Category Archives: Alaska

Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 14: Camping Trip #2 (the first day)

Part 14 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011. Dad, Noah, Selah, Nik, Ellie, and I decided to go on one more camping trip to end our vacation in style.  Although originally planning … Continue reading

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 13: Fishing, at the Zoo?

Part 13 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011. At the beginning of our second full week in Alaska, we took an expedition to the Alaska Zoo.  It’s a zoo that only has … Continue reading

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 12: 4th of July in Alaska

Part 12 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  To celebrate 4th of July in Alaska, we made Greek food! Is that anti-American? I hope you don’t take it that way. We wanted … Continue reading

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 11: We did it!

Part 11 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011. On Sunday afternoon, we decided to finish our Coastal Trail adventure.  This time, Jonas, Selah, and my dad joined us.  It was a gorgeous … Continue reading

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 10: Float Planes

Part 10 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  On our first day in Alaska, we were driving to Eric and Meggan’s house when a float plane flew right in front of us, … Continue reading

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 9: Byron Glacier

Part 9 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  With some light rain starting up, I threw on my rain proof gear that I never use, and headed out on a hike to … Continue reading

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 8: Camping Trip #1

Part 8 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  We had planned to spend the 4th of July weekend camping so on Thursday afternoon, we headed south, towards Seward, to camp in the … Continue reading

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 7: Hiking Near Girdwood

Part 7 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  I went down to Portage Valley early in the day to secure us a campsite. With some time to kill, I went for a … Continue reading

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 6: Make Way for Ducklings

Part 6 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  Who doesn’t love ducklings following behind their mama duck?

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Nursing as Comfort Food

to commemorate World Breastfeeding Week While we were in Alaska, I was most grateful for the nursing relationship that Ellie and I have.  Nursing allowed both of us to feel comforted, connected, safe, and at home, regardless of where we … Continue reading

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