Texan ready for Alaska?

Am I ready? Today I tried on my outer layer Alaska gear: wind-proof, insulated parka, -40 waterproof boots with thermal liners, wool socks with sock liners, gloves with liners, fleece scarf, and Iditarod hat. I just couldn't bear to put on my thermal underwear. I will just have to test them under actual conditions. My adventure to Anchorage will begin in a little more than two weeks! My third graders will be busy this week painting their life-size huskies for our Iditarod mural. Needless to say, we are all getting excited for the 2007 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race!

New at this blogging thing!

This is my first post. I am setting up a blog to share with my third graders in Texas when I travel to Alaska next month to observe first hand the start of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. I have enjoyed teaching my students all the history and excitement of this race for about five years now. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to see the race start in person and send reports with photos back to my school.