My Welcome Moose

I don't know why this is the case, but it seems like in recent years, I have always seen a moose within the first 24 hours that I'm back in Alaska. One time this moose was standing next to the "Welcome to Anchorage" sign that you pass on the way out of the airport, so I started calling this phenomenon my Welcome Moose.

Well, my Welcome Moose did NOT show up within 24 hours of my arrival this time, which was highly strange after a long string of times with this occurring. It was even a topic of discussion with my parents. But, not to fear, my Welcome Moose did appear within my first week... so I'm not too angry :) This was out behind our house:


I officially feel welcomed to Anchorage :)