Monday, July 18, 2011

Alaska in a nutshell! A really BIG nutshell! :)

Keith and I returned from a much needed, relaxing cruise to Alaska! We went with my parents, brother and some family friends. It was a great break from the daily grind. Alaska is just beautiful...you can't help but love it.

Day 1 - Took off from Seattle on a BEAUTIFUL day!


Day 2 - Was spent at sea...no pics :(

Day 3 - Ketchican, AK! The guys went salmon fishing bright and early while my mom and I and some other friends took the city bus to Totem Bight State Park. It was great! And all for $2!




Day 4 - Juneau, AK and Glacier Day! Once again we ignored the onboard excursion business and did our own thing. We took a tram up, up, up to the top of Mt. Roberts which overlooks Juneau and the bay. It was a gorgeous day yet again and the views were amazing. There were also easy hiking trails which we took to get higher up the mountain. After that we went in search of a crab shack I had read about and it did not dissappoint! If you are ever in Juneau head to Tracy's Crab Shack!


In the afternoon we sailed up Tracy's Arm Fjord to see Sawyer Glacier on a gorgeous sunny day. It was beautiful....I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!







Day 5 - Skagway! Such a cute little historic town and is more known for it's train that takes you up in the mountains. My mom and I had done that train on our last trip so we decided to see what else there was to do when we got off the boat. We found something called an Ocean Raft and boy were were we in for a treat! Imagine a a cross between super fast boat, astronaut-like life preserver suits, riding a horse and amazing scenery!



Day 6 - Prince Rupert :S - Not such a great port although a cute town. There was nothing to do and it was rainy and cold.

Here are some random shots from around the boat!

More from the 4th!

Just a few more pictures from a fun 4th of July with the family!

Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy 4th of July!

May God bless this amazing country and those who protect it!

America The Beautiful...

Interpreted by a 5 year old....


A little project she's been working on for the past few days :)

Friday, July 1, 2011

Summer Daze

I'm very proud of my cardboard castle find. I bought it (super cheap in my opinion) awhile ago and finally brought it out yesterday. The kids flipped they were so excited! Super fun :)


After they had enough of painting into the pool they went to wash off and cool off. It's SOOOOOO ridiculously hot.


As you can see...Cali's ready for the 4th of July!

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

America's Got Talent?

Oh....I think so!

A duet with Katie as lead singer


Then Ryan wanted the lead...


And a little medley by Ryan accompanied by Katie on the keyboard ;)


Where's the Advil???????????????????????

Monday, June 27, 2011

Ooh La La!

It was beauty day!