Magical Alaskan Sky

While I am [impatiently] waiting on the snow to arrive, I get to enjoy views like this:

I am 99% sure I will regret my snow wishes once we have a few feet. But we shall see because I am excited to cross country ski!!

Busy times

It has been a few weeks since I posted (the post about the family fall fun run that just went up was from a while ago, just forgot to hit publish, oops!). Anyways here is what we have been up to...

Hiking with uncle Rob at Kincaid (above). And seeing the snow with Grammy and Granddaddy at Hatcher's pass (below).

Having an awesome fire in the fireplace (below).

Going to Ace's hockey games (below). 

And carving pumpkins with Uncle Joe (below).

Lots of fun! We love Alaska!

Family fun at the reindeer farm in Palmer, AK!

Here are some pics...had so much fun despite the crazy cold wind. We saw bunnies, horses, ponies, reindeer, a moose and a bison. Stella got to hold a bunny, pet a horse, take a pony ride and feed some reindeer. She was pretty pleased with herself by the end of the visit!

Brennan remained "chillin" in his snuggly stroller seat. Not much impresses this dude.

Hiking Baldy

No sweating the government shutdown up in Eagle River...at least not yet. Because I get to do sweet hikes with awesome girls and a million dogs. Runking (run-hiking) is the BEST. Much, much appreciation for the organizer of our hikes!

And having Grammy and Granddaddy in town means I get to go for post-hike drinks!

Family Fun Run at Reflections Lake

Had a great time with a bunch of other families running around Reflections Lake this morning. Well I didn't run so much as walk while carrying Stella on my back. She apparently doesn't understand the concept of running yet...except when she runs away from me in parking lots. It's weird how that works.

Fall

We have had some beautiful fall weather lately! Made for some good vistas and hikes. In short, Alaska is awesome.

Above are two views from my hike last night at Mile Hi.

The is the sun's last ditch effort today. Bright like fire.