Some of My Favorite Pictures

Fishing Valdez

We had a lot of fun fishing even if it did rain most of the time. This year Amy and Nick were old enough to be in the Kids Pink Salmon Derby. However the day of the derby we didn't catch a single fish. This was Janet's first time fishing in Alaska. She had a lot of fun too!

Janet with her first Alaska salmon! Way to go, Janet!

The boys holding the fish that Daddy caught. Nick is a diehard fisherman at age 5! When it was time to go he just sobbed. He doesn't care if it's raining or he's tired he just wants to keep on fishing!

Cameron and Warren fishing in the rain.

Clayton having fun.

Camping In Valdez

We tried a new campground this year. It is much nicer than the one we usually used. This one was also closer to where we fish.

Enjoying a night--yes, I said "night"-- around the campfire.

Amy, Clayton, and Nick building the fire ring.

Cameron putting up his tent, but since it rained every night the boys slept in the camper.

Valdez Glacier

This was the first year that we went up to Valdez Glacier. Warren found some of the glacier ice floating in the water and snagged a chunk.

Janet holds her first glacier ice.

Aunt Janet with her Alaskan nieces and nephews.

Valdez Glacier

Janet's Visit to Alaska

My sister, Janet, came to see us this past week. We had a fun time! She got to see our new foster baby. She really enjoyed going to Valdez. As usual, the time went by too fast! I will post more pictures as time allows.

Birthday Wishes

Mom G: neighbor, friend, second mom. I've know the Gephardts longer than I can remember. We lived across the street and then next door to them until I got married. Her daughter, Debby, is one of my best friends. Debby and I were always at each others houses. Over the years Dad and Mom G truly became like second parents to me. Mom, you will always have a special place in my heart. I love you and pray that all goes well for in the coming days! Happy Birthday!!!

Sunday is my sister Elaine's birthday.

She is a special sister! So many memories with her.

Like scaring the daylights out of me when I got up to turn off my alarm;

reading books aloud; teaching me about working with children (Jr. Church, VBS);

travelling to and from AWC; all the times she visited Warren and I.

She is thoughtful and unselfish.

I wish we could be there to celebrate the big day with her!

We love you, Elaine! Happy Birthay!!!

4th of July

We had a fun day at home! Warren worked on his bunk bed order while the rest of us went to the parade, Mom and Dad came over for a cookout, enjoyed the campfire, played croquet, and played on the swing set. It truly was a fun day even if we did stay home.

enjoying the fire

our "feast"

my centerpiece

at the parade