Catching up!

July has been a busy month! We've been busy....

Lindsi chopped off 14 inches of hair to be sent to Locks of Love.


Lots of snuggles w/ baby Madelyn


Fishing off of Baba's boat.


Playing superheros with cousins.

They had a great time running around the house w/ their "capes" blowing in the wind.


Quality family time!



Erik was summoned to help tow a dead whale to the beach so biologists could do a necropsy (cause of death).

Forced Family Fun....

....Happens quite often at our house! And rarely do we have all 5 girls AND my parents in town!!! We've been soaking up the family time and have been quite busy.

Madelyn and Cousin Reese


Madelyn and Cousin Mackenzie

Hanging out with long lost Aunty Maari

Baba went to put Payton to bed and ended up falling asleep himself!

Puddle jumping w/ Nana and cousins.

Playing at new playgrounds.







Blueberry picking is a HUGE hit around here! I think we end up eating more than we bring home...



We love seeing Nana and Baba

and spending time on the boat.

4th of July.

We were lucky enough to spend the 4th of July out in Tenakee. Alaska Seaplanes was closed for the holiday and took all employees (and guests!) out to enjoy the festivities. Erik had to stay in Juneau to work, but we had fun regardless!

After a 20 minute taxi on the pond...and quick airplane switch....we were off to Tenakee! We ended up missing the parade, but made it safe and sound!


My niece Mackenzie was especially excited for all the activities.


Festivities directer Frances dressed for the occasion.


Payton wasn't quite sure what to think of the fish pond, but he did enjoy the toy he "caught!"


Since our airplane arrived late, this was the only chance to see the Seaplane float. I think Payton (and pal Jody) enjoyed it more this way.





There's really not a whole lot of activities for a 2 yr old...so we spent most of our time down at the harbor playing on the toys.