I am so glad school is out. It was getting harder and harder to convince Hailey going to school was important when nothing was really going on at school. Friday we went downtown and enjoyed seeing all the beards and mustaches at the Beard and Mustache Festival. Pictures are posted below.

This weekend we went to Eklutna to see the cemetary and church. We also had a picnic at Mirror Lake. It was so relaxing.

My favorite quotes of the week:

Nate: Can you marry someone who is already married?
Me: No, is there someone you want to marry who is married?
Nate: Yes, I want to marry you.

That just melted my heart because in a few short years I will no longer be his favorite person!

Hailey is trying to decide whether or not to pierce her ears. She said she would then backed out by saying: Dr. Halee said to wait until I'm 13. Maybe I need to wait. If only my advice held as much weight as Dr. Halee's!

Chapel in Eklutna.

Old spirit house.

Newer spirit house, it even had curtains.


Spirit houses are put over the grave sites of loved ones. The bodies were usually cremated and a religious dinner was held within a year of the death.

Posing with an original piece of the pipeline.

Eric and Bessie at Mirror Lake.

Hailey and Nathan wading. We had a picnic and enjoyed the view and the wonderful weather.

Beard and Mustache Sidewalk parade. Rather awkward to try and view a parade while standing on a sidewalk and the parade is marching by on the same sidewalk. The Beard and Mustache Festival is held every other year usually outside of the U.S. I'm pretty sure we'll never see this again!

Nate and Hailey's favorite they called him the Musketeer.