Friday, August 29, 2008

Alaska State Fair

Nathan's ride on a pony. He loved it, but I had to trot along side of him so that he wouldn't fall. Can you say "out of shape". We traveled to Palmer, about a half hour drive North to the State Fair grounds to enjoy a partially sunny day at the fair. Our friends Tif and Noah came with us. We went into the petting zoo, which Nathan and Noah loved. Their giggles and laughter still ring in my head. I wasn't quick enough with the camera to capture a video. Needless to say, they loved it.

Plus we walked around to see the kiosks and some of the rides. There was also dogs doing tricks, which was kinda neat. A lumberjack show and a BMX demo. It was a good day and we all had fun.

Walking Tall

It's been a few weeks now, but I think I have a handle on this walking thing. For days, all I would do was walk to my bedroom and then to the rec room and back to my bedroom... I think you get the idea. Now I like to chase Java or try to crawl down the stairs backwards. It's a new concept, but it's coming along. Soon, I'll be jumping. Now won't that be fun!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Alyeska Ski Resort and Byron Glacier

Within a couple hours drive of Anchorage you can find lots of outdoor recreation including dozens of glaciers and a staggering amount of hikes. Monday we decided to take a drive about an hour South to the Alyeska Ski resort and took the tram to the top and did a little hiking and sight seeing.





Then we drove another 15-20 min south to the Byron glacier where you can hike right up to and on it.




Monday, August 18, 2008

House Warming BBQ

It has been a busy couple of days as we prepared for a barbque in our new abode. Seeing how Daddy is going to be away for Nathan's first birthday, we decided to give him a birthday cake. Needless to say it could have gone better. The birthday boy wasn't too keen on trying his cake. That's okay, more for the adults anyways! Maybe we'll try again on his actual birthday in a couple of weeks. He may not like an audience.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Living in Alaska

Alaska really is a wild environment. I've received several briefings from numerous offices at Elmendorf AFB while clearing in, regarding the unforgiving Alaskan environment and wildlife etc etc. Well they were right, a couple weeks ago a couple in Eagle river (yes we live in Eagle River) witnessed a grizzly bear attack a moose calf in their front yard, watch the video with sound and if it doesn't work visit the link:
http://community.adn.com/mini_apps/vmix/player.php?ID=2035893&GID=118.


Another interesting thing about Alaska is that it has one of the most lax gun laws in the US. I always knew it was easy to buy a gun but it is really easy here. I can go to the base exchange anytime of the week, show my military ID and an Alaskan drivers licence and walk out with my gun and ammo minutes later. And I can conceal that weapon without a permit in case I feel like stopping at Wal-mart in relative safety (you know how rowdy they can get). You can buy pretty much any weapon you like, including a .50 cal sniper rifle, which I must admit I momentarily considered. Some of the guys from the Sqn actually have trunks of guns in their garage, yeah 2nd amendment.