We wanted to share a few of our pictures from the trip to see Erik in October.

We went tide pooling the first night.  This was at 10:00 pm their time so about 1:00 am our time.! I almost said go without me but so glad I didn't.  I didn't know sea stars came in so many colors.  We saw the sea urchin, and several other creatures as well.

Next day we had a tour of the Salmon hatchery where he works.  Here are LOTS of fish just starting to grow.

We also walked out on the docks around the harbor below his apartment.  

One day we drove away from the city.  "Out the road" is the terminology.  We stopped at St Therese Cathedral.  The moss is amazing and beautiful.  Below is the view.  This road is also where he will do the IRONMAN running segment.

Another day we road a tram to the top of a mountain right out side of the city.   Below is the view from there.

Alaska is a beautiful place and we were sad to leave him.  We had one more treat coming home.  The Northern lights were right outside the plane window.

After Thanksgiving, we visited Hannah, James and Spencer for a couple of days.  My he has grown!  I guess it just seems so quick when a person is not there everyday:)

Here are pictures from that visit.

One more piece of news- Samuel's composition entry in to MTNA has won at the state level, the district level and the division level.  He will hear if it wins the national level in January.

Merry Christmas to all of you.  Best wishes for the New Year.

Love Tim, Vicki, and Samuel