All work & some play

Papa Andy pulled Chason around in the wagon after a long day's work.

Yard work at Granny Barb's

We did some yard work at Granny Barb's house this Fall.  Chason was a big help - showing his muscles.

Chason's First Real Moose Hunt

This was also the year Chason went on his first moose hunt.  Uncle Tuomo had a permit not far from town.  It was a 6-hour 4-wheeler ride & Chason didn't stop talking the whole time.

Petting Zoo

Alaska State Fair

Steve & Anner were celebrating their wedding anniversary.  We took them to the state fair.  Was nice for a few hours, then the crowd showed up - crazy, busy, & crowded!

Batman

Chason decided he wanted to be Batman this year for Halloween.  He got to try out his costume early.

Anchorage Downtown Market

We took Steves & Anner to the Downtown Market while they were here.  They got to see (& unfortunately hear) the Alaskan Elvis.

Cousin Steve & Anner

Daddy's cousin Steve & his wife Anner came up for a visit.  They got a free trip & decided to come see us in Alaska (favorite cousin - ha, ha).  Chason kept calling Steve - "Steves".  They were buddies.

"Home-Day"

Best thing about having Grandma & Grandpa here are the "Home-Days".  Chason gets so excited about staying home & getting to play with Grandma & Grandpa all day.

Chocolate Chip Car Coral

Grandma Mary made Chason a bunch of yummy goodies, but not before playing.

Grandma Mary came up for a visit

Grandma Mary flew up last month for a visit.  Chason took the opportunity to pose for pictures.

More scouting near Knik

Scouting for Moose

Daddy, Chason, Grandpa, & friends took the four-wheelers out around Knik a couple weekends ago to scout for Moose. 

Chason & Robert

While the boys were out setting up hunting camp, Angie, Robert, Chason, & I went to see the movie Planes.  Chason's new hero - Dusty Crop-Hopper!

Grandpa & Daddy's trip to the wilderness

Daddy, Grandpa, & Chris went out to the bush to set up a hunting camp.  Lots of work, but it was beautiful.  Chason & Mom got to spend some quality time together.

Flattop Mountain

When Grandma Mary was up here in September - we did our normal trek up to Flattop.  So beautiful up there.  We saw some moose - pretty far away.

More "Moose Camp" Picts

Moose hunting partners (Chason & Daddy) slept outside in the tent - well until about 4 in the morning when the air mattress went flat.

"Moose Camp"

After a full day of processing meat (& a guilt-trip from his son for not taking him hunting), James built a "moose camp" in our back yard.  Antone & the boys came in to play for a bit around camp.

Annual Moose Hunt

James & his buddies (Tim & Tuomo) were successful once again on their annual hunting trip.  We had quite a few fun days of processing meat with friends!