365 days in Alaska

October 29, 2008 we left Idaho for the second time and here we are 1 year later. So many changes and things have happen to us.I sit here and listen to the sounds of Tony doing dishes and Karter watching TV and wonder where the time has gone.It has been a fast year, but then again, It was long. They always say around here it will take you two years to settle. Living in Fairbanks for 2 years and now Anchorage for 1 I still wonder if we will ever "settle". We both have jobs and a roof over our head. We are healthy (for the most part...lol) we have food and all our needs seem to be met, but I still wonder "What's missing"? We do so much together that I don't know how to do things alone.With it just being the three of us, it can get lonely.I miss my friends.I miss my family and I miss the familiar sights,sounds and smells of Idaho. I forget how easy it was to get around town. I never thought about it, just drove. Here, I still struggle to find work sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I get out and I find my way, it just takes time and patience that I am not good at.We are so much better off here with Tony's work, but I still wish I could have all this and live closer to my family.I want Alaska and my friends and family. Karter is still missing Kuna and his friends.He had such a hard time fitting into this school and I don't think that helped, but this year is differant. He is doing allot better and next year, we go off to Jr. High.It is amazing how fast he has grown. Next thing I know his voice will be changing and he will want my car.Tony does seem to like his work. It keeps him busy and he gets outside allot. He's not a bench worker at heart.
I wanted to say something wise and fantastic about finding new adventures and loving the life in Alaska, but I can't seem to get the right words.I am thankful for the new opportunities and the blessing of Tony's job.I am thankful for our time together as a family, but I am also drawn to the familiarity of routine and security in Idaho.
Know you are all loved and missed very much! As of tomorrow, it is official..we are Eskimo's and full residents of Alaska.
For real at last!
The Davis Eskimo's

The Art of Sleep

After several years of not sleeping and keeping my husband up with snoring,I decided to take control. As some of you know, I have battled this before, but this time I will win. Last July I had a sleep study. At the study they hook you up to a machine and watch you sleep. How you sleep with all those wires, I don't know. I did the study and found out that I in fact have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea effects many people.It is not just a "weight" issue. I thought that for years, but even at my lightest, Tony still kicked me in my sleep. I found out I stopped breathing 48 times in less then 45 minutes.No wonder I can't get good rest. They set me up with a C-pap machine (which I hate) but I try every night to build a strong relationship.It is the hardest relationship I have ever had.I then had my nose fixed. Seems I was not breathing out of it. What was it doing on my face, I still wonder. That was a month ago.I am re-training myself to use my nose and it seems to be working.Funny after 39 years, I have to teach myself to use my nose. OK, what I am getting at is as follows: I have this ritual every night now to help me sleep. I have the following in my room, just to get ready for bed.

1.C-pap machine (Full face mask)
2.Fleece sheets (ooh so soft)
3.4 blankets including the mink blanket
4.4 pillows
5.Electric blanket (compliments of Peterson Family Dentistry)
6.1 box fan (on High)
7.T.V. on sleep mode to watch days of our lives at 10:00
8. 1 yellow lab
9. Cold bottle of water

I go through all this to get 8 hours of sleep.I am still trying to get a full 8 hours with my mask, but I get only 4-6.Depends on how tired I am and when I rip it off and toss it on the floor (This is done in my sleep) I have noticed that I am breathing better and am more comfortable, but after I thought about it today....it is a fine art to sleep!
Love to you all
The "sleeping" Eskimo's