Moving to Alaska... Again.

Chris got orders, to ALASKA.  It was a big shock to us as well.  Busy and Stressed are the two words that I would use to describe every moment since the orders were suggested.  New baby Millie, and another on the way, a house to prepare and sell, gathering information for the new base and how we were all going to get there... phew.  I get tired just thinking about it.

Fall Has Arrived.

I absolutely LOVE fall.  The vivid colors, crisp weather, crunchy leaves, smells, and the general "feel" of the season.  It is like a big sigh.  Everyone starts to prepare for the winter. Heaters start to turn on.  There is frost in the mornings and rustling leaves in the air.

One Big Storm, many more to follow.

A while back we had an adventure.  It was our first winter storm, only it wasn't winter.  The rain and crazy high winds created havoc.

A Little More FOCUS

A few months back, Millie had her 18 month appointment and well baby check.  I had a few concerns that I brought up with her doctor.  Mostly it was her speech, or lack of it.  She didn't have any words other than mamma, dad dad, and Will Will.  Duncan was said Bubub and Gunk-en, and she couldn't say her own name.  When trying to form words she would often watch our mouth's and mimic the look, but the wrong sound would come out.  Instead of  Moo, for a cow sound,  She would say Teee or iiiib or something equally completely off, despite the correct mouth position.
It took a long time to schedule an appointment for an evaluation.  Life has been busy for everyone, and school was just starting up again, so appointment times were limited.  She is now nearly 21 months and had her evaluation today.

An old house. A home.

Our House.  April 1, 2008~ April 24, 2012.

So, I won't lie...  I have been dreading this post.  Putting it off for as long as possible.  I try to fool myself by saying that it is because I will have to admit to much, but really, it just makes me sad.