Summer...Relaxation?

Ellora took her first steps a couple of weeks before we came home, but we didn't tell anyone because we wanted it to be a surprise. She's made really gradual progress with walking, and now is very good, as you can see from the video (we're sorry if she damaged your speakers with her shrill scream).

Since coming home, we've been running like crazy, but it seems to be slowing down finally. We've really enjoyed the "warm" weather, and even the rain. It's probably best that it's been unseasonably cool and wet this year. We're probably going to melt in the next few days as it gets into the 80s.

The girls have adjusted to the time change. The first three nights after getting back were...unpleasant. Ellora had a hard time with the time change, but Chalyse took the prize for "Biggest Grump at Bedtime." She woke up all three nights with night terrors.

We finally have our house put together and are on a more or less regular schedule. It's fun to see so many friends and family.

We Survived!

I wasn't sure I'd make it through my first year teaching with my sanity, but I think I did. Then again, we're planning on coming back up to Alaska next year, so maybe I didn't. We are so excited to see grass, trees, flowers, and pretty much everything that isn't white or gray. It's gotten up to the 40s a couple of times here, but we're excited for REAL warmth. We are ready for a vacation!