So, it turns out that raising four boys is hard, hard work. And while I do enjoy it, sometimes, this June I needed a break. My mom mentioned a steal on tickets to Anchorage, and luckily Husband's schedule worked out and I was able to fly with just the littlest one and visited my mom and siblings. It was AWESOME. To be honest, I didn't really know what to do with my free time. Mom was going to watch the baby for me so I could get a break.
I decided I wanted to do the things I never had the time or money for, so my sister Jenny and I decided to wing it. First, we drove to Girdwood to tour the "Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center." We had a good time, and on our way to taking the aerial tram in Girdwood (pics below) we stopped off for pizza.
While at the top of Girdwood I picked up a really good non-fiction book, "Beyond the Bear." The copy I picked up happened to be the only signed copy in the store. I very rarely buy books at full price, but I took it as a sign and bought it. I was not disappointed. It was one of the best written books I've ever read. I finished it within days and left it for my mom and sister to read.
In addition to the conservation center and tram, I also went shopping and ate at a restaurant, sans kids. It was a really nice three days, and I was glad to get back to my family. Husband did a good job keeping the fort together. He even vacuumed before I got back. I hate walking into a dirty house!
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