We did make it to Alaska on Wednesday, May 20th after a long day of traveling and through multiple TSA checkpoints in Salt Lake and Seattle. Yes, I did have to go retrieve luggage and turn around to check it back onto another plane. Note to one's self.. never do it that way with a squirmy 11.5 month old and expect to make it a quick process.
Disclaimer now:
Not a lot of pictures were taken on this trip, as it was constant wedding preparation the majority of the time. I had a blast actually, because I think there was more connection between me and the family this time. There's a stronger bond and I wouldn't have asked for anything more.
I got to talk more with Jennifer and have one on one time. We actually have more things in common, so we plan on spending more time together. Actually started planning the next trip already which includes camping.
It's really cool to have that older sibling connection with a female, as I haven't had that in my life.. nothing against my older brother, but we had too many differences. He simply grew up too fast.
Here's the steps with Iszak displaying that he was done traveling, as these are from driving down to Soldotna from Anchorage.
1) Pretty happy being chill
2) Maybe I'll will see what blowing bubbles brings me
3) Getting comfortable & adding some fiber to my diet
4) I'm just mad now and want out
These chain of events happened within a 2o minute period and yet 1.5 hours left of travel via car.
Yet, he was superb on all 3 airplane rides. Iszak was still a big act in the show as the wedding photographer loved how photogenic he was the entire time. Who wouldn't be with Iszak's big smile that he loves to share with everyone.
Overall, the wedding was fantastic and the ceremony was amazing. Patience and Mike were a beautiful Bride & Groom!
The weather was perfect and we saw quite a bit of wildlife, which is always neat. Especially when we can point out to Iszak, that those big brown things staring back at us from the road are called a Moose.
We enjoyed a bonfire & roasting hot dogs on the Kenai Beach on our last night in Soldotna. Where we spent that time with Chris' brother, Josh and his fiance, Jennifer.
On Saturday afternoon, we packed up to travel back to Anchorage. We spent the last 10 hours in Anchorage, prior to boarding a plane to come home.
I miss Alaska and the beauty that the state has to share. It's such a unique place to visit and explore, truthfully a picture or video doesn't do justice until you see it for yourself.
2 comments:
sounds like it was a winner :) I love gettin 2gether w/ my fam when everyone gets along and connects :) 1.5 hours is nothin on 10.5 hours to disneyland :(
Yeah, it was for sure. It was 3 hours total in a car, overal it was 16 hours of traveling to get to my mother in law's house.
Yes, indeed traveling to Disneyland would be crazy for sure.
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