We just returned from our trip to Alaska. My sister (Beth) got married, and all of my siblings were able to make it. All 5 of my parent's children have been married in the temple -- pretty awesome! It was so nice to all be together! I have posted a bunch of pictures, but none of the wedding! I had my mom's camera for the wedding photos, so I will have to get some pictures from her. :-) Just a few for now. . . I am having a traveling hang-over! It was a long trip home. We had an awesome time!(The pictures are in random order)
Seward, Alaska. We spent the day hanging out in Seward, by the ocean. It is always a fun place to visit.
On the way back from Exit Glacier
Daniel showing me his special badge. The Park Ranger gave him a booklet to fill out, and if he did, he would get a badge. He filled it out along our journey, then Grandpa had to haul bootie back to the Ranger's office (before it closed) luckily, they made it in time -- Daniel was thrilled!
Charles and Ray discussing deep doctrine, or something . . .
William was a happy boy throwing rocks in the water
McKinley showing-off her cute smile
My Dad has been living in the "Valley" a little too long, the cowboy is starting to leak out . . .
Exit Glacier
Charles and Mindy are discussing Alaska fashion
The bugs were really bad through the woods, they especially liked Charles
Stephen and his new girlfriend
Sweet Cousins
Throwing rocks in the lake at Wasilla, the same lake where Sarah Palin lives. :-)
Alaska Sun Beauties
What a cutie-head McKinley is!
Stephen is in his element outdoors, he has NO fear!
Sammi is sporting the Jedi-Knight look. :-)
Sisters
Hatcher Pass
Summer Sledding was the highlight of the kids trip, they would do it ALL day!
Daniel and his favorite dog Sage
Beppy getting ready for the reception (with some help from friends)
How cute are they??? :-) Sammi LOVED being with McKinley
Waiting at the airport
There are 12 years between us, but who can tell??? :-)
More to come . . .
great job posting so soon Mari. It made me smile to see all the fun we had. Yes, we're having a hangover today too. We miss you all already. Stephen has asked about Sam and Dan and going down the slide w/ them, but I told him they've gone home and we'll see them another day. We went to a park today w/ familiar friends so he felt happy there. He also enjoyed going to nursery yesterday. I got back on my 6:45 am run schedule today. it felt good to be up w/ the sun in the morning and breathe the fresh air.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the fun we had. You have a wonderful family. We are grateful to have you in our family. love you so miuch
love the pics!~
Kary
Great pictures, Mari! Although, they have made me miss everyone and Alaska! I can't wait to see some pictures of the wedding!!
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