Finding Comfort in the Mountains

This past weekend marked 10 years since the Mr's dads passed away.  We usually find comfort in our families during this time of the year however with being so far from home we found comfort in the mountains.  We spent the weekend remembering Drew's beloved dad while hiking throughout the Alaskan Mountains.  

Arctic Valley

Coastal Trail

A plane flying over the Coastal Trail

Eklutna Lake

If you have memories of AJ that you would like to share we would love it.

Love,

Mrs. Messinger

Eklutna Lake, Alaska

Feeling adventurous after spending the morning at the Animal Hospital with Sierra we decided to take a hike / walk at Eklutna Lake.  

It had been raining all morning but we wanted to check out the lake to see if it was worthy of taking my parents for the day.  The drive itself was beautiful with views of lush green meadows and endless now covered mountains. Once we arrived to the lake the clouds started to part and the sun peeked through. We walked 4 miles along the trail and enjoyed the birds chirping  and the dragonflies flying by.   After a beautiful afternoon we decided a camping trip to Eklutna Lake is in our near future.

 Love,

Mrs. Messinger

Sierra Sunday: Week 18

This week we had lots of friends over for the 4th of July.

There were 7 of us dogs to be exact. They made us dogs play outside because mom didn't want our muddy paws on her new couch.
 

Parker, Toby, Calvin & I

Charlie & Sully

Charlie & I playing

Trigger, Charlie, Calvin, Toby & I

Playing with my best buds.

Love, Sierra

Ready for the 4th of July

Today we are celebrating the 4th of July with our Air Force and Army friends.

After a lot of late nights our home is finally unpacked and ready for guest. 

Enjoy some pics before the party...

I hope you enjoyed our house.  The kitchen table, gray dresser, and patio table are newly redone.  I will post before and after pics in the upcoming weeks.

Love,

Mrs. Messinger