Leaving 2008 behind

As some of you know, I do not care for New Years Eve. It has always been a depressing day for me.The fact that everyone thinks that 12:01 Am will change everything for the better confuses me.I know we need to look forward to new things and changes in our world, but we can do that everyday.Even on a Tuesday in March or July.
I have had so many changes in my life and allot have happened this past 6 months.I have been blessed in so many ways with these changes. I feel at home here in Alaska,but miss my family and friends in Idaho. I miss my previous work family, but am blessed with another family here. I have grown very attached to each of them as they are truly the family I have here. I have a roof over my head,food on the table and cloths on my back and we have our health(this week lol). I have a beautiful place to live and views that sometimes don't look real. It's as if they were painted or taken out of a book. I have often looked at all the mistakes or poor choices I have made in my life and realize that if these things had not happened, I would not have what I have today.I have the love's of my life with me everyday. My son, Karter he is the perfect little man and it is hard to believe he will be 11 in May. What happened to the time. Then there is Tony. We will be together 20 years this year and married for 16 on January 22.I look back and wonder how or why I would ever want to do it all without him. It's funny when you are with someone this long there is such a history you barley remember living without them. I guess what I am saying is I am reflecting on the past years instead of just 2008. What 2009 and the next years will bring we don't know, but I do know that I will love,listen and learn harder to better myself in anyway I can for my family and friends.So,may the next years bring us happiness,health and joy and the common sense to not take it for granted!
Love to all
The -20 Eskimos
S

Christmas in Alaska

Merry Christmas everyone! We have had a wonderful day. Tony's mom is here from Portland and James is also joining us. It really helps to have family here. I have struggled most of the day with tears, but have not cried. I love my family & spending the holidays with my parents. We have a great time. My parents are the best. I know everyone loves their parents, but mine are not only my parents they are my friends. My mom is truly my best friend. She is someone that will never judge me and excepts me for who I am and all my faults. I feel privileged to be a part of her. She is so strong and I wish I could have half her strength. We have had some great times and it's hard to be away from her today. One of the best memories I have of my mom is when we went and saw Barry Manillow. I grew up listening to him and know all the songs. We went for her birthday in 2005 when I returned from Alaska. We laughed and cried. We had glow lights and streamers. We sang at the top of our lungs,danced and I would do it all over again! Mom,I will cherish that time forever and do it again in a heart beat! We have had so many good times and will have more in the future.I love you with all my heart and Thank-you for making me who I am today!
Enough tears! Now the good stuff! I got the most wonderful gifts for Christmas. Yes, James being here was a soooo much fun and we played WII most of the day. We went and saw Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler and it was a great Christmas movie. I got seal and fox slippers....please see the photo above! They were custom made for me and my feet. Tony did an awesome job and mama,mothers day is coming and you have a ticket on the slipper express!They are sooooo soft and I love them. We have just had a fun light hearted day. Tomorrow we are going into Anchorage to see the Balto statue and the ice carvings. I will be sad, James has to go home for now, but the fact that he is so close makes it easier to let him go.Tony also bought me Mama Mia and I will make everyone watch and sing if it's the last thing I do. It was the last movie my mom and I saw together and I LOVE to sing the ABBA. I'm really good in my own head!
This morning we had 3 eagles perched on our trees outside our front window. With the beautiful mountains,snow I am so lucky to live here.I wish that you all could just spend one day with us and see the beauty, but then to many people would move here, so Idaho is a great place to live! LOL
Off I go to read and settle in for the night. I love and miss you all very much, But know I am so very content and happy. Yes, I typed it, I am happy! :)
Love you all
S

Alaska State Troopers and my BFF!

Ah Christmas week. I just want you all to know that Walmart has all of their VALENTINES cards and gifts so shop early and save! I was disappointed that I could not buy peeps or cadberry eggs yet....depression will set in I am sure..

