I have the best parents ever! :)

I think that several people envisioned we were moving to a true wilderness by moving up here. Anchorage is by no means a wilderness - regardless of the random bears and moose roaming around the place. But there are certain things we just can't get because we live up here. Shipping is one thing that drives me crazy - Free Shipping* (to the 48 contiguous states) or "No shipping to Alaska, suckers!"

The biggest thing we all complain about though - is food. Mostly it's restaurants. We would love to have a Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Waffle House, On the Border, etc. anywhere near us. But I also love to complain about the lack of Mrs. Bairds and Tastykake baked goods. I've tried to fall in love with Hostess chocolate donuts, but I just can't. And the other brands up here? Meh...

So I've taken to instituting "If you visit us from Texas or go to Texas, you must bring Jen a bag of Mrs. Baird's Chocolate Donuts" policy. So far, it's been a huge success (for me!) and then mom and dad surprised me in the dearth between visits with a baked goods care package. They really are the best! (The parents and the goodies!)