Christmas Snow

Two feet of snow on the deck so the table looks like a mushroom.


The last picture of the icicles on the house is small but today they are over 3 feet long, wow.


Merry White Christmas

I thought you should see our new Blaze King wood stove. Paul took out the old drafty frieplace and installed cement board and tile. We don't have the trim around the edges yet but we sure have a warm fire.

And, just in the nick-of-time, we have about 18 inches of snow in our back yard. There used to be a ditch near the street but it's full of snow. It looks like we're having our White Christmas after all.

Today at sunset we had a little color after the snow storm and I thought the icicles were especially decorative.

What a nice touch to a beautiful winter day. I'm loving Alaska and so far, so good. No winter depression and no despair over the cold and snow. I still get out everyday that I want but I DO so enjoy staying home and watching the snow.

We pray that your Christmas is safe and shared with family and friends. We also hope you'll remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ and share his good message.

With love from Paul and Karen

What a difference a month makes

This was the view on our way out of Alaska the end of September














This was the view on the way back home the end of October.

The bedroom closet remodel

(The head of the bed is on the west wall)

When we bought the house in Homer we noticed that there wasn't room for a queen bed in the master bedroom. With the closet situated on the west wall the room was only big enough for a double bed. Well, anyone that knows Paul and I, knows that there is NO WAY the two of us will fit in a double bed and get any sleep. Soooooooo, while we were driving to Calif and Nevada, we had a contractor come in and move the closet to the north wall.

VOILA!!! We how have room for a queen bed and 2 night stands, WHEW!!!

We were so pleased with the work because no one can tell it isn't original.

Homer sunsets are spectacular

I just wanted to give you a few sunsets to compare. These pictures just don't do it justice but It's the best I can do for you since you can't be here to see them in person.

Summer vs Fall in Homer

Here you can see what fall has done to our yard. We are waiting to see what winter will bring.
We are safe and warm, the house is well insulated. We have great views from the back of the house toward the mountains and glaciers to the south.

spring and fall at the pad

You can see the water tank in the background. It's pretty and green now.

Here you can see what fall has done. We have a little snow for the moment and no green or flowers.

I did mention Paul's new truck. Here's a picture before we drove it through the mud and snow. It was shiny and clean, now it looks like everybodyelse's dirty truck in Alaska, Ha, Ha