goes and have lots of pictures to send out to everyone!

We're going to give this a go and we'll try and keep up with it. I put these pics on today cause that's fresh in my mind. I think I have to just go forward from here on out and not think about all the past stuff we would like to share with everyone because that's where I get overwhelmed.... Today we went to the neighbors house. Alison invited Alex and I over to play and attempt to fingerpaint. Alex wasn't having it though. Her two boys (Daniel & Denton) had a ball! They thought it was the best! Don't know what Alex's deal was. He went to bed too early the night before and in turn, woke up too early so his whole day was thrown out of whack. He got to spend a few good hours with Daddy while I went to a meeting though. It's good for them! Aaron tried to get him to go in our new pool but he wasn't having that either. What a bum :) Hopefully I'll keep up with this every night or so to keep everyone informed on Alex's busy life! HA!