Im not really behind; just slow to post!

October 7th


Its been over a week since I have posted; I just can't seem to find any extra time here lately. We have been on the go x's 10. We were super busy socializing last week when Matt was on the slope; we are now part of a mommy group here 'South Anchorage Fun Moms'. The kids and I basically went to play dates and to the park; I only worked on the house here and there BUT it was worth it.... Laela is adjusting very well and is meeting several new friends. She has gotten really good at introducing herself, she says "Hi, my name is Yaeya" sticks out her hand and says "your name" but it sounds more like a statement than a question :-) then most of the kids just look at her in confusion and run off... no worries, she follows! 
Since Matt got back we have been doing all kinds of home projects and getting the house a lot more organized. He is really close to finishing up the garage and I was able to get both kids rooms put together. We bought Laela a new bed (twin size) and she loves it. The smaller bed gives her more room to play which is nice! We also painted our dinning room table... well, just the top! We basically copied off of our good friends Ashley and Leroy and painted the top of our table turquoise and I LOVE IT. I have been begging Matt to let me paint it forever... :-) he said when I started threatening to buy another one he figured a little paint would be cheaper!!! lol
Along with the house work we are also getting to enjoy the outdoors a lot more than I expected. We were able to gather some really nice gear for us all so its chilly but completely doable for a nice walk or some 4wheeling!!! There are trails everywhere here, especially in our neighborhood and the surrounding areas; we just jump on a trail and a few hours later realize that we have been gone for a while. On our walks Laela has been basically running along side the stroller while being pulled by Lady while Bubba typically sleeps! Its really nice being able to let Laela get some energy out; we all know she is FULL of energy! 
This last weekend we drove up to Eklutna Lake to trail ride; it was absolutely beautiful. Its crazy how pretty it is here, everywhere we go is breathtaking and pictures do not do it any justice. Eklutna Lake was an amazing blue green color with snow capped mountains surrounding it and of course trees and lots of wildlife! We came across a few hunters; they were bow hunting a bird about the size of a chicken called a Grouse... he said "they are good eaten" - looks like we will have to put that on our list of things to try! 
Overall, we have been having a lot of fun. The kids and I missed Matt while he was on the slope but it is really nice when he is home for a solid week. We have been non stop here lately; early mornings and late nights make for exhausting fun... Im not sure that the Hamm family could function any other way :-)