The Big Trip

My mom “Nana”, Rose and me. Rose enjoyed baking cookies with Nana and spending time with her. We had a blast boating with my sister  Michele and her boyfriend Jeff at Yough Dam. My nephew Tre came to visit us at Fox Den Acres. His birthday is today, May 31st! We got to see my Dad several times at his house and the campground and he treated us to a few meals. Nobiles in Youngwood is always good! (Sue F - highly recommend) Enjoyed visits with friends. Holly - Our families went to Nags Head together when we were younger. She lives in Virginia and enjoys competing in 5K races.  Sue - IUP college friends and we went to France together one summer. We enjoyed a lovely Memorial Day picnic at her home with her family and friends. Janeen - We worked at McDonald’s on the PA Turnpike in high school. She was a coveted “hostess” and didn’t have to cook burgers or take orders. We walked to a lovely restaurant from her house and she treated me to a great dinner. We enjoyed our visits with Uncle Greg, 

My mom with the moose at the Anchorage International Airport. Rose and my mom with the Kodiak bear at the airport. One of the live moose that we saw. Russian Orthodox Church in Ninilchik, AK. Jenn, Abby and my mom in Homer, AK. 1.5 hour drive from our Alaskan home. My mom and Abby at Captain Patties in Homer. My mom treated us to a great lunch.  My mom gifted her embroidery machine to Abby and they were figuring it out together. Rose painted this dog Winter with her  friend Bailey. Patty and Greg treated us to a lovely lunch.  They recently returned from a one year lower 48 RV trip and we attend the same church.  They are happy to be home  and we look forward to our return although  Ken could be on the road longer. It was a great visit. Maisie and Rose had a play date. Rose and Teslan enjoyed jumping on the trampoline. Abby led Rose in a slime making activity. Jenn and girls. We will be back in Alaska soon -  roughly 2 months. It was great seeing friends again.  Here are a few of the f

My mom Nana, Rose and Jenn At the Anchorage airport  Abigail graduated from high school. Congratulations! The sign as we crossed the border and entered PA. No one in PA seemed familiar with the slogan. Aunt Michele enjoying Rose’s violin playing. Our current map. Uncle Greg and my Dad at Bud Murphy’s in Connellsville, PA. We enjoyed pizza and a great visit. Hail, not snow near our camper in New Stanton, PA. Nana and Rose at Twin Lakes in  Greensburg, PA. My mom and me. We had a lovely Mother’s Day. Nana and Rose having fun. Jenn, Rose and Aunt Michele at her house in Pittsburgh, PA. Rose loved Aunt Michele  and Uncle Jeff’s house. Uncle Jeff, Aunt Michele, Rose, Jenn and Ken in Pittsburgh, PA. Jeff and I went to high school together. Nana taught Rose to knit on the plane from Pittsburgh to Seattle. Look at her go! She made a scarf for Abby. Oh how I love Alaska. Nana and Abby near the Kenai River. Abigail getting ready for the graduation ceremony. Rose and Abby after the graduation. Na