Book Review

This is the book that I am reading right now. It is about a survivor of the 1994 Holocaust in Rwanda. This is literally one of the best books I have ever read! It is simply amazing the things that she had to go through, and the Faith that she continually kept in God. I don't know if I could be as strong as her.

This book taught me a lot about forgiveness and the character of God; that no matter what your religious background, race, or ethnicity, God loves every single one of us, and answers ALL of our prayers! I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read...you will not want to put it down!

The new cabin

We all stayed the night at the family cabin on Friday night (still undergoing MAJOR construction). Turns out, insulation really IS needed in cabins in Alaska (if you would like to stay warm at night). But apparently, we don't. My mom, sisters, and I decided that we are not going back to the cabin (to spend the night) until it is either 30 degrees warmer, or the insulation has been put in. I now know what hell feels like. And it's not warm.

Heidi and I sitting as close as we can to the wood-burning stove.

Mom, Laura, Tate, and I sipping on hot chocolate. I think this is as close as I get to roughin' it.

This is the creek that runs right in front of our cabin. You can constantly hear the creek running in the summer time, which is awesome. We can even fish for Salmon in it (although, I don't believe legally).

This was our breakfast. I had never had biscuits and gravy before. Turns out...I don't like it. At all.

Laura and Jeremy talked the whole family into going up to the cabin (that we just had built and it does not yet have heat, electricity, a bathroom, etc). I am not really sure why any of us agreed to go, but alas, we did. And....we froze our a**es off. No joke. The ironic thing is, Laura and Jeremy talked us into going, yet they were the only ones that didn't stay the night, "because of the kids". Sure....it was just so freaking cold, and they were the only ones with kids to blame it on. I should have said that I needed to go tend to Minnie...at her foster home.

Who Needs a Guy...

...when I have Minnie!?

I went over to see Minnie today at the Foster Home that she is staying at until I can bring her home on the 30th (that's when I am going to be moving out of my apartment into my house).
This girl is the sweetest dog I have ever met, and seriously the love of my life! I don't think I mentioned in my previous post, she is an American Bull Dog (mix), and so perfect!
Can't wait to bring you home, Minnie!

The Big 2-4

It's official....I'm getting old. I turned 24 on December 31st, 2008. Weird. Actually, the weird thing is that it doesn't feel any different than 23. The other weird thing is that all of my co-workers (when I told them I was turning 24) said "Oh, good, because at 25 everyone has a quarter-life crisis". Ok, first of all, how is that comforting? I am turning 25 next year!! So now, instead of looking forward to this next year, I have to dread it. Great. Thanks people!

I got LOTS of clothes...one of my favorite things!
I asked for snowshoes, which I am totally stoked about using up at the cabin. Except now, with this heat wave we are having, all of the snow is melting!


Bath items from Laura and Jeremy....for my new house!!!

Heidi and Scott got me a gift card to Home Depot (which will be used very quickly, as I am renovating EVERYTHING in my house)! My parents, sisters (and brother-in-laws), all were OVERLY generous with my birthday this year (they said it was a joint B-day and housewarming, which is great for me)! Everyone got me the greatest gifts and my birthday was perfect, because I got to spend it with everyone I love! Thanks everyone for the awesome presents!!! And, hopefully you will be there next year for my quarter-life-crisis.

Meet Minnie

Look at this adorable little girl...and she's all mine! Since I bought a house, I figured it would only make sense that a single girl like me, have a guard dog. I found her on the Alaska Dog and Puppy Rescue (ADPR) Website. They have all sorts of dogs that need homes.

I guess Minnie had just had a litter of puppies and her owner was trying to sell them out of the back of a truck (which wasn't heated, in the middle of winter). Along came someone from the ADPR, and offered him money for all of the pups (including Minnie). As the lady handed the money over he stated, "Well, this will be enough to get me drunk tonight". Also, turns out, one of the puppies had already frozen to death. So horrible....

Minnie had a horrible infection (mastitis, or something like that) and all of her nipples were so large and swollen, it was so bad she almost died from the infection. Now, she is completely healthy and happy! She is micro-chipped, has all of her shots, and has been spayed.

She is the biggest sweetheart ever!!! When I first walked in she barked a bit and the owner had to hold her back (I was fearing for my life at this point). But, once we walked in and shut the door, the owner let go of her and she just walked right up to us! She is such a doll, and loves snuggling, and ate up the fact that I was petting her the whole time we were there. I love her and I'm so excited to bring her to our new home!