valdez trip continued...

The kids and me, and the dog, at Worthington Glacier
Mom and me across from Bridal Veil Falls
The kids at Valdez Glacier...
kids checking out the pipeline
mom wringing out her socks from the 'liberty falls mishap'

This trip is one to remember... Elic and his shoes... turns out we were on the road, past palmer, and he realized he FORGOT his shoes... seriously, how do you get in the car without any shoes at all? Fortunately Rosalee had a second pair she shared and we were able to find him some flip flops at Kenny Lake... When he dropped into the water with moms shoes it just topped off the 'shoe trip'!!

Valdez trip

drying out shoes and socks
wet shoes
OOPS! Elic was trying to be helpful and carry Sweetpea's shoes across the water.. he fell, hands first... of course the shoes were in his hands.
Georgea trying not to fall in the water...
The kids at Liberty Falls, on the road to Chitina
Old train tressel
the sun was red from the smoke
Mom, Elic and Rosalee watching water rush by.
Kennicott Mine
The sun was rosy on the water from the smoke of a forest fire. Rosalee looked pretty with it!

our recent adventures

The kids and I have been camping quite a bit this summer.  We go during the week when the campgrounds are pretty empty, then back home for weekends and Rob takes them on the boat or our fishing.  I offered camping to Rob, but he said he was ok.  

Here are some of our 'travels.'

Long Lake and Suttonfest
We picked up the boys, stopped at the lake, and happened upon "Sutton summerfest" on the way home.  The kids got the longest FREE pony ride ever, had to have been at least 20 minutes.  They played in a bouncy house, a water slide, and we got hot dogs for dinner... a great end to a beautiful day!
The boaters and the rock.  Last time we went Rosalee fell off the rock, up to her waist in the water.
Rosalee trying out the kayak.
Georgea loves it... I see white water in her future!!
Not sure what they're looking at here... but having fun anyways!
South Rolly
While Elic was at camp we went camping at our old stand-by...  this is the view from our campsite.
The view from the boat to the site... notice the swimmer.  He swam out to me, about half way across the lake, and back again!
Cannonball!!!   they had a good time going off the dock.
Our morning visitor.  I had mentioned to Sabrina, when we took the boys to camp, how I never see wildlife and how do all these people see so much.  Since then we have seen a Cow and calf moose drinking out of the lake, porcupine, fox, beaver and rabbit.
Rosalee liked to just fall in sideways, it was pretty funny to watch.
Matanuska Glacier
Not sure what she was up too, but this is a great pic of Rosalee.
We practiced with self timer and were able to take a decent self portrait!
GakonaWe stayed at a friend's house... this was the view.  Mt. Sanford and Mt. Drumm
Rosalee practicing her driving... she needs more practice!
Elic with his buddy Jesse.
Georgea and Chance by the HUGE fire pit!

Eklutna LakeGeorgea getting ready to ride
Elic's bike got a flat, so we had to walk back to camp... this was a stop by the lake to throw some rocks and eat peanut butter and jelly, NO bread!   Georgea had it in her bag, so we ate our lunch with a spoon.

Elic had an early bike wreck, then a second one, then the tire went flat... rough times on his rides.

Meme Tag from Bridgette

a meme-

Eight Things I'm Looking Forward To:
1. camping this week

2. getting the yard under control

3.  the kids keeping their rooms clean

4.  a bigger house (someday)

5.  going to valdez in a couple of weeks

6.  having no bills..  hahaa

7.  kids cleaning up after themselves... everytime they make a mess

8.  Rob cleaning up after himself!  :)

Eight Things I Did Yesterday:
1.  caught a swarm of bees.

2.  cooked hot dogs

3.  ate watermelon

4. heard firecrackers and thunder

5.  hung out with family

6.  made a fire pit

7. got other people to help me move the gigantic tractor tire (will make a nice potato planter)

8.  drank coffee

Eight Things I Wish I Could Do:
1. climb mountains

2.  fit in the smaller kayak

3.  swim in a lake right out my front door

4.  have a hot tub

5.  take a road trip to the states

6.  drive the motorcycle

7. get the dog to quit being crazy when someone comes to the door

8.  have no bills!

Eight Shows I Watch:
1. CSI

2. In plain sight

3.  burn notice

4.  Law and Order

5.  lost

6.  Today show to start my mornings

7.  forensic files

8.  whatever the kids are watching...

Eight Favorite Fruits:
1. blueberries

2. raspberries

3.  currants

4.  mangoes

5.  pineapple

6.  watermelon

7.  banana
8. peaches

Eight Places to Visit:
1.Ireland

2.  New Zealand

3.  Niagra falls  (with the kids)

4.  Hawaii

5.  Australia

6.  Washington vineyards

7.  Scotland

8.  Iceland

Eight Places I've Lived:
1. Eagle River, ak

2.  Anchorage, ak

3. Chugiak, ak

4.  Wasilla, ak

5.  Sacramento, Ca

6.  Little Rock, Ar.

7.  Prescott, Az  

8.  fairbanks, ak

Eight People to Tag:
1. sherry 2. joni 3.  esther  4. nancy  5, 6, 7, 8.