Valdez 2009

Our second camping trip with my parents, but our third so far this summer, took us to Valdez. This time the trip included myself, Aubrey, my parents, and Mischief. We left on Tuesday, June 23rd, and returned on Saturday, June 27th. It has been over 15 years since the last time i visited there. Many things have changed, but a few have stayed the same. It is still one of the most beautiful drives to take. There are many new houses in town, but many of the businesses have closed. My dad and i took the 4 wheelers back up Mineral Creek one day. It was definitely a trip to remember.

Above is a picture of the Matanuska Glacier on the way to Valdez. Not something you get to see everywhere.

Aubrey was so great in the car even though it was such a long trip. By the time we got there she was anxious to stretch her legs. While my parents got the trailer ready she kept herself amused by standing all by herself in her carseat and looking out the window.

Touring Valdez. Aubrey's Grandma & Grandpa Majors took turns carrying her because i thought she might be too heavy for me after having had a c-section 3 and a half months earlier.

Aubrey's bear paws. I just had to get her these mittens when i saw them since Kyle calls her "Bear".

Exploring one of the towns 3 museums. Aubrey loves being up high so she can see everything.

Museums must bore her. Haha. She passed out after visiting the first one!!

The eagles were everywhere. Thankfully i left Hailey at home or one might have snatched her up for lunch!!

Our campsite.

Good ole' Mischief...aka Missy. She is 11 years old now, but still completely young at heart and mind.

Beautiful view.

Grandpa Majors' turn!!

Watching CMT music videos. My dad says she is going to be a singer one day because of how much she seems to enjoy music.

It went from cloudy to sunny in a matter of minutes. It was beautiful so while my parents took off for a bit, Aubrey and i sat outside the trailer and caught some rays.

This bird was trying really hard to steal some of Missy's food from her bowl, but she was determined to keep the pesky critter away.

I may be pushing 30 and just have had a kid a few months ago, but i still got it!! I had to get another handstand picture for my collection.

My dad and a few of his favorite girls. These are the only two who don't talk back...yet anyway. Haha.

Me and Aubs. I can't believe how fast she is growing!!

On our way back to Anchorage we were able to stop in and visit Aubrey's Great Grandma and Grandpa Virgin.

Just as we were coming back into Anchorage, Aubrey started getting silly. This is her typical tongue out look.

She seems to have found her thumb and enjoys sucking on it.

This is what happens when her thumb just isn't satisfying enough.