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