Cali decided yesterday that she would like to be a tattoo artist when she grows up.

I'm her first customer. She drew it out on paper first then went to work. 

You can see her drawing in front of her. She is taking this fairly serious;

if you see her coming at you with sharpies, you better run. You've been warned.

Alaska

2:00pm

 An absolutely beautiful drive home from Anchorage today!

We really needed it considering the drive up was ridiculously turbulent 

with all the rain that caused never-ending hydroplaning and jerking from side to side. 

I couldn't have been more grateful for clear blue skies!

Alaska

2:30pm

Seriously great Mom moment. 

We were on our way to Anchorage 

when we passed the convenience store we always stop at for ice cream.

 It was early and the girls cried, "Can we get ice cream?".

I jerked in and said "Yes!"  They were shocked and amazed. :)

I told them when they decided (in the near future- I'm sure) that I was a mean mom, 

they had to remember I GAVE THEM ICE CREAM FOR BREAKFAST! 

And one day, when their kids asked them for the same thing, 

they had to promise me they would say yes! :)

Alaska

9:00am

I can only recall one time Cassi missed going to the airport to see her Daddy off.

Even though today was an early morning departure she wasn't missing this one.
 I think being tired made her extra weepy.

She had a hard time with him leaving this time. :(

PS- Don't tell her I posted this picture, she'd be mad right now. 

I took the chance knowing someday she will treasure looking back on these days. 

That girl sure loves her Daddy!

I'm a very lucky Mom. 

When Cori goes away on sports trips and what-not, 

she checks in often and most of the time, I end up getting really silly pictures like these!

These are two of her volleyball friends. It's comforting knowing she is having a great time!

Love my girls!

Scott's last day home and he is judging lines for Cori's volleyball game.

Go Kenai!

Alaska

3:30pm

I went up to bed late and found the Boogie Man sleeping on my pillow...again. 

He is SO rotten!

Alaska

11:45pm