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Unfortunately for all vacations they have to end. Bruce and I returned in the wee hours of the morning on July 5th. The kids came home a little over a week later.
What a blessing to have such a wonderful family to share with. This is 5 of my aunts and uncles - missing two of the whole gang. I am blessed to have this wonderful extended family.
A turmoil of thoughts went through our mind about whether or not we should move up there, close to my family, but oh so far from Bruce's. It was decided that we stay in our excellent community of La Pine and just work on visiting them more frequently.
I think we have all the suitcases unpacked - but not everything is put away yet - that is for the norm. Well now that vacation is over we are in the real world, messy house, dirty dishes piled high, and mounds of laundry. Ah the joys.
Thanks for going on vacation with us. It has been fun sharing with you all.
The Henrys
Uncle Doug is so good to us. He came home from work and shared there was a mommy moose and her two babies just down the street. So Sarah and I - in our jammies jumped into the car and off we go.
I know I don't have a camera for telephoto - we did not want to disturb her, but that is her and the babies. It is so awesome to see these graceful but gangly creatures in the city limits. She has hung around for a while.
Then less than a mile up the street was our buddy Bullwinkle that has been here most of the trip. Are we sure it is Bullwinkle - no but it makes us feel great.
So some great wildlife in Anchorage. Made my trip complete to finally get some pictures - Sarah and I both agree that we should take a baby moose home with us - but it just won't stay in the suitcase.
Loving our wildlife -
The Henrys
It is our last Tuesday in Alaska, and daddy decided to go for the big one. After another great family dinner - with even more people and more potato dumplings - Bruce took Aunt Le May's car to get the big one. He drove 100 miles one way to the Russian River.
The Russian River is known for combat Salmon Fishing. He arrived there about midnight - and unfortunately the ferry had shut down - and all the fish were on the other side of the river. He thought about hiking through the trial to get there. It is a mile hike - no biggie - except it is getting dark, and bears. There was a bear attack about a mile from Doug and Le May's house - at 1:30 am. It is really not dark here, but in the woods it would be. So he fished for a while.
Napped a bit - then drove back into Anchorage and fished at Sheep Creek - still no salmon to take home. We will sneak into a gift shop and pick some smoked up and no one will know the difference. Tomorrow he and the kids will go fishing with Aunt Connie and see what they find.
Although he did not catch the salmon - he caught some great wildlife - like a black bear at Russian River - a moose on the drive down, and then these dall sheep on the drive back - plus great scenery. What more could you ask for? Okay the big Salmon!
But the big Salmon is still here in Alaska waiting for him to come back.
The Salmonless Henry Family
Happy Birthday Josh. On his day we went and saw Kung Fu Panda - what a great movie. Aunt Connie took us out to lunch first. We laughed and laughed, it is a movie the Henry Family will definitely be buying.
Then we went to the Sourdough Mining Company for dinner. Here is Josh consuming a 14 oz New York Steak - okay mom did get maybe like 4 oz - but the rest was his. His comment after that and dessert - I am still a little bit hungry. What a growing boy.
We came back to Aunt Le May's and Uncle Doug's for the birthday cake mom had made - but we were all too full to even think about it. He had a great day celebrating in Alaska.
Happy Days from the Henrys
Woohoo Sarah caught a fish! Daddy took Sarah and Josh fishing one day. Sarah came home with the only keeper - a rainbow trout.
Everyone had to fight to get a taste of it as she wanted to eat it all herself. So we are having some great times fishing in Alaska. The big question is will Daddy catch a salmon?
During this time - Mom, Grandma and Aunt Connie went quilt shop shopping, unfortunately mommy has new projects to do. She was so excited when Aunt Le May shared that a piece of her fabric was in memory of the first sled dog race that was taking serum to villages - leading to the Iditorid. Mommy got jazzed as now she has her writing project for her summer class. She is on a roll.
As you can tell we are certainly enjoying our time in the up north country.
Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah
Another awesome event in Alaska is every two years the Air Force base brings in planes from all different armed forces along with the Fed Ex and they open the base to tours of the planes. In addition there is a fantastic air show going on the entire day.
This is Josh and Sarah at the cockpit of an Air Force F-15 with the pilot. Josh's day was made seeing an F22A Raptor and then watching it do stunts in the sky.
It was an amazing day - touring all these planes, being able to thank the wonderful men and women in the Armed Forces for all they do for us. Josh had the best time we have seen in a while. It was a delight to see him light up - Sarah loved going through a Fed Ex plane and also sitting in all the cock pits.
Another great Alaskan Day. God has blessed us on this trip with some great weather, super events, and the best family ever.
The Henry's
Bruce, Lori, Josh and Sarah
What a great plan we are here for Alaska's 50th birthday party.
Here is Sarah and Aunt Le May helping out at the National Firefighters Competition. They had a great time while mommy and grandma shopped with Josh. Bruce and Uncle Doug were out fishing, again.
They also reenacted the pinning on of the star and the bonfire - it was amazing. I also got to meet Barbara LaVelle - one of my most favorite Alaskan artist. She is as sweet in person as her pictures are.
After spending all day in town - we were tired puppies - but what an awesome celebration. They closed down several downtown streets, for live music, dancing and exhibits going on. We had a blast.
Thanks Alaska for a great celebration. Some of you would like to know that my family was here for the original celebration when Alaska became a state - pretty cool to celebrate the 50th with them.
Happy Birthday Alaska
The Henrys
Unfortunately for all vacations they have to end. Bruce and I returned in the wee hours of the morning on July 5th. The kids came home a little over a week later.
