Flood Warning

We have been under a Flood Warning and Watch for the last week.  The amount of rain we have received is pretty amazing.  My friends and I went out to get pictures of some of the waterfalls around town as they are intense right now.  I am afraid my pictures do not do it justice but trust me when I say they were pretty amazing!

The town of Valdez is covered in clouds...

The fish gate is completely consumed by water

Fall Is Here; Its In the Air

Today we are getting more rain and I don't expect for the temperatures to get higher than 50.  The snow is creeping down the mountains all around our house, a sure sign that winter is fast approaching!  Today though it is fall.  We know this because the leaves are changing and falling to the ground.  The ducks and geese are still here, but I imagine they will fly South soon.  It is beautiful to see the changes.  The kids and I decided to drive around the area to get out of the house a  bit and to take pictures of the fall; before it quickly becomes winter!

Ruth Pond

We decided to do some big game fishing today in Ruth Pond!  Enjoy the pictures:-)

Dad's helper. 

 Mariah insisted she could reel one in all by herself!

Check out the fresh snow on the mountain behind our house!

Rain Rain Go Away!

The rain has finally stopped just in time for our last visitors of the summer to leave!  I feel bad that it rained nonstop for 6 days while Jacob and his family were in town for a visit, there are however; some things you can not control.  We did managed to have a good time in spite of the weather.  We played lots of games of spades, celebrated Jacob and Tyson's birthdays and visited the pool on several occasions.  Cooper also started back at preschool this week!  He loves it and could not be happier to be back with his friends!  The important thing is we got to spend time with family and finally meet our newest niece!  Life is good.

Cooper on his way to preschool!

Exploring the museum.  (I think the ladies running the museum were happy to see us leave!)

 

Aunt Natalie also brought Cooper and Mariah their birthday presents to open!

Time for a Boat Ride!

We were able to get out in the boat for a tour around Prince William Sound today.  It was rainy and overcast but it still beat staying inside waiting for the rain to end.  

More Family Fun!

We are having a great time with our newest visitors!  Uncle Jacob, Aunt Natalie, Tyson & Blair have come all the way from Connecticut to Valdez, Alaska!  We have had a lot of rain so far, but are making the best of it.  Enjoy the pictures!

Exploring Mineral Creek

 At home, waiting for the rain to end.

 Touring Worthington Glacier

 Found some sea life!

And bears...

 and swans!