We were SO lucky to have Grandma and Papa Shinsel come up a few weeks ago and visit with us and then stay with the kids while Andy and I took a trip to Fairbanks for 5 days! I think its the first vacation we've done that wasn't visiting family since we got married. I was kind of worried about how Wynn would do, but both kids did well. They didn't show any signs of being upset until about the last 24 hours. It was weird to be able to do whatever we wanted, but we had tons of fun. I took lots of naps and we spent a lot of time just lounging around like we never get to do anymore :). Highlights of our tourist adventures included a dog mushing race, the International Ice Festival, and riding the Alaska Railroad from Fairbanks to Anchorage on the way home. We got to see some wildlife and true back country Alaska. Unfortunately it clouded over each night and we didn't get to see the spectacular auroras Fairbanks is famous for which makes me cringe just thinking about it. I really wanted to see those massive auroras! Now I'm already itching to go back....
The winning realistic sculpture (single block)
We went back at night to see the sculptures all lit up/
Wow, 5 days, kid free! Every now and then every parent needs those getaways and you appreciate the little buggers even more when you get home. Looks like an awesome trip. The ice sculptures are amazing as was the scenery from the train ride.
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