Amelia Earhart

Joshua had to do a Bibliography Box on Amelia Earhart for school.  He read a book, wrote a report, and crafted this informational box....I think he knows way to much about Amelia Earhart!

Hiking

Jared had Columbus Day off, so he and I went hiking on the Power Line Trail, with our good friends Jim and Kathie.  It was so beautiful, although we didn't see a lot of moose.  We did get to see some, but they were so far away that we couldn't get a picture.  Last year we did this hike about one week later, and we saw TONS up close.  Oh well, it was a lot of fun, and we stopped at Moose's Tooth on the way home!

Glacier Cruise

Our friends Gary and Gwen came to visit us from Iowa City.  We were so happy to see them and catch up.  They did a lot of exploring in Alaska, but on Labor Day we went with them.  We took a Glacier Cruise out of Whittier, AK.  It was rainy, but turned out to be a beautiful day.  We saw otters and porposies.  We ate a yummy prime rib and salmon dinner.  Josh became a Junior Ranger (Nate is way too cool for that!) The scenery was breathtaking and the Glaciers are AMAZING!!!

Rainbow Regatta

Joshua's Scout Troop did a modified Rainbow Regatta.  They made boats out of wood, and then floated them down the river.  They had so much fun!

Jared's "Once in a Lifetime!"

Jared went on a 2 week Caribou Hunt with some friends.  As he will tell you this was a "once in a lifetime" hunt and as you can tell by all his smiles....he was in heaven!  They drove 18 hours to Prudoe Bay Alaska and were literally out in the middle of no where.  He got a caribou within the first few days. He drove it into the nearest town and had it flown down to Anchorage.  Yes, I had to pick it up at the airport and take it to the meat processing place.  Now that is Love!  He also did some sheep and bear hunting, but luckily (for me) he was unsuccessful!  He is still on a high!  And FYI, yes I am letting him mount it and that is TRUE LOVE!  Now between the Caribou, Halibut and Salmon, we are set for years!

I had never seen him with more growth that about 2 days, so I had to take these pictures...but was very glad he shaved it off!

WHAT!!!!!

Watch out Alaska....he has his permit!

First Day of School

Nathan is in 8th grade and Josh is in 5th!