Bike riding date!

We were able to steal away for a nice long bike ride the other day just the two of us! On the last bit of our ride I met up with a Moose Bull calf that was just as curious with me as I was with him! He casually strolled up to me within just feet before I decided that he outsized me by quite a bit! Very fun! I think if I would have stayed he probably would have come up and tried to get on my bike with me!

Greenland bunnies

Although slightly chilly the Easter bunny made its way through the great white north hiding dozens of eggs. The kids had a great time retreiving the eggs even found some sitting with the Moose nuggets! Thank you to Grandma Sylvia and Grandma Patti for the wonderful Easter gifts!

Easter Train slideshow

Brittney's PINK room

Here we have Brittney's Pink Palace! She often finds me snuggling in on her bed just because it reminds me of the good ol'days of being a little girl.

The Easter Train

Here is the Easter Train that we rode on to Portage Glaicer!

Alaska Railroad Easter Train!

Last Weekend we all got to live out a dream (especially Josh's!) and ride on the Alaska Railroad Train system! Grandma Patti treated us all to a 4 1/2 hour ride starting from Downtown Anchorage to the Portage Glacier and back again! The kids were treated to Magicians, Easter bunny, Easter goodie bag, art project and a coloring contest of which Brittney placed third in her age group and won an Chocolate Easter Bunny. Grandma Patti had the winning raffle ticket for a round trip train ride to Grandview! We had wonderful seats and enjoyed views of Cook Inlet on one side and the mountain side and mountain goats on the other! What a treat ! Now we get to cross another "Alaska Adventure" off the goal list. Although I think we might have to make this an annual Easter event while we are up here.

Nothings changed!

Nothing has changed!

Chad and I had a night out with some Odom friends and a few girls had a whole dance floor (and pole!) reserved to our selves. Don't worry there weren't any viewers. I've met my match with a fellow cinematographer to catch the unsuspecting! Kudo's Emily!

Greenland day at the beach

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The great white north!

Here you see the kids standing in the middle of a frozen lake that they actually groom and "Zambonie" for the skaters and hockey players. Next to the lake/rink is burn barrels and fire wood to warm up and a coastal trail that runs right next to the ocean for cross country skiers, walkers, joggers and bikers! Also, the kids tucked away in a tunnel under the castle slide.

Ice Castle Slide!

This Castle is completely built out of ice blocks! The slide is right by the skating rink in the town square. Each block is put in place by a team that builds this beautiful castle. It has volunteers all weekend to help the kids (and adults!) play. Josh kept going and going and going!

Funny Chad

This is an cute video of my funny Chad. However it takes a little while to download...fyi. Here are the boys "skating" in the town square!

March 2nd Snow Sculptures

On the last day of Fur Rondy, we took the kids to go see the amazing snow sculptures. There you would see anything from huge snow bunnies, sharks, mermaids, large letters, rockets all the way to the "round table" with Obama, Hillary, Huck and Mac. How creative

Three against Coop

Here is our Coop in a normal encounter with the B, J&J.

2008 Alaska Iditarod

Another exciting day in Anchorage. The finale of the "Fur Rendevous" is the Alaska Iditarod. Here we are at Grandma Patti's favorite viewing spot. (good to know a local!) Here you'll see two of the almost 100 teams coming through! They start from downtown Anchorage every two minutes. The second team you see in this video is mushed by a woman. Patti, Coop, Chad, Brittney, Joey and Josh are over on the middle left of your screen.