Baby Quilts

I found out that two of my friends became pregnant within one month of each other. So I threw a baby shower for them at work and made them each a tummy time baby quilt.

The Road To Gold

This is the beginning of the Chilkoot Trail, located in Dyea, Alaska where many went in search of gold! Along the way, we ran into this street sign and had to stop and take a picture. Vince's brother came to visit us from Anchorage while we were there.

I had to get a picture of me and my honey too!

Tourist Traveling in Style

Here we are in the middle of town seeing the sights of Skagway as a true tourist would. Talk about feeling like Cinderella!

Eco-Friendly Water Facts

According to "The Green Journal," a personal planbook of eco-friendly tips and ideas introduced by Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, we as a global community use more water than our Earth can regenerate (This is why I only shower once every 3 days...mind you, I don't sweat a bunch or live in an extremely hot environment). So by saving water, we allow our plants and wildlife flourish. We can also reduce the energy it takes to treat our water through treatment facilities. As a matter of fact, the community I live in is trying to implement a plan to upgrade the hydroelectric turbins that supply our water so that we don't consume too much energy by way of generators.

Here's a special tip for those of you who do your best to try to limit your use of water in every way you can. Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency attributes over 2,000 gallons of water wasted each year through dripping faucets and other minor leaks? You may be loosing water through leaks from your sink or toilet. To check if your toilet is leaking, put a few drops of food coloring in the tank. After 45 minutes if your bowl has color...your toilet is leaking.