Snow please?

Winter is here, but the 1/4" of snow we've had for a month is slowly melting with the latest rain event. The waxwings are back and so is Sarah. She's been cookin' up her famous moose meat stew. Without being too obnoxious about the turn of events last week, I'd like to just take a moment and say "ahhhhhhhhhhhh".
Jim and I went on an epic journey to Prince William Sound last weekend. We had two beautiful blue bird days and two stormy, snowy days. We found a perfect little island with some deer activity, and spent most of our short days traipsing around hoping to get a deer in our sights. It was a perfect trip that has powered me up for the long haul until winter break.

Jim pimped out his bike with studded tires and has been biking to work everyday. He has discovered our vast frozen ponds out in the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, which is a three minute bike ride from home. He spends hours cruising around out there. The proximity of the refuge to our house is a huge bonus. We have spent many hours out there. As you can see, the view is pretty sweet!

We hope this finds you healthy and happy. We'll miss you during the festivities this year. Lots of love and warm wishes,
~j & a