We opted for a moose hunt rather than a sheep hunt in the mountains this year because of unusually cold weather this summer. We are more than happy at our decision to change plans; although we didn't bring home a moose either. We saw several cows and one small bull on the way home that ran quickly into the woods as it began to pour rain. Bummer! Camping out was fun and we had some great camp food, including blueberry pancakes. We picked the blueberries while scouting for moose one morning.
School is back in session here and Russ has 12 adorable fourth graders in his class. I have been at the school nearly every day helping out. It's great to be in his room, as it has helped wean me off being in my own classroom. I am amazed at how similar Glennallen schools remind me of dear Fair Play, where I taught for 8 years. Same school colors of black and gold, so when I walk the halls it all seems so familiar. And the people... I thought when I left Fair Play I would never again find the kinship and fellowship I had been blessed with there. Somehow the teachers, staff and children at Glennallen seem so familiar. They have more than welcomed me into their community. What a blessing!
We were blessed with some salmon recently! We got a call to help with a fish wheel, which is placed along the river's edge and gently scoops up any salmon passing by. (Much better than having to catch each fish with a rod one at a time!) We packaged the beautiful red filets and froze them for future use. I never thought I'd say salmon was beautiful, but it's such fun to live off what God has created to be used as good food.
Photos include me setting up camp during our moose hunt; (Yes, don't I look fashionable in camo?) Larry Scribner (my father in law) ready to scout for moose; the salmon wheel; and Russ preparing the salmon filets.
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