Remember September!

With the rosy glow of a busy but fun August fading, we plunged into September, which wasn't nearly as busy as August. Or was it?

We made a quick trip to Anchorage. We picked a beautiful weekend and actually SAW Denali this time around. Here's the view from on the way down.

At a gas station where we had a picnic, the kids found a little tree that someone had cut down. It just HAD to come home with us. On this trip we also went to an indoor water park, that was a little too cold for our liking, and had a trip to the temple. Some very nice people that live by the temple kept the kids for us so we could attend a session together.

Denali on the way back.


Ryan went grouse hunting and came back with some fresh meat. In case you can't tell, those aren't grouse.


Ryan did an epic bike ride North of Fairbanks. I can't remember how long it was, but he was gone all day. He said it was strange to think that there was basically nothing in the direction he was riding when it came to people and towns.


While Ryan was gone, the kids decorated the house for Autumn. Oops, I mean each other. It's not Halloween yet!


We finally got ourselves a pet. She's the best kind! No feeding, watering, or walking to do! The kids love her and sleep with her every night, even Liberty! We just have one rule, if she gets fought over, she has to go stay in the garage. So far, it's worked pretty well.


Autumn came and went quickly. Here's the view from our dining room. The trees all get so golden and pretty. It doesn't last long though, only a few weeks before all the leaves are gone. Then we head into winter.