Hump day of Alaska

7 ½ weeks down, 5 ½ to go… it’s like the Wednesday of our journey. We’re more than half way there now, so moms, rest easily.

This week has been hectic up at work and coming home has never felt better. We walk to and from work every day which isn’t a big deal since the hospital is only a little more than a mile away. In fact it’s extremely enjoyable now that the sun is bright when we leave in the morning and paints the white mountains pink and orange in the evening. We have more than 10 hours of daylight now for a 2 hour gain in a month and a half. Yay! Now, the 20 degree weather is a little less fun.

Last night we went to a potluck dinner at a friend’s house and got to meet a bunch of new people, including many young couples around our age. We had a great time eating homemade vegetable soup, a vegetable quiche, banana bread… and our contribution, pigs in a blanket. Guess I missed the healthy memo but no one seemed to mind since they were ALL devoured shamelessly.

So, I’ve never been a big American Idol watcher but… I decided to watch this seasons audition to see the crazies that audition and make fools of themselves— and now I’m addicted. I love this seasons judges WAY better. Stephen Tyler is my favorite! We’ll be watching tonight… and tomorrow. I have a few early favorites and a few people that I can’t believe are still on here.

I'll be curling up with the electric blanket, Scott, and a little Stephen Tyler. It's been a long but good day and I'm ready for a little R&R.

Love you guys,

S/A