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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 9: Byron Glacier

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Nik

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

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Laura

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

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Nik

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

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Nik

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

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Laura

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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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 5: The Middle Leg

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Laura

Part 5 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  The next day, we tackled the second leg of our Coastal Trail adventure.  Selah, deciding that we were crazy, declined to walk the second … Continue reading →

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 4: The Big Walk

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Laura

Part 4 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  The main item on our list for being tourists in Anchorage was walking the Coastal Trail.  The Coastal Trail (or CT for short) is … Continue reading →

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 3: Fishing?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Nik

Part 3 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  Alaska is known for great fishing. Salmon, halibut, rainbow trout, and … little fishies?

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June Sewing – The Cute

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Laura

I did have time for one fun sewing project in June.  Ellie didn’t have any pants in her current size of clothing because who needs pants in Baltimore in the summer?  So I made her a pair for our trip … Continue reading →

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 2: The Nieces and Our First Walk

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Laura

Part 2 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011.  Both Nik and I will be sharing pictures and stories from this trip.  I know you usually hear my voice on this blog so … Continue reading →

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