Nenana Ice Classic

Nenana Ice Classic 2014 ~ photos from our drive between Fairbanks and Anchorage in middle March.   Click HERE for their web site and the latest news on the winner(s).

Here is hoping that the ice has also gone out in your neck of the woods.

Happy Tuesday!

High Five Friday for Parisian Love

High five Friday for Parisian love or something like it only 4,674 miles away.  Always remember to share the love!

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Paris Love Locks: A Love That Won't Die

Whispers in the Trees

The fabulous photo credit  goes to ~ Christine

Whispers in the Trees

Hush now little ones, be still, be quiet for the trees have something to say. They will tell you all that the wind carries past on this blustery spring day. Whispers of sunshine and tulips in bloom rustle over the ears of those who will listen. For soon May will shine and to all our delight the trees will be singing a new tune.

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Photo credit ~ Christine

Words written by Julia (a.k.a. me)

Thank you Christine for the inspiration! 

Cabin Project ~ Stairs

The loft and the progress of the flooring.

Standing in the kitchen looking towards the south wall ~ and the stairs.  Aren't they just gorgeous! 

Standing by the electrical panel looking towards the stairs and kitchen.

The stairs!

The master job foremen surveying his handy work! Nicely done Captain!

Standing where the wood stove will be looking at a fabulous home that showcases our talents.  By "our"  I totally mean the sons and the husband! Getting closer to moving day for the youngest son.

Hooray!

High Five Friday for Flattop!

What's that you say?  There is something sticking out of my hood? 

Hey there cutie! How you doing?

Next time we hike Flattop in the winter we will be sure to have hiking spikes on our boots so we can hike to the top.  We cannot wait to hike Flattop this summer with our dear friends and their girls.

Ol' Eagle Eye

What are you look'in at Mr. Eagle?  

I spy you sitting there, out our bedroom window.

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When Packing...

When packing up your belongings to move to a new home, to a new town or perhaps across country, it might be good to remember just how long your old boxes from the last time you moved (17 years ago) have been sitting there unpacked. 1994 was the date on the newspaper, now granted I think I might have used old newspaper but I am fairly certain that box had been packed since fall 1996. GRRR… and I thought I was so good at practicing the less is more program and keeping stuff to a minimum.

Packing = good times!

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High Five Friday for Great Desserts

Big town with small town family owned bakery! Yummy! When you are at The Flying Dutchman you should try the flan!

High five Friday friends!

Happy Birthday Drew

We have shared many laughs as a family and we have enjoyed every moment watching you grow up into a fine young man. Our pride ~ as always ~ runs deep!

Thanks for always being a GREAT son! An awesome big brother! And a grandson to be proud of! You are well on your way to earning more fabulous titles! Keep up the fine job!

Rock on Birthday boy!

Hike Flattop

My photo from our hike up Flattop on Sunday April 6, 2014

Flattop Mountain is a 3,510-foot (1,070 m) mountain, located in Chugach State Park just east of urban Anchorage. It is the most climbed mountain in the state.

Flattop is known for its panoramic views of Anchorage and the surrounding area; Denali, Mount Foraker, and Mount Spurr are sometimes visible on very clear days.

 Original can be found HERE!

What do you girls think... you in? 

We are looking forward to showing you around your neck of the woods.

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Let's Visit Exit Glaicer

Photo credit goes to the interwebs

Just a two and a half hour drive from Anchorage is Exit Glacier and a day trip well worth some in the van traveling down the road time.

Click HERE for more information.

What do you think? You guys in?

High Five Friday for Painting Projects

Our new home now has a bit of color that matches our old home.  It is a comfortable feeling to bring the same paint colors with you to make the big move to the big town less scary!

High five Friday for adding a bit of color!  Happy Friday friends!

P.S. wearing the same color shirt as the color I was painting on the wall was a total fluke and a sign that it was all meant to be!

Best Lunch Ever!

 

Dear Best'est Friend... EVER!  Thank you for visiting me at lunch time, paying for parking and spending an hour walking the trails by campus with me!    You rock!

Whittier & 26 Glacier Cruise

Photo credit goes to the interwebs.

The drive to Whittier is a fabulous one, well most places in Alaska you drive are fabulous except maybe that one stretch of road south of Delta it is a bit bland but only for a mile or two.

For day two of our Alaska family vacation we will drive along Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Whittier via the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. Check out the web site HERE. 

Photo credit goes to the interwebs.

Once in Whittier we will board one of Phillips Cruises boats and head out exploring the Prince William Sound!

After an afternoon of oohs and ahs, supper at the Swiftwater Seafood Cafe will be just the ticket!