Alaska Fun Part 1

We decided to fly out of Atlanta Georgia because it was cheaper so my mom and Maureen rode over with us so they could bring the car back. Boy what a trip! On our way over, our A/C was blowing hot air so we had to pull off and find some place to test the Free-on(no idea how it is spelt). Luckily we found a place and after waiting over an hour, we were back on the road and heading for the airport.

Here we gooo! Off to another adventure for our summer vacation. Alaska here we come!! We flew from ATL to Seattle then had a 2 hour layover and then onward to Fairbanks.  I was dreading these flights because I had no idea how Carson was going to do. Reagan and Bryson were good, they have snacks, movies, games and coloring. Carson on the other hand, he just wanted to play in the aisle and run up and down it. I am so glad Brian was with us so we were able to split watching Carson. Once we got to Seattle, we told the kids they needed to get their PJs on because it was time to sleep on the next flight. So glad they all listened and slept! :) We got into Fairbanks about 1am and were more than ready for bed! Brian's parents were able to pick us up and as soon as we got back to their house, we were all fast asleep.

Trying to keep Carson entertained but I think Brian enjoyed it more :) 

YAY for sleeping from Seattle to Fairbanks!!

For our 1st day in Fairbanks, we told the kids we would go find a playground to play on for a bit. They were beyond excited(it's too hot to play at the parks in AZ)! It was drizzling a little bit so we headed to the Morris Thompson Visitors Center. One of Brian's old bosses is now working there so it was fun to meet her and then walk around and see all the displays. All of the Athabaskan bead work was amazing!

I want something like this! Just amazing! 

And Carson is in heaven! So glad Chena was here to keep Carson occupied :)

Of course we had to make a trip to Alaska Land which is now known as Pioneer Park. Actually we made a few trips here. Kids just loved to be outside!

Carson found every puddle there was and went to splash in them. 

We took the kids to see The Alyeska Pipeline. They really had no idea what it was but they enjoyed seeing it. 

Yes this is usually how Carson acts when I want a picture of all of them. Little stinker! 

This water was FREEZING! But nothing stops throwing rocks in the water. Or maybe daddy was telling them to try to hit me...

And a couple pictures just messing around Grandma and Grandpa's house.

PS- I am writing these posts months behind and I regret not doing it right away! I should have kept a journal of everything we did....next time! or next year! 

Space and Science Center

From the moment the kids saw the giant Rockets on our way to moms on the first day, they have been begging to go see them. They were so excited to finally get to see the rockets and the spaceship. We weren't sure what to expect so we weren't sure how long we would be here. We ended up staying almost the entire day and the kids loved minute of it! 

We found where Papa Lars use to work! 

Some of the cutest astronauts I have ever seen.

There was a little kids area with this ride and a play area. The kids must have rode this ride about 15 times. I think it is safe to say that it was their favorite. 

Brian was ready to ride this ride and then they announced it had broken down. He was a bit bummed. Next time dear!

The kids keep talking about all the fun they had and can't wait to go back! Hopefully it can happen sooner than later. 

Fathers Day

We are so grateful to have such a loving daddy in our family! 

HAPPY FATHERS DAY BABE!! WE LOVE YOU!!

A little southern fun

I think of the kids' favorite things to do in Alabama is go catch fire flies every night! We had to miss a couple night while we were in TN and they were so ready to get back at it. Even Carson tries to catch them. They are quite fun to catch but if you stand still for too long, you have nasty brown spiders climbing over your feet. Those freak me out!

I think this picture is funny because it kind of looks like there is snow on the ground.

Reagan's favorite bed time activity so needless to say, the kids were not in bed very early. 

We were finally able to get our Alabama sign picture! Luckily it wasn't far from Grandma Jo and Papa Lars' house. And I believe this was photo attempt #7. Why is it so hard to get 3 kids to look at the camera at the same time?!

If Carson and Grizz were ever missing, we knew exactly there to find them. OUTSIDE! Carson loved trying to get Grizzlies bone from him and throw it and then chase him and start all over. And they are best buds!

The weather wasn't too hot so we decided to head over to Huntsville Botanical Gardens and play for a few hours. Little did we know, this month was their Alice in Wonderland theme so they had several things set up all over for the kids. I think my favorite part was the Butterfly house, the kids' favorite part was the water areas, and it was fun to walk around and see what flowers/plants are grown in AL.

I loved these chairs! I would love to have on at my house. 

Butterfly house

Carson loved to just stare at the turtles in the ponds. 

All 3 of them loved all the water features they had. Good thing the sun came out!

Poor lady. No one wanted to eat with her.