So today as I drove home..Tony is sick this week in bed, He got to stay home today. I had nothing to do with this. As you might recall, Karter and I were in a crash almost 3 years ago that totaled my Xterra. We hit black ice outside of Kuna and spun three times and rear-ended a phone pole. This was the scariest thing I have ever been through. The reason it scared me so much was that Karter was with me and I could have killed him or both of us. I still have trouble driving on ice & snow. (Thank-you to all my friends that have talked me off cliffs while driving, this includes but is not limited to my former boss Dr. Peterson)OK, sorry just a little back-ground. SO, when I drive on ice or snow, I freak alittle. I know, I know..I'm in Alaska. The drivers here are INSANE!The are the most aggressive drivers I have ever met.They dart and swerve then they skid. They freak me out! What freaks me out more is this summer when I am on my Harley. OK, so back to my sorry. I am all over this tonite.
As I drove home,at 60 miles an hour(posted is 65) It was snowing a bit and looked slick. I was being cautious and then saw the blinking lights in my mirror. What? There is no way I was speeding, I was texting and drinking my coco..I can't speed at the same time.The kind trooper smiled at me and asked if I was having Mechanical difficulties. I looked at him weird and said "no sir" He then said he had clocked me at 54mph and that I need to stay "With the flow of traffic" OK, Yes, they were whipping by me on both sides, but that is no reason to pull me over. I explained I was being cautious and watching for black ice. He then assured me that there was no black ice..Like he knew. We chatted and then instead of a ticket, I get a class in February on "How to drive in Alaska conditions" Wait, did I not live in Alaska (Fairbanks?) for 2 years. 8 hours of fun for me! Plus, I have to take 2 test to get my Alaska drivers licence before then. Merry Christmas Shannon!

As most of you know my BFF, James lives up here in the wild north as well. He is outside of Fairbanks but works in a town called Clear. He is a MP on the base there. Well, one of the perks of moving back here is he is here. LOVE THIS. We have the greatest times together.He will be here tomorrow to spend Christmas with us. I am soooo excited. I have included a small photo of him. We will all be going to Jimmies on Christmas and then off for fireworks later that night. Since we don't have darkness on the 4Th of July, we have allot of fireworks in the holiday season. Any reason to blow something up!
I hope this finds you all well!
The Eskimo is drivers training...
S

Dogs,Rabbits & head colds in Alaska

I am a bit overwhelmed. Christmas is a week away, I can't find what I really want and I wake up yesterday after a wonderful nap with the head cold.To top it all off, I have two dogs and a rabbit. The rabbit aka Moose has gained some weight as you can see from last week. He is much more personal able with us now, but I fear he will tear into the dogs at any moment. I do not fear for the rabbit, I fear for the dogs. Moose LOVES banana's and wheatgrass.I feed him special treats everyday and this may be why the rabbit is getting plump.

My head cold is really bad. I swear when you get sick in Alaska, it is worse then anywhere on earth.It seems to hit you twice as hard. I really try hard not to miss work unless I have to, but today...I had to have Tony stop halfway to work and take me home. I suffered by myself and thought I had better get up and try and start dinner. LOL Yeah..that didn't work. I drove to Fred G. Meyers and they were out of NyQuil. Who runs out of NyQuil? So, I truly considered the liquor store that was ten feet away since NyQuil is 10% alcohol and I was sure that I could find a cheaper version of it on the shelf next to Caption Morgan. I refrained due to lack of energy.

I got some off brand cold meds and will let it pass. I'm going to give it to my boss tomorrow as a gift.If he gets close enough, he was not sure he wanted me in tomorrow.

I have uploaded some photos of the mountains around our house that Karter and Tony took when it cleared up this weekend. They are beautiful!
So, you are up to date at the Davis Igloo. We will have guests next week and I will have a few well earned NON-Sick days to enjoy.
Love to you all!
Shannon

Newest Davis Eskimo!

May we present the newest Davis family member : Moose!
He is a 6 week old loop earred rabbit and the cutest thing. The dogs love and kiss him, or maybe it's tasteing? We just got him today and we are all adjusting!

Busy Weekend

I am RE-WRITING my blog entree today due to the wonderful actions of my husband. I Shannon,typed out a very insightful and funny blog, like I often do as you know...you do keep coming back. I spent 30 minutes typing it...a skill I am not that good at and then walked out to the living room and requested that the "Children" please leave the computer alone as I was going to take a shower. It takes awhile for the pictures to download, so I had some time. Tony ALSO had a quite the time as well. He was a bit cold and decided to place a little "Peppermint" in his coco.Now, peppermint is a little different here in Alaska. It is made by Yukon Jack and is a sparkly light blue color that REALLY will warm you with to much.He was sitting on the couch in a Santa hat when I left him. I returned to find my blog gone and he does not seem to remember why.This is where I say..I love my husband. :)

