Combat Camping

On Friday night we went out to Burma Landing which is a pretty popular spot to go salmon fishing. Devin packed all our things and as soon as I came home for work we headed out there. It is about an hour or so drive from our house. This campsite was like one I had never seen before. It was a small camp area but they seemed to cram in a lot of people. Each campsite had 3 tables and fire pits, and a place to pitch tents if you were lucky. We had two neighbors a father-daughter duo and some RV campers. We lucked out because they were quiet and we were able to enjoy our campfire in peace (except for some other RV campers that decide to jack up there radios!). All in all it was a nice get-a-way. The King Salmon were running slow and it started pouring rain during the night so we slept in a couple of hours and got up and left. One of these days we will have to go during a weeknight after work to see if we can catch ourselves some salmon.

Made it Back

On Monday we were able to make it back to the Gold Mint Trail at Hatcher Pass. This time we came prepared but didn't really need to be. The weather was beautiful, the scenery gorgeous and the trail was easy.

We were even able to see a beaver! This was my first time seeing one in the wild. Lexie had fun swimming in some of the beaver ponds as well. Fortunatley she didn't meet any beavers in the ponds she swam in.

Not Prepared for Summer in Alaska

Devin and I decided to go out and enjoy the Alaskan beauty that surrounds us. So we hopped in the car and drove to Hatcher Pass. As we were driving up there it started to rain. Wanting to go on a long walk we decided to keep going. When we got to our destination we realized that we didn't have our rain jackets (Devin didn't even have a sweater to wear). By this time it was pouring so we decided to go back to one of our favorite places to walk in Palmer called the Matanuska River Park. When we got there we started walking and realized that we didn't have mosquito spray. We got eaten alive on a short ten minute walk! We stopped for a picture to post on the blog but Devin was getting "attacked" while taking the pictures that none of them turned out. So the moral of the story is... always have a rain jacket and always have bug spray when you are venturing out in the Alaskan wilderness. You never know what your going to get. I guarantee that the rest of the summer we will!

Finally an update

We have received several requests for an update to our blog. It has been over 6 months since the last post. As I look back at the last six months it seems there has been a lot that has happened in our lives. In January we went on a crusie to Mexico. Which was an adventure that will never be forgotten. If fact we are already planning to go on another one in five years. Anyone up for an adventure with us? This winter Devin has been super busy traveling throughout the United States, mostly to the East coast. His travels are finally calming down for the summer! I am very excited because there is so much to do here. Devin has already checked several items off the the to-do list. He has fixed the fence, helped build a flower bed in the front under the window, put sod down in some spots in the yard that were bare and the thing I love the most is he helped dig an area for our small garden. This area is primarily for potatoes, zuccini and pumpkins. I hope it works. I always look forward to the summer. Hopefully we can do some camping and I think we are going to try our hands at fishing next week. This week we have been focusing on fixing our living room up. It is nice to have some new decorations to spice it up a little. I will get some pictures up soon. I will try and keep the blog up to date since life is changing soon for us. More to come!!!!!

Day after Thanksgiving

Well I have decided it is about time I add another blogg. It has been way to long. Yesterday was Thanksgiving. We went over to Devin's parents for dinner and some games. I have to say that everything was superb!!!! Every dish was excellent. My mouth waters just thinking about it. We then played 2 games of Skip-Bo and a game of Yatzee. There is nothing like enjoying a nice Thanksgivng meal and having some games afterward. We were planning on going for a walk but the weather has been so crazy. I feel like I am in Utah again with the weather warming up and all the snow melting. The only difference is that it is a mess here and it freezes at night so have some slick stuff in the morning.
Today Devin didn't have to work and was able to go some of the stores for their special morning sales. I had to go into work. Not the most perferred way to spend the day after Thanksgiving but I guess it happens that way. Well I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day

Jenny

Just an Update

Devin and I have been having a great summer so far. We have been enjoying our weekend adventures. This weekend we went with some friends the Pratt's to see the Matanuska Glacier. This is the only glacier in Alaska that you can drive to. Unfortunately, it costs so much per person we decided not to got all the way to the glacier. We did find a nice lodge to eat at that had a wonderful view of the glacier. It was fun to get to know the Pratt's and once again admire the beautiful landscapes of Alaska. It is fun to add to the adventures and we continue to enjoy living here. Devin mentions frequently how much he loves Alaska. I have began to love Alaska and the life that we are creating here. Even though at times I want to be near my family, it is wonderful to be near Devin's parents. Our Sundays are always filled with great food, laughter and long walks. These are time I have come to look forward to. Well until our next adventure!

Family

Today my blog is dedicated to Family. Two weeks ago Devin and I were able to visit family in Utah. You don't realize unitl you are with them again how much family means. It is amazing that not matter what you have done or how you may treat them they still love you. Again today I was able to visit with Aunt Roberta who is my Grandma's sister. Even though I don't know her well we were connected and love each other because we are family. Family is an amazing institution. Family is what holds each of us together. Without my family I would be lost! Thank you Mom, Dad, Anna, Nate, Kelsey, Morgan, Aleah, Scott, Michele, Wayne, DEVIN, Ruth, Dave, Lillie, Clark, Ben, Daniel,Lisa, Matt, Tia, Leslie and the list goes on and on and on for your love and support! (sorry this is so cheesy, it is how I feel right now!)

Just a little bit of Nothing

So I feel like writing a blog. I don't really know what to write about so, I have decided to write about nothing. Nothing is a very odd word. If you think about it, the word nothing doesn't mean anything really. Nothing can be whatever you want. So take a moment and think about nothing... What comes into your mind? Anything? For me, nothing is everything. I have noticed you can't really think about nothing. So the next time you ask someone what their thinking and they say nothing, you probably know that isn't true. So, the moral of the thought is... enjoy thinking about something. Life's too short to think about nothing!!! It's not even possible!

Spring is here

I know my last post was about moose...but this morning when Devin took Lexie out for her morning ritual she started to bark. This is unusual for Lexie in the mornings, so we ran to see what she could be barking at. Sure enough there was a moose having his breakfast on our bushes outside. This was Lexie's first encounter with a moose. I don't know if she knew what to think. As a proud parent I am happy to say she handled herself very well. At least we know now she won't run and hide behind a tree if she encounters another one.
I am EXCITED to say that my fingers are no longer frozen! Spring is here. Most of the snow in my yard is melted and I can actually see our landscaped lawn! My favorite part about the Spring right now is that birds are starting to appear in the sky. Geese, swans, eagles, and other fowl in the air that I have no idea what they are but it is fun see them. I guess my Dad really made me love looking for the birds and watching them, mesmerized in their graceful wings as they sore through the sky. Again my thoughts are towards nature and it's beauty that I am surrounded by daily! Devin and I are blessed to live in such a beautiful and magnificent place God has created for us!

Moosie

I wanted to post that as I am sitting writing to you outside my office window I see this cute moose. It is probably only a year or two but it is eating the branches of the trees. Oh it is looking at me!!!! WOW only in Alaska! It is amazing that little things like this can make me smile and get excited. It has been outside my window for about an hour. To bad I don't have a camera. I guess you will have to close your eyes and picture it.

Jenny