from my roof top. sunset 11:30pm

This morning, I was awakened to an unfamiliar sound. As I lay there, half awake, it took me awhile to place the sound. And then, I peacefully lay my head back down on my pillow with a welcoming smile. Welcome back, Ocean. We’ve missed you. In other news, I’ve lost 5 pounds. 🙂 My friend…

12:00, with sunrise

and the little mouse figured out that those pretty decorations under the tree are a bit more than decoration… I think we’ll make it a tradition to open PJ’s and a new book the night before Christmas…

Winter fun: Christmas Cookies: In Nome: Double fisting Clearing the Path: Keith’s New Hobby Savoonga Sun and Moon

Nepugilnguq unuk, agleghnalghii unuk, nekeggmelnguq, nighulghii, uvitnga taghnughhaamllu, agleghnalghii taghnughhaq nepugilnguq, qavalghii nekeggmelleghqun, qilagem nekeggmellghakun. That makes as much sense to you all as Matt’s post made to me. 😀 Can you figure out what it is?

From my kitchen window: Yes, those are reindeer on the ice. Yesterday, we saw waves and open water! Updated photos:

Is about how I feel right now. I’ve been traveling a fair bit lately, and I’m exhausted. The conference I am at right now in Shaktoolik was really eye-opening. It was about English Language Immersion and how to help English Language Learners become successful in school, giving us employable classroom strategies to aid in student…