You know you are in Kodiak when....

  • When traffic reports are replaced by the FISHING REPORTS
  • The water on the floor mat in your car is frozen
  • You automatically remove your boots when entering someone's home
  • You use flat-rate priority mail boxes more than envelopes
  • In Winter, you know who is taking their Vitamin D and who isn't
  • If you don't already have auto-start on your vehicle, you wish you had it
  • You know what a Coastie is, and it doesn't mean you live near the beach
  • You know what Xtra Tuffs are, and you have some
  • You have to do the Kodiak Stomp before entering a store
  • Just because you have a ticket to fly, doesn't mean you will actually leave that day--"weather permitting"
  • It's cheaper to buy DVD's than to have cable TV
  • Store clerks actually wish you a "Merry Christmas"
  • You hear people complain about having to drive "all the way to the other side of town" (10 minutes)
  • Traffic congestion is 3 cars at an intersection
  • Your car doesn't have a chance to warm up before you arrive at work
  • When looking out the window is more reliable than the weather forecast
  • You go to work, church, and shop with the same people
  • Driving a rusty car is "no big deal"

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The Eve of Christmas Eve

We had our family together the Eve before Christmas Eve.

Dan made it home, if only for a few hours; Nicole is home for the week from school; and Abi, well she should be home--she's grounded. Lori's work schedule this year pretty much determined the gift-opening time, as she works Christmas Eve and Christmas at the hospital.

Matt picked out a nice prime rib to cook up, along with his signature side dish--sauteed brussel sprouts with bacon. Mashed potatoes, butterfly rolls, and corn were also on the menu.

The movies we watched were Christmas with the Kranks and Deck the Halls.


Abi making friendship bracelets

Lori and her mom, bundled up with blankets and 3 poodles



Abi giving her big sister Nicole a huge hug for getting her the band t-shirt she had been wanting.

Dan and Matt

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