Saturday, October 6, 2012

Up the highway...

Yes, my husband was right; the motorcycle trip really was great fun.  I was wishing for just a couple more days.  We started in Seattle, then on to Josiah and Jessica's beautiful wedding near Vancouver BC; then over 1200 miles up the Canada Highway.  Then nearly 300 more miles on to Skagway on the Alaska Highway.  Here are some highlights.

Lunch at the top of the Space Needle.
With great views of Seattle all around.

On my 36th anniversary with my sweetie.


In Canada we shared a lodge for 5 days with these great people.  So much fun! (Somehow, Wendy Felix didn't make it in this shot  :(
That's Brian peeking under the light.










Lovely wedding, lovely couple.

Lovely moms. 
Jessica's mom, Kathy, on the left; Josiah's mom, Lisa, on the right. (my beautiful sis-in-law)



Due to a little breakdown at the beginning of the trip, we spent a day in Chilliwack.  Found some fun places to visit.  This little shop had yummy ice cream!

Mick, had to see if it was as fun as a motorcycle.  
(It's the entrance sign for the day use area at Cultus Lake).

An old bridge, on our first day up the highway. No longer used by autos.  High above the beautiful Fraser River.


Our motel accommodations.



Lots of beautiful scenery, wide vistas and a great highway.
 


Signpost Forest in Watson Lake, Yukon has thousands of signs people have put up.  Here are a few of my favorites.




We had some of Dad's ashes, which Mick spread in four different places up the highway.  We think Dad would have enjoyed that.

Had a nice break at Liard Hot Springs.  So much enjoyed by drivers on the highway.

The wildlife was fantastic!  I tended to zoom by these big guys.  Mick was bold and would stop near them to take a picture.

 BEEFY BISON as Asher and Felix would say.
Caribou

Mama and cubs.

Wild goats.



I love Carcross.  Last stop in Canada just before heading back into Alaska.
There really is a large sandy desert area there, caused by lakes and wind.
Last stop for Dad. 
(raindrop on my lens)
We had perfect weather until the top of the pass heading down into Skagway.  
Back home to rainy Southeast.
ttfn


Monday, September 24, 2012

Back in July...

My Aunt Jo and cousin Annette from Oklahoma came for a visit.  I had so much fun with them here!  A lot of fishing, whale watching, glacier viewing, tram riding, exploring an old Alaska Native cemetery, visiting the Shrine of St Therese, & beach combing.  I loved hanging with my Okie girls!









I have more pix I'll post later.
ttfn...

Friday, August 31, 2012

August posting...

Mick has moved all of my pictures...somewhere.  He's sleeping right now so I can't ask him where they are.  Sooooooo... in the next few days I'll find them and post some of our motorcycle trip.  In the meantime, Happy August 31st!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

He's a keeper!


I married this guy 36 years ago.


He cooks!

He washes my car!

He cuts his beard when I tell him it's too long!
He also:
does laundry
washes dishes
takes out the trash
makes the bed when he's the last one out
vaccuums
walks the dog
built a carport for MY car
helped me make flower beds
helps me find seashells and driftwood
loves me

I win!

Friday, June 29, 2012

Grandchildren...

...the best thing ever.

                                                    These kids make my heart smile always.
                                     
Ruby
                                       
Jude 
                                   
Pippy



Day before easter fun


Luna, Asher and Felix

I had to put this next one in while he's too young to protest.
That look Felix is giving me!  Perfect.
After this he politely asked me to close the door.
What a kid!


PS: Number 8 will surprise us in December.  Boy??? Girl???     ttfn