So with that said, We had a very busy weekend of holiday bazaars,tree lighting here in Eagle River,Karter singing in the choir and dog sledding. I did not buy anything that I can't live without, but I do have my eye on these FANTASTIC seal fur slippers. Seems last summer a seal needed some gas money and donated fur...kinda like plasma. I am sure this is how it happened. They are WONDERFUL and fluffy. Ahahah.
We put up our tree last-night and are getting ready for Santa. A fresh cut tree runs about $89.00-$168.00. No joke.That is starting at 3-4 feet. I advised Tony that there was a walmart up the street and a $20.00 authentic plastic spruce was fine.Tony's mom will be joining us and we look forward to her stay. We are going to Jimmies for dinner,he is cooking! Yeah Jimmie!I still am not sure about the "Ovary" situation. I hope to know more by Tuesday. Sounds like I will have them or I should say the "One" removed the week of Christmas.I am good with the rest and NON-craziness. So as the crazy week begins,it will end with our office party on Friday. I am sure to have some fun stories!
Hope this finds you all safe and well.
Love to all of you.
The Eskimo's

Earthquake!

As I layed in bed last-nite,like I have been doing for 3 days I felt my bed start to shake. I was not pleased with whom ever was playing this trick on me because I thought I was alone. I looked up and my candle sticks and TV were also moving. I admit, I thought that's is no more pain meds for me! I layed back down, yelled for Tony and described what had just happened. He looked at me like I had at last lost my mind and it was time to commit me. He told me to lay down everything was fine and then he came to bed. He was very sweet and was concerned for my mental health. As he watched the news the very nice reporter let him know that we had just had an earthquake of 5.3 and that at this time there were no issues. Hummm...seems Shannon is sane after all! I sat straight up and told him..."See I am not loosing my mind, but I am stopping the medication"!
S

Looking for McDreamy for Thanksgiving?

Happy late Turkey Day to everyone.We are celebrating Thanksgiving a day later then normal. I, Shannon decided my life was going to smoothly and had to have some "Excitement". I was a woke on Wednesday morning with a sharp pain in my lower right side. I got up, took some Advil and tried to go back to sleep. At 6:oo, I gave up. I have some issues with adhesion's from a past surgery, so I chalked it up to that. Off to work I went. As I was assisting, I started to feel worse and worse, to the point of tears and bent over at the waist in pain. Dr. Guy was wonderful as were all my co-workers. Sonya...the mom of the office drove me to the ER here in Anchorage. I thought this is great 3 weeks in Alaska,new job and I have no idea what or where Sonya is taking me. Could have been a bush village witch Dr. for all I knew. But,all I wanted was out of pain NOW. So after an IV & several tests, we ruled out kidney stones,appendix and kidney issues. What I did get to have was a cyst that erupted on my ovary. It is 5mm long and considered a "Complex cyst" seems that it will also do it again in the next few days as per the ultra sound.I can't wait. So, we got out of the ER at about 3 pm (good time for an ER visit)Dr. Guy had called several times to make sure I was alive...very sweet. I am now on pain meds with the anticipation of the next "Attack" I have to follow-up with a OB Dr. on Monday in order to get treated for this. Seems it will not just go away. Only get bigger and then be a bigger issue. Yeah! We love being a girl! Tony was awesome as usual. He is always by my side waiting and watching over me. Never leaves my side unless I kick him out.
After we got home we got a call from Dr. Guy's mom. She incested we were coming over for dinner on Thanksgiving. She would not take no for an answer and even said she would send Guy to get us. We agreed to come over for a wile and it was wonderful. They are all so great and caring. We ate and they played WII with Karter. Another 3 more of my co-workers showed up and we all just visited and laughed and I relaxed and did nothing. Senior Dr. Burk slept in his chair right next to me and we just enjoyed watching and listening to everyone. I am so lucking to have found such a great office to be part of. Much different from the last adventure in Fairbanks.
They make me feel like I have always been there. Dr. Guy worried all day and kept tabs on me. I told him I was fine and he said " I just found you and can't lose you" Sweet, but to much drama..lol I am fine. We got home early and watched a movie together. James called at about 9:00,he is in Minnesota with his sister and He will be home in a week.I can't wait to see him!
We are having our Turkey today with Jimmie and I will post the WII tournament pictures tomorrow.
I have so many things that I am Thankful for this year that they are to long to list, but know that all of my family and dear friends are on the top of the list. You are always there for me and I cherish each and everyone of you!
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Much love!
The Eskimo's

The great escape !

