Visiting friends

Chena Pumphouse

Kai was able to meet some of our Alaskan friends.  He loved playing with the Tucker brothers while Victor and I were able to visit with Amy and Chuck.  Kai loved  North Pole.

Rock Star

While in Fairbanks, we took advantage of the mild temperature and spent time at Pioneer Park playing on the playground.  Kai loved the merry go round and would dance to the music.  He wanted to go on it everyday.  He rode the train around the park and this was not as much as a hit.  Kai loved all the rocks everywhere.  He took advantage of gathering rocks where ever we went.

Denali National Park

Kai's first national park was not one in Hawaii.  Instead he went to Denali National Park.  He loved it.  Kai was a great little hiker.

Fairbanks, Alaska

In the nursery at Ted Stevens International Airport

Fairbanks!

Kai sees his first bear

On Kai's second trip to Alaska, he headed north to Fairbanks.  Arring right after the solistice we were able to enjoy 24 hours on sunlight.  And the mosquitos.  It is funny how quickly you forget the little things.  The temperature was in the 70's nearly everyday.

Girdwood

We drove the Seward Highway along the picturesque Turninagin Arm to Girdwood.  We went on a hike to the hand tram.  Kai and Mama only hiked 2 miles when a little guy became too cold to continue.  Victor went on by himself and we were able to warm up in the lodge.

Victor walking across the bridge

Kai was not a huge fan of his hat or gloves.  We kept him bundled and he was able to wear some of the clothes that had been given to him that are way to warm for Hawaii.  Kai was not as happy to put his shoe in his mouth while getting changed as he enjoys putting his toes in.

While in Anchorage, we were able to visit with some of my amazing co workers.  Unfortunately due to a conference we did not see the Fairbanks crew.  We did get to see some of our Army friends for a dinner at Spenard Roadhouse.

Coastal Trail

Some more photos from the trip

First Flight HNL- ANC

On October 11, 2011 after spending time in the lanai at the Honolulu aiport so Kai could admire all the leaves.  WE boarded the plane bound for Anchorage.  Kai nursed a bit before take off and then slept for the remaining 5 hours.  When we landed and they turned the lights on at 5am Alaska time or 3 am Hawaii time, Kai was all smiles to the other passengers.  Mama and Pa were exhausted.  Kai was agreeable on the return flight as well.

First time wearing pants

It was a gorgeous day in Anchorage, clear blue skys and yellow leaves still on the trees.  We were able to take a nice long walk on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.