So we started dreaming of maybe moving to Alaska after I graduated from nursing school.  We thought we ought to check it out,  so in March of 2002 we flew to Alaska and spent ten days driving and camping in our vehicle. On the last night of our adventure, we were married on Point Worenzoff, overlooking the Cook Inlet in Anchorage, at sunset.  It was perfect, saying our vows in blue jeans and winter coats, of course getting the rings on was a challenge as our hands were nearly numb from the biting cold.  

I graduated from nursing school June 6, 2002, and finally we were able to be together on a regular basis, as Aaron had been living in Montana, and I in Oregon.   We traveled and visited family before we embarked on the long haul up the Alaska Highway.  After five days of driving, a flat tire, and miles of uninhabited land, we reached Anchorage. With no set job, we spent our days job hunting.  We lived out of our tent for about three weeks while we settled into jobs and found a place to live. Thankfully those days are behind us; we will never take a roof over our heads and warm showers for granted again  (Check out pictures on our road trip page to see some of the events on the long drive).

Now days when we aren't working, we are exploring this huge land they call Alaska. Sometimes we park on the side of the road and just start walking, never knowing what we may see or find.  We often don't leave the woods without some souvenirs; maybe an old antler, a unique rock, or a few pictures of moose and caribou.  Of course we don't even really have to go in the woods to see moose, they seem to find wandering the streets of Anchorage, and laying in peoples yards, much more inviting that braving the winter  in the mountains.  

The winter darkness gave us a plenty of opportunity to explore our creative sides in the warmth of our home. Since we had so many antlers laying around, we figured out how to use them. Aaron and I are now doing scrimshaw on antler of just about anything we can think of.   Check out the pictures on our home page under either the gallery or available pieces.

As for Aaron and I, come March 29,2007 we will have been married for five whole years.  Wow! The best thing about it is I still love him!!!  In fact he is my very best friend, and I love every minute we have together.  (Notice I am writing this so you only have one side of the story, but I'll keep you updated).