Liberty Park

The weekend after we got back from Alaska we went to liberty park for a relaxed afternoon of picnicking, swinging, and duck feeding.  This was Eli's element and he was a happy happy boy!

What's better than a boy with a stick!

Going to town on the fruit (but mostly the dip)

He could have sat and watched those geese all day!

 

Adventure Thursdays

Mabli is a few months older than Eli and comes to play for the day every Thursday.  They have a blast together! 

Eli showing mabli how to climb up the slide

Too cute!

Playing with bowls of water

Mabli put on his bib and climbed in her car seat. He started rooting through her diaper bag. Silly kiddos. 

They sure keep each other entertained! 

Still Alive!

Hi.  I'm alive. Barely. 

We returned from Alaska Tuesday night and have jumped right into life.  I am trying to restock our fridge and pantry, get things organized, Bryan started school  the day after we got back, and Eli's schedule is bonkers, we are busy!

I have a million to do lists and shopping lists, and I am leaving Friday to go home for a short visit. I am excited but wouldn't mind a chance to catch my breath :)

Oh...and my computer is sick. Possibly terminally ill which makes it hard to post pictures. I'm sorry but I will update you ASAP!

Boat Ride

We all went out to visit a family that lives on a separate island, and can only be reached by boat.  Eli was all for driving :)

Crazy driver! 

"Oh hey guys, I'm just driving this boat at a year old"

Papa Shane can always get a giggle :)

Totem Pole Raising

Patty, Shane, Eli, and I were able to go to the totem pole raising in Klawock, AK (next town over) this week.  They have a small native totem park and after several years the hand carved poles deteriorate and need to be replaced.  This year they replaced 6 poles.  Each pole is hand carved by a master carver and represents a specific clan (Eagle, Raven, ect) and are from a certain family line.  There is a lot of interesting history associated with it, and it was really cool to watch them bring up the pole traditionally without any modern technology.

They were buddies for the day

This is a hand woven native hat- they were gorgeous

Each line of people were the ones heaving on the rope to raise the pole