Super Bowl and Super Cold

Julia somehow continues to bear the cold in Fairbanks. Megan and her went cross-country skiing. Also pictured is her homemade chili for the Super Bowl and the Alaska Coffee Roasting Company (treats!). Benjamin is off the grid for this upcoming week, literally trying to survive in the woods somewhere. 

In the DMV, it was a party at the Sarrge's! Deep-fried turkey, 40 lbs of wings, and snacks for days... It was nice to see Ethan sporting The Ohio State sweatshirt and mom before she had to jet off to bells practice. :)

Nanooks for the Win

It's hard to complain about our weather when you consider how much colder it is in Fairbanks. Julia has been busy with work, cross-country skiing, creating art, and attending a University of Alaska hockey game, the Nanooks versus the Sharks (Long Island University). The Nanooks won! She experienced a boiler pipe leak and continues to deal with the joys and responsibilities of renting and managing a home in Alaska. 

Mom went to New Hampshire to visit Julie and her family. :) Here in DC, our car's battery died after sitting unused in the cold. AAA was quick and thorough.  

Northern Lights

Julia and Benjamin went skiing, attended the Ice Dogs vs. Minnesota Wilderness hockey game (which Minnesota won), and spent time with Megan, J's roommate, before Benjamin headed to training outside Spokane, WA. There are more pictures of Megan and Julia cross-country skiing. The picture of her ring with the northern lights is for the jeweler here in DC. He mentioned that Alaska was the farthest one of his rings had ever traveled, so they promised to send him a picture. 

I had an uneventful day at DC Courts—time served. In Rochester, Mom spent time with her Cortland friends. Also, check out the most adorable picture of Mom and Aunt Linda. :)

Mom just made it back to DC in time before the snowstorm hit. We had 6.9" of snow/ice. Steven and neighbors spent a lot of time digging out the cars, sidewalks, and even our street. I spent a lot of time inside working on puzzles. LOL.

Back to Alaska

Julia and Benjamin are in Fairbanks--where the fun and skiing have continued. They went downhill skiing at Ski Land, home of North America's farthest north chair lift. :) They also cross-country skied at Birch Hill. 

In the DMV, Lisa, Tony, and Kathryn went skiing at Wisp. We had a farewell dinner with Kathryn on Monday before she left for her semester abroad in Madrid. Exciting! The deep-fried turkey was so good.

Mom is in Rochester with her besties.