What's new

Well, it has been about 6 days since Bryce left for Alaska. Everything is going remarkably well here at home, but I don't think I could be a single mom forever. For those of you who didn't know Bryce was going to Alaska, here is how it all happened. Our neighbor, Cory, called Bryce about 2 weeks ago and told him he had an opportunity of a lifetime. Cory's dad was supposed to go to Alaska but had to back out at the last minute, so Cory invited Bryce to go in his place. The trip had been planned for about a year and so everything was paid for. All they needed to do was transfer the plane ticket to Bryce's name for $75. Well, of course, Bryce couldn't pass it up so he told Cory yes and started to arrange things so he could be gone for 10 days.

It stressed both of us out. Bryce because he was trying to arrange to be gone for that long from his job, family, and church calling. He even got out of speaking in church this Sunday, but I don't think he was happy about that. I would be!! I was stressed out thinking about him being gone for that long and me having to take care of the home front, ie running kids to baseball, soccer, etc. I have to admit overall it has not been bad.

Oh ya, for those that didn't know, about 2 days before Bryce got the call from Cory he had signed Tyler up to play fall baseball with a No. Ogden team. I wasn't very happy about that because it meant 2 practices a week and 2 games on Saturdays. And Bryce was leaving. But with the help of Tyler's coaches they have helped get him to the games so that I can take Brayden to his soccer game, also on Saturdays.

We have heard from Bryce a few times since he left. He said that it has been rainy and cloudy in Alaska, making it hard to see all the beautiful scenery. The fishing hasn't been too great either. On Monday, they went deep sea fishing for halibut and out of the 6 people on his boat, all but 2 got sea sick. Bryce was unfortunately one of the guys puking over the side of the boat. And they didn't catch one halibut. Bummer!! Bryce said that Tuesday they were chartering a plane to a lake to go salmon fishing. I didn't hear from him last night, but hopefully they had better luck.

I have luckily not had to work much this week. I do work tomorrow and Friday but we are on the downward slide for Bryce to get home. The kids have done well, but we are all starting to miss Bryce. I don't think Ellie even realizes her daddy hasn't been around, but I am sure she will be smiling when he gets home. Ellie has been really great lately. She is starting to entertain herself with her dolls, strollers, and other toys. She is so fun to have around.

Well that is what's new with the Clark Clan. I am sure when Bryce gets back there will be more to tell about Alaska and hopefully some great pictures to show.