Adventure in Alaska

I love Spring Break. It's so fun to have some time to get out and explore and play with the kids. Here's what we have been up to do far.

We went to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) in Portage. It was a beautiful (but COLD) day at the head of the Turnagin Arm. We got to see lots of animals too. We saw herds of Wood Bison, Musk Oxen (with babies!), Elk, Moose, and Caribou. We also saw some Grizzlies fresh from hibernation, some irritable Lynx, Great Horned Owls, Bald Eagles, and the kids' favorite, Snickers the Porcupine. If you get a chance to go there you should check it out. It's $10/adult and $7/kid over 5 (my friend had a pass) but with how much feed these huge northern creatures require I think it's worth it.

Lena and Eli (notice the snow depth compared to the roof in the background)

Lena and Eli with a wood bison in the background

the safest moose meeting we've had yet

elk with a real wild bald eagle in the tree (the black dot)

Musk Ox

Snickers the porcupine

slightly better view

wood bison in Portage, AK

it was a gorgeous day

We also went bowling at Northern Bowl with our friends, the Johnstons. It was a blast. It's the first bowling alley I've been to that doesn't reek of smoke. It was actually quite clean. It was Lena's first time and her antics while watching her ball slowly (and I mean seriously slowly) make it's way down the lane and (amazingly) managing to take out some pins was enchanting. The old-timers next to us clearly adored her. Eli and fellow class-mate, Samantha (Sam) enjoyed fierce competition and both did quite well. So I would have to say it was a total success!

Frozen yogurt at Beary Cool Frozen Yogurt in Wasilla was also awesome.

Let's Bowl!!

bowling with style

notice the feet

Eli sporting the double handed release method

little known fact - although poses and leaning do not actually affect the ball's trajectory, they are impossible not to do

and who doesn't love bowling shoes??

Yup. Spring Break Rocks!