Juneau Update

Jackson trying out skiing during his school
trip to the ski hill.

Wow! It's been a long time since I have posted anything. But it seems that's the case with everyone so I don't feel as bad. Things have been going great up here in Juneau! Jackson is still thoroughly enjoying preschool. They have started being "Happiness Superheros" which means that the entire class puts on superhero capes and walk around the University of Alaska Southeast campus (next to his preschool) and shouting at people to "Have a nice day!". As you can imagine, this activity is right up Jackson's alley and I have been told that he is the most enthusiastic superhero in his class.

In addition to school, Jackson has been doing gymnastics and music class. He will be starting swimming class this week as well. He's a busy boy but he loves all of his activities. Gymnastics is very entertaining. He is not coordinated in any way so watching him attempt jumping jacks and somersaults is hilarious.

We got the boat in the water last week and went for our first cruise this past weekend. We decided to rent a boat slip at Auke Bay harbor so that we wouldn't have to deal with pulling the boat in and out of the water. It will be so much more enjoyable to be able to just hop in the boat and go. We've already made plans with some friends for a trip to Taku Harbor over Memorial Day weekend. Taku Harbor is South of Juneau and is at the mouth of the Taku Inlet which is known for it's abundance of calving glaciers. It should be a beautiful trip.

Taking his gloves off so he can get a
good feel for the "sea creatures".

Other than boat trips, we have quite a few other trips planned for the spring/summer. Coming up in a few weeks we will be heading to Portland. Mike has managers meetings and Fred Meyer is paying to get him there and putting him up in fancy hotel in downtown Portland. Jackson and I decided we couldn't let him enjoy the bamboo robes and slippers on his own, so we're tagging along. We plan on hitting up the zoo and children's museum and doing some shopping (don't tell Mike). It should be fun!

Mike and I will be headed to Cabo at the beginning of June which we are very excited for. Then toward the end of July we are taking the ferry to Haines for the Southeast Alaska State Fair. We are hoping to see some brown bears from the lodge that we will be staying at. It's right along the river where the bears are known to frequent so that will be exciting. Then of course we will be heading to Montana mid August and staying through the first week of September.

That's about it for now. Hope all is well with everyone. I'll get better at posting, I promise!

~Mike, Addie and Jackson