Sunday, May 10, 2009

Denali National Park

We had to go to Anchorage this past weekend so I could see a dermatologist for my hives. Basically all he said was I'm not allergic to the dry cold....whatever. A wasted trip and waste of tax payer dollars, but that's besides the point. lol Anyway, on our way home we decided to take a trip through Denali since it's on the way home. We were able to drive to mile 30 out of 90 miles in our vehicle. Normally they make you take the bus, but in the beginning of the season they offer you to be able to drive yourself. Logan was off running around so that is why there is not many of him lol Anyway enjoy the pics.









This is my favorite picture!!
















The one with the Bear...

On our way home from Anchorage we came across this bear a few miles outside of Denali National Park. It came about 5 ft from our car. There were lots of people on the side of the road watching the bear. It was our first encounter with a bear this close and it was AWESOME....only because we were inside the car lol!
















Wednesday, May 6, 2009

New diaper action shots!






I took some pictures of Ashton in one of his new diapers. It has some pink on it, but I still love it.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Cool website about Denali National Park

I was looking up some information on Denali National Park since we were thinking about driving it this weekend before it officially opens next week. I came across this website and thought it was pretty interesting. It's all about the guys that are snow plowing the 90 mile road. They document the weather and animals they saw for the day. There are some beautiful pictures as always :)

Goodmama photo contest.

Ashton and I were the runner's up for The Goodmama's photo contest this week. This is Ashton's picture and here's the website link.



be tough! ashton 14 months by dana, this week's photo contest runner up!

We love our c/p solids. They are so beautiful and absorbent. I always feel great when Ashton is wearing his c/p's. I know he can play out side and get dirty and they will look brand new when they get all washed up. <3>

What winter in Alaska does to your vehicle.


I spent the last weekend vacuuming and washing my van. It seriously took 5 washes to get it clean. I swear the van lost 100lbs in mud and we now get better gas mileage LOL It's all clean now, ready for summer!!!


Kids are dirty...nuff said.





Spring has arrived in North Pole! FINALLY!

Spring has arrived here in the North Pole. It's been a long winter, but now it seems well worth the wait. We spend most days outside eating and playing. We don't have any grass since our house was new (so no landscaping) and the ground is still pretty frozen (can't plant grass yet.) So break-up (what we call when the snow melts) has been messy at the Sackrider house.

Ashton loves playing in the mud. He needs a bath every.single.time he comes inside. Logan is very much the cleaner of the two. He enjoys playing in the sand box and driving his power wheel truck.
The last week has been in the 70's so pretty much all of our snow is gone. I wouldn't put it past Alaska to give us one more snow storm, but I'll hope not. We also have welcomed our summer visitors....the mosquitoes. They are here to stay. We bought a mosquito magnet that helps take care of them, but we still have a ton.

Ashton in his natural state...dirty! Yes I promise you he was warm enough outside...relax :)





Ashton's first popscicle. It matches his diaper....on purpose. lol


Only in Alaska do you see a baby in a diaper eating a popscicle with snow on the ground HAHAHA



First BBQ of the season with our neighbors.


Ashton eating salsa. The boy will eat ANYTHING!


Our neighbor's Maria and Simon (1 month)


"I really want to get that truck"


A dirt mustache.







Mmmmm...yummy dirt.





Playing at the park.


Logan won't keep his shoes on anywhere. Oh well.