So everything with us here in Barrow is going pretty well. However, this last week seemed like we were getting a few curve balls thrown at us. All 3 of us ended up getting a horrible stomach bug at different times. I guess it's better than all of us at the same time, right? We are on the mend now, thank goodness!
Then our computer died. I had a feeling this was coming because our little laptop is getting up there in age. Luckily, I backed everything up before we left Vegas, so I'm not worried. Our new computer is on it's way! (and more pictures up on the blog once we get everything set up.)
Jose and I both celebrated our birthdays in October. But our celebrations were nothing compared to a 1 year old bday party we attended last week. The food alone covered every square inch of the long tables for over 100 people. I told Amaury not to get any ideas for his first birthday party.
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Check out our ride to the party!
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| Should I just hop in the back? |
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| Whoa |
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| Yes, those are crabs |
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| Enter the birthday girl |
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| All the family gathers together |
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| This is where they put the kids when they pass out |
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| Our little Pirate on Halloween! |
Some progress on the Australia front - Jose was able to have his interview via videoconference at the library here in town! This was something we've been looking forward to (and stressing about) for months now. We originally thought we would have him fly to Fairbanks or Anchorage for this interview exam, but it ended up working out right here in Barrow! Somehow all the people involved were able to calculate the time difference between here and Brisbane.....after the daylight savings time weekend too!
And let's talk about daylight "savings." I know it technically ended for almost everyone in the lower 48 - and Alaska. It doesn't mean much for folks in the Artic Slope. Daylight is disappearing by 20-30 minutes everyday. Today the sun rose at 10am and set at 3:30pm. I hope I'm ready for the polar night. Jose says, "November 18th, lights out!"
Who wants to come visit?????
I think i still want to...think, not so sure anymore lol. However, what i do want to do is wish you both an amazing birthday year full of health, prosperity and love. I'd include wonder but i think you three have that one by the tail. And btw, Matilda is the best movie of all time!! Please keep safe and warm, outside and inside...remember darkness can lead to the blues so keep all the lights on till bedtime, Zoolander on repeat and at least 20 minutes of perico ripiao daily (there's nothing funner than dancing!) Love you guys and keep the blogs coming <3
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