Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Summer continues


For two of the four weeks Dustin was fishing we had torrential rain.  We still got out... hiking and kayaking daily...but, battling wind and rain, and dealing with wet clothes and a wet dog on a daily basis was starting to get a little old.  We were still wearing wool thermals and having wood fires in July!  So, we were super happy to see both Dustin and summer return! 
Above photo.. a clear day, and a super muddy outing at Hartney Bay with Chelsea, Isla, and Anna

July brought visitors from Anchorage.  In one week we had.. Naomi, Heather Wilson and family (above), Tracy, Heike, Ketch, and grandparents, and Ayme, Jim, Liam, Hank, and Linnea!  Great to reconnect worlds.



Our first visit with Liam!

Sharon came to visit for 10 days after Dustin returned from Bristol Bay (with fish).  We had a couple of late nights preparing kings for smoking.



The pinks returned the day before Dustin got home.  Wonderful watching the first few fish come up stream, and soon the creek was full!  You can hear them splashing from inside the house when the tide is low.

Sunny days and fun with the water slide next door

Sharon looked after Peter, while Dustin and I had a kayak date




Peter and Grandma had lots of adventures together... library, gym, free-lunch, first milkshake.... THANK YOU Sharon!

Nichola's last day in town, and a trip to the glacier

Rainy day swing with friends.

Peter turned two!  We celebrated the day with sun, playing on the beach, and a train cake.




Oh, and balloons!

Among other gifts, Peter received a potty!

Birthday afternoon at Hartney Bay

Church picnic and service at Alaganik


Peter uses his rod for the first time at Pipeline lakes

Lee, David and Julian came over for a few days of fishing.  No fish were caught...

Xtra tuffs and pajamas on the beach!


Fire and kayaking the last evening


The creek is now full of live fish, dead fish, and lots of gulls!  I feel like I am living in a seabird colony again!  I love their noise and action.  We've also had quite a few bear sitings (by the trampoline (!) and on the trail).


1 comment:

JulieNBrad said...

Beautiful pics Ann!! A bear by the trampoline, oh my! Thanks for the wonderful post! I miss you all soooo much!! :)

Fall and early Winter

 Our landing home after fish-camp was full, and we all had travel plans.  A little too much travel, but each was rich and important.  Peter ...