Twins!!
Between my previous blog post and now, we went from this . . .
Between my previous blog post and now, we went from this . . .
. . . to this!
As you may have read in previous posts, we have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of our twin girls. They arrived in May, and what an adventurous summer this has been . . . in a very different sort of way. Last summer we were traveling to places like Chena Hot Springs, Kennecott Mines, the Kenai Peninsula, and the Matanuska Glacier.
This summer we're changing diapers, snuggling sweet babies "E" and "F," and growing greatly in love with our little family. Oh, and walks! Lots of walks. This is my M.O. these days:
This summer we're changing diapers, snuggling sweet babies "E" and "F," and growing greatly in love with our little family. Oh, and walks! Lots of walks. This is my M.O. these days:
We've had family visit at various times since the girls' debut, and while my dad was here he smoked some of last year's red salmon we caught dipnetting! So delicious and pretty simple to do! Everyone seems to have a recipe for smoked salmon brine that they will take to the grave with them, but we used a simple store-bought one and it turned out pretty tasty.
My outdoor adventures have consisted of drives nearby and walks in Anchorage, but even for those simple things it's been wonderful to get out of the house and get some fresh air and change of scenery. We've been having a gorgeous, warm summer for the most part! Last night we took a walk on the track at a nearby middle school and it was nearly 80 degrees at 7pm!
Above was my view from Beluga Point when I went for a drive and then fed the girls in the car. Normally there are never watercraft in the Turnagain Arm because the tides are extremely powerful and the bottom is silty and shallow. But that day the fire department was practicing water rescues, probably due to the many people who daringly try to surf the Bore Tide or windsurf in the Arm.
Last week I went for a walk around Lake Hood, which many sources say is the world's busiest floatplane hub. I love seeing small aircraft flying right over my head and taking off or landing on the small gravel runway or the lake itself. I wonder who is in them and where they're going. Many companies run sightseeing tours, hunting trips, etc., but a surprisingly large percentage of Alaskans own their own small planes and have the luxury of flying to gorgeous places on a whim in rugged, beautiful Alaska.
Last week I went for a walk around Lake Hood, which many sources say is the world's busiest floatplane hub. I love seeing small aircraft flying right over my head and taking off or landing on the small gravel runway or the lake itself. I wonder who is in them and where they're going. Many companies run sightseeing tours, hunting trips, etc., but a surprisingly large percentage of Alaskans own their own small planes and have the luxury of flying to gorgeous places on a whim in rugged, beautiful Alaska.
These adventures are different, but last year we packed in many out-of-town trips knowing it might be our last summer as a kidless couple. While we want to explore Alaska just as much with our little ones, we're staying close to home for these early months and settling into life with twins. These girls are the most amazing gifts from God. We love getting to know them and seeing their personalities emerge! They're two months already, and we are so excited for all that lies ahead!
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