Alaska

Well, my VERY good looking, hard working Michael just got home from 3 months in Alaska! Yeah, I know, crazy right?! He left on January 3rd, and the first 6 weeks or so he came home every 2 1/2 weeks for 3 days. But the last 5 weeks he stayed there to just get the job done. So we went 5 weeks with out seeing each other! Luckily, he was able to call me once a day, usually in the evening for about 10 minutes =) He went there to do some work - each year 2 guys from his job go there for 3 months, and this year he was asked if he wanted the opportunity, so of course he took it! It was so crazy, he worked anywhere from 12 to 18 hours a day - 7 days a week! Needless to say, he is a very tired boy! 35 days of working straight will do that to a guy! Even though most of the time he was working very hard, or sleeping, he did have some fun times, and was grateful for this adventure . . .

These are some of the gorgeous scenery that he was able to take in while working in Alaska! Breathtaking!

He asked me if I wanted him to do it again next year and I said not only no... but HECK no! I made him promise to never leave me again for that long EVER. Oh man, I feel like we are complete babies about this, I feel for anyone that sends their companions or loved ones to away for an extended period of time! They are incredible!

We are so grateful that Michael has such a great job, especially during these very hard times. And we are so thankful for all of our family and friends that helped keep me company, and busy - But we are SO happy that he is now home - safe and sound!