Friday morning was and eventful day. I arrived at work to find police. Seems we had an over night break-in. According the cameras it happened at 1:15 am with someone breaking the back window and then cutting power. They torn up the office and Dr's area. they took our pizza money and a few odds and ends, but did not get or pistols (Yes, we have pistols...it's Alaska)or dental gold. All the office drugs were still in the desk. Very odd. We had to re-key the office because they took a key. Seems that it might have been a patient because the other side of the office (Another clinic) was not broken into. Work is CRAZY. We are soooo busy. Both Dr's see medicaid and native patients.I have done nothing but run for 2 weeks. By the time I get home, I want to just shower and go straight to bed. This does not help with the house cleaning or getting un-packed. No, it is still not done. This is what happens when you get a job in three days after moving.I was thinking that maybe it is a good thing I jumped right back into work...then I would not have time to sit home and worry about it all.
Karter tried out for the Anchorage Honor Choir a couple weeks ago to the surprise of Tony & I. They choose 100 children out of all the schools in the district and, Karter was accepted on Wednesday. He will have two practices a week from December on and then a concert every month for 2009. This should be a rather interesting event in our lives. I am proud of him jumping right in to school and activities.
We had dinner with Jimmie(Friend we met on the boat)last night at a local restaurant. He will be joining us for Thanksgiving & and Wii tournament. Should be fun.Karter and him have a good time and he is so awesome with him. He has become a good friend. We are starting yoga together in December.I think he just wants to meet women and taking me is just a way to look innocent. It will be funny to watch a 6'5 290lb guy do yoga. I see some trouble with giggling in yoga class in my future.
We went in to Anchorage to the 5Th avenue mall today. Big family outing. Went to build a bear and checked out Nordstroms & the Coach store.Not to exciting, it got us out.I am off tomorrow with a couple of my co-workers to a Christmas craft show. Will be a nice break from the un-packing. I love the unique alaska crafts. Hope you are all well and we are doing good. We have been blessed in so many ways with our move. Everything has fallen into place and it's like we have been here forever.
Until next time!
The "Getting" frozen and tanned Eskimo's

Slow Organization

Organization is not always my strength. Some days I am all about getting it done and others...well let's just say it doesn't get done. Kinda like the move in this past week.Now, for those of you that really know me , it is not un-usual for me to get ALL the un-packing done in one day. That's everything. Pictures hung,cloths all put away or hung and we are ready to live. Seems I must be getting older or just lazy? I started last Saturday and then went into Sunday,got a job on Sunday afternoon and proceeded to try and get it all done on Monday before going to work Monday night.Worked ALL week 43 hours and then lost it all on Friday evening.
In my line of work you deal with every kind of person you can imagine. The dentist is not always fun. As an assistant it can also not be fun, BUT there are those special patients that catch your heart and you go to work for in hopes of finding more.I had so many of them at Dr. Peterson's, but one in particular won my heart. His name is Ralph Henery. He was in a wheelchair from polio as a child and I would always work after him to make him comfortable. He and his wife and wonderful friends Mary Lou & Hal England always brightened my day.This past Wednesday, Ralph passed away in the arms of his wife.He had been scheduled to have both of his legs removed on Friday, but Ralph died on his terms. After a year of suffering from several things, Ralph did it without addition pain or suffering. Gennifer called me on Friday I lost the wind in my sails and the house sat until today. I know that Ralph wanted to die, in fact he had asked me a year ago to pray for him to die. I remember just hugging him and kissing him before our move up here not thinking it would be the last time. What I think I am getting at is tell the people in you lives you love them as much as you can. Hug them,kiss them and never take that for granted.There will come a day when you won't be able to.
I called Marilyn Henery and talked to her for about a half an hour. The one thing out of the whole talk we had that sticks in my head is something that was so simple. She said "Shannon be happy and love you're husband" Those words have rang over and over in my head all weekend. I know that Ralph is no longer in pain and has earned his wings in heaven. I will miss him very much, but he is no longer in pain and for that I am thankful for.
S

Week one !

