Polar Bear Dip ~2012~

Today, Jody, Molly and I decided to do the Polar Bear Dip along with about 100 other Juneauites. It was our first time but apparently the tradition has been going on for 20 years.

It wasn't as cold as we thought it was going to be but it was still pretty darn cold!

 

I think I might have to make this a yearly tradition- who's joining me next year??! Happy 2012!!

Happy 2012!

Lately, we have spent a lot of time talking about how fortunate we are in every aspect of our lives....we have great jobs, wonderful friends, a supportive and loving family and we count our blessings every day. 2011 brought with it many tragic events for the world, our community and a few of our closest friends. However, it also brought us closer to the ones we love, reminded us to live every day to the fullest and to appreciate the people in our lives.
We look forward to a new year that is full of love and happiness. Happy 2012!!

Happy 6 year anniversary!

It's hard to believe it's already been 6 years since we tied the knot in Vegas. There have been so many adventures and memories in that time. We have a lot more memories to make and adventures to be had!

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Happy holidays!

Christmas comes early at our house and it's a tradition I think I'm finally beginning to get used to. My husband's family has always opened presents on Christmas Eve and it's a tradition that has taken me a while to be ok with. I think I've finally learned not only to accept this tradition but to (dare I say it??!!!) enjoy it!

Our Christmas Eve was wonderful this year. Adam and I did a little last minute shopping, I dropped off a few gifts to some friends, Bob and Molly came over for the evening with tons of snacks and I got to watch my favorite Christmas movie of all time (A Christmas Story). After that we settled in and began opening our gifts. This was the first Christmas that Adam's brother has been here and it was way more fun to celebrate with the 3 boys rather than just Adam and I.

We were spoiled with so many great gifts from our friends and family. I got a new camera, lots of yummy candles, beautiful jewelry, lots of warm socks, gorgeous handstitched tea towels from my grandma and lots of other great goodies. Adam got a new PS3, a toolbelt, a coffee basket, lots of coffee, a new coffee mug (yes, the hubby loves coffee!) a travel case for his tablet and plenty more.

Christmas Day will be spent writing Thank You cards, reading, relaxing, and just enjoying each other's company. I had big hopes of going snowshoeing with Rosco today but the weather has been very un-Alaskan lately and all our snow has sadly melted away.

We hope that our friends and family had a great holiday season with their loved ones!

A little Christmas decor

This year we opted to keep things simple. Rather than stressing out about decorating the house, mailing packages and baking we've decided to enjoy our time together and worry about what doesn't get done later. That might mean that my christmas tree is a simple strand of holiday lights, friends and family will be opening their gifts from us on new years and there will be very few cookies to munch on but at least we're relaxed and happy.
We hope everyone has a great holiday season. Our holiday photo and pictures of our anchorage trip coming soon!!

Spoiled puppy

We are missing our Rosco-baby
but we know he's being spoiled and loved like crazy.

Adam's number one rule

Last night Adam and I took Chance to target for some Christmas shopping. Obviously, we had to stop at Starbucks for coffee first.
Adam's number one rule....never do anything without a cup if coffee.
I think Chance likes this rule :-)