apple to mac daddy apple

After a week of it being in the car (thank goodness Alaska summers are only around 60º), I stopped procrastinating and took my little sweet laptop to the Mac Store (an Apple retailer - we don't have the real thing up here). We had to put it on life support, thank goodness for Apple Care! $50 total (I opted for the optional back up).

Nothing per-se is wrong with it, the screen just won't turn on... so perhaps it was just used too lovingly? But the doc said he'd get it up and running in no time. Here's to hoping!

Now who would like some apple pie?

mont-e-pants

Our new question to Mont is, "where's Jesus?" He will always point to the right place. We didn't even teach him. We just started asking him! Tessa says, "That's totally why babies can't talk! They know too much!"

She may have a point. At least, I have fun thinking so.

Hike XV and XVI: Nature Center

*phone picture - can you tell by now? I'm getting lazy!

I went to hike the Nature Center twice, back to back. Once on a Friday with my friend, Nelli (aka: my hula guru!), and the next day I went with Mark who took some stellar pictures for me with a camera that was 'not his own'. Above is from the Friday hike, and below is from the next day. We went a lot further than this, but this is the most picturesque place for a full view of the valley. I love this place! And I sure do love Mont's goofy face below:

Maybe he was thinking about his new fuzzy friend? ew..

happy hiking to YOU!

Hike XIV: South Fork Waterfall

Mont's bummin' a ride from Grandpa R. I just love that bum!

I did this one again with the family. When the Reeders came I knew this was an easy one we should all go see. The mosquitos were the worst, though! I don't remember any from the first time, but we kept batting at them the entire time and all (but Mont) got at least 2. Anyway - it was still beautiful. Gotta keep counting all these hikes!

Hike XIII: Winner Creek

Hiking with this kid is the best. Sure, he's heavy after 6 miles, but it is worth it! Watching him get so excited at new surroundings is what I love the most. When he's having a hard day, all I have to do is strap him on and take him out. He loves it and I love it. Now if only I had tied string to one of his shoes! They were my favorite electric guitar robeez... oh, I'm so sad!

I've hiked Winner Creek before, but never with 25 lbs on my back! Even still, I loved it all. Though, my shoulders were quite sore!

behind

I don't think I've ever felt 'behind' in my posting before! ... kind of hard to get started again, eh?