Random Fun in Alaska

We had such a good time in Alaska doing all sorts of things.  One of the best parts was spending time with my brother, my sister-in-law and my sweet little niece.  Kendall has been missing her dear cousin since we've left.  She and I had a heart to heart on why Alice wasn't able to attend her princess birthday party.  She was quite upset over the fact that Alice would be missing it!

One of the first nights were were in town, my parents volunteered (or maybe got snookered into) to host the first ever cousin sleep over.  Matt and Mere took us to the Yukon Bar to hear a local favorite Alaskan singer.  His name is Hobo Jim and he is HYSTERICAL!  He sang some original songs about life in Alaska and some other well known artists like Waylan Jennings, Johnny Cash, etc.  This man jumped up on a table to play his guitar and sing with broken ribs - and he's no spring chicken!

There was one song in particular that stood out to me and to Andy that had us in stitches!  I actually recorded it on my iphone because I wanted to remember it!  Here it is:

We cracked up for days listening to this on my phone.  Most of you know how much of a beer lover my husband is, so you can imagine how much he loved this too!

The cousins had fun no matter where we went or what we did.  These two girls had a blast (even when they fought like sisters!)

The girls enjoyed playing dress up together

Enjoying Alice's toys

Love that she's wearing a glove!  It's the princess version of Michael Jackson's gloved look!

Tea for two

Using Nanny as a jungle gym

Pizza Night at Cristo's

Getting ready to go eat the boys Catch of the Day!

Me checking out what to order since I don't eat things that swim - Some places only offered limited choices for picky eaters like me!

Trying to show Uncle Matt his DS games for the millionth time - Matt's as excited as we get!

Look at Riley and Andy's eyes - making sure they'd get their fair share of the fish (or at least their share and everyone else's too!)

Even Kendall was brave enough to give it a try

And she actually liked it!

Comparing Alaskan beer choices

The Apollo had lots of helmets on display

Riley can't even see out of this one!

Trying to do some exploring of their own

Having fun playing in Alice's backyard after dinner

Teasing poor Hannibal

Kendall started telling her Pappy that his hair looked "funky" and that she needed to brush it for him

He was a very willing client

Getting it just right

More teasing of poor Hannibal.  I think Kendall was missing Penton and all torture she pours out on her!

They were good buddies all the same

 An array of choices of toys

Matt and Mere's garden - with all that sunshine it grows like crazy

Here's a prime example of "monkey see, monkey do."

Lots of great memories were created that week.  I think what Kendall will remember the most is time spent with her cousin.  Riley can't seem to pick a favorite memory - he claims they are all great ones!