This close to the North Pole (not to mention the town of North Pole), Christmas is pretty serious business around here. We've been doing our part by decorating, shopping, cooking and general merrymaking, albeit all on a tight budget, as always. In two years, when our Permanent Fund Dividends start kicking in, things will be a bit different, but until then we're only buying a few things for the kids and just enjoying being together. It's a great way to spend the holidays.
Chloe and Malcolm were lucky enough to see Santa yesterday. Chloe was less than exuberant. And Malcolm rode a bucking bronco like a rodeo champ. Later today we'll go sledding, our favorite outdoor pasttime. It's about 5 degrees outside.
On Wednesday our good friend Chris is flying up to visit! Starting the day in Southern California and finishing it in Anchorage will be a refreshing change for Chris, and we're very excited he's adventurous enough to join us in winter. We're taking the latter half of next week off to show him the sights, from glaciers and mountain peaks to wildlife, nightlife and everything in between. I suspect beer will be involved at some point.
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that's awesome that Chris is gonna make it up there. bury him in snow up to his neck and post a picture.
That's cold...and when I say cold...i mean the boys are up in the attic if you know what I mean!! Hey...looks like you guys are actually in the middle of a December "HEAT WAVE". I looked at the weather today and it was 2 degrees colder in Reno than in Anchorage. What gives?? Take your cold weather back!! I don't want it!! Glad to see all is well in the Greater Whiter Norther. We are getting ready for Christmas by decorating the cat. She's not too into that but we don't really care. Merry Christmas and Happy Kung-Fu Year!!
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