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I was raised on a farm in South Dakota. I have been raising my three children in Alaska for 25 years. I am using this blog as a way to celebrate my life and my beautiful children.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Sun finally Shines

After two weeks of clouds, the sun finally came out. July 2008

Thomas in DC April 2008

Inspired by a growing knowledge of history and current events, Thomas found our April trip to DC very exciting.

View from my Bicycle Route


This view is from a slight uphill. I always notice the stand of birch trees and the rich green of the undergrowth. This scenery is a sharp contrast to the vast open prairie where I lived in my youth.

View from my Bicycle Route


One of the many lovely views from my morning bicycle ride through Kincaid Park.

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Siberian Iris


These are native Siberian Iris blooming in my yard.

My Baby and The Kitty


This is Patrick with Jean-Luc the kitty. Patrick is my youngest child at age 14. Patrick has been at camp in Minnesota. He missed his kitty while he was away.