God's creation seen at it's best!

As some of you already know, we got to spend some R and R in Alaska and enjoy time with friends and family. It was much needed rest as the weather in our city with getting in the 100's and INSIDE our apartment consistently averaging 91-92 degrees. We really never felt like we could cool down. Couldn't sleep at night, our fans felt like they were blowing hot air, and we would literally sweat all day and feel fatigued and tired. Soooo with that being said you can imagine how wonderful Alaska was!! We had some weird feelings and emotions coming back to the states (First time back in almost a year and a half). For example,

1. We caught ourselves numerous times staring at Taco Bell with our mouth's wide open and salivating.

2. When we saw how expensive food was at restaurants in Seattle we just wanted to order fat free water.

3. We were frantically looking for a Wal-Mart just to go look around.

4. We didn't have to worry about Taxi drivers cheating us.

5. We were a little weirded out at the airport when we saw customs and homeland security all carrying guns! (Not used to seeing a lot of guns in our neck of the woods).

6. Didn't have to worry about getting the runs!

7. Having to tip again was a little strange.

8. Everyone was friendly and could speak our language.

9. When we smelled something good, we weren't afraid to take a second whiff (people who have been to our city know exactly what we're talking about).

10. To be honest we forgot how to act American. We just felt socially awkward and didn't really know how to communicate with other Americans (Really weird feeling!).

We are back home safe and sound and the weather is actually finally cooling down! We took a lot of pictures of course and want to share them with you all.

Reunion with Dana's family at the Seattle airport

This is Mount Rainier. Can you see it?? It's kind of hidden but if you look close enough you can see the beautiful snow capped mountain.

Of course the Space Needle!

We found a cheesecake factory or did it find us?? Either way it was amazing!

The first Starbucks restaurant ever!!

This picture is of us on the cruise just after leaving Seattle!!

This is Sitka, Alaska. This was one of our four stops.

Standing with Justin at a Totem Pole

Seals on icebergs!

In front of Hubbard Glacier

Every night the cruise workers made cute little animals out of the towels and decided to make this one look a little cooler than the others by putting John's sunglasses on him.

Simply amazing!

Mendenhall Glacier at Juneau Alaska.

Breathtaking

A whale!

Formal picture with friends and family

This next picture is a little misleading...Dana is standing outside on the deck while the children are swimming in an indoor pool where it's nice and warm!

Making small talk and enjoying the beautiful ocean!

This was a very yummy dessert with real gold powder on top!

Here we are at the famous Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC! Very beautiful place!