Sunrise 7:15am.........No sun yet!

Wow, what a day. We headed for Bush International Airport this morning at 6:45 am. We had a great flight into Seattle where we were able to meet up with Mr. Beckman who then piloted our flight into Anchorage. It was a clear, sunny day in Anchorage as we arrived at 3:07 Alaska time (6:07 Texas time).  The temperature was 23 degrees, but the cold didn't bother us as we were too busy soaking in the incredible view of the mountains.

Mrs. Robertson and I ventured out into downtown Anchorage to find some dinner and found a fabulous place to enjoy seafood and a burger. The salmon was amazing!  After dinner, we strolled down 4th Avenue which is the street where the ceremonial start of the Iditarod will take place this Saturday. It was surreal to be there after following the Iditarod for so many years.

We then headed for the teacher conference social where we were able to meet Dallas Seavey, 2012 Iditarod winner! Unbelievable!  He was very friendly and excited for this year's race.

It is now 8:48 Alaska time (11:48 Texas time) and we are exhausted! Goodnight.

plane trip.....

Mr.

 Beckman flying our plane:Mia's dad!

View from the plane!

Mapping the route!

WE ARE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

the TOUGH TEACHERS

We are ready to go! We will be representing Texas and Coulson Tough Elementary School.

The countdown has begun! 6 days until we are on the plane to Anchorage!

Dog Blankets

Here is a picture of a fun project we were able to do at the beginning of January. The Iditarod was in need of blankets for dogs at each checkpoint. Our 4th graders and parents made 114 blankets! Included on each blanket was a small white note with the student name, school, and sweet message. They were very excited to get our shipment. Special thanks to Mr. Beckman, a pilot for United and a Dad, who got them on a flight to Anchorage. Another special thanks to David Robertson, Mrs. Robertson's brother in law, who is a firefighter in Anchorage, for picking up and delivering the blankets to the Iditarod Trail Committee headquarters!

14 days until we leave for our Alaskan fun! I have pulled out my long johns and hand warmers. After a long weekend at a lacrosse tournament in the cold, I think I am acclimating to the lower temperatures.