I Didn't Die!!

Family March 2011, Crystal, Olivia, Deshka, Bruce, Dakota

Cordova, Alaska - view from the window of Bruce's Super Cub

Don't worry, my small group of friends who actually might read this! I didn't die and I didn't move to another country, but I did however neglect to keep my blog up to date. And, to try and sum up a whole year of what's been going on would be difficult. Suffice it to say that we are all doing well. We had a great year fishing and look foward to another successful year.


School gets out in 2 weeks and summer has already begun. Bruce started fishing on Monday and did pretty well. He is out again today and tomorrow. I have been busy with Young Women's, kids, net mending, house, etc... The list really is endless and I know I can get lots of sympathy from all of you. :)

I head off to Soldotna and Seward in a few weeks for Youth Conference, Girl's Camp and Youth Baptisms. Because of the huge cost of getting us all out of Cordova, they try to cram everything in all at once. Makes for a long week and a half, but it's exciting to be part of it. I have a fantastic group of girls and leaders. We have lots of fun and learning together.

So, an update on what's been going on in my kids' lives. Cody is 15 and got his learners permit. So, if you're ever in Moses Lake....beware!!! He is growing up so fast....literally, he almost weighs as much as Bruce. He is almost done with his freshman year and after school is out and scout camp is done, he will come up here for the remainder of the summer. He turns 16 at the end of the summer and is very excited to get his actual driver's license.

Dakota is 8 and just finishing 2nd grade. He participated in wrestling again this year and we actually went to a meet in Anchorage where he competed. He did well for his first match and went several rounds with each of his opponents, but ended up losing to both of them. He starts his first year of baseball this week. He, too, will be going out fishing with his dad and Cody for the summer.

Olivia is 7 and will finish 1st grade this year. She started t-ball today and shows so much improvement from last year. She is excited to play again this year. She looks forward to a fun summer filled with picnics and friends and sunshine (hopefully).

Deshka is 4 and in pre-school. She is busy like any other 4 year old and loves to help out around the house or shop.

Well, I dont want to bore anyone. So, I will post a few pictures and see if I can't do a better job.