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Ups and Downs 24 Aug 2013 | 09:08 pm
Oh wow, I’m so sorry for pulling a disappearing act. I honestly did not intend to be gone so long. I can’t believe it’s been over a month since I wrote my last blog post! Here’s what I’ve been up to…...
South Fork Eagle River Trail 14 Jul 2013 | 08:53 pm
South Fork Eagle River Trailhead Even though we had a pretty gloomy 4th of July holiday weekend last week, It was still decent enough to venture out into the wilderness for a nice long hike. The Sou...
Root Beer Float Cupcakes 4 Jul 2013 | 01:54 am
Root Beer Float Cupcakes As I suspected would happen, a change in the weather has occurred, bringing grey skies, cooler temperatures, and a little bit of rain. Although it’s not exactly ideal weather...
Broken Record 28 Jun 2013 | 03:52 am
This just in from the US National Weather Service Alaska: The National Weather Service Office in Anchorage has broken a long standing record for the number of 70° days recorded in June. The old recor...
We’re Having a Heat Wave – Alaska Style 15 Jun 2013 | 02:39 am
I’m so sorry I haven’t been around for the past couple of weeks, but after what seemed like a never-ending Winter, we are now having fantastic Spring weather. The temperatures have been in the low to ...
Playing Tourist – Part 2 27 May 2013 | 09:05 pm
Welcome to Part 2 of Playing Tourist, where we’ll take a trip through the Weekend Market, and explore a few of the sights of downtown Anchorage. ~Enjoy~ AK Mom (Note: you can click on any picture to v...
Playing Tourist – Part 1 26 May 2013 | 09:30 pm
What a difference a week makes. Last weekend it snowed, but this weekend is turning out to be absolutely gorgeous. The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and the temperature is hovering close to 70 degr...
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars 18 May 2013 | 08:23 pm
It turns out that you can teach an old dog new tricks! I had the pleasure of turning 50 years old last month, and although I’m no longer a spring chicken, I discovered that I’m still capable of learni...
Here we go again… 18 May 2013 | 03:22 am
Winter Weather Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK 416 AM AKDT FRI MAY 17 2013 AKZ101-180130- /X.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0035.130518T0300Z-130518T2100Z/ ANCHORAGE- INC...
Happy Mother’s Day 2013 12 May 2013 | 09:52 pm
“Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wing...
