Moving outta the lower 48

It's official, we are moving back to Alaska. After years of galavanting across the US of A (okay only Colorado and Idaho), we are heading north. Just in time for the frost to put a chill into the air. We will be driving out of Idaho September 14th and if all goes well (please o' please Lord let it), we'll be there by the 20th.

First, I don't officially have a job yet but it's in the works. I am the top canidate for a clinical acute care Dietitian at the Alaska Native Medical Center. I will know by the last week of July-first week of August if I got the job. I will start September 29th if I do.

Second, we need a place to stay. Anchorage only, seriously I don't want to commute with the price of gas these days. If anyone knows of a person who rents out an apartment/duplex/townhome or needs a housesitter for the winter please let me know. One thing is...we have a medium size dog. They must okay the doggie to live with us there. We only need a one bedroom but a two would but a-okay with us too.

We look forward to making connections with everyone we left behind 4 years ago. We'll see you in September!!

Gettin' hitched!

Yep, Aaron is going to tie the knot. Come October 18th he's gonna be stuck to his "ball and chain" forever. Although this sounds bad. I should say, Abie is not a ball and chain at all. What an amazing girl she is and what a perfect match up God has orchestrated for Aaron and Abie! We are super stoked.

So on a similar note....I get to be a bridesmaid! Yep yep! I get to get all fancied up for the special event. I love it, an excuse to wear a dress. It's been years since I've worn a dress. Sad but true.

Gerry's gotta new job!

The title may throw you off a little. No he didn't leave the slope. Yes he is still gone for 3 weeks at a time BUT he got an upgrade with the ol' joby-job. He's now a coordinator on his same crew. What does this mean? Well, I thought you'd never ask! Pay Raise Baby! The greatest thing about this is just hours before Gerry was telling me (for the first time EVER) that he was a little miserable in his job. Okay, just plain unhappy. It sure isn't fun to be stuck doing something you aren't real happy with. Anyway, he gets a call from his boss telling him that he's got a new job if he wants it. WOW does God work fast! Thank you Jesus for caring for our needs and emotional state!

Here we are....Abie, Aaron's fiance, looking beautiful as always, and Aaron, looking his best too. :)


Grammie Jill and her contagous laugh that I always remember lighting up a room.


Dad, Jen, Uncle Mark, and Great Uncle Jack posing for yet ANOTHER picture.


Uncle Rick, Uncle Dale, Dad and Mom having a very deep conversation. Jimmy scratching his head trying to figure out what's going on. (J/K, I just couldn't resist Jimmy :) )


Aunt Jackie being her usual CRAZE self.


Great Aunt Dottie, Aunt Reanne, Uncle Rick, Cousin Anna, Old family who's name i don't remember, Aunt Marie, Grandma's best friend Ginger.

Haakonson Family Reunion

Well, as many of you many know, family reunions can be a bit over whelming and chaotic. Ours was not much different, but SO very rewarding at the same time. We all met up at Grammie Jill's house in Redbluff, California the last week in June (some of us, ahem...me, couldn't make it until mid-way through the week d/t that ol' responsibility spelled W-O-R-K). Anyhoo, it was full of people coming and going, many conversations spread throughout the house, kids playing in the yard, much feasting, and spirtual encouragement to last a lifetime!

Pictures will have to come at a later date as I have tried to upload them without success.

More to come on this!