Anchorage...

From Nome Sweet Nome.....

To Our New Home Sweet Home....

The last of our belongings were transported today by Zeb and his sister to our storage unit via U-Haul.  We are officially here.

Zeb's parents have taken the time to make the condo warm and inviting for us.  We had to make a few changes in the past day like putting our bed in the living room so Victoria can get a good night's sleep, and but they did a wonderful job of child proofing and making a nice "home" for us.

Still feels like we are visitors here in the "Big Village."  We are getting accustomed to taking 1 hour trips to the store instead of 5 minute ones.  Driving in the car for 30 minutes to get anywhere instead of taking quick walks to your destination, etc, etc.  Anchorage is different, but it is our new home and I am getting used to that.  I am reminded of Michelle Shocked's song "Anchored Down in Anchorage" as I write.  My brother in law had me listen to this song many years ago, but today it has new meaning.  After being in rural Alaska for over 10 years, more if you count the summers before I moved to Nome, the big city seems overwhelming.  It is strange because in 2002 I loved shopping and all the amenities big cities had to offer.  I think this will just take some getting used to again.

We are traveling to Soldotna for a few days and then actually headed back to Nome so Zeb can finish out one more week of work.  Once the last week of June sets in I plan to explore my new surroundings more and not feel so "Anchored Down."

Final Days...

We are gearing up to leave Nome.  It is amazing that your life can fit into 15 pallets to be shipped off to your new destination, just like that.  Our life went from 810 E. 4th Ave, to boxes, to the Ryan Air hanger, to Lynden Air Cargo.  It is now waiting for us in Anchorage.  

 Victoria was very helpful during the process, she loves finding cardboard to chew on and loved the bubble wrap!

 It is a good thing that Zeb knows how to handle cargo!  He was organizing our pallets and getting everything ready to ship so it would make it to Anchorage in one piece.  Thanks to his skills we should be pretty organized upon arrival. 

 The worst part about moving this week was the weather.  Most days I would not care about being inside, but this week we were setting record breaking temperatures across the state and through history. 75 degrees is a hard pill to swallow when you have to be inside to pack  We did take a break yesterday and flew down join friends and family in Council for Taylor's 5th birthday.  

 We brought the bug hut which was a big hit for all the kids.  What better way to hang out in the heat!  

Tisuk is gearing up for the move too.  She got a bath and a nail trim at the Animal House.  She is almost a brand new dog, despite the gray on her snout.  

More updates to come.....