Well, It is Thursday and I have made it through 4 fun filled days at the new office. So far it is laid back and sometimes VERY laid back. I had forgotten the Alaska way of life. The basic non-need of showers or nice clothing that covers all the body parts. Shoes are optional. Instead of using mouth wash, rinse with whiskey...You know the normal everyday things we do just to survive. I was looking for a instrument today and come across the mother load of liquor in the employee lounge. It would make any bar look bad. You name it, it's there. Seems it is ok to put a little something something in your morning or afternoon coffee to get through the dark winter.
My back is really feeling the pain of assisting.the chairs are not supportive and that special cabinet was looking really good this afternoon. To bad I am not a drinker, I may grow to love the dental world once again. All is well here and we are getting the house together this weekend. I want it done. I will post pictures when it is complete this WEEKEND. Hope you are all well!
Love
S

New New Digs!

Dr. Peterson this ones for you!
Combo Sterlization,darkroom,compressor room,tank & suppy storage and we change the traps here!

Back in the saddle again !

Well, life here may just get normal soon. Our movers arrived on Friday and I am up to my elbows in boxes.I am not happy with myself, I STILL have boxes every where. I did not get it done in one day, not even 2 days. I did get most of it, but tomorrow I have to finish. They say with the Harley we had 6000lbs of stuff. I say 6000lbs of unpacking and trying to get organized plus keep a 10 year old from going insane from boredom. Karters first day of school was Friday and I had a job interview so he had to ride the bus home. Tony went to then right stop, but the bus driver did not...Tony started to panic and then saw Karter get off the bus several blocks away and started running. All is well. The bus driver was confused and we did not have the proper information. We will try this again tomorrow. He goes to school from 9-3:30 here. A bit of an adjustment, but there are allot of adjustments happening.

The darkness has started.I have started to feel it already and I think the dogs are too. They sleep as soon as it gets dark. They may still just be in shock from the last week,but I worry.With Tony & I being sick the past week it is hard to tell, but I know remember the feeling, a fond memory from Fairbanks. Our new friend Jimmie,the gentleman we meet on the boat is from North Carolina and is really feeling it. I chatted with him today and with the 4 hour difference in time AND the darkness, he too is struggling a little. I advised him of the Vitamin D and the tanning beds. Now, he started to laugh really hard when I said that and I was not sure why it was so funny. He continued to laugh when I questioned it. Now you see I did not understand that a tanning bed is not a good place for our African American friends. As he put it, "Honey, I can only get blacker". We at least had a good laugh.

Also , new on the home front, I am employed as of this afternoon. Yes, a Sunday. I had a Dr. call me this morning and asked to meet him today. So, the family made it's big trip to the big city. I went in by myself on Friday for an interview and did fine, but this time we all went.
The Dr. I will be working for is a new Dr. He has practiced 2 days.His father has been practicing since 1960 and he will be retiring in the next year. So,the practice is established, BUT is it still from 1960. They do not have computers....Yes, you read the letters right. NO COMPUTERS! All PAPER. We do it all by paper...now for you dental people from the age of PEGBOARDS, welcome back! I was laughing and the new Dr...Dr. Burk,I think..I know his name is Guy and that's what I have to call him. Said he was glad I had a sense of humor about it, but what can I do It's Alaska.They still use Amalgam (Silver fillings)Guy does not, but his dad does.He graduated last July from OHS (Oregon Health Science)We will see, I start on Tuesday. Funny, I feel as if I have done this before? I look at it as molding the future dentists of the world.When I need dental work at 80, they will still be young enough to do it.
So, I am off to bed and just wanted to give you all an update.We are all getting better and seem to be getting back in the routine of life.I miss and love you all!
Shannon "Eskimo in training"

Eagle River Landing

I'm sorry, I have been swamped with getting Karter in school and looking at the food prices, that I lost my mind a little. We have arrived in Eagle River and are safe. The movers are coming today. I will catch-up with everything this wekend. ooh and why am I up at 5:00 in the morning...air mattress went flat..

We have made It !

We are off the boat and all safe. As you can see we have the 5 star hotel and are glad it is not rocking. Tony has caught my cold and I am not sure how, he was 4 feet away from me in the top bunk in the quarters. The dogs finally went to the bathroom after two days on the boat. We were able to walk them on board every 4-6 hours, but nothing. All 52 dogs on the boat made a run for it in Ketchican. We were all cheering for the poo! All us dog owners were concerned and high fiving after the great poo event. After three days in the kennel, the pouches are very clingy and tired. I am not sure who it was harder on me or them.

