making memories at the ice park.

Every year in Fairbanks there is an ice sculpting competition where people from around the world come and show off there amazing skills. This was our first time going and we had a blast. It is amazing to me how versatile ice can be! There were slides, sculptures and even a spinning cup to ride in! =) The best part was how warm it was for us, twenty-five degrees above zero! =)

My favorite one, also the winner.

Daddy and his princess

We had so much fun going down the ice slides

=) Love this guy! 

Happiness is when GG comes to Alaska

We were so very excited to have GG visit! =) This was not only her first trip to Alaska but also to visit me and a married Momma. We had a great time. Jessica and Gracie were especially happy to have her here. We did the usual fun things in town like Pioneer park, the Salmon Bake, and moose watching. But the most fun was had here at home just playing with the girls. GG read books, played games, taught J to run fast, held sweet Gracie, and played outside. The girls had so much fun and so did David and I! We played Idiot and wizard so many times! It was so very sad when she had to leave but we can't wait for her to come back and see us!

GG and Jessica at lunch

Playing at pioneer park

GG and her Girls

WEEEEE!

They were so amazing to see this close

US at the Salmon Bake

True Love! =)

Happiness is Family coming to visit

 We were so lucky to get to have my family come out to Alaska this summer! Seeing them all together twice was so fun. The girls were so delighted to be with Papa, Mimi, Uncle Nicholas, Uncle Ben, Auntie Crystal, and Kylie! =) We had all kinds of fun. We took them to Pioneer Park and had fun learning all about the history of Fairbanks!

Excited for Pioneer Park

We went blue berry picking and used them to make yummy blueberry pancakes!

Not to bad! 

We went camping at Birch Lake and had fun being in close quarters.

Jessica loved playing with Auntie Crystal

We also went to the fair and saw animals and ate yummy pretzels! =) It was a wonderful vacation but was over to quickly. I can't wait until the next time we are all together.

Looking at the Bunnies

Happiness is celebrating GG's 90th

We were so happy to get to celebrate with my family in Indiana. It was an amazing vacation. I got to introduce my little family to everyone. It truly was a special blessing to have my Great Grandma meet my children. GG held Gracie often and played with Jessica too. We also got to meet sweet little Kylie for the first time. Jessica instantly fell in love with her and still talks about her all the time! David got to wake  board and go tubing. Everyone loved my little family and we them. Here are a few of our happy memories in pictures.

Our sweet girl playing in the water

Great GG  lovin her Great Great Grandbaby

The sweet cousins =)

5 Generations