Fishing Success

John had his first successful fishing excursion this week while on deployment in Cordova.  He caught three red salmon and is bringing me home enough fish for several meals.  Megan

Salmonberries

It is salmonberry season in Kodiak.  These berries grow wild all over the island.  They are like blackberry's tart cousin.  The kids don't really eat them but they sure enjoy picking them!  It has provided us with several hours of entertainment while John is on a short deployment.  I tried my hand at making Salmonberry Crunch, also known as Bear Poop Pie.  Megan

Half a Decade

Can you believe John and I have a five year old!?!?!?  Happy Birthday kind Lydia!!!  Celebrations began on Saturday with a pool party.  It was a fun hour of swimming and cake with lots of new friends.  Her day yesterday was filled with lots of presents.  Thank you Grandparents!!!  Celebrations ended last night with a pizza picnic at the park with friends.  Megan

Smoke Master!

John had a very successful Father's Day, successful in BBQing, that is.  John's early Father's Day gift was a electric smoker.  Restaurants are limited on Kodiak and there is no option at all for BBQ.  Last week's first attempt to smoke a brisket turned out tasty but a bit chewy.  Yesterday's second attempt turned out purrrrfect!  John was all smiles--it made his Father's Day a happy one.  Love you John!  Megan

Summer in Kodiak

The kids and I made our third failed attempt to see a bear tonight with friends.  Reports of bear sightings are frequent as fishing season has officially begun.  Bear spray in hand, we will await our first encounter (don't worry, from afar).  Megan

Picnic in the Woods

 We went on a bear hunt tonight.  No luck seeing a bear but we did have a lovely picnic by a creek.  Megan

Crabfest

This weekend is Crabfest. The day started with watching Lydia ride in a parade float with her classmates.  We later had a yummy dinner of king crab and fish and chips.  The kids actually tried the fish and liked it!!!!  We even went back and bought them a whole other plate!!!!  A new option for protein!!!!!   The day was topped off with a drive up to see the wind turbines.  Gorgeous day in Kodiak.  Let me say this again - I love living here!

Megan