We have snow here in Haines and winter has started for us. We went to the store for some lunch supplies...hahaha. Yeah, A gallon of milk was $5.49 and I wanted to share that you can buy tune in 4lb cans for $4.99. I tried to get a photo, but did not have my camera as I did not know I needed to take a photo of a 4lb can of tuna. The fruit & veggies are awful (reminder here, I worked in produce at the Fred G. Meyer's and I took the produce test and passed, so I know bad fruit & veggies) I could make a KILLING on fresh fruit here, if I could get it here.

We are leaving for Tok, AK tomorrow and the caribou are migrating, so we have some road warnings. It is 450 miles of love and family fellowship on the Yukon! Feel free to pray for us on the Yukon as it will be a bumpy ride!

Happy voting to all tomorrow and may the best PERSONS win.

I love you all

Shannon

Redneck moving!

At last I get the Internet to give you all the update. We are on the boat and floating. We left Seattle yesterday and had a fine time. I have uploaded a few photos for you. We enjoyed our time with Tony's mom. I, Shannon got a head cold before we left and it has progressed to a chest and throat thing. It's a good thing that I am not talking and just typing.
We paid $2.45 for gas in Everett and preceded to get checked into the boat. After we paid all the "Fee's" $15.00 for a security deposit for each of us and then an additional $50.00 for our dogs, they allowed us to get in line...for three hours. Now, you know me,quite,shy and pretty much to my self. I find it hard to meet people in strange places. But three hours later, I have a small pose to keep me entertained for 3 days. We have meet a guy named "Jimmie" he is an officer in the marines and will be working in Eagle River. He is really a nice guy BUT, he use to play collage ball for Hawaii. We are working on the in therapy here on the boat. We have a couple of other guys in the military that we talk to , but Jimmie is our hang out guy.

I have not gotten sea sick as of yet! Very exciting. I think with the head cold, I am distracted. We haven't hit open seas yet...that is coming in the next hour or so. A couple of things to remember while you're on a boat:

1. While taking care of your person business..IE: the bathroom. One should remember you can hit a wave or the boat can turn while you are sitting and knock you off the seat into the shower . Now this does have a plus side....Since you are already needing a shower after this event, you just stand up and turn it on. I do believe I have had 3 showers since yesterday.

2. Never eat clam chowder that is gray. It just isn't right and may cause some issue with your exiting system..please refer back to the reference of #1.

We are all good and a I am bit sadder yesterday then I thought I would be. I guess the boat makes it real. Its all for the best and what is life without a little adventure for a 38 year old that SHOULD be stable....what fun would that be!

Love to you all !
Shannon

Baby Jacob(Peterson) on Shannon's Harley!

Thanksgiving in October

Saturday night at 8:30 and I am saying goodbye to my friends and family. It is allot harder then I thought. I figured we would ride off into the sunset and nothing would change. I would always here the laughter in the garage,the kids screaming at the play station or my father and his friend trying to out talk each other. I'm not sure this will all set in until I am sitting alone one afternoon trying to unpack and get our home together. It might not hit until I see James walk through my front door in December. Until then, I will go along for the ride.Am I scared, Ah Yeah! I think I just came to the realization that I am . Can I do this again, can I leave my friends and family,the what if's or could'a , should'a, would'a's. I know that there is a plan out there and I need to follow it. Sometimes I laugh at myself, it's not like I am leaving forever or moving around the world, but Alaska is pretty far from home.
I want to THANK everybody who came out tonight, My family Fletch,Kerrie and her beautiful daughter and son,Chris,Sheila,Rich and Jess! My favorite uncle in the world, Wesly, I am holding you to your promise! My brother and his wife Tami and my parents whom seem to always be just a yell away....for now. Rodney, my offer still stands and you always have a place in the north. I love you all very much.
Much love to you all.....
Shannon

