Hope

We went to Hope, Alaska for the Fourth of July! We had a great day touring the town and eating ice cream at three different stores in Hope. Basically that is all there is to do according to the kids!

Brain Freeze!

Tya's 9th Birthday

My dear sweet Tya turned nine on June 5, 2009. I can't believe time goes so quickly. I think I say that with every child's birthday.
Tya is a good helper who shares her dad's sense fo humor. She is an awesome piano player, loves to help me bake, enjoys the babies around us. She is very intelligent and loves math and reading. She received clothes, littlest pet shop toys, earrings, and webkin animals. We love you Tya!!!!

Memorial Day 2009

Memorial Day Hike

View of Anchorage from Wolverine Pass.

Recovering from a Moose encounter!

We were hiking around u shaped bend in the path when I heard loud footsteps. What would be that loud? Someone had let their dog loose and the dog was chasing a baby moose. I came face to face with a moose that was just as surprised to see us as we were to see it. There was no where to go and nothing to hide behind. I told the kids to run, pushed Tya off into the trees and yelled for Amir who was ahead. It all happened so fast. Luckily the moose went straight, crashing through the bushes with the dumb dog right behind it having a great time! We were lucky!

Kindergarten Graduation

One last graduation for the year!!