The wildlife refuge was...Beary cooool!

Checking off the list of things to do

Nice catch.

The boys got Batman fishing poles that we rigged up with a flashy Kodiak lure. They have hardly set them down since.




Beckham's hair + a bit of attitude = lead to Ash refering to him as TIGER CUB. It kind of stuck. We went into a thrift shop just to look around and found a hat that was perfect. Pretty hilarious. He likes it.

My ocean view from the couch.

Just got back from running with the dog along the water. It was beautiful and smelled so good. I wish I could bottle some of this fresh air and take it home with me! It reminds me of the days when Dave and I lived on the Oregon coast. They are similar in a lot of ways. It makes me miss them and Dave even more. Things are so relaxed here. Its a great get a way! TGI AK!

No bear or whale sightings yet.

Air buddies


Bat boy Beckham



Mill Bay Beach

Day 1

The last plane ride from Anchorage to Kodiak was insane. Up down, down up, sharp turns, too much fog to land, and so many weirdies on board. Once we landed the plane erupted in cheering and applause.

Here is Ash's house. We were all DEAD tired but awake from the excitment and neverending daylight of AK. How do people sleep here! We pinned blankets to the windows and finally fell asleep. But didn't get much rest.

Today was beautiful! We are sun burnt. Went to the black sand beach (mill bay) for hours. Low tide. Treasures. Caught tiny fish with a net. Played.
Met two AK friends. And took tons of pics.

After the kids were in bed I went running. It felt so good in this cool nice air! Utah is too dry . I ran across a bridge and to the nearest island. Down to the docks, through north end park trails and beach combed for a bit by myself before I headed back home.
I decided Island living would be crazy.! I would feel so vulnerable.?
Beckham and Roma are pretty off schedule right now ... We're two hours earlier, small or no naps and its brigter than noon day at bedtime. They are as happy as can be. Mom is asleep on the couch and Ash and I are watching TV with one eye open.
Time to wash this black sand and sea salty sweat off. Good night...! I'm beat.

Its a plane!

One down two to go. We made it to Seattle now its off to Anchorage, then finally to Kodiak! Beckham thinks that taking his shoes off at security is like getting hit in the head with a big rock. Tramatic!