7 days and counting

Wow, 7 days and we are off on the mad adventure. I think this last week will be a bit emotional, but I will keep it together because I don't think of it as goodbye, but more of "See you soon"!
We found a place in Eagle River, AK. It is 15 miles east of Anchorage and seems like a nice area. A sweet $1325.00 a month for a 3 bedroom 1 bath joint. Nothing like giving a stranger $1325.00 at a Wells Fargo. I am just very very pleased to have found a place. It snows in Anchorage a little this time of year. All of our personal goods are in Anchorage already. Less then two weeks. Huge shock here! It is scheduled to be delivered to the new house on the 7th. It's amazing the thought of having my stuff ready for me. A bit different from last time when we waited for 3 weeks. Ahh, and my harley is safe in his crate for all of you that were worried. Whoosh!
We had Karter's football banquet tonight and I did shed a few tears. We have meet so many wonderful people and families that it is had to leave them. I find it odd in life how God brings people into your life and then out. I try to take something from all the people I love and hope that it will make me a stronger and better person. I feel I have gained so much from all of the families on Karters team. Know you will be missed and I hope we all still keep in touch. Again, we have an extra room and it can be used!
Things are good here at the house, cramped, but we all are getting along. I am sure although that the parents will be happy to have thier life back. We just had my mom's "59th" birthday and enjoyed cheescake from the cheescake factory (Dr. Peterson's favorite resturant). A small buzz had by all from the sugar.
We had a great time Saturday with my office family. Good food and lots of laughter. I truely love them each for their gifts and the support they have given me. I know it will be hard to leave them for awhile as I settle into the new life, but they will always have a special place in my heart. Know that I love each of you and take care of my "Boy wonder" he has been very good to me and I cherish the time we have had together.But also know, behind every super hero is his wife! Sara, I love you and will miss our dailey chats.
So you are now up to date on the Davis home front. Tomorrow is another day and you never know what adventure, ok trouble I can get into!
Love to you all!
Shannon

What happened to the time?

As I sit here tonite it is all rushing through my head that 2 weeks from today, we will be on our way. It has really gone fast. Maybe to fast. There are still people I want to see and spend time with and where can I fit it in? Jill and I really enjoyed Curtis Stigers! What a wonderful artist he is. He is hosting another concert in December for the holiday's and if you can get tickets, go. You will enjoy it so much. I would have to say out of all 7 concerts of his I have been to (Not counting high school) this was by far the best! I really enjoyed catching up with Jill and all her adventures with 4 kids. How she does it and works full time for Dr. Nelson, I will never know.

I have been very stressed trying to find us a rental in the great frozen north over the past week and I may have just done it tonite. I hope all works out and my next note to you will be of the new diggs. It's nothing fancy, but it's a roof and hey, it's under $1500.00 a month.

We are all off the our last BSU game on friday and that will be hard, but we can hope the ESPN is working in Alaska.
Saturday night we are having dinner with Dr. Peterson,Sara and all my co-workers. I am looking forward to that very much. We always have fun and allot of laughter. As I type, my heart tightens of the thought of leaving my office family. I will miss you all so much and mostly all the post-it notes I get from Dr. on a weekly basis. Maybe he can mail me a few for old times sake. :)

I am off to watch late nite TV with my retired father, the time we have together while everyone is sleeping is priceless to me, even if we have to watch old black and white westerns.

Love to you all
S

Moving in with your parents at 38?

We are all out of the rental and living with my parents. 38 years old and moved home. Nice! 5 people 2 dogs and 2 bedrooms makes the word of the week " Personal bubble". Tony,Karter and I are all in the little bedroom with my "Aero" bed. Fantastic I might add and the dogs are in their kennels outside. It's killing me. I miss them so much. We are getting everything together and seems like it was just yesturday we wanted the federal job, now it's 2 weeks away.
I have started looking for a rental and it's been hard. Lots of people and few rentals it seems. I am praying that it will all work out.
I will post some photos of the move later in the week, that was fun...The harley was the hardest thing to see go. I miss it already.
I am off tomorrow for a girls night out in downtown Boise, My friend Jill and I are going to see Curtis Stigers! My father in-law will be proud, I am supporting the democrats as this is a fundraiser for "Obama". I am paying $30 bucks for this concert. That will show Oprah her money means nothing! Funny when we moved to Alaska the last time, I saw him 2 weeks befor I left. I know we will have a great time together and enjoy the music!
Until next time !
S

A new beginning part II

So as most of you know by now, we are off on another Alaska adventure. I know,I know.."Shannon you hate Alaska" Yes, I do hate a certain part of Alaska! FAIRBANKS. We are off to anchorage. The population of 277,000 in Anchorage seem to be normal with the exception on one governer/canadate. Remember...freedom of speech.. WE will again going by ferry and leave the great state of Idaho on October 29. We will be living with my parents (Pray here for us all) It will be a good way to let go a little from us being accross the street for the past year. I am in hopes that I will be able to have service on the boat, so I can post photos and you all can follow us!
Until later
S