Spring Break 2013

Spring Break 2013 ~ We decided we just wanted to get out of town and relax before life really gets crazy for us these next couple of months.  We headed to Anchorage for the week and had such a wonderful time.  It's great that the kids are getting old enough to be able to go do things as a family.  Before we left, I took some advice from a recent sermon I heard about asking your partner what his/her expectations are for the trip.  Such great advice - since we talked ahead of time what each of us wanted to do while in Anchorage - we were able to manage our time so that all of our "wishes" came true.

First up - was the Alaska Zoo.  It was a bit chilly, but none the less still fun.  I tried to capture photos with Leinna and the animals, but my phone camera just didn't capture the best images.  Leinna can tell you all about the moose, bears, lynx and bald eagle that was as tall as she was!  We even saw two tigers.  Even though she was a little popsicle by the end, she had a great time!  Lukkas- well, he hung out in the backpack and jibber-jabbered all the way.  Who knows if he really saw any of the animals - he just enjoyed being outside.

Next up- H2Oasis is a water park in Anchorage.  The park has a tot time from 11-2 where parents are free- yahoo!  We actually went two different times because Leinna and Lukkas had such a great time.  Leinna loved going down the slides and splashing into the water.  The water was warm too!  What a change from our local swimming pool. 

A trip to Anchorage would not be complete without stopping for an ice cream treat.  At Leinna's day care, they have a toy set of ice cream that Leinna loves to play.  We constantly, and I mean constantly are served pretend pink ice cream.  So, when she actually saw real pink ice cream- oh the face she made. I wish I would have had the camera ready then - regardless- you can see that she truly enjoyed eating real pink ice cream!

For the parents - Leif made it to the Apple Store and a movie and I wanted to spend quality time with my friend who is battling cancer right now.  We were able to see each other every day - such a special treat.  I also loved being outdoors enjoying the sunshine.  This was the sunset from a walk with our dog Bailey.  

It was a wonderful week and we both agreed that while we were busy, we felt relaxed and rested.  Our trip home on the ferry wasn't so pleasant - with very rough seas, I was seasick as well as Leinna. So thankful for friends who were on the boat to help Leif take care of kids while I was so sick.  I was still rocking/swaying when I went to bed last night and still not quite a 100% today.   Once we arrived home- we understood why the seas were so rough...

Yep- Old Man Winter decided he was going to arrive after the first day of spring.  Leif spent the day today shoveling us out and we are ever so thankful for a local plowing company that came and moved a bunch of snow for us.  Leif says we easily had around 4 feet of snow.  It's suppose to warm up this week and possibly rain - it's going to be a sloppy mess. 

Well - one more day of vacation and then back to work on Monday.  It's been a wonderful week and I feel a renewed sense of energy to tackle the challenges that lay before us.  Still no word on interviews for potential jobs- but it's still early in the hiring season.  We'll keep you all posted. 

Much Love ~ The Jacobsen's