I grew up in Alaska. I went to elementary school in Anchorage, then moved to Palmer where I lived until I was 16. From there I moved to Washington. I moved back to Alaska when I was 19 and then moved to Michigan with my husband from age 20 to 34. I moved to the Kenai Peninsula when I was 34 to help my mother take care of my dying father. He passed away in 11/05. My family has settled here and I am quite happy. Kenai reminds me of Anchorage when I was in elementary school. Small towns are great.