Catching up.......

Ok, just realized I haven't updated in a few days. For the audience of four out there I apologize. Okay, well here is a quick update.

Some things you can't leave home when visiting Alaska.

1) Mosquito spray and net, the "state bird" is huge up here and all over the place.

2) Extra spare tire, the roads are rough.

3) sunglasses, for the never ending summer solstice.

4) black trash bags, to cover your windows at night.

Many thanks to the Craig's from Gilroy, California. Mr. Craig gave us some blankets from his company. They have already come in handy for a couple of the cool nights in Anchorage and for covering our windows at night!!

Today(Thursday) we slept in a little and got going around 10am. Travis Mauldin(cousin) arrived Wednesday afternoon and will be visiting until July 12. He hung out today with Kirkland and Kaylee while Tammy and I went for her monthly doctor visit. Everything went great at the doctor. We heard our baby's heartbeat and it was strong and healthy. I have to admit, it was great hearing that incredible sound again. To know our third child is growing each day is simply another example we serve a living God. The doctor here in Fairbanks was great. He was extremely nice and even offered a free ultra-sound before we leave to find out whether we will be blessed in December with a boy or girl. If anyone is pregnant when visiting Fairbanks and need a referral let us know, we know where to go.

We won tonight, let's here it for the Fire. This summer has been a struggle for our guys on the field as of late. We have just not put it together, but got a good win tonight. Hopefully, we can carry it over tomorrow night(Friday) before our day off on Saturday.

Tomorrow is July 4 and we will be heading to Pioneer Park around noon for a local parade. Fort Wainwright is nearby and a fly-by is scheduled, should be a good day.

Travis will be running in a 5k on the morning of July 4. He flew all the way up for the local Independence Day run sponsored by the North Pole CC team. Ha, just kidding. He is running, but is up for more than just that. He will be taking a few days and exploring the area. That should be a fun trip. He will have to take a day and blog away after his experience.

The last few days have been really good in terms of weather. It has been up to 75-80 for the highs and brings new meaning to air condition at night. By the way, you will need a fan up here in the summer.....no AC in Fairbanks. Reminds of nights back home growing up and having the good ole attic fan roaring away.

Well, once again it is almost midnight. I will be adding some photos to the collection, click here to view. The last ones are from Travis, he was the "Fire Photographer" tonight and also "resident babysitter" today during the doctor appt.

I will try and be more consistent with updates, until next time.....

Here is some video of Kirkland playing after our game. After each home game the kids have their own game, an AIA tradition.