She can wear bunny boots and high heels and be comfortable in both , '' said Paula Esche , a retired teacher who moved to Alaska from Wisconsin in 1963 . Gov . Irl Stambaugh family moved to Alaska in 14 years , when she was 14 years . Palin rose from Wasilla City Council to Alaska 's governorship in 2 months old . ` ` She has always gone after what she wants with great intensity , '' family friend says . Praise and criticism followed Wasilla City Council 's ascendance to the governor 's office .
Gov . Irl Stambaugh family moved to Alaska in 14 years , when she was 14 years . Palin rose from Wasilla City Council to Alaska 's governorship in 2 months old . `` She has always gone after what she wants with great intensity , '' family friend says . Praise and criticism followed Wasilla City Council 's ascendance to the governor 's office .